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Some issues, but a joy to drive
driverone, 07/11/2009
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I was at the dealership taking advantage of the 36,000 mile maintenance warranty more often than I'd like. First 36,000 miles: ball joint wore down, three sets of front tires (too much fun to drive), thermostat went out, front brake rotors replaced, tailgate sensor replaced, cd player skipped (radio replaced). After all is said and done, the MINI was a great car to drive. Even the convertible is faster than most cars on the road. It's easy to play leap frog in traffic with this little go-kart. Too bad they went to turbo, because hearing the whine of the supercharger was very comforting. I will miss the MINI, but not its potential for high maintenance costs and the small cargo area.
Fun Commuter
Fun Commute, 01/01/2009
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After much research I purchased a used one with 35k miles for local commutes.It's a go cart on steriods. Whole family loves it. It handles as well as anything I've ever driven in the twisty hills we have here and I've driven about every sports car out there. However, at speed on interstate( say 80-90 mph) it gets squirrely. Primarily as a result of torque steer, tight steering and fact it's a square box.I've put 7k on it and have had no maintenance issues except radio. Top is wonderful and surprisingly quiet but you're blind in rear quarterpanels when it's up. Mileage has been so so (24 cty-26 hwy) but pedal has been to floor since I've had it.I'd buy another in a heartbeat.
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Amazing ride in such a small package
ojershelly, 10/04/2005
2006 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car puts the "kid" back in all of us! Lower the top and it brings a smile to your day. Whoever said "bigger is better" never drove a Mini. Drive one.
Devil in the Details
jim, 05/29/2009
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Loud...very loud road noise from lack of any soundproofing insulation whatsoever and those iron run-flat tires. At speeds over 30mph, be prepared to blast the radio/CD player. Windows...could the doors have been made just a little taller to fully retract the side windows? Underpowered in the automatic transmission. In urban traffic where one has to floor it to enter a lane, the darn thing goes to top rpm and dies. Overall the car needs about 50-75 additional horsepower.
Take It for a Long Test Drive
Orlando, 08/27/2006
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I had a Mini S Convertibe for four months and got rid of it. The car is nice to look at it but my sincere opinion is that is more of marketing hype that truly a good purchase. Various sites rate the Mini as having great resale value, but I found the hard way that not to be true. If you are really considering one take it for a really long test drive and please do not buy it with leatherete which is very hot and unconfortable. Also, I would recommend an automatic with paddle shifters, because of the weak engine you shift all the time in order to find the right gear. The Sport package is a great value and the convertible top with two functions is great. Finally for the money ($31,000) there better buys out there!