By laclede on 10/13/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
It's a MINI. It's a blast. Let's
Motor!
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By bigblockrumble on 10/01/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
Review
I have had this car for 15 months and
still love it! It is a real kick to
drive and corners like a go-kart.
Suspension is stiff, but expected in a
car that corners like it is on rails.
I traded in a Porsche Boxster for this
and have never regretted it. Not as
refined, but just as tight and really
more fun to drive hard. If you try it,
you'll like it!
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By aileen on 09/03/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I live, work, and play in Portland OR,
which makes the Mini the perfect car for
me. There are few activities more
satisfying than sneaking around the
behemouth SUVs in traffic or squeezing
into tiny little parking spots no normal
vehicle could manage. I've had this car
for a year and they are an increasingly
common site in Portland, but people
still comment on it on a near-daily
basis. It is impossible for me not to
smile when I see it each morning.
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By Jano on 09/02/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
Review
I've had my Mini S since February and
have been smiling ever since. What a
blast to drive! All is well with the S
and the service from the dealership has
been great.
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By jeffng65 on 09/02/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
Review
The past 13 months have been absolutely
thrilling with this little "supercar."
Every day I can't wait to drive it. Of
course it is most fun on the twisties.
I've driven Ferraris, Porsches, BMWs,
Mercs, and Audis but I wouldn't want
any other car as a daily driver. Lots
of people complain ride is too stiff
but I like it. I have had problems.
Its been into service
seven times for such things as leaking
water pump, leaking coolant tank, to
replace lower steering column, a/c
howling noise, peeling interior paint,
and many rattles. I'm sticking with it
though because it is just too much fun!
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By trbo on 08/22/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
Review
The styling is new and fun. A great go-
cart for people that are single, no
kids etc etc... Cornering is like that
of Porches & Bmws. BUT - once you hit
the AC button. Bye bye power... hello
lawnmower engine. Give lots of gas off
the line to go with AC on. It's like a
motorcycle... only have it if it is a
2nd vehicle. here comes the bad part.
My first was a lemon - battery blew,
shift liinkage broke, and they replaced
all drive shafts and bearings...within
4000 miles.
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By MGCMAN on 08/21/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
Review
Want to feel 18 again? Be a celeb in
your neighborhood? Change from an
introvert to an extrovert? Then get a
MINI Cooper S. This car begs you to
take that bend just a little bit
faster, spend some extra time driving
the long way home, and talk to
complete strangers about it every time
you fill up, or even stop for a
traffic light. You will enjoy this
car.
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By nyrogrl on 08/12/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
Review
Don't get me wrong...I bought the car
out of sheer beauty, and art. Plus was
very interested in the sport of the
car. My impressions are mixed. First, I
also own a 2000 Miata, which was my
second for them. So, when I got the
MINI S I was prepared to absolutely
fall in love. I did, but...little
things bug me...1st gear is loud and I
do not understand that, cheap sunroof
covers, lousy air conditioning, really
bad. the handling is great, but the
Miata kills it in my opinion. It is a
looker, and a great little car, but as
much as I wanted to just completely
lather over it, my Miata is fantastic
too.
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By Paul Jones on 08/06/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
Review
I've had my Mini Cooper S for 1 year.
When I bought it, I thought I would
sell it and make a few dollars on the
inflated prices of 2002. After driving
it for a few days - I had to keep it.
This thing handles better than 98% of
the cars on the road. It has great
power, all the comforts of any luxury
car, and is very safe too. The
performance aftermarket is very strong
too, so there are no compromises to
owning this foreign brand (thanks
BMW!) I would give the car a big
thumbs up.
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By EricH on 07/30/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 MINI Cooper Hatchback S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
Review
Raw numbers can't explain the
experience driving this car! you
cannot go (or stop) anywhere without
people coming over and asking about it
everybody smiles and points and wants
to know about the car.
I would upgrade to a dustless
aftermarket brake pad. The setup of
the gas pedal in relation to the brake
pedal makes the car difficult to
downshift using the "heel & toe"
technique.
Did I mention the car was way too much
fun to drive?
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