2003 BMW Mini Cooper S review from UK and Ireland
"When you're in the mood it's a real hoot.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Excessively stiff gear change (6-speed)
Annoying and dangerous dip in revs soon after pulling away.
Far too many squeaks and rattles.
General comments?
I plumped for the Mini Cooper S after a test drive in a Cooper convinced me it handled superbly.
In the right gear the Cooper S can really fly!
Mine had 17" wheels and Sports Plus suspension - this is really far to hard for poor UK roads, and the constant reminder of this made me decide to sell the car.
I loved the interior, even though the centrally positioned odometer was something I never got used to.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 supercharged Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 2 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4500 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Polo |
| Date of Entry | 28th September, 2003 |