2003 MINI Cooper S
| MSRP: | $19,425 |
| Invoice: | $17,567 |
| Total: | 41 reviews |
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| Excellent | 32 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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Drivers who preferred their MINI Coopers with a bit more power under the pedal had the option of choosing the two-door hatchback S Supercharged trim package, which dropped a 1.6-liter supercharged four-cylinder engine under the hood. The supercharged four-cylinder produced 163 horsepower (up from 115 for the standard model). A six-speed manual transmission was standard. No automatic was available with this model
The 2003 MINI Cooper S two-door hatchback was essentially the same vehicle introduced in 2002, with the exception of a few minor updates, such as a new interior color, new optional exterior graphics, some additions to the options packages, and an MP3 port on the CD player.
Design-wise, the MINI retained many of the elements of its iconic ancestor, which first appeared in Great Britain in the late 1950s, although the new MINI gave those elements a decidedly modern twist. For instance, the new MINI's taillights, fender, and roofline all mimicked similar elements in the 1960s-era Minis, while interior components such as the center console, instrument panel, switches, and air vents all drew inspiration from the classic Minis.
The MINI Cooper S was well-equipped with such standard features as air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, dual front and side airbags, a CD player, remote keyless entry, and anti-lock brakes. The S version also came with 16-inch tires, a functional hood scoop, and a sport suspension. A sunroof, leather seats, navigation system, and traction control were among the options.
The MINI Cooper's BMW heritage appealed to many drivers, who felt they were getting a BMW-quality car at a cost that was considerably lower than that of a standard BMW model. Some drivers were put off by the MINI's small size, but most drivers found the vehicle to be fun to drive, nimble, reliable, economical, and comfortable, as well as a head-turner on the road.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 32 reviews | |
| Very Good | 7 reviews | |
| Average | 2 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“Drive One.”
Love the car. I work for MINI, what the hell do you want me to say? Acceleration is good, braking decent, handling is remarkable, quality is good, looks great, feels great, fun as can be! It is som... More
“Mini Cooper S R53”
Writing anything would be an understatement for this car, you just have to drive the damn thing. 100% pure F-U-N! It has history, it has some sort of uniqueness and carisma in the whole package. The c... More
“My Jet-car”
It's five years old and everyone thinks it's still new - that's the power of the MINI. When I got it, it was fast, tight, and an awesome drive. Today, after upgrading the ECU and the air intake, it's... More
“The Perfect Car For Me!”
For the price, the mini cooper S is a steal. The stock suspension feels wonderful, and the brakes are really excellent (I would know >.<). It's a compact car, but you can fit 3 very, very large people... More
“Most Smiles Per Gallon”
This car handles like a go-kart, great acceleration, excellant cornering. Gets good mileage if you don't get up on it but does cost a bit to maintain as all the parts are BMW. But at the end of the d... More
“It's Fun, But Expensive And Lacks In Practicalilty- But Makes Up For It In Build Quality.”
I love the handling! It's like a go-cart... the appearance is also very nice. I don't like how impractical it is. The cup holders aren't big enough for American sized drinks and there's really not eno... More
“2003 Mini Cooper S”
My favorite car that I have owned! Performance: With the supercharger, I had no problems getting anywhere quick. The entire time I had it, I had a whole lot of fun zipping in and out. Handling was a d... More
“My Mini”
Got every gadget imaginable in a small pocket rocket. Go Kart performance :), reliable always and very comfortable for long journeys as well. Dark Grey with full panoramic sunroof, sat nav and full le... More
“Love It”
195 HP version due to remapping, excellent car all over. Extra power and still gives a good return of around 8 litres per 100 kms. Excellent car for driving here in Portugal with lots of tight an... More
“A Blast To Drive.”
Easily the funnest car for the money. Performance is superb. Quick acceleration, and a wonder to behold in the turns. There are not many complaints on build quality, but some of the trim is a bit sec... More
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