Overview & Reviews

For 2006, the Mini Cooper can be equipped with a new Checkmate package, which includes special wheels, stability control, unique trim and graphics, HID headlamps and foglamps. The John Cooper Works package, formerly a dealer-installed option, can now be fitted at the factory.

• 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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  Love my Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By jim d - March 20 - 8:16 am

  I am absolutely in love with my new MINI Cooper S. Its zippy when you need to take off. Its sharp modern design pays homage to the Minis of the past.

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  2006 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By bean - February 28 - 12:53 pm

  I love this car! It is zippy as heck :).

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  Fun to Motor in a Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Panzey - February 4 - 10:46 am

  Ive not had a bad day with my Mini! After a long day in the office I quickly lower the top and off I go with the breeze flowing through my hair! It has a lot of gusto! When we take it for short weekend trips we lower the backseats and have plenty of room for our bags/gear!

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  2nd MINI...Love All Over Again - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By RRS - December 22 - 5:03 pm

  I loved my 2004 Cooper S so much that I traded it in for an 2005 Cooper S Convertible. The only issue I had with the 04 was a problem with the radio display. t became garbled when the temperature fell below 0 degrees. The radio was replaced by BMW. My dealer gave me only $2,000 less than what I paid for my 2004 when I bought it new. You gotta love that love depreciation! The convertible is even more fun than my hard top. I recommend this fun, reliable go kart to everybody - Ive already referred 5 sales to my dealership!

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  Almost as fun to drive as my Porsche - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Steve - December 4 - 10:00 am

  Bought w/15,000 miles on it. Now has 37,000.6 spd manual. Unusual instrumentation with smaller speedo and tach mounted side by side on steering wheel. Love driving the car. Its almost as fun to drive as a Porsche 911 I had. Supercharged engine has plenty of power. Handling is very good, although ride is more unforgiving than the Porsche due to the run flat tires. If you dont know, minis dont come with a spare tire, thus the run flats. Repairs that I had to deal with include a leak around the thermostat (twice), a leaky hydraulic motor mount, a minor oil leak, and a faulty passenger airbag sensor that required replacing the passenger seat cover ($1200, but covered by warranty).

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  my MINI review - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By rubugd - November 21 - 6:23 pm

  I just bought my MINI four days ago. I hate not being in it. Even though it is still too cold, I have been sporting the top down with the heater blasting. This little car has some attitude and speed. I love it!

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  My Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By safetydriven - August 28 - 11:03 pm

  I love my Mini. We use her in a driving school and the students love driving her. In a Mini, height is not a problem, if the student is short the seat can easily be raised and if they are tall there is plenty of leg room. Students learn from the very beginning how easy it is to move the steering wheel just a little and the direction changes quickly.

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  Almost Perfect - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Suzanna - August 23 - 10:46 am

  A lot of fun, but lacks some practicality. Got rid of the run-flat tires to improve gas mileage and my dog kept stepping on the reset button anyway. Warning: no matter how considerate of a driver you might be, there are other drivers who are outright hostile to Mini Coopers (Ive had other people confirm this). Maybe its jealousy. Either way, watch out for it.

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  Great car - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By jean - August 20 - 5:00 pm

  I love my MINI. Its fun to drive, gets good gas mileage in town and on the highway, and fits into tight places.

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  06 MINI Cooper S - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Bilbo Baggins - July 26 - 10:40 am

  This is a daily driver and weekend warrior. It is also called upon for long distance travel duty. The build quality is much better than my old 02 MINI Cooper S. The ride, especially over potholes and expansion joints, has been improved without sacrificing handling. Gearing changes have improved the acceleration. The ECU upgrades have solved several old drivability issues. This is still the most enjoyable vehicle that I have ever owned whether on a 5 hour drive or a weekend at the track. It makes the everyday commute something to look forward to. I can not get into my car without smiling. But, it is not for everone. Because it is only 2 door it is not a great family car. It is difficult to put carseats in the back.