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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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4.38 out of 5 stars

Runabout Plus!

johnnie3, 11/16/2006
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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This is an amazing automobile for what I got it for. I drive a lot coming and going to work and wanted something other than the traditional Toaster-Box commuter car (PT Cruiser, Toyota Yaris, Ford Focus, etc.) This car has as much equipment as my larger SUV and is just a comfortable and I'm a rather large fellow of 6', 250 lbs. I can still even get four folks in for a run to the movies, mall or what have you. I love it and so far and I'm glad that I bought it. I wish I could have gotten a smarter salesperson at the Mini dealer who told me that there was no certified used program thus causing me to get one someplace else. Whatever, I do most of my own maintenance anyway.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Zoom.

Mini1380, 05/21/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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The car just wants to go. This car has drivability/handling of a go-cart with the quality of a BMW. Being six feet tall, I easily fit in the car with room to spare. There has been an amazing amount of time spent on details such as the programable options: light delays, auto-locking, etc.. I just love the car.

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1.13 out of 5 stars

I will keep my 325i thank you very much

beemermania, 07/19/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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What a flawed attempt by my friends in Bavaria. Underpowered. Unrefined. Poor build quality. I am just thrilled I did not sell my 325i when I picked this one up. Within a week there must have been a wiring error because the car simply died on the highway while I was going 70. The Mini dealership said this has happened to a couple others here in town. I will keep my 325i and sell this piece of work as soon as possible.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

This can be a 10 rating car, but its not

maybery, 10/23/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Having the car only 2 weeks the car stalled. It did not turn back on. The car went to their service facility with only 800 miles on it already with problems. 3 days later the car is ready to be picked up. The throttle control was broken, faulty, or improperly installed but whatever the case this part was replaced. The car ran fine for another 200 miles and we now have the same problem again. We worry more now with a 1000 mile brand new vehicle then with our old car with 100,000 miles on it.The mechanical issues make me feel very unsecured and unsafe driving this car with a child on the back seat.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car

miniowner, 05/28/2002
MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I feel as though I need to add another review - Now broken in, it is a very different car. I feely free to hit the red-line and enjoy the performance. I really don't think the car needs more h.p. anymore - The car is great! I do recommend however getting the 16" wheels. The 15's are sloppy in hard cornering. The only complaint I now have is the rain gutter - it's made of plastic and has snapped off. I'm still happy :-) - how some aren't is beyond me...

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