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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  A blast to drive - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Ed - September 19 - 1:16 am

  I test drove a 2004 MINI for the first time, just for kicks - when I accidentally took a corner at 45 mph, I was hooked. The 05 model has more horses, some better styling, and even more options. I picked up an S (chili red, white roof and mirrors) with Premium, Sports, and Cold Weather packages (for use in Chicago), and the Harmon Kardon sound system. Short version: I love it. Handling is great; acceleration, while not the best, is plenty of fun for a daily driver. The size and maneuverability make the MINI perfect for parallel parking and highway passing. My only major worry is that somebody will drive into me while smiling at my car!

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  Even us Seniors like it - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By William - September 3 - 10:40 pm

  Im 65 years old and driving this car makes me feel as I did at 17. There are several features which I enjoy, from the performance to the looks I get driving it.

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  The most fun driving ever! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Vicki - August 4 - 1:30 pm

  I am a car person and have driven about every car out there from the Lincoln Town Car, Mazda Miata convertibles, SUVs, Mercedes SL500s, and I absolutely love my MINI. It is by far the most fun I have ever had driving since I got my license. The only thing I would trade it for would be another one!

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  Mini is the Best - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Hal Peersonius - August 4 - 12:33 am

  This car looks great and drives like a dream car. It is so much fun to drive. My wife loves it as much as I do. Its used as a daily driver and is easy to handle in traffic. We get a lot of looks from other motorists and when we stop there is always someone out there that wants to talk about the car. This iss my second MINI, I had to have a red and white one. The first one was dark silver. It is so comfortable and we have taken several long trips of over 1000 miles. I think we will keep it.

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  Wonderful Car - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Dan Cameron - July 28 - 6:20 am

  I recently bought a new Mini Cooper S blue with a white roof, and absolutely love it! Its great, you can park anywhere, you get great gas mileage, and you can go as fast as you want and get there just as fast. Fun Fun Fun and more Fun. I would highly recommend this car unless you live somewhere that gets a lot of snow, then a nice SUV might do the trick.

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  Joys of Motoring - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Babe Ruth - July 21 - 3:43 pm

  At first, I was somewhat shocked that I switched from a minivan to this tiny car. But within a day of driving, I realized why I fell in love with this high performance car. It is not a smooth ride but a thrilling ride. Extremely safe, quick, manuverable and surprisingly comfortable.

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  Great Mini - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By etemchin - July 21 - 12:26 pm

  The mini Cooper is a great car to own. it is really fun to drive and gets pretty good gas mileage. I really recomend checking it out.

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  My last convertible for awhile - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Sheila - July 19 - 7:33 am

  I have owned four different convertibles starting with a Volkswagen Beetle, followed by a Mazda Miata, a Toyota MR2 Spyder, and now my Mini Cooper. I love, love, love this car and so does everyone that sees it.

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  Jasmines mini - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Jaye - July 7 - 10:43 pm

  Although it isnt a car I would drive from Washington State to California again, it is an excellent car for commuting and driving around town. So much fun to drive.

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  My Mini, My Love, But why are you so sic - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Vanessa - July 1 - 4:46 am

  I love my Mini Cooper. Her performace is excellent and she is super fun to drive. Unfortunatly, she gets sick A LOT! I am the second owner of this car. Since I purchased it last June, the clutch has been replaced twice, the transmission has been replaced once, the computer has been replaced about four times, airbags have been replaced twice, and speakers have been replaced twice. She is currently in need of new brakes, a new windshield, a new speaker, I have a feeling the clutch is going again, and since the air bag light is on for about the 100th time again, she probably needs either another new computer or new air bags. I dont blame the car, I blame the HORRIBLE service dept. of BMW