MINI Hatchback 1.6 Cooper 3d (01) (2001/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive when adding extras.
Costs
Great TLC pack, very poor MPG when driven how it can be.
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On the road
Driving
Incredible handling, beats anything in its class.
Performance
Engine needs working hard, which seriously affects MPG.
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Living with it
Reliability
So many problems, BMW should do better.
Image
Still gets looks EVERYWHERE.
Comfort
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.
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Security and Service
Security
It unlocks itself and winds the windows down - NOT GOOD.
Service
Dealer was good at first (while I was spending my money) then poor - have since changed to another dealer who have been good.
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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