MINI Hatchback 1.6 Cooper 3d (01) (2003/03) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive for what it is, basic equipment is average.
Costs
See above.
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On the road
Driving
Good fun to drive, but lacks low end torque.
Performance
Quite quick, but feels quicker cos it's like a go-kart. Can keep up with most things 0-60 but lacks top end grunt and torgue. Get it above 4,000 revs and it's ok.
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Living with it
Reliability
No major problems, but has been back to the garage 4 times in 12 months for rattles and cabin noises, light problems (dimming when you turn the wheel) car pulled to the left, slight problems with brakes.
Image
Still turns heads.
Comfort
Bit on the bumpy side, but that's to be expected.
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Security and Service
Security
It's not been nicked yet.
Service
BMW garages don't seem to like the younger person.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Brakes pull to one side, lights dim when wheel turned, very noisy power steering motor.
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