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3.88 out of 5 stars

"uncle"

cheryl,, 05/26/2008
2002 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is so much fun to drive, rivaling other imports I've had. It has plenty of power to render confidence in passing and on ramp approach, corners on a dime, and has awesome gas milage without performance trade-off. However, I've experienced way too many costly repairs ie. engine wire harness, intake valve module, cooling fan module, power steering pump etc. It's time to cut my losses. Regretable, I scream uncle.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Its a 20k car forsake!

Deneed4spd, 05/23/2002
2002 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have read few negative comments. These people really have dumb comments. Many say its unsafe. Of course its unsafe, the car is small! Common sense, if you want a safe car, buy a bigger car. Its a $20000 car. How much performance do you want. It really sounds like people are expecting the car to handle like a porche gt3 or some super tunner. I drive a bmw 328is and race autox dsp. I have the opportunity to test drive both the Cooper S and Cooper, and I feel for the price they are amazing. You try buying any other stock car for 20k and see if it handles this well. Lastly, the engine. Its a small car = small engine!

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun to drive!!!!!

Big Don, 05/02/2002
2002 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I'm 6'6" tall and the Mini fits me fine.Plenty of room to shift without my knees hitting the steering wheel. Handles like a go cart. Rides like a 3 series BMW.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2002 MINI Cooper S

CqqPER, 09/09/2006
2002 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

For a first year of production vehicle, my Mini has been almost trouble-free. It's a bargain to boot. It is very well designed and constructed. This car is so much fun one should be issued at birth.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

I'm get a 2nd!

Miniowner, 04/26/2002
2002 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've got about 2,000 miles on mine now - I have nothing but praise. Hi-way driving for extended trips is not what this car is about - but boy the daily commute is fantastic! I sold my Mustang Cobra for this little guy - no regrets! I'm now going back for an "S" - my wife equally excited. How great!

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