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2006 MINI Cooper User Reviews

2006 MINI Cooper Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 56 reviews

  • Performance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Appearance:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Overall:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 27 reviews
"power" 24 reviews
"handling" 18 reviews
"fuel economy" 11 reviews
"build quality" 6 reviews
CONS
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"ride" 4 reviews
"power" 4 reviews
"small power" 3 reviews
"gearbox" 3 reviews

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Jenn writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Hatchback Review
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I loved this car... was sooo fun to drive!

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I hated having to sell it!

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I Say Yes! — It had awesome acceleration and handled beautifully around corners at higher speeds. The build was sturdy and rarely needed repairs. The supercharger on this little monster was amazing compared to the newer turbocharged version i tried! As for its appearance.... Its a Mini nuff'said!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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LadyMadison05 writes:
2006 MINI Cooper Hatchback Review
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Control is great on this car.

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Nothing

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Great Car For The Year, Miles, And Price! — This car is so cute, I loved driving it but it's time to expand. Having 1 more child is nice but the car I will miss. The car has all the things you'll need. Long road trips is were she shines also.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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minig writes:
2006 MINI Cooper Convertible Review
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Fun- the looks- handling

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none

minig
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The Best And Most Fun, Cabrio In It's Class That Money Can Buy — My 2nd MINI- I'm ready for #3 Never used the free maintenance. After 5 years the quality is still tight. Still get looks when driving it. I feel MINI makes a quailty car. I can only hope the new platform is as good, fun and reliable.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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my73bimmer writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Hatchback Review
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handling

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cup holders

my73bimmer
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I Would Buy Another Cooper S Again After This One! — this car has a great Performance from the get go car fun is fun to drive. this car has a great appearance. We got it with all the chrome trims and it looks great. great in gas. I do not need to be filling up too often... ;-)

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Kevin writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Review
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any auto enthusist would fall in love with this vehicle instantly.

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none really

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My Designer Friend From Caddy Stated That Mini's $20,000 Exotic Car! That Says It All! — awesome car. I haven't had any other problems other than clutch noise which is really not a problem. great build quality and fun factors second to none! I know there're cars out there capable of beating JCW on tracks but from personal experience I owned M3, RX-7, 335i, Civic Si, C350 and etc in narrow winding streets of LA.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Yoni writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Hatchback Review
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gas mileage - sometimes

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Small But Not Too Small.. The New Mini Tops All Other Small Creatures!! — The only thing they could have done was to tighten up the steering.... they tried too hard to make it too much like a BMW which was mistake considering that people who drive a MINI should appreciate the fun in motoring.. not to say it's not fun to motor, it just needs to have tighter steering... overall though I really like it...

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Paul writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Hatchback Review
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Fast and frugal

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Nothing

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Fast And Frugal — 130 mph (allegedly) and 34 mpg, but not at the same time. Great acceleration and handling, fun to drive - like a go-cart with a roof. Doesn't like bumpy roads and its not very comfortable to sleep in. Two more words.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Zach writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible Review
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Fun, Sporty, and fairly inexpensive for a BMW sports car

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None

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Great Car, Rwd Or Awd Would Be Amazing, But... — Supercharged, great performance, its like a go kart on crack, a true BMW under the hood, this thing flies. No Problems, and no cost of ownership so far, I do all the maintenance. I get about 23-25 mpg in the city, and around 30 on the highway, not too bad for a sportscar!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Alan writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Review
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Excellent performance, Head-turner

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Bit top-heavy, Dashboard squeaks.

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Jcw Cabrio — Performance is exhilerating with the added engine mods. Handling is second to none, it feels robust. The appearance is a classic with a retro interior. The most fun you can have, with the top down, in its price range. Sometimes repairs can be costly.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Adia writes:
2006 MINI Cooper Hatchback Review
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The most fun for the money

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NONE!

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A Well-rounded Everyday Car — This car looks great, i'm always getting second looks. The breaking, acceleration and handling are great as is the gas mileage. The parts seem to last forever! If you like to have fun driving this is the car for you.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Cost $11,682 Average Instant Market Value $10,964 Average Instant Market Value $15,414 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 33 28 28
Horsepower 115 150 215
Crash Test Rating 4 4 4
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 7.0 12.0 12.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.3 39.4 41.5

Reviews From Other Years

2013 MINI Cooper Reviews

My Favorite To Date! By gannonstar

Let's start with "the most fun I've ever had both buying and driving"! Period. You can build your custom MINI and track it from the start of production to the transatlantic cruise right to the dealer... Read More

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2012 MINI Cooper Reviews

Love My Mini!!!!!! By Odette

Love this car - brakes are amazing (ABS of course), handling is amazing (DSC - Dynamic Stability Control - incorporates Corner Brake Control, Brake force distribution, ABS etc), performance is good, a... Read More

Suprisingly Fun, Great Handeling And Awesome Fuel Economy Mini By SemLeon

I was suprised what a powerful and fun car this 2012 Mini Cooper Convertible was. The handeling was not what I expected... In a good way. Even though it's small you totally feel in control and with th... Read More

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2011 MINI Cooper Reviews

Fun Sleeper Car By aaronboy86

I really like that the car is small. It makes it lightweight so the power it comes with makes it a pretty quick car. It also has a really nice exhaust note which surprises many unassuming people. ... Read More

It's A Great Car If One Wants Something Small, Very Sporty, Comfortable And Economical By ArchiChris

Really nothing. This would be an especially great car for someone living in a large city. Very maneuverable, easy to park. Typically get 25 +mpg in town and high 30's on the highway. This car belo... Read More

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2010 MINI Cooper Reviews

Drving Has Never Been This Fun! By chuddster

Even though it is 4-person vehicle, only very small people and animals can reasonable sit in the back seats if the driver/front passenger are tall. Shorter people up front allow for backseat passenge... Read More

Stylish Gas Saver By Robusto777

I have the 50th anniversary Mayfair edition, Hot Chocolate with toffee leather interior and stripes/trim, 6 speed manual, 17" wheels, rally lights, heated seats, bluetooth etc.. If you have never driv... Read More

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2009 MINI Cooper Reviews

Love It! By CapnEd

Bigger than it looks inside, handling is fantastic, love the gas mileage- 40mpg+ (highway). Fits in small parking spaces, comfortable on long drives. Visibility is great and I love the fact that the... Read More

One Hot Mini By demijac

We liked everything about it. It's just a cool car and fun to drive. Love to drive it on a cold day with the seat warmers on. We get lots of thumbs up driving around town. Most importantly, my wi... Read More

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