2005 BMW Mini review from North America
"Minor flaws, but fun car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fog light (left) was broken. It is installed apart from the bumper that if the bumper has been pressured, it will break the fog light holder very easily. I bought it that way not knowing it was broken. Took it back and they were going to charge me. Talked to the manager and resolved the issue since it was a demo car.
Wind back draft puts water or dust in the rear of the car. Sucks after you wash the car.
General comments?
Car drives pretty good even though it's not S.
It seems to drag acceleration, but not after 4500 rpm. After 4000 rpm or so, speed kicks in until upshift.
The 5 speed has higher rpm than manual for obvious reasons.
Getting anywhere from 25 to 30 mpg on normal driving conditions.
With DSC on or off, doesn't do well under light or heavy snow from stopped position.
While in motion, it DSC seems to do its job in stabilizing the car.
DSC sucks if you are racing or speeding. Computer controlls the engine, bracking, and etc.
I turn mine off except on highways.
The wind noise is about same as the covertable (sligtly less).
My wife has the convertable and only down side is the rear view is partially blocked by the rear seat.
But FUN car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th February, 2005 |