Rover Mini Saloon (1988 - 2001) Cooper 1.3i 2d (1999/S) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Im young fun and very impractical
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Love it but only for short spins, motorways are best left for real cars
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes but maybe pay a little less due to corrosion probs
What are you likely to buy next?
An older model cooper S or a mk1 GTI golf
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
January 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes it was cheap and MOT'd
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Always wanted one
What was the dealer like?
Helpful included 3 month warranty
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Superb, very few other cars come close to putting as big a grin on your face when going around a roundabout or darting through gaps in traffic
What's it like to park?
It will fit almost anywhere but lack of power steering makes the job quite an effort
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Yes gearbox had to be replaced and RUST is popping up in a few places around the window and doors
What's most practical about your car?
its size and its fuel economony
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Bluetooth car stereo
