2003 BMW Mini Cooper review from North America
"Not worth it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Short and sweet. Before buying, make sure you are saving up for a new clutch. As the others have posted, ours too is in the shop for a new clutch and flywheel. Estimate is over $2000. That's ridiculous for a car with only 70,000 miles and not at all driven hard.
General comments?
It's a fun car, but the reliability is very poor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2008 |