MINI Hatchback 1.5 Cooper D Hatchback 3d (2015/64) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

It says you like nippy little hatch backs.

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

Didn't care.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Not if my life depended on it.

What are you likely to buy next?

I sold it back to the dealer after one year because it couldn't be fixed. Lost a lot of money on a car that worked without fault for four weeks. Now have a new Mazda 2; much better.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,500

When did you buy the car?

October 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

I got a small discount.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I wanted a mini.

What was the dealer like?

Dealer was fine while selling the car.

What's it like to drive?

Good to drive except for: night because the lights were poor, and all other times because the Windows rattled and knocked right next to the ear. Of course the feeling of impending faults and dashboard rattling didn't add to the experience.

What's it like to park?

It's a mini. It's simple.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The list is long. From new it needed a new exhaust section and seat covers replacing. Subsequently needed rear shocks, electric folding mirror, the paint was rubbing off the door, sub port, and the Windows moved out of alignment; a problem that could not be fixed and caused the glass to knock and scratch.

What's most practical about your car?

68 mpg.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Dab radio and hill start assist.