MINI 2002 Cooper S

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Expensive - buying an image from BMW!

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Never got there ...

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Fantastic to drive - just glued to the road.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Question re flat spot

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Then it will blow the main fan fuse as well. And with sat nav you can't see that its overheating till the temp warning light comes on.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Extremely funky.

    Comfort

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Seats too short (even in front).

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    OK.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Beware the unguarded aux fan (on PAS unit). If you pick up debris (eg plastic bag), then it will blow the main fan fuse as well. And with sat nav you can't see that its overheating till the temp warning light comes on.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No