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Used 2002 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M) Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

The only problem is the crowd.

kilian, 05/06/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Great fun to drive. It took a little while to get the hang of the folding seats when someone gets into the back seats. The headlights are great compared to my 1988 VW Quantum synchro stationwagen. Only 250 Miles so far. Wheel rims needed cleaning from brake dust after only 100 Miles. I hope it's just from the breaking in period. I love this car, and I hope to have it for many many years.

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1.13 out of 5 stars

I finally figured out my MINI problem

faminest, 08/19/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

It took me a few months to figure this out, but I finally discovered what the problem is. I thought I would be getting a lot of envious looks with my MINI. Unfortuantely, as time has passed, I have discovered people are looking at my MINI, not becuase they want one, but because they think it looks weird. It is a similar effect as when I bought a PT Cruiser. In retrospect, these cars are very similar.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

BUY YELLOW - IT MAY BE A LEMON...:-(

trbo, 08/22/2003
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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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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4 out of 5 stars

Mini Experience

hagertyr1, 05/19/2003
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Mini is very wll designed- there is BMW quality for a low price- the warranty is for 4 years including oil changes . The driving experience is especially fun- the sped pick up on expressways is suprising. The stability of handling is remarkable. First winter in the Midwest was a test that the Mini passed. Ice and snow were no problem for the little Mini.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mini-O-Fun

Mini-mac, 05/14/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Just got my Mini Cooper. One of the first, if not the first one, in Portland, OR. It is a blast to drive, really sticks to the corners. It is a real head-turner. Loving every minute of it! It really is recognizable as a mini, even though no one seems to remember the original. Everywhere I go, I have to inform people of the history of the car... but that is ok... It is part of the fun of owning the car.

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