Used 2002 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews
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Excellent Car, Too Bad...
Tomas N, 01/23/2006
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
Driving the MINI Cooper is the most fun that anybody can have with their pants on; it really is that good. It's fast (although could be faster), and the phrase "corners like it's on rails" is a tremendous understatement. Unfortunately, the fun can only be had for 4, maybe 5 days a week, as the Cooper will inevitably spend the rest of the week getting fixed. In the 2+ years that I've had my car, it has been in the shop for a total of about 14-16 times. Everything has been replaced (from the power steering fan, to the entire transmission, and everything in between). I would estimate that the total cost of repairs (under warranty) has been approximately $10-$12K CDN.
Best small car on the road!
tywashin, 07/07/2010
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
Well, I have only owned it for about two months, so far it has been a great car. It's very fun to drive. And I like how other mini owners wave when ever we see each other. I draw attention wherever I go. It's also the best car I have ever had on gas. The seats could be a little more comfortable for long road trips.
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Clutch and Transmission Failure
Fun in Del Mar, 04/04/2008
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had a lot of trouble initially with the computer system of the car, but the worst is that I had to have the clutch replaced at 75,000. miles and now I need a new transmission at 83,000. miles. Dealer tells me it's my driving - but I have been driving Beemer stick-shifts my whole life - I never had to have either one of those parts replaced until I got to 175,000. miles. Furthermore, all maintenance the car needs is very expensive - which may have to do with individual dealerships. Nor am I happy about the acceleration of the car. It certainly does not compare to any of the 3- series of the BMW's - but then again it's also cheaper.
Very upset!!
ghost, 10/01/2008
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 20 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2002 Mini last Aug. 2007. I have driven it less than 3 thousand miles..if even that much. I was told today that something called the Final Drive needed to be replaced and the Transmission was messed up. Being that our economy is so great and I can't get a job- I couldn't afford the thousands it cost to fix it.. and lost over thousands in letting it go for pennies. I am saddened beyond belief that a car that I thought was so incredible, after all, a BMW etc., turned out to be the biggest lemon that I have ever purchased. OK.. I loved that car for the whole time I had it.. and now.. feel so very let down!
Mini is a great car
Eamonja, 03/06/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
When I got the Mini I did not think it was powerful enough but I was sure wrong not only is it powerful enough it is the most luxurious car I have ever steped into. It's not like BMW luxurious its like leather couch luxurious. It is a very good choice to buy the Mini Cooper.