Overview & Reviews

The big news for the 2005 Mini Cooper is the arrival of the convertible in both regular and S flavors. Stylish as ever, the drop-top Mini seats four and still has a trunk big enough for a few bags. Other changes include slightly revised front and rear fascias and some reworked option choices. The vanity mirrors are no longer illuminated, a universal remote transmitter is now available and a leather-wrapped steering wheel is now standard. The S version gains 5 horsepower and 7 pound-feet of torque, as well as an external temperature display. Both the five- and six-speed manual transmissions feature shorter gearing this year to improve acceleration. A six-speed automatic transmission will become available on the S versions later in the model year.

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

User Reviews:

Showing 121 through 130 of 256.00

• 

  So much fun! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Marie - August 5 - 2:50 am

  This car is the most fun that you can have driving! Everytime that I get behind the wheel the Mini is ready to go. It handles beautifully, hugs the curves, and loves to accelerate up hills. With the top down and wind in my face- what could be better?

• 

  Cooper S has it, dollar for dollar - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Mark - July 29 - 12:36 pm

  You want a good sports car for your money, buy the Mini Copper S but buy the S model becuase its worth to pay the extra money for the Copper S.I drove one in the plant in Munich & wow what a sports car for the money & seats 4 people very well. Have the money try one out & buy it if you want a nice sports car for your money.

• 

  Love my mini - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By John - June 16 - 9:23 pm

  My 2005 MINI Cooper S is a great car. It is lots of fun to drive and fast. It is the perfect car.

• 

  First MINI - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Leslie Potter - May 28 - 4:10 pm

  The car was bought for my wife. It is a solid, well build car especially considering the size. Handles and performs very well.

• 

  A Boomers Car - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By dogswood - May 23 - 1:06 am

  This is the car for baby boomers over 6 feet tall. At 65", I can stretch out and enjoy the top down 12 months of the year (seat warmers). Mandatory to spend extra $300-$400 for wind deflector to keep wind off your back. Comfortable for long trips but no room behind tall drivers. Really a 3 seat car. Also, minimal trunk although back seats fold down. Glad I got S version, motor is enough to leave all but the very serious roadster behind. No serious complaint. However, orange odometer and trip computer very difficult to read in daylight. A great handling and fun to drive "hot rod"!!!

• 

  Love after test drive - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By LoveMINI - May 19 - 3:16 pm

  I spent extensive time researching MINI models and years, contacting dealerships, and ended up finding the perfect MINI from a private seller down the street. I spend an extensive amount of time driving due to work and a long-distance relationship, and have never been disappointed. I am a careful driver and take good care of my car, but made the mistake of using summer performance tires throughout the Wisconsin winter...still handled fabulously! There really is nothing this little car cant do; I read through thousands of reviews before purchasing, and while the dealership inconvenience and fairly high prices for repair remain true, I have had little to no problems otherwise

• 

  MI MINI - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By smoul - May 14 - 10:50 am

  My wife and I bought the car on impulse this past weekend, as Im sure many others have. We already have an SUV, so we decided to go with something unique that is fun to drive and offers good performance and style. Only had it several days, but i did drive to the store at 10pm "to buy batteries".

• 

  Mini Cooper S..Maximum Fun! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By SteveK - May 11 - 3:50 am

  Nov 04 I went to Moritz BMW to test drive a 3-series. Saw the Mini dealer next door and did a test drive. Thats all it took! 10 months and 7400 miles later...its GREAT! With the youngest out of the house, its just my wife and I. Even did a Mini road rally this past Labor Day weekend in TX hill country. Those backroads were built for this car!!

• 

  AMAZING - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Jeff - May 2 - 3:46 am

  My Mini cost me about $21,000 with tax, title, ect. and I would have paid $50,000. This car has more value and performance than most would belive possible for its price range. It is easily comprable to more expenisive veichles and without question more stylish. A++ RECOMENDED FOR ALL!~

• 

  Oh yeah, Baby! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By WindInMyHair - April 22 - 8:23 pm

  Driving shouldnt be this much fun. Corners are the best... on my test drive I was actually INSTRUCTED to floor it on tight turns and bumps and it performed great. Awesome gas mileage, one touch convertible top operation. Smooth ride even at high speeds. My only complaint is the cup holders....