Used 2006 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews
I'm Happy with Happy
Just sitting in my MINI Cooper (Happy) puts a smile on my face. Very few cars can do that anymore. It handles like a GoKart and gets good economy. The only issue that I have had with it is that BMW says to use Premium Fuel, which is a bummer. The back seats are not usefull unless those in front are small also. Otherwise, this car is a beatiful piece of machinery.
My Mini Tex
I bought my mini ("Tex") used in Dec. '04 from a dealer. I am a car nut, but Tex has totally hit all the right buttons; I don't have a desire for any other car. I don't like that the dealer is 150+ miles away; it makes getting it serviced tough. I have also bent two rims on icky Michigan roads. I hate that and would like if there were more practical tire options since I drive 75 miles a day. But even with that; when I go to think of another type of car, nothing else is as much fun as the "cute" factor, that everybody from middle-aged ladies to young, make car mechanics, to practical hubbies always seem to comment about. My Tex has the big attitude to match his name and his performance. It's unmatchable!
- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $4,295232 mi away
- S ConvertibleMSRP: $9,997249 mi away
- Base 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $8,995253 mi away
I Love My New Mini
I just purchased my first Mini after wanting one for the last three years. It is so much fun to drive and is truly the kind of car I don't mind making payments on every month. It handles very well, has great personality and fits into any parking spot out there.
Great Car! But....
The Mini has been a great around town car, providing solid performance and a lot of fun. If my driving were still largely in town I would never get rid of it. However, I now commute 70 miles per day over rougher surface highways and the road noise is very significant. It makes it hard to talk on the phone, and in a quiet car (no music) it's just annoying. Reliability has been good, but the minor things that have come up required a 2 hour drive to pick up the car. The whole experience has been great, but it's time to move on. I pick up my Infinity G37 this afternoon. But I'll really miss my Mini.
So Much Fun!
I bought my Cooper Hatchback used with 13.4k miles, and I absolutely love it. Yes, it's a little on the loud side, and rough roads make for a bumpy ride. But this is absolutely "the most fun" car I have ever driven! It absolutely hugs the road - I love putting the sunroof down (and the seat heaters on if it's chilly) on a sunny day, especially if I have the luxury of a drive across the back roads. However, I live in an urban area, and most of my driving is a rush-hour commute. I still wouldn't change the car. I get about 27 MPG in town (bumper-to-bumper) and 33 MPG on the highway.