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Big Problem
ts55, 11/29/2003
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has had a bad stumble from a standing start since I bought it. The service advisor at the dealership told me that it was "tranny slap" and a "characteristic" of the car. A representative from MINIUSA told me that they are aware of the problem. It is software related and also used the word "characteristic" to describe it. What's the difference between a "defect" and a "characteristic"?
Best Car EVER
SailorMom2000, 08/25/2003
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My father was a car dealer, so while growing up I drove just about everything. The MINI is the best car I have EVER had! The engineering, reliability, and performance match anything I have driven - but all the road tests and reviews already prove that. BUT the REAL pleasure in owning a MINI is just driving it! I have been a licensed driver for 33 years and I am having FUN behind the wheel once again!
2003 MINI Cooper for sale near you
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- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $4,49928 mi away
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,447382 mi away
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,795563 mi away
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MINI 2002
Caroll Wood, 10/19/2002
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The new MINI definatly has the spirit of the old mini. It performs better and you do not have to work on it every week end. The downside is that with all the new electronic gadgets and improvements, there is a price to pay. My MINI has been in the shop several times for "little" things.
Super Fun But Also Expensive to Own
Vespa2t, 08/19/2010
2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
After owning a MINI S for 2.5 years and 15,000 miles I can say this is the most fun car I have ever had. However, it has been the most troublesome car for me to date as well with $2000 in repairs, and that is parts only because I can repair it myself. Now, this is a car that was owned by the lead MINI tech at the dealership for its first 70,000 miles and maintained religiously since new. And now it has rust, yes rust on a 7 year old car. There are two big holes in the sheet metal just below the taillights. Keep in mind when buying one that you are buying a BMW product and thus comes with BMW prices for parts and service.
Think twice-Novelty wears off quick
Peter Rorie, 04/23/2009
2003 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I'm a medical rep. that drives 70 miles a day of hard driving. I've put 10,000 miles and 3,000.00 bucs into the car!--all new brakes,fan assembly, electric windows,clutch, ect,ect. It's cool for the first month, then guess what? It's just another gutless little car. Resale is still good-(x car salesman). For a toy, it's great. If your gonna make it your work car--buy something else.--If I had it to do again, I'd of bought a clean used BMW 325. I paid 14k a year ago for it--I'll get 9500- in trade for it next month-(already had a quote)- make sure you love em' if you make the purchase--your gonna spend a little $ on it. (Also, MAKE SURE there's a dealer close by) You'll be appreciated.