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2006
MINI Cooper S

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$20,900
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Available trims

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  • 2dr Cpe S
    Starts at
    $20,900
    23 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Convertible S
    Starts at
    $25,400
    23 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 2dr Cpe S w/JCW GP Kit
    Starts at
    $30,600
    -
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Choice of two supercharged engines
Manual or automatic
Hardtop or convertible
Retro British styling

The good & the bad

The good

Handling, agility and braking
Drivetrain performance
Fun to drive
Strong resale value
Fully automatic powered top in convertible

The bad

Backseat legroom
Seat adjustments
Rear visibility in convertible
Turbulence with convertible's sunroof open

Safety review

Based on the 2006 MINI Cooper S base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years

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Consumer reviews

4.5 / 5
Based on 83 reviews
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Comfort 4.2
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.7
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

It's a MINI Thing / bmw ! I love mine

People either love mini or hate them ! I'm almost afraid to write this review bc it's been an extremely Great Car! I don't wanna jix myself It can be expensive or repairs but it's actually easy to work on never even opened the hood on any car I've ever owned this car I know how to do many things plenty of YouTube videos! I love my mini it's fun! Covid nightmare But I learned how to do 7 things on her I like it it's therapeutic! Now I don't trust anyone working on my car my 1st thing battery should be easy! Omg no the guy said so easy Helen Keller can put battery in I definitely knew something was wrong I called tow truck I'm so glad he could have done serious damage!
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 3.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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Great little car

I just bought a 2006 s with the sun roof for 1300 at a auction they thought the supercharger was motor noise great car though handles super glad I bought it was gong to flip it for the cost but will be adding it to the collection
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 MINI Cooper S?

The 2006 MINI Cooper S is available in 2 trim levels:

  • S (2 styles)
  • S w/JCW GP Kit (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 MINI Cooper S?

The 2006 MINI Cooper S offers up to 23 MPG in city driving and 32 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2006 MINI Cooper S reliable?

The 2006 MINI Cooper S has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 MINI Cooper S owners.

Is the 2006 MINI Cooper S a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 MINI Cooper S. 91.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5
Based on 83 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.2
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.4
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