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The MINI Cooper is more than just a fun drive, it also has its safety and dependability and also the look and charm. The car is still very popular even though it has been in the market for over decade already. It offers a driving experience engaged with plenty of charm. If you are wanting a sports car, then just know that you don’t need it because the weight of the mini cooper and its 121 horsepower engine is more than enough for most sport enthusiasts. The small size is another advantage that the MINI Cooper offers. It can be parked in even the most crowded city streets and can fit in most areas that other cars would not.

One of the great things about the 2012 MINI Cooper is that there are 2 door hatchback and body styles that you can easily change. Also, the 2012 model is given out in 3 different trims; the MINI Cooper S, the basic MINI and the John Cooper Works model. The nice thing about the MINI S is that it is different because of its sport seats, fog lights, hood stripe and the bigger 16 inch wheels on the hatchback. Besides these, there are certain features that are optional include headlights, automatic climate control, keyless ignition and other advanced technological offerings such as iPod interface and Bluetooth.

As far as the engine is concerned, the MINI S has a 4 cylinder 1.6 liter engine that gives off 121 horsepower. The above mentioned MINI Cooper is also a turbocharged version of the basic which gives off 181 horsepower and roughly 177 pounds of torque. Although the Cooper S is equipped and installed with great features promising a performance of a superior level, it also has a few major drawbacks. Just riding in this version may seem a little rough because of the stiffness it has. Another thing that many won’t like is that the passengers in the backseat will not have a lot of legroom. What you need to understand is that the legroom is something you would normally see in 4 door cars, not the 2 door cars.

Like they say, precaution is better than care, the 2012 MINI Cooper S are equipped with technology considered essential for security such as antilock disk brakes, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and stability control. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated the MINI Coopers with a good and an average in the frontal offset test and side impact and roof crush tests respectively.

If satisfaction is what you are looking for, then the regular MINI Cooper might be what you need. Now, if you want a little more than just satisfaction then the MINI Cooper S is the car for you. The former and the latter also differ in their size. The basic Coopers are 2535-2612 depending on automatic and manual transmission while the Cooper S weighs 2668 and 2712 pounds. Keeping the additional features in mind, the Cooper S is slightly expensive as compared to MINI Coopers. The Cooper S is for $23,000 while the other MINI Coopers retail for approximately $ 19,400. The $4,000 difference in price is not a lot but the performance difference is more than enough to justify this upgrade.

CREVIER MINI is a Southern California MINI Cooper dealer based in Santa Ana. This dealership also has the highest sales in the Western part of the United States and has won many awards because of it. Cravier MINI is based out of Orange Country, California but also covers Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Los Angeles and a whole bunch of other cities nearby.

If you want to learn more about the 2012 MINI Cooper, then click here. Also, make sure you check out the Orange County MINI Cooper website for all your MINI Cooper needs.