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2006 MINI Cooper S consumer reviews

$20,900 starting MSRP
side view of 2006 Cooper S MINI
(84 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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HARDEST RIDING EVER

Overpriced , unreliable , low resale piece of junk that costs just as much a BMW It's not worth it. The AC did not blw cold air

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Nicest car I've ever owned.

Love the way it looks, handles magnificently, & just looks and feels super nice. It was a pleasure owning it. No problems with it ever.

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 Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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most UNRELIABLE car i have ever owned

some 10 years down the road and only 36,000 miles, yet repair costs already equal new car purchase. bet some of those folks that wrote glowing reviews when their mini was only a few years old would tell a different story today.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Battery went dead transmission went in limp mode

With it costing $377 to reprogram computer when battery goes dead and $3700 for a trans I wouldn't buy one,. But at 20 m.p.h. my kids love it as an air conditioned go cart. They are 11 and 13 and it fits them perfectly to drive it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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Really fun to drive!

6-speed manual transmission, responsive handling, and lots of zip make this little car a joy to drive. It has never caused us any trouble or required expensive repairs.

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

Car is very fun. Mine is 6 speed with panoramic moon roof. Handles great with nice suspension. Just feel bumps in road.

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

It's a little hot rod, handling is fantastic the power is great AND it's comfortable. Can't go wrong.

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

Sporty little car. Everyone always seems to compliment it. Pretty quick to -60 considering haha. Would recommend this car to someone who wants something pretty fun, but still needs daily use.

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 Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Most fun car ever

When I purchased this car it was exactly what I wanted...get up and go, style, and incredibly fun to drive! I love MINI so much that this was my 2nd....I am now on my 3rd, graduated to a Countryman for more space and ease in transporting elderly parent. What are you waiting for?

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 New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I'm Addicted to My MINI

I have owned my 2006 Mini Cooper 2 since 2008 and I still love it. The styling is preferable to the 2007 and newer models, as they have only become bloated and larger to fit the American market. The car feels like a go cart and is always fun to drive. Finding parking spots is a plus too!

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