MINI 2001 Hatchback

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  • Economy

    Value

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Excellent base spec, options soon add up.

    Costs

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheap insurance, but 32mpg not impressive.

  • On the road

    Driving

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Nothing at this price comes close.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Needs more go and needs to go more often.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Far too many faults that couldn't be sorted.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    The best!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Superb seats; ride on SSP+ hard, but not uncomfortable.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Nobody stole it, but alarm should be standard.

    Service

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Dealer tried everything to fix car, but the car won...

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Poor fuel economy, intermittent power loss not fixed after 3 attempts.

    Other

    Steering rack failed and had to be replaced.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes