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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  More fun than a go-kart - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By Saucerman - December 1 - 10:00 am

  Notice how 90% just LOVE this car while 10% whine? Get over it. BMW stands solidly behind this new model. Fit & finish are excellent; features are simple & functional. Builds surprisingly good pwer over 4000 RPM; handles like a Porsche in the twisties; get superior mileage and lots & lots of admiring attention. Dealer support has been top-notch.

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  Fun Fun Fun! - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By rangermike - November 22 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my Cooper S for over a year and it has been a wonderful car. Great handling, stable on the highway and lots of fun at the track! It wasnt hard to pass cars 2, 3 and 4x more expensive than the Mini.

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  Best car for daily fun. - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By jeffng65 - November 3 - 10:00 am

  The past 13 months have been absolutely thrilling with this little "supercar." Every day I cant wait to drive it. Of course it is most fun on the twisties. Ive driven Ferraris, Porsches, BMWs, Mercs, and Audis but I wouldnt want any other car as a daily driver. Lots of people complain ride is too stiff but I like it. I have had problems. Its been into service seven times for such things as leaking water pump, leaking coolant tank, to replace lower steering column, a/c howling noise, peeling interior paint, and many rattles. Im sticking with it though because it is just too much fun!

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  Maine Mini - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By Jano - November 3 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my Mini S since February and have been smiling ever since. What a blast to drive! All is well with the S and the service from the dealership has been great.

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  The Greatest Car Known To Man - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By The Big M - July 27 - 10:00 am

  Wow, 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 am

  Nuff said...

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  2500 lbs of FUN!!!!! - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By midlcrx - June 14 - 10:00 am

  Just 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 am

  I 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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  You should get a mini now--RIGHT NOW. - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By Richard Dieffenbach - March 15 - 10:00 am

  I bought the car May 31 when the delaer offered it to me fifteen minutes before closing because somebody failed to pick it up. I drove it home. What a blast. Ducati riders slow down for a look on the 405; "fast and furious" types in their slammed Acuras ogle it, as do their girlfriends; commuters speed by and then circle it for a second look. I am hooked. It satisfies the desire for quickness, style and handling and is not as frightening to drive as my dear departed 72 911, and it has air conditioning.

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  My Fourth MINI - 2002 Mini Cooper
  By Alan Barreuther - January 9 - 10:00 am

  Needless to say I am impressed after waiting over a year for one of the first Cooper "S" in the state. The BEST small car EVER. SOLID fun that gets better the longer you own it! This is the reasion I have driving Minis for 30+ years and will continue to do so. "You never forget your first MINI, or the last." Nothing comes close to the real thing.