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Cooper S with Rally Package
Ron, 11/08/2006
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
This is the most fun I've had with a car in twenty years. I never thought this car would make me feel like this, it's sporty, fast, stylish and a pleasure to drive. I bought my Mini with the air filter upgrade (JCW), it provides a nice sound and a little more performance. Breaking, steering and handling are all you can expect from this car.
Mini Cooper S *Yes or No*
z31526@gmail.com, 06/10/2016
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
61 of 69 people found this review helpful
First I might say I loved this car. Second thing is I was scared to drive it. Scared that something might break. There are things you need to know. I have been a diy mechanic for many many years. This is not your average car to maintain. This was a super clean car when I bought it and traded it in. I had this for a year 58,000 miles to 66,000. I did the following things to the car. Tires - Most of these cars require run flat tires, because there is no spare! This will cost you more. O2 Sensors if you do not know what this is DO NOT BUY THIS CAR! 2 of them and 80.00 a pop. Brakes 140.00, Water outlet gasket just the gasket if you can find it 16.00. Plug wire and plugs 120.00. I was a fool for buying this fun car and even dumber to put money into it. What they don't tell you is the added expense if you do not run premium gas. You will eat O2 sensors up all the time. Clutch 1. Don't loose the keys this will be spendy 2. Repairs - You better have money a clutch is upwards of 1800.00 3. Only a mini dealer can clear some of the codes this will cost you. 4. If you have snow beware the car might be able to do it but take a look under the car there is a cooling fan that sucks up from the bottom of the car to cool the engine. Snow will ice up and bam ur back at that mini dealer again. There are so many things im sure I have forgotten. This was not the car for me or my family. She was a ton of fun but not that much fun had it up to 140 and was scared. Took corners at 60 and wow was cool. Then I realized mmmmm im Married and 42 years old. So I leave it up to you. They say this was the most dependable year to have. Stay away from automatics just read the blogs. Took this car on a 1600 mile round trip and that was enough for me to get rid of it. Tale care!
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Dont listen to negative comments
Cisco , 05/13/2021
updated 11/15/2021
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2006 mini cooper s supercharged and I love it only repairs I've had to do is the harmonic balancer it shreds the rubber piece in the middle from so much torque I replaced it with another one just like it and 6 months later boom same thing happened so I bought an all aluminium one from cravenspeed and it runs like a charm and it only cost 120 the parts are not expensive at all I don't know why everyone is saying that. You can find almost every part your looking for on Amazon if not there than Ebay....it can be expensive to modify it cold air intake, headers, short shifter, reduced pulley, bigger intercooler, etc. The list goes on but trust me it is not pricey to own one or keep up with regular maintenance. Yes the car does run better on premium fuel but you can also use the mid grade. Also you should keep up with the coolant reservoir as it tends to crack over time but again cheap easy repair you can do it in 10 mins and it only cost 40 bucks
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A great car!
Wesley, 05/27/2018
2006 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in 2016 from an auction for a great price. I was a little hesitant after hearing scary reliability stories and having the CVT, but it was a great decision! I owned the car for around 2 years and was sad to see it go. It makes driving everything else feel like you're in a 1970s Toyota! The transmission was a little laggy, but I dealt with it. In all honesty the worst part about the car was that the key had such a bad range, other than that, I couldn't complain. I sold it to a nice family for the same price I bought it for (2years later) and I was going to buy a Prius for the MPGs. Well, a Prius is not a fun car. I'm currently looking for another Mini Cooper, because after driving a street-legal go-kart, it's hard to switch to an average car!
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BIG Fun in a Small Car
Bill, 11/21/2006
2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have had my MINI since August. I have really enjoyed it. My "second" car is a Lincoln Town Car and I am seriously considering selling it and just keeping my MINI. It is actually easier to enter and exit the MINI than the Lincoln. It always gets looks when I pull away from a light. Evidently some people think it is an "economy" car, but I know it is a "hot rod".