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2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop

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John S.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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07/27/2023
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18 year old still going strong

Fun little car. Feels like a go-cart but always stable. Surprisingly comfy for driving and riding. Bought it new in 2005 in Germany. Got it up to 105 mph on the autobahn. Was a little skittish above 95. 18 years of reliability.
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John N.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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12/01/2021
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2006 mini copper S

I was and am a old school chevy guy , but when I ask my cousin to borrow his car for a road trip to Oregon due to gas prices , I really started to like this super charged car , couldn’t believe the power this little car had , I felt like I was at Disneyland riding a go kart as I was paddle shifting and feeling the need for speed ! Ha ha !! I got home and took ownership of the My first mini copper, gotta love the care , wheels of fun !!
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ERI S.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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06/29/2021
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We love our Minis.

Year 'round fun! If you love to drive and like looking cool then a Mini is for you. They're great in the curves, they turn on a dime, they hold a lot more than you think. Road tripping in a Mini is constant fun.
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Khori F.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5Overall Rating 5.0/5
06/02/2021
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I love my Mini

This is one of the most fun cars that I have purchased out of 50+ cars I have purchased over the years. It’s quick and super sharp around the turns. This car drives even better with the right coil over suspension.
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FABIAN B.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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01/20/2021
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Best car ever

I love my Mini Cooper fun car! It’s pretty fast for a daily and I hate when I can’t drive it! I have driven faster more expensive cars that are fun but never have the same feeling as I do in the Mini Cooper S!
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DAVE M.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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07/08/2020
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Great car

Our MINI is a great car. It rarely needs repair and just keeps running along. The structural integrity has saved my wife's life. Long story short... after we had the car fixed after the accident the body shop owner told us that he's seen other cars take less of a hit and had more damage. We still have it and when its time for a new car MINI will be at the top of our list .. if one car could be considered a list.
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ERIC P.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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06/05/2020
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You basic mini

Not a hot rod. Good solid transportation. But, still a ton of fun to drive. CVT trans is a bit weird at first. Has a bit of lag from a stop. Have to plan ahead a bit more than some cars. But, once she gathers up her skirts, this car starts to shine. Just drive it in sport mode. You won’t regret it.
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ANN D.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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01/29/2020
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2006 standard Mini Cooper, manual shift

I love my Mini. Essentially a BMW on the inside, the outside is British. Fun and sporty to drive and easy on gas. Mine has been very reliable. Wide stance makes it extremely stable on curves. I have 190,000 miles on mine and won't part with it. Does sit low and rides like a sports car.
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VICKI P.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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07/11/2019
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Appreciate the need for speed.

My Mini Cooper is a first generation supercharger, 2006. I drive a 6speed and it wants to gear up and go, not for slow inner city cruising. Love this car but wonder what newer models are like. I do not wanna race when im at the light with you.
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TED H.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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04/20/2019
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Mini Cooper convertible 2006

Send Kevin a sunny day car is still has low mileage the only thing it’s ever needed was a few new batteries and just had another one put in the finish in the top are in excellent shape for the age of the vehicle it here is brand new
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John R.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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11/26/2018
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best car ever

this is the best car ever . I think I will all ways drive a mini . this is my second 06 mini .I think its the best one. cant say much more but im only at like 149 ,so let me think ..I love this car .
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SHERRA M.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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12/15/2017
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Love My Mini

This 6 speed manual car continues to excite me and is so much fun to drive, except in bump to bumper traffic. My only issue is the cost of out of warranty repairs.
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JC D.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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11/21/2017
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2006 mini

Love driving it.
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Marcia F.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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04/11/2017

2006 Mini Cooper

Did a great job on the repairs runs great
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RICK Y.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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03/16/2017

Love my Mini

The best I have ever owned for the pleasure of driving. She is responsive, tight in the corners and flat out speedy on the straight aways. She is expensive to own and operate, but the up side is such pure enjoyment, I just work extra hard to earn more money. During the nice weather when the top is down, I find myself sighing as I drive the roads through this Paradise.
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JOAN B.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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09/22/2016

Love❣

This is my second mini. My first a hardtop. My second a convertible. Love my car immensely. I can't say enough about this car. It has plenty of trunk space, especially when back seats fold down. Top folds back half way for sunroof mode. I can maneuver around Boston like no other. I can pull into a parking spot without hesitation most times. This car is the perfect fit for me!
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BILL and ANN S.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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07/23/2016

My Favorite Car

Best car I've ever driven! I'm not a gearhead, but the Mini-Cooper has me smitten. It's fast, sturdy and powerful. Very easy to drive, gets good mileage and I love driving it. It is a bit more expensive to fill the tank and to maintain the vehicle, but it's well worth it. I keep my cars until they die of old age, and this one is still going like gangbusters at almost 147,000 miles in the course of ten years.
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ANTHONY P.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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07/12/2016

Full of problems, poor build quality

First Mini Cooper s, very disappointed. Will not be purchasing another.
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JAY C.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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12/30/2015

Avoid the Mini unless you are ready to spend as much as you paid for it to maintain it.

Great fun car to drive, but at a STEEP price. Transmission issues galore, $7K-8K for a replacement transmission, and most parts available only through 2 dealers in Northern VA. Fun to drive, just not fun to fix.
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ANDY B.
2006 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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12/15/2015

Fun, economical and well built

Our first mini was a 2005 used purchase, next came my 2006 new purchase followed by my wife's 2010 new purchase. Cars are well built, both are well built with over 90,000 miles and have had few major issues. We visit Philadelphia, Toronto, Montreal and NYC on regular basis (all 4 hour drives) and the cars are not only econoical but quick and off course easy to park in large cities. Love our mini's
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