2006 MINI Cooper S Consumer Reviews

2006 MINI Cooper S

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2006 MINI Cooper S

Kelley Blue Book Retail $9,325–$21,500  

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Average Rating

4.7 out of 5
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Comfort:4.2 out of 5
Performance:4.7 out of 5
Exterior Styling:4.9 out of 5
Interior Design:4.5 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.7 out of 5

38 out of 40 people would recommended this car to a friend

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Great for Trips

by Car Lover
from Coopersville, MI | May 1, 2013

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have taken my Mini for many trips and i love how comfy it is even though you feel the bumps in the road. I am not complaining about the bumps because its a sports car with a tight suspension. It has amazing gas mileage better than what the estimates portray! They say you can get only about 27 on the highway?? well i beg to differ since i got and do constantly get 31 to 34 MPG on the highway!! I drive half an hour to work everyday and i still get to fill up less than my brother and my dad who live closer to work than i do. BUY A MINI IT IS WORTH IT!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Holy Carp!

by Mini convert
from Leesburg,VA | December 24, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I love this car. I bought the automatic because I am 50 and evidently you cannot teach an old lady how to drive stick, and it is JUST AS FUN! Praise: everything! Complaints: Nothing! Ok I can whine that the nav system is not able to be updated, but seriously, the nav on my phone is better."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Plenty of Smiles per Mile

by Fitfunny
from Dallas,TX | November 28, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Wonderful car. Have owned 14 convertibles and this has been the most fun of them all. Drive one you will love it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Great second car, lots of fun to drive!

by EJ
from Richfield, Ohio | September 22, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Bought the Mini for just having fun. Have found out there are Mini Clubs to join an just have fun. Looking forwad to going to one event called Mini on the Dragon!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Mini veIeran

by drdave
from South Carolina | September 15, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 4 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I purchased my 2006 mini S conv in 2007 with 7500 miles. I have 130,000 five years later. Very popular car, everyone wants to know about it. Several sets of tires, upgraded to 17 inch rims and seem to get better wear. Overall durability is very good. Had new water pump under warranty, nothing else. I do all my own service. Only real complaint is trim, inside and out. Leather seat required restitching at 110,000 miles and all the trim around the top of body panels needs replacing (rubber chunks falling off, metal separating from rubber. Ride is rough probably combination of stiff conv frame, S suspension and short wheelbase. Otherwise has been great car, avg 28mpg."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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Great secondary road feel and performance

by MINI MAN
from Columbia, Connecticut | July 16, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I've had my MINI for some time now and am very satisfied with the vehicle's performance. This is not the vehicle you want if your looking for a plush and smooth ride. The MINI feels like a go cart with crisp, responsive steering, excellent acceleration and an overall feel like the vehicle is running on rails. Fuel mileage is close to what is claimed by the manufacturer, with mine realizing 28 around town and 33 on the highway. Driver and front passenger have remarkable room and comfort; however the rear seating is defitnitely compromised. Trunk space is adequate for a small car; however once again won't accomodate large items."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Love my mini

by Mini lover
from Englewood, FL | June 4, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I bought a used Mini Cooper S Convertible just for a fun runaround vehicle and I love it! Find myself spending time figuring out where to go on my days off just so I can drive it. Crank the music, put the top down and I feel FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its an awesome fun little car, drives great, lots of power, sits comfortably but the best thing about it is the pure fun factor."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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best looking car I ever owened

by BBQBOB
from California | February 14, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"I love and my wife complains about everything on it. It does have a VERY rough ride. You feel EVERY bump in the rode. I probably need to install some kind of special suspension for it. I know that when I drive it, it turns every head."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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fun car quality ride

by jagger
from springfield,MA | February 12, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"owning over a hundred cars in my life,this by far is my favorite.solid,fun,blast to drive.gocart for adults."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Perfect For The City!!!!

by Chicago Guy
from Chicago, IL | October 3, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Purchased 5 months ago with 42K miles. Changed out the run flat tires and man this is the perfect car to navigate throughout the city. I can't believe how much I enjoy driving this smooth, fast, fun car! I love love love it!! Sad to say that I will be garaging it for the winter and pulling out the SUV (which I love too)."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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