MINI 2001 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Expensive when adding extras.

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Great TLC pack, very poor MPG when driven how it can be.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Incredible handling, beats anything in its class.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Engine needs working hard, which seriously affects MPG.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    1 out of 5 1.0

    So many problems, BMW should do better.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Still gets looks EVERYWHERE.

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Great in the front, very poor in the back. It hasn't got a boot, it's got a glove box behind the back seats.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    1 out of 5 1.0

    It unlocks itself and winds the windows down - NOT GOOD.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Dealer was good at first (while I was spending my money) then poor - have since changed to another dealer who have been good.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Other

    Several recalls, exhaust bracket snapped, ABS stopped working (almost causing crash), etc etc etc!

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No