Used 2005 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews
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Smile!
Sophie, 08/26/2008
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am so lucky to be driving a Mini Cooper S for my first car. I bought it last June and it's never going to have another owner. Everytime I drive her, I can't help but smile. The supercharger is fun, and the handling is amazing. I learned to drive on a Buick Park Avenue, so the Mini was a dream. With the back seats down, I can fit my 152cm snowboard. Good cargo space. I autocross with my mini, and it's beyond words. Acceleration is good. The auto-manual is a great option! Also, the winter package, Harmon/Kardon sound system, and sunroof are definitely worth the extra money! The runflat tires that came with her are terrible, though. I recommend replacing them as soon as possible.
Love the Mini
keif calkins, 06/05/2006
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We keep the Mini at our beach house. What a neat car for tooling along a1a. Not a day goes by that someone stops me and admires my Mini. I have never seen a convertible top as well made as my Mini's. The ride is exceptional for a small car. I just love my Mini. The only negative is my service dealer is 75 miles from where my Mini lives.
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Wow. I'd buy it again.
jt, 03/25/2006
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
German engineering + classy design. My Cooper S is 600 lbs. heavier than my previous 4 door cars (Jetta, Saturn, Accord) but handles like a fighter jet. The power brings out my lead foot, which hurts gas mileage, but I squeeze 350 miles out of each tank of 93 octane (mostly highway driving on my Manhattan to Warrenvile NJ commute). I considered Hybrids, but their fuel economy evaporates on highway driving. Mini's handling and standard features make me feel safer (ABS, traction control, 6x airbags, and a really solid, heavy body.) Street parking in NYC is a dream. I paid $30,000 with all options and have no buyer's regret. Consider getting insurance on your tires / rims: run-flats are $250 each. In NYC you will get a flat. I already had one and the insurance has paid for itself.
Mini Max
kennerly, 04/16/2005
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second Mini S, my first I purchased as soon as they were available in 2002. I've never owned a better car, (since 1964 I've had everything from VW convertibles to a 280SL Mercedes), and I've never been happier with a vehicle. My '05 Mini S convertible is fast, corners well, and looks great. If you want to meet people, this car is a real conversation starter, because a day doesn't go by without someone asking, "How do you like your Mini?" The bottom line? I love it!
I am going to miss my MINI !!!!
Happy MiniOwner, 07/24/2009
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my MINI since it was a pup, straight from it's mother teat! But after 4 years, it's time to get an automatic since the wife can't drive a stick. This has been one of my favorite cars I have owned, being in my forties, that's been a lot. It is a blast to drive. I agree the seats could be a little more comfortable, but they're not that bad. The cup holder situation is bad, very bad. Mechanically, I have only had an O2 sensor fail. and those ridiculously expensive tires were replaced too early with normal high performance tires (it is also a weird size had to special order them). The passenger seat has stopped reclining. I will miss waving at other MINI owners and being in the family.