2006 MINI Cooper consumer reviews

The mINI Cooper handles well. It grips the road on turns and does not guzzle gas. Cool looking and fits in any parking space. I love the car but tweaking the price would be nice for it being such a small car.

awesome car to motor in! Dumped the RFT's with some Goodyear Eagle GS-D3's! totally new car. the 06 MCS is "dialed" in!

Ever since I first saw a MINI years ago, I knew I had to have one. Well, just over 9 months ago I got my wish. I purchased a used 2006 Chili Red CVT Cooper with around 24K miles on it. Right off the bat, the handling was what I noticed. Turning corners are some of the most anticipated parts of jumping in the cockpit and turning the key. Acceleration (especially in Sport Drive mode) is acceptionally faster than most cars I've driven. Plus, it always turns at least a few heads while out and about. I don't know if they look because it's an updated icon, but I know that's what really gets me drooling. BMW really did an exceptional job in taking a legendary sports car and making it relevant, cute and sexy in the lightning fast 21st Century. Kudos. While the positive notes are always the most noticed by myself and passengers, there are a few down sides. Even though I use 93 Octane gasoline, there are some jerky moments. It's very noticeable in stop-and-go traffic. And I have had it checked, everything is perfectly normal with the car. Plus, the MPG is not that wonderful. I really have to take it slow to barely get over 30. One last thing that really bothers me is how easily the car gets dings. My windshield has at least 2 cracks and my bonnet (hood) has easily 4 times that many tiny chips. But overall, the good far outweights the negative when it comes to my bare-bones stock MINI Cooper. I honestly think I'll own it until I can't drive anymore.

Best car I have ever owned. If you have never driven a Mini, do yourself a favor and get behind the wheel of one ASAP.

I love Mini so much!!!!! Everything is perfect!!!!! Free Anual Service!!!!! Very Fun drive!!!!! So Cute design!!!!!!

I bought a brand new 2006 Mini Cooper. Very Cutie, Very Lovely, Mini has very fun drive! I Love My Mini!

This car is so much fun to drive. You really have to own one to enjoy it. the only drawback is the lack of room for send seat passengers, but with the top down it is plenty of room. Happy Motoring!

I bought a brand new 06 Cooper and have already been in for service twice. Once was for regular Maintenance. The second time was because the Thermostat sprung a leak and I was loosing Coolant like crazy. Now I'm having electrical problems (rear door lock malfunctions every time it rains) and the Clutch or Transmission is making some kind of funny noise. I'm definitely going to trade this one in before the warranty expires and I will not be buying another Mini.

It's been a long time since I had a sprts car ('72 Opel GT) and while this may not be a sports car it is faster and handles better than the Opel did. Great handling & with winter tires handles the snow very well. Love the gas milage and parcticality of the hatchback. Would like a bit more acceleration, so will by the S version for the next mini. Since it is small it is easy to wash...keep them clean...they look so good.

I have owned 3 cars in my life. Until now I have never had a car get 30+ mpg both city and highway. 13 gallon tank (full) got from bogalusa, louisiana to Little Rock, Arkansas on one tank...(491 miles) the only other vehicle i drive that can go that far on a tank of fuel...My Semi truck.. handling, quickness, comfort, compact. all aspects of a Mini are by far excellent. not to mention the parts, suspension, and engine are BMW. So you get a very well designed and economical vehicle at the same time. great warranty also.