Used 2005 MINI Cooper Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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A colossal piece of Euro garbage!!!!
Michael Street, 01/21/2016
2005 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
27 of 45 people found this review helpful
The only positives are, they're cute to look at. They get good mileage per gallon. If you can ever keep them running they are fun to drive. Everything beyond those points is negative. After 50-60 K miles, they are junk. The parts are incredibly high priced and it's difficult to find anyone who will work on them! Most mechanics make it very clear, I hate working on Mini's of any kind, any year, etc!!! I spent a fortune on this poorly designed, poor running, undependable, rattling ,shaking, rarely working piece of junk!! Mini/BMW should be embarrassed to have created, designed and manufactured these rolling disasters. The engine is weak. The transmissions are terrible! Both Auto and manual. They are going to fail!! It's only a matter of when and where!!! I will never, ever consider another Mini/BMW product!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Paper Weight
opusiam, 11/15/2010
2005 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
9 of 14 people found this review helpful
Perhaps, the 2nd worst vehicle I have ever owned. Too many warranty fixes from one previous owner and myself to list but include everything from water leaks to fluid leaks to repeat seat cover replacements, front seat replacement, loss of compression, etc. Compared to my previous vehicle, a Miata, it shifts like a truck. Handling is no where close to the Miata's. It would make a cute 3000 lb. paperweight.
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ROAD HUGGER
HappyMINI, 08/20/2009
2005 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've driven many sport cars, BMW, Porsche, Mercedez and Lexus....but this MINI is right there with them when it comes to ROAD HANDLING and CORNERING IS AWESOME!!! And not mention fuel efficiency. I get lots of smiles from my neighboor whenever I cruise. Just being lucky to have one of these. Keeping this one for long time!!!
Love the Look, Spotty Reliability
UnsureMini, 11/23/2009
2005 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Ordered our MINI back 2004 to exact specs.. We paid MSRP but we got exactly what we wanted. The MINI was nearly perfect with Free oil changes and normal maintenance until 36K. The exception of around 29K, AC unit was replaced. Around 60K the engine mounts and bushings ($700) had to be replaced and then around 100K the oxygen sensor went out with some other parts around it. MINI refused to pay even though it was a known issue ($900 we paid) Later, Clutch 114K ($1700), 114k Cylinder #1 died on the freeway ($2700.) If you keep this car over 100K, find an independent shop, the cost is half. The dealers charges $300 for an oil change, some areas $400.
Our Yellow Bumble Bee
Chuck, 06/15/2006
2005 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Our yellow and black Mini Cooper is the most fun car I have ever owned. I am 52 years old and I have owned many different cars since I started driving at 15. My wife and I are thinking of buying another Mini so we can each have our own. Great Car!