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4.5 out of 5 stars

Super Mini Love affair

CommsortiumLTD, 09/17/2003
2004 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I say "super mini" because it is a super little car. Drove the "S" and performance was not different enough to justify the cost. Mileage so far at 3500 is in mid 20's. Premium gas required making it still expensive for size. Seat adjustments are weird and difficult to operate. Rear seat is hard. Otherwise, a worthwhile buy. We have one and may buy another. Car gets tremendous attention everywhere..more than I ever got with my Porsches or Ferrarri!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Big Small Fun

ajm2002, 09/17/2003
2004 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I just love the way this car feels when driving thru turns, very nutrual and forgiving. I thought a long highway trip would be an uncomfortable buzzy drone. but was pleasently supprised with 900+ miles run from NYC to Buffalo,NY, and back in one weekend

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

billdcat, 01/25/2010
2004 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
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2004 Cooper S with 124000+ Miles. Only problem encountered was the stock tires. The car is used for work commute of 100 miles round trip per day in Mighigan. In rain and snow, stock tires did not hack it. The dealer has been great. The only maintenance so far has been service periods which for me clock in at about 23000 miles.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Mini in Quality

Denise, 06/20/2008
2004 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
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I love the looks and space, but was disappointed with the the quality of the car. In 4 years I have spent almost $5000 in repairs. The battery was dead at 3 years. Several months after paying $700 for an oil change/inspection the check engine light came on and the car was sputtering. The spark plug wires were bad. Several months later the oil light came on. It needed a switch, but then also needed an engine harness and starter. This work had to be done at a dealership and took one week to complete. I was fortunate that they had a loaner available. I am afraid to take this car on a road trip. I am thinking of trading it in on a Honda. I never had such expensive repairs with my Honda

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4.13 out of 5 stars

BUMP IN THE ROAD

MEJORDON, 09/17/2003
2004 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
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I CALL MY LITTLE JEWEL MY BUMP IN THE ROAD - BE SURE TO GET A BRIGHT COLOR SO YOU ARE SEEN. I LOVE IT

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