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CTMINICOOPER, 01/24/2016
updated 01/26/2017
2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
I would not recommend MINI Cooper brand. I reside in CT and the brand is not reliable and the maintenance cost is absurd, unless money is not a concern for you. The cost and reliability will trump the fun after the warranty expires. If you live in CT or state similar to CT (climate and roads), if the vehicle will be your sole / primary car, if you want to own it for more than three years, then I would recommend against a Mini Cooper. Based on friends, colleagues, and me, you should research and listen to others who have lived the experience. Your pockets and frustrations will be felt more than the fun in driving it. Headquarters and dealerships do not take ownership of their brand, even when 200,000 of their vehicles have the same issues. Do the deep research and you will find the consistent issues with this brand. Based on articles and other owner's experience, the above continues to be an issue. Mini ranks at the bottom of reliability; however, at the top for repair cost through a life of a vehicle.
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Don't waste your money on a Mini Cooper!
Hansen, 06/18/2016
2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
24 of 26 people found this review helpful
I've had Japanese cars, American cars, BMW's and VW's. This car by far is the worst car I've ever owned. The car manufacturer knows they messed up on the Sports model and they knew they were putting-out a piece of JUNK. The Shaft on the Turbo, on the sports models, shears away and messes-up the engine. I had to spend $7500.00 on an engine. The manufacturer (BMW) settled out of court on a class suit action in regards to its defective engine parts. To read more search for "Skeen vs BMW of North America, LLC (Civil No. 2:13-cv-01531-WHW-CLW)".
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A Very Bad Investment
choulli, 05/04/2014
2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought my Mini Cooper S, std shift, new in 2007. It was a fun & happy ride for a very short time. Since owning this money-sucking imp, I have spent approx $5K in repairs (not maintenance) including: new brakes new tires tailpipe recall coolant & water pump recall timing chain oil pump (1st tow) water pump & new seals thermostat (2nd tow) driver's side window mechanism driver's side visor Front suspension is shot & clutch is in need of replacement. Car is under 50K miles & less than 8 yrs old I am trading it in for a Subaru & I will not buy another.
Cute but designed to fail
garyenum, 12/06/2012
2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
The time chain self destructed at 40k miles and the engine has to be replaced. The technician said that the parts how that there was a problem for a while, judging the wear marks on certain parts. He also said that timing chains only last 30 or 40k miles. Don't buy a Mini. If you own one sell it before the timing chain breaks and screws up the internal parts such that the engine has to be replaced to the tune of $8,000. Dumb design, I was a dummy for buying it.
Great car!
qwika, 12/15/2010
2007 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bought my Mini used in March 2010 with 60,000 miles on it. I was really torn at the time between a Cooper S and a Cooper. I got a great deal on my Cooper and have to say it is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. This car is so much fun to drive, has great gas mileage, and looks. I drive 72 miles one way to work and usually get around 40 mpg on my trips. My trip is through a lot of back roads and highways, and is fun :) even in the snow here in central Pennsylvania. It is so hard to walk past this car without jumping in it a taking it for a drive.