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Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...

2012 MINI Cooper Convertible Gets An 8.6 Out Of 10


The Car Connection gives the 2012 MINI Convertible an 8.6 on a scale of 10. Its dislikes:

  • Quirky, non-ergonomic interior elements
  • Electric power steering feel isn't great
  • Price quickly adds up with options

Its likes:

  • Easy, functional convertible top
  • Go-kart handling, peppy acceleration in S and JCW models
  • Highly customizable
  • Lots of available add-ons

Its bottom line:
Part hatchback, part convertible, and all fun, the 2012 MINI Cooper Convertible is in a class by itself--literally.