2003 BMW Mini Cooper S review from UK and Ireland
"Pricey, but the best small car by far"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing!
General comments?
Probably everything I would have wanted in a small car.
Good Points:
Performance is excellent, if not slipping against the newer hot hatches.
Comfortable interior with an array of gadgets to keep you interested.
Build quality is fantastic, no rattles and trim is well bolted together. Feels solid to drive.
For the few times I've been back to the garage for servicing and MOT, the BMW/MINI customer service has been excellent.
Appears to holds it's value very well.
Bad Points:
Boot is a bit small, but this is a MINI I guess so I can't complain there. Back seats drop down and the car becomes quite practical.
Fuel economy doesn't seem to very good round town 28/29mpg, though I managed 42mpg on a motorway run.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | MG TF |
| Date of Entry | 10th May, 2006 |