MINI Hatchback 1.5 Cooper D Hatchback (Pepper Pack) 3d (2014/14) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

I would like it to say wow you have the best car, it does in looks, but not in reliability.

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

It's a bit of a laughing stock, everyone keeps asking what's wrong with it today.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No no no, to many things wrong and no one to sort it out for me.

What are you likely to buy next?

Aldi

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?

July 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

No good deal, but the sales man told me my old mini was worth 4000 and I had 8000, still on finance, and he informed me I could just hand it back and save 4000.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I use Mini's for my driving school, I have had Mini's for 9 years, I am now on my 4th Mini, the Mini brand has served me well.

What was the dealer like?

They Didnt know to much about the New Mini, had to find out about things as I drove it, even had to tell them one thing they didn't know about.

What's it like to drive?

Great to drive, catches the eye.

What's it like to park?

Easy to park, good alround visabilty.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Gear chain link cable snapped at 6000 miles, Key fob didn't work corectly, door looks rattle, handbrake casing came apart, engine casing rattles, ABS makes a strange noise, when the clutch is at bite, clutch pedal needs replacing, seat squeaks, rain sensors are poor, Mini had car for a week and most things still a problem.

What's most practical about your car?

With all the problems it still keeps going, just.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

DAB radio and heated front windscreen.