2006 MINI Cooper

Pros: Handling, fit and finish, surprisingly large inside, endless options & ways to customize, inexpensive

Cons: With Auto Transmission can be sluggish or jerky, minor RATTLES

The Bottom Line: It's a great little car - inexpensive but really well engineered with good materials, fit and finish and fun as can be to drive.

Review: We got our MINI Cooper (Just the "COOPER" Not the "COOPER S" which is the Sports version) about a month ago and we are thrilled - its sharp looking (and does turn heads "we love your car, it's so cute!"), surprisingly large inside for the front ...

Pros: Peppy, hugs curves, tons of space...with personality to spare.

Cons: Local service department can't (and doesn't want to) fix these properly.

The Bottom Line: Despite the service-related problems I've had, I LOVE this car and would never own any other!

Review: This is my third new car and my first love. It has a personality that just makes everyone who sees it smile. My colleagues at work all want to ride in it, and passersby always ask about it, even though MINIs are becoming more and more common in this ...

Pros: Performance, handling, overall fit and finish, dealer attention to detail.

Cons: Navigation is cheesy, brake squeal is common.

The Bottom Line: Want something that will never fail to turn heads and make others around you smile? This is it.

Review: Purchased my Cooper S in July of '06. No regrets whatsoever. Few complaints about the vehicle include only the squeal in the brakes, which the dealer has attributed to dust in the braking system and has not affected braking ability. Handling is sharp ...

Pros: Nimble, fun to drive, easy to park.

Cons: Rough rear ride; gas mileage not as good as you'd expect for a small car.

The Bottom Line: Get this car if you enjoy driving, especially in the city.

Review: We've had our MINI Cooper S (automatic) for about a month, and it is an amazing piece of engineering that speaks of its BMW design--nimble handling, good power, exceptional fit and finish. The automatic may not be as quick as a manual, but it gets the ...

Pros: Handling, Gas Mileage, looks,

Cons: cup holders, Premium Gas, Brake dust.

Review: I have had the car for 6 months and still love it. Awesome handling, good acceleration and good gas mileage. Rear leg room is non existent (ITS A MINI!) needs better cup holders. Very easy to order custom look, and lots of aftermarket ...

Pros: Handling, Style

Cons: Dealers only seem to carry the weird color combos

Review: This probably the best handling car that I've driven. You can totally hook cars and go nuts doing donuts. Super easy to park which is handy for me since I live in downtown San Francisco. It's engineered extremely ...

Pros: garenteed parts,fun to drive

Cons: small boot

Review: bought mine a few weeks ago, total fun to drive, the dealer was brilliant no hard sale even got offered a beer or wine but stuck to coffee. the styling is brill but do get cromo pack. the add ons from the dealer just keep coming from electric fold out ...

Pros: Fast, cute, fun, well-built, go-kart performance, customizable.

Cons: Price, waiting-times, pricey options, no spare tire, uses premium fuel.

The Bottom Line: A pricey but well-built and practical small sports car that brings a smile to everybody's face.

Review: "Out on the tar plains the glides are moving, all looking for a new place to drive..." - Duran Duran, "The Chauffeur" Opening I've been driving the BMW E36 (which is the Z3 and M Roadster variant) for the past seven years, owning three ...

Pros: Great acceleration (above about 100 rpm that is), fantastic handling, better than average mileage.

Cons: Quibbles with the door locks and stereo; car is no longer as exotic and cool.

The Bottom Line: The quality is great, the engineering is super, the performance is terrific, and even the gas mileage is pretty good. All that for (if you're smart) around $20000--with a supercharger!

Review: You could consider this review a "long term ownership report." I bought mine late last year as one of the first of the new model year cars to arrive in-country, so it's now over a year old. Overall- everything good you have heard about the Mini is ...

Pros: Room, alot just look at my review

Cons: Burning out.

Review: I own three of these speedy cars! I love the way they look, feel and attract people. Usually I get asked " How do you like it?" And i answer them by " I love it, its fast, great looking, and cheap!" If your looking for a car thats cheap, fun to drive and ...