MINI Cooper S (2002 - 2006) 1.6 3d (04) (2005/55) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It says that you want a proper handling car and you don't care if you look a bit like a hairdresser in it.

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

Everyone loves it women and men alike.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes every time. its fun and well made.

What are you likely to buy next?

Probably a big BMW or Merc.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Independent

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2015

Did you get a good deal and why?

They took my rubbish Peugeot 207 as part exchange.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

What was the dealer like?

Fair, non pushy.

What's it like to drive?

Every day its fine, I don't know why people complain about the 17s and runflat combination. I think its good. I was apprehensive about driving the 5 hours to Devon as I read that it was tiresome on long journeys but again I found it a good drive and finally when you go out for a proper drive the handling is second to nothing I've driven in the past, people literally get out of the way.

What's it like to park?

Its mini so a doddle.

Have you had any problems with the car?

When I got it the passenger door central locking was faulty. £6.50 on ebay and it was sorted with an hours fitting time :D.

What's most practical about your car?

Erm nothing really, if you want practical get a bigger car. the boot is tiny.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

My favourite gadget has to be the supercharger followed by the exhaust the pops on overrun. quite infectious.