People love to hate Mini, for whatever reason. I mean, some of them are justified. The post-2003 Cooper is known for being a pocket rocket, but there’s a running gag that it’s also kind of a steaming pile to own. Some enthusiasts wanted Mini to figure out how to improve its reputation for reliability. It did, kind of, but mostly focused on expanding to other model likethe not-so-mini Countryman. This small crossover has been the fall guy for Mini’s woes since its introduction back in 2010.
