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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This can be a 10 rating car, but its not - 2002 Mini Cooper
By maybery - February 20 - 10:00 amHaving the car only 2 weeks the car stalled. It did not turn back on. The car went to their service facility with only 800 miles on it already with problems. 3 days later the car is ready to be picked up. The throttle control was broken, faulty, or improperly installed but whatever the case this part was replaced. The car ran fine for another 200 miles and we now have the same problem again. We worry more now with a 1000 mile brand new vehicle then with our old car with 100,000 miles on it.The mechanical issues make me feel very unsecured and unsafe driving this car with a child on the back seat.
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Chili Red Head Turner - 2002 Mini Cooper
By spkr4tdead - October 25 - 2:00 amI picked this car up on Friday the 22nd. And as expected, it was makred up by the dealer over 20%, and they still tried to make tou feel like they were doing you a favor by letting you buy one of their cars. I had been on the list to buy one since May of last year. Took over 7 hours to get out of there. And when that time came, they didnt even bother to clean the car, just handed me the keys, and sent me on my way, without ever even letting me test drive a single one.
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Mini Cooper - 2002 Mini Cooper
By Reese - October 20 - 10:00 amWow! All i can say is that i never had this much fun driving an vehicle... You can eat corners for breakfast now...
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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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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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Fun to drive - 2002 Mini Cooper
By pvd - August 1 - 2:00 amThe car is absolute fun to drive. Although straight line accelaration is acceptable, switching lanes and driving winding roads cant be much more fun then with this car. For daily commute the horsepower is more then adequate. But handling comes with a prize, dents and other road shortcomings are well fed back to the driver, although in a acceptable manner. Fuel consumption is average. If you do your best low fuel consumption is feasible, but the car invites you to a more robust driving style, hence a relatively high fuel comsumption for a1.6 L engine.
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What a blast - 2002 Mini Cooper
By SevenBob - February 13 - 10:00 amI currently own the MINI Cooper S and an Infiniti G-35. While the G-35 is a gas to drive, the MINI is fantastic. I have never owned anything that is so much fun to drive.
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Runabout Plus! - 2002 Mini Cooper
By johnnie3 - January 6 - 8:53 pmThis is an amazing automobile for what I got it for. I drive a lot coming and going to work and wanted something other than the traditional Toaster-Box commuter car (PT Cruiser, Toyota Yaris, Ford Focus, etc.) This car has as much equipment as my larger SUV and is just a comfortable and Im a rather large fellow of 6, 250 lbs. I can still even get four folks in for a run to the movies, mall or what have you. I love it and so far and Im glad that I bought it. I wish I could have gotten a smarter salesperson at the Mini dealer who told me that there was no certified used program thus causing me to get one someplace else. Whatever, I do most of my own maintenance anyway.
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Brand new, so subjective to some degree - 2002 Mini Cooper
By EricH - October 2 - 10:00 amRaw numbers cant explain the experience driving this car! you cannot go (or stop) anywhere without people coming over and asking about it everybody smiles and points and wants to know about the car. I would upgrade to a dustless aftermarket brake pad. The setup of the gas pedal in relation to the brake pedal makes the car difficult to downshift using the "heel & toe" technique. Did I mention the car was way too much fun to drive?
