• Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    I'm a "wifie" and I love my mini. It looks good and is the best car I've driven. I drove a mini back in the 70's and this is nothing like it. There is more space and better equipment and definately more boot space. Its a well built fun car which holds its value well

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    My teenage kids think its cool. My older daughter has just passed her driving test and has borrowed my car since. Thankfully I've just bought her a KA.Even my 85 year old mum likes it though she can't get in the back seat!

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    My next car will definately be a mini but i think i'll move up to a cooper.I'd really like a soft top but my husband says they're too easy to break in to

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Mini

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Franchise

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £11,785

    When did you buy the car?

    April 2007

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    I think I just paid the going rate

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    What was the dealer like?

    Quite laid back.Minis tend to sell themselves

  • Driving it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Great fun. Really nippy. Steering is very tight and controlled

    What's it like to park?

    Very easy.Fits into small spaces and tight steering turn

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Mid arm rest came off and very difficult top fit back on

    What's most practical about your car?

    Very easy to park.Both my kids learning to drive and easy for them to handle

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    I like my Ipod connector. I also think the chrome accessories look good.