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2007 Mini Cooper S
Casey B, 09/03/2018
updated 09/04/2019
2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
27 of 27 people found this review helpful
This car was a blast to drive, but spent more time in the repair shop than my driveway. I bought it used from the dealer when it was 6 years old, and it only had 48k miles. Based on service records and appearance, it had been well cared for by the previous owner. I bought a warranty at time of purchase because I read online reviews indicating that reliability was spotty. Sure enough, after I owned the car about a year and maybe 8k miles later, it needed a new engine due to oil starvation (I later learned that the turbo models consume about a quart of oil every 1k miles). The engine repair was $7.5k, and my warranty covered about $5k. However, that was after I threatened to sue the dealer and the warranty company for NOT wanting to cover the repair. The dealer and warranty company initially told me that the warranty was null and void because the car had been modified (lowered a bit and an air intake added). I then reminded the dealer that the car was exactly as they sold it to me, and it that was going to be an issue, they should have told me before selling me a third party warranty. About 18 months later, it started making a rattling sound, and I spent over $2k replacing the parts that house the timing belt. About a month ago, I took it in for an oil change, and to have some warning lights diagnosed (air bag, check engine light). Long story short, they listed another $4.5k in needed repairs, including a new air bag! By this time, I only had $66k miles on it because it was just a weekend fun car. I paid for the oil change and told the dealer I was done. I literally handed the keys back and told them to keep the car and that I'd drop off the title in a few days. They weren't surprised because this model year is problematic, and they've heard stories similar to mine before. They did manage to find a wholesaler to buy it from me for $600, and I gladly accepted it. Had it run properly, it would have sold for closer to $5k, but I just didn't care anymore, and the thought of taking it home that day made me ill. So I left it and never looked back.
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2007 mini cooper S - run now!
anita28, 01/27/2014
2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought a used mini cooper S - it had 39000 miles on it and 5 owners before me. I ignored that warning sign because it was so cute and so fun to drive - big mistake. I loved that car and had it for 1 yr before I traded it in - too many problems to list but the last one was a recall. I knew from experience that Mini dealership would say it was something I did so I traded it in. They never covered anything - ever - it was always my fault. I spent over 2,000 bucks on it in a year. I love the car, always will but I can't afford the repairs. For a Mini car it has Major expenses, are you prepared to pay that price? I wasn't - driving a Toyota now and very very happy with it!
Do Not Ever Buy a Mini
rc_rasmussen, 12/05/2012
2007 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
What a fun car to drive!! What a horrible car to own!! I've had nothing but maintenance issues with my mini. It's too bad really, cuz I was such a huge fan for the first 2yrs I owned the car. Since then though, never again. I've had all the same issues with the timing chain and tensioner, up to the climax when I was told I would need a new engine at 86k miles. Cost 8000$. Mini agreed to help pay for 0!! I'm now at 98k and the engine has started to seize. I was extremely dilligent in maintenance. Other issues include airbag sensors breaking, replacing a water pump at 52k - cost : 1400$. The kicker - I just finished paying it off 3 months ago.... Save yourself the 24k$
Unfortunately, I am on a 1st name basis with the members of the Maintenance Dept.
cicirenne, 04/19/2011
2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I love to drive it but it's in the shop all the time. I purchased my 2007 MINI COOPER S new in Dec 2007. the car has just passed the warranty period & yet another problem occurred that is not covered under warranty. I cannot continue to I make monthly payments & pay for repairs too so have decided to search for a new car and trade this one in. Since I purchased it the driver's side door locking mechanism fell apart, the tensioner has been replaced 2 times, the timing chain replaced, the water pump replaced, the air intake hose & clamps replaced , & the air conditioner fan motor replaced. It eats oil - I have to put 1 qrt of synthetic oil in it every 2500 miles.
Don't but get the Panoramic roof option
timmylee1958, 11/30/2014
2007 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
23 of 24 people found this review helpful
I had wanted a mini cooper for some years. After finding what I wanted, in my price range, I purchased a 2007 base hatchback with 49k miles. The car was in super nice shape. Mechanically it ran and drove excellent. It has been an absolute blast to drive. It gets some super fuel economy. I was getting better than the average. 34.5 mpg combined. Then the trouble started. Sun roof stuck open. $1100 to install a used Sunroof just 5 days after I owned the car. Dealer said this is Common? The replacement sunroof had so much wind noise it sounded like a wind tunnel. 2 months later the replacement roof failed I just sealed it to help eliminate the wind noise. Dealer
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