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

What does this car say about you?

Its a good sporty car that I can enjoy with the family.

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

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes, because it is so much fun to drive.

What are you likely to buy next?

I'm not even thinking of buying another car at the moment. Planning to keep it for quite a while.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£3,600

When did you buy the car?

June 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

I feel the price was good compared to other Cooper S with the JCW kit that I could find at the time.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I've wanted a Cooper S since they were launched in 2001 (it was the first new car I worked on).

What was the dealer like?

What's it like to drive?

Briliant. Its a 210BHP go-kart!

What's it like to park?

Easy, its pretty tiny.

Have you had any problems with the car?

I bought it knowing the clutch didn't have a long life and i'm currently searching for a good price to replace it. Other than that all works fine as new, maybe a few creaks and rattles from behind the dashboard.

What's most practical about your car?

Not a lot, but good that I can disable the passenger airbag to get the kids in the front seat. And it is a sporty car with 4 seats so the whole family can use it.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Other than the engine and handling the kids and I love the panoramic sunroof.