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4.5 out of 5 stars

20,000 Miles, best I've had yet.

Uhooru, 07/30/2003
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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Owned 1 yr, 20 k mi. Initally am ws wonky and the hatch. Fixed immediatly, no charge no problems. Smooth runner. Not a tiger off the line, but a driving system and approach. 30 mpg, mixed driving. Best handler, beats my Honda CRX SI easily in handling. Comfortable even for those in back if shorty's in front. LUV IT!!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Breackdown

Frieda, 07/31/2003
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
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The car is fun and great to drive. But it broke down, died, twice. The first time something was loose and the car would not start after I turned it off to get gas. I had to get towed. The second time, about one month later, the cooling fan would not go off, it drained the battery and the car was stuck in my garage, had to be towed again. Last time we didnt have the car for five days, now its been two days so far. I dont know if this car is a lemon or if it happens to all Minis.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's a blast.

BimrJim, 09/30/2002
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
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It's a blast. I had it on order since December, Picked up last of July. Paid MSRP with no dealer installed options required. Car is tight, no rattles. Everything works. Only thing available (at the time of purchase) it does not have is seat warmers. They forgot--- Handles like a go-cart with windows. Excellent fit and finish.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mini Cooper is more than I expected!

johavamini, 12/11/2002
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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After carefully considering buying this new model car I took a chance. Ive been driving it religously for three weeks and absolutley love it and fall in love with it more and more. Not only do I feel special since not many people own one, but driving it is the best part of my day. The performance is awesome on this car. I takes off nicely and is a solid and great handling vehicle. i must admit that I am nervous about the future of this car but right now I am just enjoying every minute. BMW mini is wonderful!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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Kooper S, 08/05/2003
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
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Get over the size. Yeah ,so its small.BFD--thats what makes 'er rock--- but 6 airbags ,alphabet soup brakes systems and a 4star crash rating help to alleviate safety concerns for the Ralph Naders(I heard she didnt get a 5star because the front bumper was too stiff if you hit a pedestrian!). Nimble, surprises others in traffic, constantly get asked about her.FAST. I sold an Audi TT 180 Quattro Coupe to go MINI. This is more fun and I dont feel guilty about the cost compared to the TT.

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