MINI Convertible (2004 - 2008) 1.6 One 2d (2004/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Im fun, open and a little bit cheeky!
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Everyone loves it except my sister, because it messes up her hair. But I fixed that with a wind deflector - so all happy!
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes and No. Yes - because I love it to bits, its so fun to drive and really turns heads. No - The roof broke and has been a financial burden since, being 19 years old I can't be doing with forking out £1000 to get my car repaired which only cost £8000 in the first place - that's quite a few nights out down the drain in one hit!
What are you likely to buy next?
I fancy getting either the newer shape MINI hatchback or the new shape fiesta, possibly the latter as I had a fiesta before and was so cheap to run/maintain compared to my baby MINI cabrio :(
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£8,000
When did you buy the car?
May 2009
Did you get a good deal and why?
I thought it was a great price, seeing as it had only done 37,000 miles!
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I wanted a convertible and I wanted a MINI, so I bought a MINI convertible!
What was the dealer like?
Very exotic, they also sold Porsche, Rolls Royce, Ferrari, Bentley, BMW etc.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
AMAZING! Its so crisp/precise and a joy to drive! Great handling and pretty nippy when you want it to be.
What's it like to park?
Took a while to get used to with the roof up due to restricted rear view, but the parking sensors really help and its so small it can be parked anywhere!
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The roof broke about 6 months after purchase and was supposed to cost an eye watering £2000 to repair! Luckily MINI stumped up the parts for free as a goodwill gesture, so only had to pay for labour, which was still a hefty £960!
What's most practical about your car?
There isn't anything practical, apart from its small size!
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rain sensitive windscreen wipers and fully electric folding roof.
