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2005 MINI Cooper

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $14,000 – $16,400   Change Vehicle
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EPA Fuel Economy:
City: 26 – 28   Highway: 33 – 36
Available Engines:
115-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 5-speed manual w/OD
6-speed CVT w/OD and auto-manual

New or Notable

 What We Like

 What We Don't

British retro-look styling
Available CVT
Six airbags standard in hardtop
New Cooper Convertible for 2005
 
+Just plain fun to drive
+Performance
+Maneuverability and nimbleness
+Strong resale value
+Distinctive appearance
 
-Ride comfort, especially with run-flat tires
-Backseat legroom
-Seat adjustments
-Idiosyncratic controls
-Turbulence with Convertible's sunroof open
 

Vehicle Summary

A small-car icon when it was sold in the United States during the 1960s, the revived Mini for the 21st century is full of driving fun. Spirited in Cooper form, the Mini grows even more delightful in supercharged Cooper S form. A Cooper Convertible joins the original hatchback for the 2005 model year.  Read more 

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Available Styles

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  Original MSRP

2dr Convertible Base

$21,450

2dr Hatchback Base

$16,950

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