Used 2003 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Totally Fun!!!!
I was in the market for a new car when its stylish looks caught my eye. 2 minutes into the test drive and I knew I had to have a Cooper S that day. No car I have ever driven is tighter around a turn. Better acceleration than I expected from a small car. Comfortable (LOVE those heated seats). Seats hug you when accelerating around a bend. Plenty of front seat room. Engine purrs. Brakes great. Can't drive it enough... Wish I had a longer commute to work. Go with the S version. Worth it. Fun!!!
Street Legal Go-Kart
Bought my '03 S used last year with only 25k miles. Runs and looks like new. Great paint job (British racing green). Gets lots of looks wherever I go. My daughter wants me to keep it for her (10 years until she drives thank goodness). Two friends have one as well and we have all been happy with them. Lots of local owner clubs around metro areas too. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a truly enjoyable car to drive. I look forward to going fo a spin every time. Resale value is at the top of all vehicles made today. Good gas mileage too.
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $4,950103 mi away
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,995107 mi away
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $5,488152 mi away
Breackdown
The car is fun and great to drive. But it broke down, died, twice. The first time something was loose and the car would not start after I turned it off to get gas. I had to get towed. The second time, about one month later, the cooling fan would not go off, it drained the battery and the car was stuck in my garage, had to be towed again. Last time we didnt have the car for five days, now its been two days so far. I dont know if this car is a lemon or if it happens to all Minis.
Electrical Mayhem
Wait a few generations for them to work out all the bugs. There are a lot of them.
cheap thrill
The mini is very Zippy and the fuel consupsion rate is great!A bit too much plastic in the design. Very fu to drive.