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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 Best Car In The World!!!! Hands Down

Mr. Mini, 04/14/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

The Funnest and Bestest car i have ever droven. That exterior is unique and the interior is roomier than a house. I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Stay Away!

jennyj, 06/07/2010
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful

I bought this car from the previous owner who babied the car and had virtually no mileage. I argued with my family and friends that if I had to drive a "fuel economy" car it would at least not be generic, so I bought the Mini. To say I have been let down with this car and BMW's backing of this car would be the understatement of the millennium! The transmission went at 42,000 miles and the wanted 7,500 to replace it, even though there were hundreds of similar complaints of faulty tranny's, BMW simply turned its head! Next were the window motors, the end caps of the rain gutters, the exhaust (at over a grand), the power steering pump, and more! This car is the biggest pile of garbage around!

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3.5 out of 5 stars

love it / hate it

urbanllc, 09/06/2005
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I can't think of another car I could want after having a MINI; however, especially for the first two years, I can't think of another car that could have given me so much trouble. I'll chalk it up to having bought the first model year. The mpg is poor and not nearly as high as represented. Still, it's a good city car, fun to drive and easy to park. Service at my dealer is superb. Surprisingly, with the backseats down, it can transport quite a lot of cargo.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

"uncle"

cheryl,, 05/26/2008
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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4.75 out of 5 stars

Mini the "Smile Car"

Lemini, 05/23/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Fantastic Breaks, interior design is outstanding! Handling on curves is very reliable- no pitch at all. Add DSC and you are set! Standard items,colors are plentiful with an abundance of additional options to customize as individual pleases. Able to track on Mini website when auto was in production until arrival. Fun!

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