MINI Hatchback 1.6 Cooper 3d (01) (2002/51) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Expensive for the size in South Africa but OK.
Costs
Heavy-ish fule consumption - over 9litres per 100kms
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On the road
Driving
Terrific to drive but a little harsh with the Chilli sports suspension.
Performance
Can feel a little tame when some vooma needed.
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Living with it
Reliability
Dire - suspension, electrics, windscreen rubber, rear hatch, gearbox linkage, rattles - all in 4500kms!
Image
Fabulous looking and real multi-ethnic/age appeal...! Friendly image.
Comfort
Seats not all that comfy and seat mechanism awkward to use - tiny in rear.
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Security and Service
Security
?? Not stolen yet!
Service
Poor response to queries - no warning about gearbox problem.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Pulled to left from new - now rectified. CD player has random random!
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes