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4.38 out of 5 stars

It's a Keeper

lombardoca, 07/06/2010
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Bought my 2005 Cooper S used (one year old and 12,000 miles on it). Don't put a lot of miles on it, but it is driven most days. Repairs needed by 25,000-30,000 miles indicate that many of the components just aren't the sturdiest (wheels, tires, multiple oil leaks and a power steering fluid leak, suspension parts in need of replacement), but with the work done, it seems like new, and I would like to drive it forever.

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5 out of 5 stars

LOVE My Mini

Joan McLeod, 09/20/2016
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

... But NO cup holders or armrests!!!!! It's a 2005, with heated seats, navigation, full moonroof. Goes from 0 to 60 in seconds (my favorite part!), and can park in tiny spots (amazingly), and the seat warmers in MN should be standard! UNFORTUNATELY-- There are no upgrades for the GPS, so I use it only as a live map. The one cup holder snapped off the first year, so I bought a console with 2 cup holders, that sits on the passenger seat when I'm alone. (There is a center cup holder for the backseat, which I use, inconveniently; and an ashtray I removed, but it's too tiny to be of much use). Back seat is way too cramped for adults or children over 54" tall, but folds flat for plenty of cargo space. And I'm heartbroken that the trade in value is only $4000.

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5 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

I Wouldn't Trade my Mini for Anything!

Mini_T, 07/05/2006
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

This is a great little car. It's very sporty and handles well. I bought mine in Germany and drove it to Switzerland and Italy. Talk about fun on the road. This car is built to handle the most death defying curves any road has to offer. I love to drive it and people love to ask, "How much fun is it to drive?" My standard reply, "It's my toy, and fun is an understatement!"

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3.75 out of 5 stars

A Nightmare from Start to Finish

Molly B, 11/17/2009
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

One good thing about my Mini - it's sexy and fun to drive. Well, that's two good things. And that's where the happy story ends. My Mini has had engine recalls, indicator lights fall out (left and right sides), 3 windshield cracks, radiator thermometers explode (twice), random signal lights signaling (i.e. flat tire, check gas cap, service engine) for years on end ("bad computer circuitry"), oil pan leaks, emissions tubes cracked, the metal decal on my steering wheel pop up (twice. who knew that the entire steering wheel has to be replaced when that happens), vanity mirror covers fly off their hinge, battery failures, and more - but I've run out of room. In short, my Mini's been a nightmare.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mini Baby

Dita, 08/08/2004
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We special ordered our Mini from Salt Lake,Utah and recieved information as to when it was born and and when it would be delivered. We have had much fun with Mini.We also have a few other cars but we take the Mini to town to save on gas. We highly recomend this car to anyone and everyone no mater what class of car you can afford. It really is FUN.

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