Used 2003 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews

3 years and still enjoy it

I bought this as a commuter car for its great gas mileage and optional equipment. You absolutely cannot equip any other car in this class with features like the Mini. If you live in a cold climate, the optional winter package is a no-brainer, and go for the Sport Package with Stability Control. The car is rock solid on slippery roads and highways, and responds to every muscle twitch of the steering wheel which might take some getting used to. I've continued to get close to it's EPA rating, especially if you keep the speed below 70 MPH. The car will drive fast, but the tach runs high and eats up gas. This is not a family car - it's perfect for 2-person weekend trips and daily commutes.

Great buy

2003 mini cooper

I accepted the MINI in Salt Lake City, on 12/30/02. I drove the car to Austin Texas via Las Vegas. About 2100 miles in a week. The car was in snow storms, high winds, rain and sun. It performed perfectly. The trip averaged 33.1 mpg at an average speed of 64 mph. I have the on board computer. Most driving was done at 70 to 80 mph. It is comfortable, (lots of seat adjustments) and fun to drive. Besides getting comments everywhere I go. I really like this car.

MINI COOPER FUN, BUT ENGINE ISSUES.

I HAVE A 2002 MINI COOPER STD. LIKE THE DRIVE GREAT HANDELING BUT HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH RANDOM STALLING. HAVE TRIED TO RESOLVE ISSUE WITH ENGINEERS@ BMW NO RESOLUTION, CONVINCED THAT IT IS MY "DRIVING STYLE." WHEN IN SERVICE DEPARTMENT ( I EXPERENCED THIS @ 2 BMW SERVICE DEALERSHIPS) BE READY TO GET TREATED AS AN ALIEN, OR A RED HEADED STEP CHILD. IF THE MINI REP IS NOT AVALABLE GOOD LUCK HAVING A BMW REP HELP WITH SERVICE. THERE OVERWHELING RESPONSE IS..... " I DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT MINIS." OTHER THAN THAT GREAT CAR WHEN IT IS NOT IN THE SHOP. PEOPLE LOVE TO LOOK AT YOU WHILE DRIVING! EYE CATCHER!

Cutting your MCS teeth in Germany

I bought my Cooper-S (loaded) as serviceman returning from Germany with a desire to come back with something different. I got it. For the money, this machine' performance is worth every penny. Eking 163hp out of a 1.6l engine and weighing a stout 2700lbs this bad boy strutslittle competition. The Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), 17" tires, and "hand of demi-god" braking kept me from "balling-it-up" in a few corners at Nurburgring. If you're single (or a duo) and like to drive like there's no such thing as inertia, then this car is for you. Warning: DON'T turn off the DSC.