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The Best Hatchback Available
Alejandro, 06/06/2003
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I can sum up my mini cooper S with three phrases, Fun, Quality and Good Value. BMW did not hold back from giving the mini the technology and design it does for it's big boys (700 series) This car is fun to drive everyday. I never imagined thought that I would get so much attention from other folks. Hence the styling success. For the first 6 months of ownership I would at least 1 person if not 3 people stop me to chat about my mini cooper S. I look forward to many years of motoring pleasure.
Who are these people?
tma, 02/26/2003
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I`m very pleased with the car overall.At times, I have to explain my decision to buy it,though.I have driven nearly all the recent BMW models and own a 325is.This car pulls like a miniature 540i and handles like a go- kart.It`s so responsive,that it makes my 325 feel like a stationwagon.I can see anger at service probs but who are these folks who buy one but bash the looks and the handling.Why buy it if you don`t like it.The perf. runflats are harsh over bumps but on smooth roads,life is great.I`m 6`1``and my 4 and 8 year old are cramped behind me,but they always want to ride in it anyway.Kids point,adults smile,everyone`s happy.
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A money sucking piece of junk that look cool
Bones , 09/22/2020
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I could list the issues but I would be here all day. Car is junk after 100k, parts are super expensive, getting work on it is super expensive. Car goes into limp mode STILL after a few trips to the mechanic, which sucks ok a freeway. I am driving this junker into the river.
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Cons outweigh the Pros
MIssMyVW, 10/28/2010
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car used in 2007 and I didn't even get 5000 miles on it before the clutch went out on it the first time. Six months after that replacement, I had to have it back in the shop because the clutch pedal had a master/slave issue and I had to have the cylinders replaced. Then, just this past week, after approximately 21 months and 9,000 more miles on the car, I had to have the clutch replaced again. Seriously, while the car looks really cool and is sometimes fun to drive, it is *not* worth all the extra money it will cost you for ownership. I can't wait to pay this thing off and go back to driving a VW again.
Beware of the Mini
BAD REVIEW, 08/06/2003
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Beware of the Mini, is an all too true phrase. Looks cute. Performance in a nut shell makes the "Yugo" shine. Would like to see their saftey tests.