MINI Hatchback (2006 - 2013) 1.6 D (08/10 on) 3d (2011/11) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I'm a fool for buying one.

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

My wife hates it because it's been so problematic.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Absolutely not. MINI customer services don't care even though they constantly send me surveys, they never do anything to help. The Maidstone dealer refuses to fix the issues, I have to take it to a dealership that i didn't buy the car from to get warranty work carried out.

What are you likely to buy next?

Something from VW/Audi group. the build quality is so much better.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£18,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2011

Did you get a good deal and why?

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Thought it would be quality.

What was the dealer like?

Sales team excellent, after sales team the worst I have ever known.

What's it like to drive?

Good round corners, geeabox very stiff and clunky.

What's it like to park?

Easy

Have you had any problems with the car?

Screen washers jets not working, rattles coming from 7 different points in the car drives me nuts. two resprays on paint work due to manufacturers paint imperfections, electric windows and mirror issues, wheel arch trim fell off due to being incorrectly fitted after paint job, number plates put on at angles rather than straight, sun visor broke, electric mirror drivers side now not moving up and down.

What's most practical about your car?

Economy, but off set by 9 days taken off work to get the car fixed.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Xenon lights work very well.