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Jul 25 '06
Pros: Fast, stylish, economical and just FUN to drive!!!
Cons: Larger and better positioned cup holders, plastic external wheel covers need to go.
Summary: Hands down this is the best car I have ever had. I actually sold my Porsche Boxster for my 03 Mini (purchased new) and not even the S. I did do some small upgrades on the engine and others things. I flashed the software, cat back exhaust system and cold ... read more
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Oct 31 '03
Pros: handling, looks, gas mileage, craftsmanship, features, supportive community, good aftermarket, useable room
Cons: trunk space, heavy sport wheels, run-flat tires, weighty, useless sun-shades, needs rear a/c ducts
Summary: Wow...that was the first word I said after my first Mini Cooper test drive. This car is the most fun I've ever had on 4 wheels. See, I have been driving a Land Rover Discovery for years, and never in a million years thought I'd end up with a Mini Cooper ... read more
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Oct 04 '03
Pros: Most fun I have ever had with my clothes on!
Cons: Needs better cup holders and my right leg bumps the center console.
Summary: More fun than I've ever had with my clothes on! I just picked mine up a week ago, but researched them for a long time on the internet at many different sites and few cars have ever impressed so many people positively as the MINI Cooper. Is it perfect? We ... read more
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Aug 07 '03
Pros: small, eye-catching, fun, reasonable price
Cons: sometimes uncomfortable, can be expensive, gas mileage
Summary: Okay everybody, I just got my epinions account tonight just so I could write a review about this car ... read more
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Jul 22 '03
Pros: safe, loved by all, great deal
Cons: people constantly look at you, small back seat
Summary: This new stylish BMW is loved by all who owns it. I have driven many other cars in the past none whi ... read more
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Jul 20 '03
Pros: major attention getter, very nimble, sturdy, VERY fun to drive
Cons: hmmm... this is tought... the clutch is kinda soft when starting in first gear
Summary: I've had a lot of nice new cars (Mercedes, Camaro, MR2, Lexus) but this is the first one that I inte ... read more
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Jul 17 '03
Pros: Quick, nimble, and incredibly cute
Cons: None, Zero, Zip, Nada
Summary: My wife and I have had our 2003 Mini Cooper for almost one month, and we are very much in love with it. What it lacks in cargo space it more than makes up for in personality and zip. We bought one with the continuously variable transmission (CVT), so ... read more
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Jun 06 '03
Pros: It really IS that fun to drive! :-)
Cons: It's neither a family car nor a muscle car; don't expect it to be.
Summary: I own a Cooper S, and it is an absolute joy to drive. I didn't buy it because it was the 'cool car to have' but because of the driving experience it gives. (I got on a waiting list to order my S well before most people had heard of them.)
It ... read more
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May 21 '03
Pros: ride feeling, power, handling, image, accessories
Cons: me, don't having enough money to buy it
Summary: I know this car might look silly in America (even though it has been elected car of the year 2002), but this car, as well as its precedent was, is built in Europe and engineered for european roads. The old Mini has never even been sold in America.
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May 11 '03
Pros: Point and shoot handling, fresh styling, seat comfort.
Cons: laughable trunk space, too much use of plastic on interior.
Summary: To avoid any confusion I would like to begin by stating that i'm no driver ladies and gents. My feet didn't touch the pedals of this car at any time during my "MOTHERS" test drive. This review is solemnly written in a passenger perspective. Let the ... read more
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Apr 08 '03
Pros: Great Looks, Great Handling and TONS of FUN!
Cons: You can't go anywhere without people looking at the car.
Summary: This is one car I really enjoy. I have put 10,000 miles on this car and have had not one single problem or complaint. This is coming from someone that drives hard and fast in the mountains of NC. I have the sport package. I get around 32MPG around ... read more
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Feb 14 '03
Pros: Great size for a city but is fun to drive out of the city.
Cons: little pricey once you add all the options. 2 passengers and luggage OR 4 passengers.
Summary: I live in the city and parallel park on the street. This car finds twice as many parking spots. It is not your normal subcompact car. It is actually fun to drive and surprisingly roomy. I am not a little guy 6'1" 250 and there is plenty of room for me in ... read more
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Feb 10 '03
Pros: Handling, horsepower, build quality
Cons: bumpy ride, over boosted steering at high speeds.
Summary: I have had my MINI Cooper S in Indi Blue with the Sport Package and the panoramic sunroof and the Cold weather package for about a month now. I also extended the free maintenance to 4 years/50,000 miles for $399.
I bought the car at MINI of ... read more
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Dec 14 '02
Pros: Nimble, quick, fun, reasonably priced
Cons: Sometimes choppy ride,
Summary: The Mini name has quite a history in the US and Europe, although only genuine auto enthusiasts stateside will recognize the name. The Austin Mini was first built and sold in England in 1959. The original goal of the Mini was to offer British families a ... read more
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Feb 03 '05
Pros: Handling, Handling, Handling
Cons: Buck Rogers interior
Summary: I am delighted with my MINI. I have had my 2003 MINI Cooper S for about 17 months, and I've put just over 36,000 miles on the car. I use it primarily as a daily commuter on my 65-mile round-trip of mixed highway and secondary roads. The car has also seen ... read more
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