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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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Josh writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible Review
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Performance.

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Small size.

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My Speed Fix For Now. — Good to cruise around in. Pretty decent performance for a car with less than 200 supercharged horsepower.

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Mo writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Hatchback Review
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Has more cargo space than anyone realizes.

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Dealership is far away

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It Shouldn't Be Legal To Have This Much Fun Driving A Car. — It's a go-cart on steroids. Lots of fun. You can really customize different aspects of the car.

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Ariel writes:
2006 MINI Cooper Hatchback Review
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Great handling, style, efficiency, comfort, and overall fun to drive

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acceleration is a bit lacking, and at high speeds the car seems to feel limited. This is only the base-model's experience however, and I'm sure the 'S' model would be more suitable.

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The Most Fun Car To Drive........period! — Ever wanted to drive a luxurious go-cart with airbags? this is it! Although I'd imagine the 'S' model would be much faster and have better acceleration, the base mini is a bit dull. HOWEVER, it totally doesn't matter. You know those hair-pin turns on the on-ramps to get on a highway? most cars you'd have to slow down to handle the turn, not the MINI, with this car you can accelerate through it without any loss of control. The car is low to the ground and has a wide stance, allowing for the best handling of any car in it's class. The car is also quite roomy despise its name. 2 grown adults in the front and two smaller adults or children in the back could easily find this car suitable for carpooling. Also very safe and secure, and solid, it feels like a tank. I can't wait to drive the 'S' model!

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Daniel writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Hatchback Review
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Deb's Mini — Fun to drive- zippy and handles like its on Rails. Perfect for trying to park in SF as well.

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mmeek writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S Hatchback Review
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Nice handling and performance.  Great styling inside and out.  Hundreds of options.

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Pricey!  Small for my liking.

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Big Package ... Small Car! — I have a close friend that owns a Mini Cooper S. He's a salesman that travels all over town on a daily basis. He absolutely loves his Mini and can't say enough about it. When he bought it a year ago he dropped by the house and let me take it for a spin. This was an incredibly fun car to drive. It was quick and very responsive in many respects. The twin-turbo pushes you through traffic with ease. It handled amazingly well to boot. I'm sure I'd be able to serpentine the narrowist of cones. Besides, he says it gets 30-32 mpg on average. Not bad for this little performance package.

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Bence writes:
2006 MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Review
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it is brilliant

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kind of expensive

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Mini Cooper S Jcw — The mini cooper s jcw is one of the best car ever. It is fast, loud and looks stunning. The power weight ratio is just brilliant and it handles just like a go kart! build quality is good since mini is owned by BMW. the only negative would be the fuel efficiency.All i have gotta say that I just love it

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Cost $11,639 Average Instant Market Value $10,772 Average Instant Market Value $10,679 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 33 28 34
Horsepower 115 150 140
Crash Test Rating 4 4 5
Front Leg Room (inches) 41.3 39.4 42.2

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

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

Amusing By Deniz

6,3 Seconds from 0-100 superb interior, everythings matching and maybe even the best car to drive with 211HP a bit expensive however if you buy it the car is super for having fun with it, but it's no... 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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