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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024

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...

The Motor Report Reviews An Automatic 2012 MCS Coupe

The Motor Report reviews an automatic transmission 2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe and provides this ultimate verdict:
TMR VERDICT | OVERALL

Would you buy the MINI Cooper S Coupe for its willing engine and keen handling?

Damn right you would. But you could buy a MINI hatch, or, if you needed the extra carry space, the Countryman five-door to the same effect.

And, while the Coupe’s boot is ok, you can’t fit much inside that tight cabin (so choose your friends carefully).

It’s pricey - especially if lined up alongside Toyota’s new 86 - but what makes the case for this little belter is its unique looks and roller-skate charm.

Strangers won’t understand it, and your Mum definitely won’t. But, take the wheel of the Coupe and you’ll be grinning from ear-to-ear as soon as you barrel it into a corner.