Rover Mini Saloon Cooper Sport 500 2d (2001/X) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Used Coopers in fine condition with low mileage can still be quite pricey.
Costs
Low insurance group, but this still turns out quite expensive for young drivers.
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic handling, very responsive, no power steering or central locking, but it's never dull to drive, unlike modern most contraptions.
Performance
Not driven many other cars and with a 1.3 litre engine it's not especially quick, but it doesn't need to be.
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Living with it
Reliability
It's never broken down but some of the gadgets did stop working properly (voltmeter and, more importantly, the fuel gauge! Both are easy to fix on your own or at a specialist)
Image
It's a Mini Cooper and there will never be anything quite like it again
Comfort
Great if you're not tall and don't ever need to sit in the back. I haven't found anything wrong with the "awkward" driving position.
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Security and Service
Security
The alarm and immobiliser came as standard on these models. It could be better but it has not been stolen yet!
Service
I have not yet taken it to be serviced, but I will definitely be going to John Cooper to get it done
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Needs a clean, but no problems yet.
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No