MINI Cooper S 1.6 3d (02) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bit pricey, but well worth it. It's everything I expected and more!
Costs
Fuel economy is pretty good, even if you drive it hard - which I don't, of course...
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On the road
Driving
Five stars are simply not enough. It's without doubt the best car I've ever driven - I could go on and on, but you just have to try it for yourself to really appreciate how good it is.
Performance
Again, can't fault it. I love the noise it makes - that low 'whine' which harks back to the original.
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Living with it
Reliability
Had the car for two months and no problems so far - mechanically anyway. Bit of a rattle coming from the boot area though - hope the dealer can sort it.
Image
You feel like a movie star when you drive it - no wonder Madonna has one! It's distinctive, funky, cool and damn right gorgeous!
Comfort
Surprisingly comfortable in the front, but limited for rear seated passengers - put it this way, it helps if they are not too tall.
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Security and Service
Security
Fortunately this hasn't been tested on mine yet, but I am reliably informed that they are pretty hard to pinch.
Service
Apart from long waiting list (6 months!) the dealer was excellent.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Aforementioned rattle from boot.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes