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2005 MINI CooperReview
WEBCODR writes:
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This car is a one of a kind find; in absolutely pristine condition for a 2005 Cooper S. It is an absolutely beautiful car and a terrific value as priced. The only downside is the sport exhaust which is VERY aggressive. I will replace with Borla touring pipes. The supercharger needs to be replaced at 112k miles but that was expected and a Harrop upgrade is planned. Love this Gen 1 Mini.

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Guru9V39X9 writes:
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It needs to be a manual transmission and low milage Many cars online say they are manual, but are not.

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Betty writes:
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I like it alot. And the blue is my favorite color

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2005 MINI CooperReview
Jerry writes:
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Sporty steering and fun to drive, but lacks power (even the supercharged S). For a 2005 with 83k miles, it also had quite a few loose and rattling parts... Doesn’t seem like a safe car for highway speeds among larger vehicles.

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2005 MINI CooperReview
Canes writes:
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dream vehicle . 2005 and 2006 s with manual transmission is the way to go.

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2005 MINI CooperReview
Ginny writes:
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Overall it’s a reliable car and is a blast to drive however if you live in an area that gets heavy snowfall it might be best to get the model that is higher off the ground, both are suitable for light snow

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2005 MINI CooperReview
dennisondenatalie writes:
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Fast as hell. This car took me by surprise.

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2005 MINI CooperReview
Luis writes:
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Perfect size for a single person, good on gas, I like the color and I think the features it has are good enough

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2005 MINI Cooper S ConvertibleReview
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Fun Fun Fun — This car turns the heads and I have received so many compliments on it. People stop me all the time to ask about the car. My two teenaged boys and I drove it to from Seattle to Chicago and back on a road trip and had a great time. There was plenty of room for all of us, including the luggage. This car is great for long trips or short trips.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Pros: This car is very reliable and quick around the corners or just going down the street.  It is so much fun to drive.  This is a lot more roomy than it appears, and I have packed in quite a lot of IKEA furniture or groceries before!

Cons: The back seats have little leg room unless the front seats are pulled all the way forward.  I have packed in 4 teenaged boys though for a quick trip to football practice!

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2005 MINI Cooper Review
Sugar4sara says:
Great fun sporty car, I recommend getting a cooper S they are super zippy! I have had two and although Pricey worth it for sure!
vs2004 Volkswagen Beetle
2005 MINI Cooper winning categories:
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Family Car Ranked 2004 Volkswagen Beetle worse.
"more leg room in the back. You can not face a baby backwards in a car seat in a beelte!!!!"
Value Ranked 2004 Volkswagen Beetle better.
"Better quality, its a BMW how can you go wrong. Pricy though!"
Would Buy Ranked 2004 Volkswagen Beetle worse.
"If money isnt an option the cooper is just better built and better looking, way more sporty too! However beetles are a great value for the money! I paid $2800 for beetle compared to $9k for a comparable year and mileage of the cooper s"
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