MINI Hatchback (2006 - 2013) Owner Reviews
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- Results 11 to 20 of 54
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- Year/plate: 2013/63
- Bought: New in December 2013
Main problems have been with the brakes, discs needing replacement and calipers seizing. This seems very early for a low...
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- Year/plate: 2010/59
- Bought: Used in February 2017
Bought for 6000 paid 4000 + in repair bills Multiple expensive breakdowns would not entertain buying another one ever cam...
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- Year/plate: 2007/57
- Bought: Used in April 2017
Buying a mini was a nod towards my dads car when I was a kid. A far cry from the...
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- Year/plate: 2007/57
- Bought: Used in April 2017
MINI Cooper 2007 Gen2 R56 in old fashioned Night Fire Red + Black roof, sunroof + a/c, I deleted the...
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- Year/plate: 2007/57
- Bought: Used in April 2017
Yes it handled like a go cart and people still had positive things to say about its cuteness. But the...
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- Year/plate: 2012/12
- Bought: Used in August 2012
Great car, ideal mix of sporty and thrifty when it comes to fuel economy. Accommodates 4 passengers or luggage, but...
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- Year/plate: 2010/59
- Bought: Used in March 2011
The mini cooper is a fantastic car - great for everyday use, but equally good as a drivers car for...
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- Year/plate: 2007/07
- Bought: Used in April 2014
Small and effiecent in a city for parking and not too slow.
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- Year/plate: 2006/56
- Bought: Used in January 2015
Nothing, really. It has a tiny boot and there are only four seats, but for me this is fine.
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- Year/plate: 2009/59
- Bought: Used in October 2014
Practical? It's a mini. It's really a two person car and not great for luggage. We took her to the...
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