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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  Who cares if people make jokes! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Clingfam - March 21 - 10:00 am

  The Cooper is a blast to drive. As for design and build quality just sit in the car and look around. Youll see that the quality is revealed in the details. It is obvious that BMW greatly improved on the original design. The base model engine is indeed slow off the line. But,as for interstate travel, once you get going many larger cars would lose the battle in top end.

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  Still smiling.. - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By TxTimHere - March 21 - 10:00 am

  I ordered my MINI from the factory with also all options, including both SPORT and PREMIUM packages. The ability to track the progress of the car via the internet was fun and made the anticipation even greater for the arrival. I am still finding little features that set this car apart from others, not to mention the awesome value when compared to similiar cars with the same options. The quickness of this road-hugging, eye-catching, head- turning car still amazes me. At top highway speeds, the handling, accerlation and overall comfort is as good as any car I have owned or driven.

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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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  nice - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By erik berry - March 21 - 10:00 am

  fun fun fun could use better seats very nice in most ways great gas mileage like everything but seats get uncomfortable on long rides

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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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  7670226 - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By 7670226 - March 11 - 4:36 pm

  We dumped our Jetta for a Mini, and it was a great decision. It feels so exhilirating to ride. The vroom of the 1.6-liter four makes me want to go faster. The transmission, though is a different story. But there is so little body lean, it corners perfectly, why get an S model if this is enough? The rear seat is surprisingly roomy for a car this small. Most controls are simple to use. The outside is just adorable. The white goes perfectly with the black roof. Driving lamps help at night. Its sad that there isnt enough room for us and our luggage, so we cant go to Chicago with it. But its so much fun just to drive through the city. Its so playful.

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  Its a love/hate relationship - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By bebonic84 - February 28 - 9:53 am

  Since I bought the car in Nov Ive had to make the trip to the dealer four times. They had to replace the hood latch, headlights, seatbelt and power steering pump. When the power steering pump started to go it made this tremendously loud noise. So loud Id have to turn off my car in the bank drive thru. Its on its way into the shop this week actually to have the front end looked at. The tires were so incredibly expensive that I had to go out and buy run of the mill tires just to make it through this winter.

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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.