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Won't drive anything but a Mini
jbmsgg2010, 01/03/2011
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my Mini new in 2003. There have been a few issues with squeeks and rattles, but the dealership has remedied them all. I rated the comfort at 4 only because the Sport Suspension is a bit stiff, with the run flat tires, but it is NOT a complaint. The design is rated at 4 only because of the cup holders. I drove my car everyday, 70 miles round-trip to work, on wet and icy roads. The front-wheel drive is amazing! I'm getting ready to sell my baby for a new one -- 2011 Mini Countryman. Can't wait!!
It has bugs
Al, 09/09/2015
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought my 2003 over a year ago with 73,000 miles. Now at about 104,000. Had to replace the rear brakes/calipers/rotors/pads, and was not cheap. Replaced front rotors/pads. Replaced front left hub/bearing at $300 just for parts. Within the last couple of days my windows started opening by themselves, and the doors started unlocking themselves. When I go out in the morning, it's unnerving to see the windows open, and all the locks unlocked. Don't know what's up with this. Called dealer, and asked about oil/filter, and replace radiator hoses, and thermostat. $365. Seems a little high. Anyone have info on the mysterious window/locks working by themselves?
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I love Minis
coryelli23, 02/07/2008
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is honestly the best car I have ever driven or ridden in. It is very fun to drive and has amazing handling. Also, the turning radius is very tight. The only bad thing about it is when you have to replace the tires. They are very expensive and hard to find. Honestly, I cannot see myself wanting another car.
Worst car ever built
notaminifan, 02/07/2010
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I see them everywhere,so you estimate reliability as possibly "how bad could it be". I didn't do my research. 58,000 miles- almost no bearings left around the input shaft of the transmission- I only got 8000 miles out of it since I bought it used. It is a manual. Found it cause bleeding oil into the clutch and slipping. After reading about the problems, I want to drive it thru the showroom glass at the Mini dealership just to help the people with these problems with a national news story. This car is disgrace to BMW and to all German cars. Think they improved? Research "death knock". I would trade it for a Ford Pinto. A bicycle is worth more.
I should have my head examined
Eddie Mikell, 05/08/2008
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I bought this car instead of a miata because I thought I need 4 seats. WHAT WAS I THINKING? What a joke vehicle. It leaks oil, it shudders on acceleration. It's unreliable. People will tell you it's the ride man, the ride, but the ride doesn't make up for all the repair bills, or lack of body integrity. It's cute, but it is a lemon.