Used 2005 MINI Cooper Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Fun mini
Need to know how to make repairs as dealer overcharges for even minor repairs. Parts are over priced and of dubious quality. Fun car overall
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My Mini, My Love, But why are you so sic
I love my Mini Cooper. Her performace is excellent and she is super fun to drive. Unfortunatly, she gets sick A LOT! I am the second owner of this car. Since I purchased it last June, the clutch has been replaced twice, the transmission has been replaced once, the computer has been replaced about four times, airbags have been replaced twice, and speakers have been replaced twice. She is currently in need of new brakes, a new windshield, a new speaker, I have a feeling the clutch is going again, and since the air bag light is on for about the 100th time again, she probably needs either another new computer or new air bags. I don't blame the car, I blame the HORRIBLE service dept. of BMW
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,860109 mi away
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $8,490160 mi away
- Base ConvertibleMSRP: $3,995182 mi away
Love it!
The MINI is a fun, comfortable, safe vehicle to drive. I bought mine as a surprise 50th birthday present for my wife. I can't get it away from her. Next time we need to replace a second car, it's a MINI for dad.
Needs better quality control
04/20/2006 Passenger door reflector fell off, passenger seat spring loose, clock runs very fast (new speedometer assy. required to repair) 06/29/2006 Passenger seat airbag sensor not properly installed 09/17/2006 Driver window would not operate 05/17/2007 SES light. Replaced oxygen sensor 01/23/2008 Replaced heater thermostat housing. Front tires needed replacement at 26,000 miles 06/09/2008 Replaced ignition switch & control unit for electronic drive away protection 07/15/2008 Replaced power steering fan and grille
Enjoyable
I am really enjoying the car. My other car is a 1971 Porsch 914-4. Both cars are excellant. But the MINI Cooper of course is techincally superior. After all, there should be advances in 34 years of motoring. But the Porsche is still fun to drive, however the MINI actually handles better. Both have 1.6 liter engines. The engine response with the MINI is quicker and you can really control the MINI on a mountain road. You drive has hard and as fast as you, the driver can handle!