• Summary

    2 out of 5 2.0

    What does this car say about you?

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

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    no too many faults on a nearly new car so will have to sell as soon as warrenty is near expiring as would be very costly as the new items it has needed are not cheap

    What are you likely to buy next?

    BMW 1 series coupe

  • Buying experience

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    Yes

    What price did you pay?

    £17,500

    When did you buy the car?

    July 2008

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    yes

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    thought bmw mini convertible would be reliable and fun and of a good qualilty and standard

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    great when its on the road not in the garage , however BMw do supply a courtesy car , thankfully w

    What's it like to park?

    awful poor rear vision but has parking sensors which do help

  • Living with it

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    yes new gear box new wheel bearings new tyres after 1200 miles and they are expensive now in garage again with whining noice when first starts

    What's most practical about your car?

    it does actually start every morning

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    opentop