Used 2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Looks, hype, and lack of substance
mcoMINI, 09/10/2002
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive car, though there is NO torque below 3k RPM. Controls are too heavy, ride quality is VERY harsh. Interior too plasticy (vinyl seats in a $22K car?!?). Uneven gaps in body panels look bad. Unpainted plastic on body looks cheap. Stereo isn't very good. Brazilian made Chrysler engine is disappointing, (yes, even in the S model). To top it off, the dealer is STILL trying to rape their customers.
Beware of the Mini
BAD REVIEW, 08/06/2003
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.
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Look at a VW GTI instead
Car enthusiast, 11/26/2002
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I saw a Mini at the auto show just months before it arrived at dealerships and it felt like a hundred $100k vehicle. When I sat in the vehicle at the dealership, there was an obvious difference in feel from the one at the show- cheap. It's not as small as the original, negating any real association. While the S version is a decent sporting car, think of the base vehicle as a stylish Chevy Metro. The vehicle is fairly priced- before the dealer markup. As of now, neither versions are worth the money. If you wait, maybe you can have one at a more reasonable price (closer to invoice). Want a real value in sporting and luxury in a similar car? Seriously consider the VW GTI.
Big Problem
ts55, 11/29/2003
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"?
This is one fun car!
DavidCX, 04/10/2003
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's not the fastest car out there, but it certainly one of the most fun to drive! It handles better than any car I've ever driven in stock form. You find yourself taking lots of detours just to get on a windy road rather than a straight on. Could use a little more power though, especially low end torque. Unfortunately, the dealers are only getting a very limited supply of JCW kits. Some people complain about the noise and harsh ride of the 17" wheels w/ runflats, but I don't think it's that bad.