2007 BMW Mini Cooper S review from North America
"Great performance with great economy+comfort, - what else can you ask for?"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Only 5000 miles so far, so no problems yet! (it IS British built, after all ;).
General comments?
The car has proven, thus far, to be remarkably capable.
It never seems to be wanting for power, and the handling is spot on. True, the ride is a bit tight, but as expected with this type of car.
I am 6'4", and wanted a sports car with power and reasonable economy. I fit in so few vehicles (SUV's were useless, and certainly not sporty) that I despaired at finding one to suit my needs. My '99 Audi A4 V6 quattro was great, but a little tight as well as pricey with repairs. I thought about a used VW Beetle Turbo S or a new GTI, but after driving a base Cooper, I was hooked.
Once I tried the "S", it was over.
Well built (But not like an Audi, though), it's a remarkable package. Superb handling, 2 inches of head room left for me - remember, SIX FOOT FOUR! - loads of power, tenacious grip, lightning handling, and really balanced. Oh yeah, 30 MPG on average, 36 MPG on the freeway. Swwwweeeet!
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| I believe it is in the top ten maybe even top five best cars ever manufactured! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 litre turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A4 |
| Date of Entry | 12th September, 2008 |