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2006 MINI Cooper S consumer reviews

$20,900 starting MSRP
side view of 2006 Cooper S MINI
(83 reviews)
91% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 4.5
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.5
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.4
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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!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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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

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Terrible

My daughters car caught on fire somewhere under the hood while just parked. Had to call 911 she full coverage but it doesn’t pay for rental car she a college student with two jobs. And now no ride thx mini cooper.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Great car just having problems right now

My harmonic balancer was broken and tensioner suspensions pulley I changed but the car will not hold a charge alternator is good I pulled off the positive side while I was running and it stayed running for a few minutes

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Supercharged engine is more fun to drive!

Great car. We purchased it as our weekend get-a-away lets go! car. When you fold down the rear seats there is plenty of room for your stuff.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I love this car!

It's so much fun to drive, unfortunately, I think I overpaid and was ripped off when it came to the car's working parts. Bad brakes, tires, catalytic converter and other issues. Dealer "fixed" them, using cheap, crappy products. But the car is great and I keep repairing it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 2.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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My second cooper and it’s the best one I’ve had

It’s quick, fun and it gets attention everywhere it goes! I love driving it and it puts a smile on my face every time I take it out!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Fast fun love it

Bought a 2003 mini cooper s 6speed .clutch was slipping and needed brake lines redone and the radiator resevoir bottle needed replacement and the t junction connector needed be replace as drove it .I got it cheap .and wanted see how it went...blue ..it has sports straight through exhaust I put k n air filter on.and removed a piece from the scoop hood...with the clutch slipping the car is fast ...i put new front tyres on ..n handles like a gocart...other cars drive up to you to get out the way but drop the gears even with clutch slipping it takes off...i don't know other performance work done mini..but i seems very fast lol....i think people hate you in the mini as they act different than when I'm driving my minivan..lol....grab a mini cheap ..have fun ..but my only worry is in a crash as its very small....just be more alert ...love my mini.......

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Super Charged Mini Cooper S

Mini Cooper S's from 2002 to 2006 are super charged. The cars are very reliable if they have been maintained by a mini dealer or by a mini specialist. They are fun to drive and give you 30 mpg's

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this car

I've been after this car since 2002 not disappointed at all, I call it my six speed supercharged roller skate, handles like it's on rails

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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