2003 BMW Mini Cooper review from UK and Ireland
"Great fun, great looking, but flawed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Boot wouldn't close and then when it did it wouldn't open again!
Windows would drop open an inch or two.
2000 miles windows wound themselves down and doors unlocked themselves.
Front wheel bearing went.
General comments?
This is a great car and despite some annoying teething problems I fully intend to get another one.
Biggest worry was the doors unlocking and the windows opening themselves. It did this whilst it was parked unattended outside my in laws for a couple of days. If it had been left in an airport carpark I probably wouldn't be the owner now!!
The car has very low depreciation which makes the niggling reliability problems easier to bear.
Straightline performance is adequate, but the handling is absolutely superb, the best I've had since an old Fiat X1/9.
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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 | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Peugeot 206 |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2004 |