MINI Cooper S (2002 - 2006) 1.6 JCW 3d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Bit of a show off I guess

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

Everyone loves it Men say it's a beast, women say it's cute. Guess it's a cute beast!

Would you buy this car again and why?

I can't buy it again as only 444 came to the UK in 2006 and that was it. If it was ever reintoduced then yes probably.

What are you likely to buy next?

Don't know

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£24,000

When did you buy the car?

September 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

You don't get a deal on this car - you have to pay full price.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Because it is the Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works GP model of which only 444 were imported to the UK. It is also the fastest road Mini - 218 BHP!

What was the dealer like?

OK

What's it like to drive?

Providing the tracking and tyres are in tip top condition fantastic,otherwise due to the very hard ride handling can be a handful due to the amount of power the front wheels have to cope with.

What's it like to park?

OK, although Mini's are wider than you think.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Thermostat has failed twice in nearly 4 years.

What's most practical about your car?

The Mini GP only comes with 2 seats, the rear seats are replaced by a rolled strut bar to save weight, so the boot is bigger than a standard Mini but thats all thats practical about it

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

The front seats are unique to the GP and are gorgeous to look at and very comfortable, heated as well. Anthracite alloys and red brake calipers