Used 2007 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Fun, but not reliable or well designed
Brian, 03/04/2009
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Owned/driven my car for 15 months. Fun, but not reliable or well designed. Factory options only (no mods). Since owning, in for repairs SIX times (2x for turbo, 1x for audio amp, 1x for sunroof, 1x for tailpipe recall AND 1 week for replacing a factory built too-small transmission motor mount). My windshield has 3 stone chips and 2 big cracks due to stone hits & the high windshield angle. Engine has cold idle issue where it sounds like a diesel truck for 1-3 minutes. If you want a fun around-town car, are willing to overlook flaws/ major issues, can deal with repair trips to out-of-town dealerships (6 in 15 months), then buy this car. As for me, I'll be selling at the end of the warranty.
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Ron M, 09/14/2010
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought our S new years eve in 2007 Had great experience with the handling and power. It's probably one of the coolest looking cars on the road today. However, my wife and I were discussing our dilemma last night deciding whether to pay the $1800 to repair rear gasket oil leak or trade it in. Now that we are out of warranty it looks like she'll be going. During first 50000 miles had fuel pump issue oxygen sensor,and numerous other problems. Has been in the shop a total of five weeks in the three years we had it.Too bad! We'll miss her but can't afford to keep her!Will trade her in on a Honda.
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BornAgain2001, Chicago, IL, 07/08/2021
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased our Cooper S with 90k miles on the clock, so that must be factored into the equation. It looks great and the exterior styling is why we bought it. However, it is horrible on gas. With current prices it costs us almost $60 to fill this tiny thing! As our daily driver, that adds up fast. It requires premium fuel, yet the injectors are always clogged and the car jumps and hesitates while driving and idles roughly at times. We add an additive such as Techron at every fill up and it has helped but only minimally. It burns oil and we must check and add about 1 quart weekly. It burns coolant and a marginal amount must be added weekly. When driving over bumps or rough pavement you're basically riding a bike with flat tires. The car came with run-flat tires and we changed all four to regular tires. They helped a little, however, ride is still horrible on uneven pavement, you will grit your teeth quite a bit. The moonroof is temperamental and sometimes will not close after the car has been driven for awhile. Once the car cools down for a couple of hours, it may close again. These are only a few of the bugs of the many we have encountered during ownership, and our research shows that our experiences are common. The Mini is a vehicle we believe is best purchased new. Therefore if any issues arise, they are covered by the warranty.
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shaweety, 06/26/2008
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've driven this car in snow, on ice, across the country (1700 miles)) and back and forth to work. Love it. The car is roomy for one, tight for two passengers on a longer trip where both wish to have a drink in the holders at the same time. I usually have my cell phone in one of the cup holders which is handy. Cornering is fun, tight, no sway. No problem in traffic, visibility is great, power to get out of anyones way or away from traffic is supreme. I've got a roof rack on my MINI. I used it to maximize cargo capacity if I ever have the need, but be aware, there is wind noise with the rack but I've gotten used to it. Would buy again!
What a car!
Dave, 09/22/2008
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The MINI is truely unique! One never gets tired of driving it. Gas mileage with premium is 35mph & steady. I've had the MINI for 9 months and its never been back to the dealer. I guess I got lucky? One problem I will discuss when I do go for my oil change is the cosmoline grease that runs down on parts of the car. Be sure to wipe it off as soon as you see it. Looks like runny vasoline. Will stain the rubber. But overall the Mini is super.