Overview & Reviews

Both 2004 Mini Cooper trims offer a new three-spoke leather sport steering wheel. A rear power socket returns as a standard item, and beige leather sport seats are now available. A digital speedometer readout has been added to the electronic display, and an instantaneous fuel-consumption function has been added to its on-board computer.

• Not enough horsepower in base model, questionable seat comfort, not much room for passengers and cargo, some low-grade interior materials.

User Reviews:

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  2 months old - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By sjcrino - December 29 - 2:00 am

  great car. a real head turner. runs great. not much storage or little nooks and crannies. manuel transmission drives itself. run flat tires are a misery. way too stiff. don`t buy this model if you have back or kidney problems...or use a pillow. having a great time with this car.

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  Mini in Quality - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By Denise - December 8 - 12:56 am

  I love the looks and space, but was disappointed with the the quality of the car. In 4 years I have spent almost $5000 in repairs. The battery was dead at 3 years. Several months after paying $700 for an oil change/inspection the check engine light came on and the car was sputtering. The spark plug wires were bad. Several months later the oil light came on. It needed a switch, but then also needed an engine harness and starter. This work had to be done at a dealership and took one week to complete. I was fortunate that they had a loaner available. I am afraid to take this car on a road trip. I am thinking of trading it in on a Honda. I never had such expensive repairs with my Honda

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  Mini S - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By Puaili - November 28 - 10:00 am

  My right window had not been able to go down and the BMW dealer has tried to fix it twice and thise third time I am waiting for a new part.

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  Motoring to Repairs - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By A. Calin - November 28 - 10:00 am

  After 14 visits to the dealer for repairs, one time having it towed to the dealer and countless calls (in excess of 25) to the MiniHelp line - all in 12 months. The fun is gone!!! There are cars that are lemons - and mine appears to be one of them! Too many issues to list, but the worst one is the fact that BMW will not fix an issue unless the issue is present when you bring it to the dealer. Example: my power steering worked intermittently for 2 months and was only fixed when the car overheated and had to be towed in - luckly the power steering didnt work when it was dropped off.

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  Too Slooowww - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By HerbSchober - November 28 - 10:00 am

  Too slooooowwww, needs larger engine to be a true sport type vehical.

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  BUMP IN THE ROAD - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By MEJORDON - November 28 - 10:00 am

  I CALL MY LITTLE JEWEL MY BUMP IN THE ROAD - BE SURE TO GET A BRIGHT COLOR SO YOU ARE SEEN. I LOVE IT

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  Super Mini Love affair - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By CommsortiumLTD - November 28 - 10:00 am

  I say "super mini" because it is a super little car. Drove the "S" and performance was not different enough to justify the cost. Mileage so far at 3500 is in mid 20s. Premium gas required making it still expensive for size. Seat adjustments are weird and difficult to operate. Rear seat is hard. Otherwise, a worthwhile buy. We have one and may buy another. Car gets tremendous attention everywhere..more than I ever got with my Porsches or Ferrarri!!!

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  Expensive to own! - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By carrieb - November 9 - 10:43 am

  This is a really fun car to drive but very expensive to own. Have owned less than two years and have had one thing after another malfunction. Fragile and only the dealer seems to know how to repair. Hit a pothole and had to replace the tire and rim for $1000! Considering selling and buying something more reliable.

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  this is a kids car - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By lisa davis - May 24 - 10:00 am

  this car is very diffcult to get in and out of ,and i only weigh 145 pounds .there isnt any room for any movement.also i almost got ran off the highway twice due to other cars not seeing ,and especially trucks .

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  Suggestions - 2004 Mini Cooper
  By parytbird1 - March 5 - 2:00 am

  This is an awesome car. Fun to drive. This is my wifes care, and Im glad. I would probably lose my license. The size of the car concerns me for safety reasons.