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'06 Mini Cooper S After (Almost) Five Years
by MINI-happy in Colorado on 09/30/2010.
Trim: 2006 MINI Cooper S, Owned 5 years.
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Pros:
I've owned my 2006 Cooper S for almost 5 years now.
I still smile every time I walk up to it and see it--I still think the styling is great.
After almost 5 years the car is still fun to drive.
The car has been very reliable so far--very few problems, and the problems I've had have not been serious
Cons:
Hated the spare cup holder
Hate run-flat tires--have been much happier w/ radials (car is quieter and handles MUCH better)
The seat- warmer buttons are in a bad place--sometimes if I set a bottle of water down by the brakes I'll accidently turn it on. This is mostly a problem in the summer.
The Mini keys are a bit unweildy--it would have been nice if they were foldable like the Audi or VW keys for cars of the same production year.
The clear-coat on the back-side of the car feels like it needs to be reapplied--it may be from the tendency of coopers to have a chronically dirty boot.
After 5 years the front could use some touch-up paint at a detail shop.
Overall review:
Overall, I am still quite happy with my '06 Mini after (almost) 5 years and 60k miles of driving.
I replaced the run-flat tires with decent Good Year radials, which drastically improved handling (when I first put in Eagle F150s I experienced the feeling of the tires "grabbing onto" the road), and reduced cabin noise. I replaced the brake pads with ceramic pads, which keeps the wheels from getting as dirty. I installed a K&N filter in place of the stock filter which (supposedly) helps performance a little bit.
I have had very few problems with the car. A sensor in the passenger seat malfunctioned twice, which causes two different air-bag lights to go on. There was also a coolant leak at some point, but that happened while the car was still under warranty. No engine problems. No transmission problems. No major quality control issues.
Review ID: #549116
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The devil drives a MINI!
by Cinci mama on 11/12/2009.
Trim: 2006 MINI Cooper S, Owned less than 1 year.
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Pros:
WOW! Other vehicle owners wave and honk when driving by.. not just MINI owners. Sweet little car with good handling, great acceleration.
Cons:
I only notice sometimes when I put on the brakes quickly that I seem to 'slide' minimally. Not sure what winter will be like yet.
Overall review:
Take one for a test drive and you'll be sold!
Review ID: #543727
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And "Mini" more!
by Dee on 08/11/2009.
Trim: 2006 MINI Cooper S Convertible, Owned 3 years.
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Pros:
I love everything about this car! I've had mine for 3 1/2 years, and I've been smiling everyday since! Handles great, awesome gas mileage, top down, full tank of gas...I'm motoring!
Cons:
A couple of rattles, but it comes with owning a convertable. Doesn't bother me at all!
Overall review:
I will own Mini's for the rest of my driving days.
Review ID: #541833
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mini cooper s 2006 the best car"
by iris portillo .MD on 05/07/2009.
Trim: 2006 MINI Cooper S, Owned 3 years.
1
Pros:
i love the apperance the leather sit and becuase i have a 4 year old daughter and i feel she is more secure becuase she cant open the doors i would recommended is fun attractive to drive and people got to see it inside is gourgeous mini cooper s 2006 the best .
Cons:
none
Overall review:
is fun to drive is fast. so be careful with speeding
Review ID: #539379
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supra
by syliva, OC, CA on 04/23/2007.
Trim: 2006 MINI Cooper Base, Owned 1 year.
1
Pros:
Good mileage and great pickup.
Cons:
Headrests too high for visability.
Overall review:
very good
Review ID: #509738
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