We came in at #10 on Consumer reports most reliable cars. I was pretty surprised to see Mini on there.

http://money.cnn.com/gallery/autos/2...brands/10.html

 

Definitely didn't consider the R56 in this mix. Surprising indeed.

 

Interesting!

 

They wouldn't since the F55/56 are the new flagship models, with the F54 Clubman out in weeks and F57 Convertable out in a years time.

 

Interesting that BMWs not there but Mini is. Feeling even better about my purchase!

 

Something weird about ranking a car that's only been out less than 2 years in reliability. I think they're like Donald Trump, they just like to be in the news lol.

 

Seems like a joke rating system really. In broad strokes most large imported manufacturers made it to the top 10. As there is no description of the rating system which seems completely subjective.

 

I agree, I have a lot of neighbors with new cars. I live in a top end neighborhood, a lot of Lexuses Mercedes Ford's, and all, I've heard their complaints. One of my neighbors has a brand-new Ford Escape and she's on her third transmission.

I really think that MINI has come a long way I virtually do not have any issues with my car, tight as a drum, smooth, no rattles I have the S 4cy..great engine.

 

Total surprise for me. I'm going to have to start changing my attitude.

 

Not surprised. 33k trouble free miles this past year. Just passed my first anniversary. Tires still have tread as well, averaging 34.6mpg in Sport mode. It's proving to be a reliable appliance that's fun to drive.

 

Well if it's true, then it's a big turn-around for MINI!

 

CR bases its ratings on real users' opinion surveys, so I'd say this sea-change for MINI is significant.

I'm not entirely surprised by it. The UKL platform is a huge deal for BMW, and was widely tested. The engines are new, but BMW engines are nearly always great. As for the rest, all the tech was flushed out in the various F-series BMW models for years before trickling down to MINI for their F-series models. MINI F-series models utilize the same wiring, coding, and components as other F-series BMW models.

On paper at least, there was every expectation that this 3rd Gen MINI should be the best build yet, and I believe that it is.

 

Just another list of many. Nice to see MINI on one were it's not rated below average. I love mine regardless of where it falls on someone's list.

 

These are for corporation product portfolios (brands) and not for individual models. I believe that this has nothing to do with the specifics of newer or older minis as it says nothing about model years considered.

 

Huh?

 

Yea, its there on top that great , a couple years ago they were in the middle to bottom. Before that near the top.