MINI Hatchback 1.6 Cooper 3d (01) (2002/52) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Base price is good, but the options are expensive and you want them...
Costs
As it has to be serviced in a BMW garage it will be expensive.
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On the road
Driving
Excellent drive, especially on twisty roads. Needs to be revved to get that Mini feel.
Performance
This car was designed for twisty roads. In straight line, not too impressive but not too shabby either. Fuel consumption is rather high.
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Living with it
Reliability
Good so far.
Image
Fresh looks - always brings a smile.
Comfort
Excellent front seats, cramped rear seats. For a tall driver it is a three seater only.
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Security and Service
Security
Immobiliser as standard - alarm optional.
Service
BMW mechanics not trained to work on Minis and are very expensive. They only follow instructions from a CD. My car was damaged almost every time it went in to be fixed - Rydale Newport.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Loss of power when starting from cold.
Other
Rattles, squeaks, damaged caused by mechanics working on it.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No