2003 BMW Mini Cooper review from North America
"Minis are cute, but not dependable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I loved my car when I first got it. I had no problems with it. Then my clutch went out at 17,000 miles. I am not hard on it at all. I actually treat it like my baby. I got the clutch fixed and they said it was my fault and that I had burned it up.
So then I was even more careful, well the clutch went out again at 33,000 miles. First of all, it is a sports car and it should be tough. Well I drove it like a soccer mom, meaning very cautious and safe, and the clutch went out. I have driven a manual all my life and never had this problem.
I believe there is a problem with the clutches on Mini Coopers because my mother has a Mini Cooper Convertible and her clutch went out at 9,000 miles, and that is RIDICULOUS!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJ8 |
| Date of Entry | 15th February, 2008 |