2002 MINI Cooper

Pros: Design, performance, gas mileage, service, pre-purchase website pricing

Cons: none so far.

The Bottom Line: Quality, style, affordability, and a joy to own.

Review: My husband and I leased a Mini Cooper in 2002. We added automatic transmission and run flat tires in British Racing Green. This was our first new car purchase and the Mini website was extremely helpful in getting pricing, looking at all the options and ...

Pros: FUN FUN FUN, Great features found on more pricey cars. Go cart handling. Warranty.

Cons: Limited Dealer areas,...Nothing else.

The Bottom Line: Test drive the car, both the S and standard, if concerned with reliability buy a new one(although the warranty is transferable on a used.)

Review: After 3 years of debating, I finally decided to go ahead and purchase a used or "preowned" 2002 MINI Cooper S. Since it was the first year that this car was produced, I was a bit hesitant to jump into one but I was pleasantly surprised by the car. I ...

Pros: Coolness factor. Quick. Responsive.

Cons: A few quirks in the 5 speed transmission. Seats are awkward, prone to breaking.

Review: I ordered my Mini the first day they went on sale (and was still #49 at my dealership). It has been a fine car, fun to drive and economical. I serviced it at the dealership at the appointed intervals, and there have been few problems, other than being ...