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:

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  My Mini, my second youth - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By tandlpop - March 21 - 10:00 am

  The Mini is the best car I have ever owned. The dealerships, ALL of them seem like the American Embassy in a third world nation.

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  LUV MY MINI - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By bilzkd - March 21 - 10:00 am

  I have owned everything from a Lexus to a 4 RUnner a many makes and models in between. The saying is ture dynomite comes in small packages!! Not only is this car FUN to drive but, it has the feel of a sedan and the handling of a go cart. Not to mention the safetly featurs, with run flat tires and the many options add to its value. Open your mind and leave the gas gusslers behind!!

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  Mini Cooper S Cabrio is cool - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Wedge - March 16 - 9:36 am

  If you want a lot fun and people always stopping to talk to you about the car, you will just love the Mini Cooper Cabrio S. Keep on motoring

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  Great Car For The Money - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By lee - February 16 - 8:56 pm

  The Mini Cooper is the best value for the most car on the market. We chose the basic model, since the prospect of two 50-year-old women going 140 miles per hour in Boca Raton, Fl, seemed a wee bit silly. What we found was a car with all the safety features of BMW and a length to width ratio that makes the car stick to the road like a fly to a glue strip. Then there is the great gas milage, exceptional sound system, stylish good looks and a real backseat. We are in heaven. I highly recommended this car for anyone who wants a sporty convertible for safe, fun, "normal" driving. If you want to race, go spend four-to-five times the money.

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  Great - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By IAn - February 7 - 10:00 am

  Love this car. Very Safe.

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  We love our Mini - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By R-Mini - January 26 - 5:43 pm

  When I began searching for a convertible, most models were out of my price range. After looking at the Mini web site, I was able to design my own vehicle, with the options that I wanted, and still remained well within my budget. The handling is precise (15 inch wheels with Pirelli P3000 tires), the automatic transmission flawless, and in all the years of driving, this is the first automatic that I have owned where you cannot feel any up or downshifting. On a recent trip of over 1500 miles, my Mini convertible averaged just over 33 mpg on the highway. I would recommend to anyone interested in a convertible to give the Minis a test drive. There have been no mechanical issues to date.

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  Best in Class - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By minicoupah - December 28 - 10:36 am

  I bought my Cooper with the cold weather, premium pack, and 5-speed transmission. It has the most amazing ride. Im a big guy and there is no issue with the cockpit. It is not he quickest vehicle around, but it is fast. This car is VERY stable. Its ride is a bit choppy on bumpy roards though. It goes where you point it, without any steering wheel torque at all. It redlines at over 6,000 rpm and the engine runs and runs. I have logged 20,000 miles on it so far this year. A glutton for performance, Ive ordered an 06 "S", with DSC, limited-slip, chrono, cold weather, and premium pack #1. As a side note, I rented one with an automatic and took it to Death Valley and the Mojave. I drove it VERY hard and actually beat-on it over 50 miles down the West Side Rd. I chuckle now, knowing just how well these cars are made.

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  I will hate to ever sell this car - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Sheila - December 21 - 6:13 am

  This is the most fun I have ever had driving. Motoring in my MINI is a blast and everyone that sees the car and I am in earshot has something to say about it. "How cute is that" is one I hear often. I have upgraded a lot of features in the car but only because I intend to keep it until it dies. It is very small car but that is not a factor for me. Love it. SMC

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  I Love my cooper! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By jesshookumchand - December 1 - 8:00 am

  This is the ideal car for a small family, for those tight on parking space or those that just love having a good time in a great car. Of all the cars i have owned (chevy,a mustang and a gran prix) this is by far the best i have ever had. I love my mini!

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  I LOVE MY MINI - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By floridasun - November 29 - 11:50 pm

  I have had my mini a less than a week and have 700 miles on it. That should tell you a little about how much fun it is to drive. This car is great.