MINI Hatchback (2001 - 2006) Owner Reviews
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- Results 1 to 10 of 129
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- Year/plate: 2005/55
- Bought: Used in June 2011
This Mini is the best car ever to own , I’ve always serviced right . 177,000 miles now , original...
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- Year/plate: 2005/05
- Bought: Used in March 2022
It’s the first time I’ve owned a Mini, and I’m very impressed with the car, okay hasn’t much boot room,...
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- Year/plate: 2004/54
- Bought: Used in February 2014
Great car, still under Bmw warranty and still immaculate after 17 years . Dealer has maintained it regardless of cost...
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- Year/plate: 2002/52
- Bought: Used in November 2018
This is a great fun car for the mini enthusiast, However not for the faint hearted as you will...
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- Year/plate: 2006/06
- Bought: Used in August 2017
To summarise in a few words, I bought this car with 45,000 miles and part exchanged it for another mini...
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- Year/plate: 2003/52
- Bought: Used in August 2019
I like the compactness of the car, sticks to the road well and goes very fast, the standard exhaust is...
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- Year/plate: 2006/06
- Bought: Used in March 2015
The two huge positives of this car are that 1. It looks great inside and out and 2. It is...
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- Year/plate: 2001/51
- Bought: Used in August 2016
As a first car the Mini is a great drive and a good starting point for any driver. Compared to...
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- Year/plate: 2003/53
- Bought: Used in January 2015
Although a long shot away from the original Mini, the new Mini Cooper 1.6 is great fun to drive. Whilst not...
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- Year/plate: 2006/06
- Bought: Used in November 2013
Leather seats are easy to clean and bonnet is hydrologic like the boot.
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