2006 BMW Mini Cooper review from North America
"An expensive toy that breaks in one year"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My clutch blew at 26000 miles.
General comments?
After looking online, I can see that I am not alone with problems with a clutch in the mini. I will never buy another one, and it breaks my heart.
I drive this car with such care. It's my first real car after living in NYC and not needing a car for 20 years. I've driven manual all my life, and no one can tell me that my driving should cause a clutch to blow...
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2006 |
| Year of manufacture | 2006 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 26000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2008 |