MINI Cooper S 1.6 3d (02) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very over priced for what it is & NOTHING comes as standard!
Costs
Petrol costs are ok as long as you're gentle with it. Insurance extortionate for what the car is.
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On the road
Driving
It's not bad - nothing too exciting.
Performance
Again, ok but nothing to get excited about.
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Living with it
Reliability
Now owned the car 1 month and it has returned to the dealer 5 times.
Image
Common as muck.
Comfort
Very uncomfortable seating position & unlady-like (wide-legged to straddle the steering column) and that's coming from a real shortie. No room in the back for adults.
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Security and Service
Security
Especially when the windows open of their own accord, but hey at least the alarm was working.
Service
Incompetent, uncoordinated. I've owned a lot of cars and put together, none have given me as much grief as this little car has in one month. Unfortunately BMW don't seem to care - they have my money so why should they.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None.
Other
Engine management - windows & sunroof opening. Steering rack collapsed. Steering tilt sensor faulty (only detected 2nd time around). Car sold with less than min. tread - either that or the run-flat tyres wear very very quickly!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No