MINI Hatchback (2006 - 2013) 1.4 One 3d (2008/58) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Nowadays with half of girls in Ireland owning one...a commoner!!!

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

They love it although I wish my bf didn't like it so much as I barely see it during the week when he robs it!

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes but I'll probably upgrade to a cooper S as the driving experience in one of those is ten fold

What are you likely to buy next?

Cooper S

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£13,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2009

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Love the way it looks, fantastically well built product, superb driving experience

What was the dealer like?

Friendly

What's it like to drive?

Superb, my bf has a classic cooper and it sums up quite well in comparison, handling feedback is very direct and responds well when driven hard into a corner. Engine is a little under powered in terms of what chassis is capable of handling e.g. cooper s engine. Gearbox is quick and short. Brakes are fantastic also. Finally the noise from the sports exhaust gives off a nice hot hatch rasp when moving off in first

What's it like to park?

Good except for the tiny rear window and wide shoulder line

Have you had any problems with the car?

No

What's most practical about your car?

Plenty of storage pockets inside, split folding rear seats (a must as boot is tiny), stop start feature is very practical too

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Mood lighting is very unique in a car of this category