Overview & Reviews
BMW subsidiary, Mini, resurrects an unforgettable old favorite with the release of the 2002 Mini Cooper. Available with either a 115-horsepower four-cylinder or a supercharged version of that engine worthy of 163 hp, the pint-sized but glamorous three-door hatchback features BMW-engineered suspension and steering and a base MSRP under 17 grand. Whether you're a 40-something hoping to relive earlier days, an autocross enthusiast or just the mild-mannered next-door neighbor, we expect that you'll run to the nearest BMW dealership in search of this coveted bundle of joy.
- Questionable interior ergonomics, limited first-year supply.
User Reviews:
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BUY YELLOW - IT MAY BE A LEMON...:-( - 2002 Mini Cooper
By trbo - September 21 - 10:00 amThe styling is new and fun. A great go- cart for people that are single, no kids etc etc... Cornering is like that of Porches & Bmws. BUT - once you hit the AC button. Bye bye power... hello lawnmower engine. Give lots of gas off the line to go with AC on. Its like a motorcycle... only have it if it is a 2nd vehicle. here comes the bad part. My first was a lemon - battery blew, shift liinkage broke, and they replaced all drive shafts and bearings...within 4000 miles.
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sports car hiding in a shoebox - 2002 Mini Cooper
By twothfxr - August 20 - 2:00 amOne of best handling and one of fastest cars Ive driven, and terminally cute. Rough on bad pavement, which might be a problem for some, (especially with 17 inch wheels and sport suspension) but handles speed and turns with no problem, and personally Id have it no other way. Space is deceivingly large and available, and two adults fit in back, once they get in. Front space is excellent except for my wide feet! Once I checked out the competition, there was none.
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Mini Experience - 2002 Mini Cooper
By hagertyr1 - August 15 - 10:00 amMini is very wll designed- there is BMW quality for a low price- the warranty is for 4 years including oil changes . The driving experience is especially fun- the sped pick up on expressways is suprising. The stability of handling is remarkable. First winter in the Midwest was a test that the Mini passed. Ice and snow were no problem for the little Mini.
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The Greatest Car Known To Man - 2002 Mini Cooper
By The Big M - July 27 - 10:00 amWow, what a fun car! Ive had my MINI Cooper for about a month now and I couldnt be happier. The handling is extraordinary, the performace excellent, its absolutely gorgeous inside and out and its the most comfortable car Ive ever driven. Those that complain about lack of horsepower should learn to drive - with proper technique this car goes like a bat out of Hell! But where it really shines is in the twisties - no car can match the Coopers handling through corners at speed. What more can I say... I love it!
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Simple Sporty and Elegant - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Yodas Ghost - June 14 - 10:00 amNuff said...
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2500 lbs of FUN!!!!! - 2002 Mini Cooper
By midlcrx - June 14 - 10:00 amJust flat out fun to drive. Love the way it sticks to the road and handles. I am 64" and have no problem getting into or out of this fine little car. My MINI will be my daily commuter car. The MINI fit all of my requirements of performance, handling, mpg, price, and uniqueness. It is just a lot of fun, only problem is that I am putting too many miles on the car, close to 100 miles a day, but what fun. MOTOR ON....
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Get one - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Dax One - June 8 - 10:00 amI got a mini cooper S over two weeks ago, and im already close to 1000 miles. Fun to drive, and I havent even been able to take advantage of the supercharger yet due to the break in period. So far so good, and a total gas.
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Gotta Love It! - 2002 Mini Cooper
By bigblockrumble - March 29 - 10:00 amI have had this car for 15 months and still love it! It is a real kick to drive and corners like a go-kart. Suspension is stiff, but expected in a car that corners like it is on rails. I traded in a Porsche Boxster for this and have never regretted it. Not as refined, but just as tight and really more fun to drive hard. If you try it, youll like it!
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A thoroughly major disappointment - 2002 Mini Cooper
By blairp - March 21 - 10:00 amI should have not been fooled by the marketing hype. I am 6 foot and about 190 lbs. There is no easy way to be in the MINI. I guess if you are a short European or scrawny American is the only way it will make sense. A real man could never fit into this thing. The dealer kept telling me I would grow to love it. I should have passed. Now I have a Mini that sits in my garage waiting for my 10 year old son to become old enough to drive. Sadly, he will probably be to tall to drive in it as well. Like I said, if you are over 5 foot seven, make sure you will feel like a tuna trapped in a cheap tin can.
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What a major disappointment! - 2002 Mini Cooper
By timemoves - March 21 - 10:00 amI feel that with all the positive reviews here, the MINI would be a great choice. A test drive revealed a few flawas, but I just thought I was being a little too picky. Well, three weeks with the car and it remains my biggest car purchase mistake ever. There is really nothing fun about this car. If you want excitement with this little amount of sheet metal, you might as well buy a motorcycle instead. That is basically what the car is like. It is something of a hybrid between a riding lawn mower and a motorcycle. Nice concept, but a very poor execution. Shame on BMW for putting this thing on the US market.
