MINI Hatchback 1.6 Cooper 3d (01) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Doesn't depreciate so far as I can tell.
Costs
TLC gives 50k free servicing and 3 yr warranty. No costs as yet.
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On the road
Driving
Amazing handling, goes round bends like it's on rails.
Performance
Quick but not silly quick. On holiday found it takes off above 100 (not an S) - can't see the point, would be better to have grunt around 70mph instead.
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Living with it
Reliability
Not bad, some niggles but worst problem is dealer - car worse after each visit.
Image
This car is mainly image with great solidity and driving fun thrown in!
Comfort
Bumpy but half leather sports seats and adjustment give great driving position.
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Security and Service
Security
Cheap to insure, immobiliser as standard. Be careful of windows opening themselves if you hold down the remote button (or it gets squashed in your pocket)
Service
One dealer great, another an absolute nightmare. Luck of the draw I guess.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Some fly-by-wire problems.
Other
Silver comes off switches, Rear wiper motor failure, peeling leather on steering wheel, rattling exhaust.
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