MINI Hatchback (2006 - 2013) 1.6 Cooper 3d (Chili Pack) (2007/57) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

that i own something that drives like a car should and that i am not a sheep like (focus, golf) drivers

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

they love it, with all the extra bits i have added aswell

Would you buy this car again and why?

yes definately, probably go for a faster one or the diesel one just for a change see if they are just as good

What are you likely to buy next?

probably the cooper s, or even the convertible

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£10,500

When did you buy the car?

September 2008

Did you get a good deal and why?

shopped around and found a deal privately and saved over £1000 to what a dealer wanted

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Driving Fun, easy to personalize, very cheap to run

What was the dealer like?

n/a

What's it like to drive?

awesome fun, handles like no other car on the round, nippy rather than quick but handles its own very well

What's it like to park?

very easy as it has a short bottom, great vision all round

Have you had any problems with the car?

nothing so far, lost a headlight surround which cost £16 to replace apart from that not a sausage

What's most practical about your car?

great space up front, lots of drivers and passanger space, decent size back seats you can get adults in the back without a problem despite what some people think, the boot is big enough to fit 2 gym bags and thats about it

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

all the computer info it displays, mpg, av speed, gear selection and the changing lights of the interior