Overview & Reviews

For their second season in the U.S. market, the 2003 Mini Cooper and Cooper S will now come with a second remote key and pre-wiring for a dealer-installed alarm system. Anthracite (smoke gray, that is) interior trim is available as a no-cost option for both cars, and the Cooper S is eligible for the high-gloss silver interior treatment found in the base Cooper. Sound systems will be satellite radio-ready this year, and the rear cargo area now has a power point.

• The thrill of owning a piece of history with modern underpinnings, BMW-engineered suspension and steering, chock full of comfort and safety features, hatchback utility, scheduled maintenance on-the-house for 3 years/36,000 miles.

• Not enough horsepower in base model, questionable seat comfort, not much room for passengers and cargo, price goes up quickly with options, limited supply encourages dealer mark-up.

User Reviews:

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  griffith mania sold on THE MINI - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By curlyjojomcfarkwatt - June 27 - 2:00 am

  this car is quick and fun and very very hard to turn over!!! it would be the best gettaway car for the old time gangsters if you could teleport it back in time. had a griffith once that used to get stares and questions, but not like the mini does.....great on gas and much roomier than one would imagine till inside and using it yourself....long live the mini!!!

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  My Mini - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By cpmken - June 16 - 10:00 am

  The most fun vehicle we have ever owned.

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  Sweet Mini of mine - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Penguin - May 10 - 2:00 am

  Wow! What a fun car to drive,wash,fuel up,wax,look at and of course motor in. We use it everyday and have had a great time everytime we get in it. We are getting 29mpg, lots of looks ( good and bad) and well worth the wait to get.

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  Awesome Little Hobbits Car! - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Hobbitgrl - April 29 - 10:00 am

  My experience with this car has been great! Ive had it since my 22nd birthday (three months ago)and it has been the most reliable, stylish auto Ive ever drove!

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  Solid Little Machine! - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Ryanide - April 29 - 10:00 am

  This car is amazing. The interior space is ideally only for 2 people, but it does not feel like you are in a small car. The steering is tight and very responsive as there is no play in the wheel. If you move it a little, you go that way. The ride is rough, but in a sporty way. I can see that some may not find it comfortable. The six speed manual requires some effort too. The amazing thing is the handling. It speeds through corners with no body roll or any sense that you might loose control. Eventhough it is a small car, I feel very safe and confortable. Now if I can just find enough excuses to go out and drive somewhere...

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  Super Cooper - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By mantawayne - April 5 - 10:00 am

  I drive this vehicle daily on the German autobahn. There are no speed limits, I generally cruise at 110 MPH. I recently entered an amatuer drag race with professional timing equipment and clocked a 14.4 second quarter mile from a dead stop. I also have not found a vehicle that can be purchased in the U.S. that can keep up with me on winding roads. Although it is not a family car, I can take my wife and baby on a day trip with stroller. I was also able to pack complete camping gear for a weekend in the back with the seats down, to include large cooler, tent, folding chairs and two crates of dried foods and miscellaneous beverages.

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  Excellent - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Jane - March 22 - 10:00 am

  it was an amazing car until i totaled it into an old oak tree. i will be expecting a free new mini cooper by wednesday. thanx!!! always, Jane

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  2002 MINI Cooper - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By anglophile - February 13 - 2:00 am

  Im ecstatic about my MINI since Im a long time British car enthusiast and have been waiting for the opportunity to buy a new cheap and cheerful car from England for years. So far its more reliable than my classic British car and gets as much attention. Handling and braking are superb, but the engine could use more lower RPM power. CVT transmission performs well. Cold weather package and sport seats highly recommended.

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  The best car on the roads! - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By 631 - February 13 - 2:00 am

  This is the best car I have ever driven. The ride is great. The handeling could not be more perfect. Also when the car starts the engine sounds so nice. No upgraded muffler system is needed on this car. The back seat is a little tight to be in for a long time, but the front is very comfortable. The speedometer is not as hard to read as one might think. It is an excellent car for anyone to drive.

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  Leaky A pillar - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By mini123 - February 8 - 10:00 am

  Great car ... watch out for the water leak down the A pillar on the drivers side. From my experience it appears the problem is showing up with more frequency. It seems some idiot in the factory has been forgetting to attach the sunroof drain hose inside the headliner. My car leaked extensively during the first rain storm. The dealers and Mnin are now aware of the problem, which is a quick fix. However, it may take several days to dry out the carpeting.