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g12__, Northern Ireland
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: Looks good, drives great right up to the limit when the understeer kicks in. ...
CONS: The interior rattles, a lot! Steering components are rubbish. I don't know anyone... more

jasih5, North East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: style and image. Feels solid and really planted on road. Never fails to put a...
CONS: maybe more style than substance. Not quite as go- cart as old austin mini clubman... more

andyf, South East
CONVERTIBLE (2004 - )
1.6 2dr
PROS: BEST LOOKING CONVERTIBLE ON THE MARKET, FOR PEOPLE WITH TASTE, AND STYLE....
CONS: REAR VIEW IS NOT GREAT, BUT I CAN LIVE WITH THAT.... more

no, North East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: Fun car, solid drive, very responsive....
CONS: Expensive parts and that legendary BMW reliability!!... more

dubster, East Anglia
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: Nice looking and fun to drive!....
CONS: Rattles, bad build quality, suspension problems, electrical problems and the dealer is shocking.... more

ladycool, Scotland
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr Auto
PROS: Looks good a real head turner,very stylish. Ive got full leather and double sun roof...
CONS: Very uncomfortable on bumpy roads feel every bump a very hard ride, small boot. Power... more

Mr Bridger, South West
CONVERTIBLE (2004 - )
1.6 2dr
PROS: Good looking, good residuals...
CONS: Gearbok went at 20k, 3000 to replace, clutch cost 800, hood packed up and it... more

lewgrech08, South East
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr Auto
PROS: i had a gear mini but it have loads goin on it new gear box...
CONS: road tax is the same price as a 4x4 that p***** me off and prices... more

Olly, South East
HATCHBACK (2006 - )
1.6 3dr Auto [Chili Pack]
PROS: Good handling easy to park fun to drive and holds it own on motorways...
CONS: Paint on drivers door rubbed easily requiring touch up after just 6 months of normal... more

kaparkes, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: feels safe and good looking...
CONS: very expensive on tyres and parts in general, also uses alot of fuel... more

beckij, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: stirdy car, feel safe in it and hardly had any problems at all...
CONS: not much room in boot/ back seats... more

nchking, South East
HATCHBACK (2004 - 2006)
1.6 Park Lane 3dr Auto
PROS: Great looking, corners like a go cart...
CONS: Very small boot, difficult to get into the back.... more

Lorraine Hackett, West Midlands
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: Its gorgeous and nippy, it handles well and feels like you're driving a go-kart....
CONS: Its quite compact in the back and boot.... more

stonegenie, South East
CONVERTIBLE (2004 - )
1.6 2dr
PROS: Fun and Fresh air...
CONS: A bit dark inside, but just press the button and say helo to the blue... more

Bruce Hindle, London
HATCHBACK (2001 - 2004)
1.6 3dr
PROS: Handles as though it's on rails, a real fun car to drive. Just as much...
CONS: Suspension plus a little too hard.... more