Overview & Reviews

For their second season in the U.S. market, the 2003 Mini Cooper and Cooper S will now come with a second remote key and pre-wiring for a dealer-installed alarm system. Anthracite (smoke gray, that is) interior trim is available as a no-cost option for both cars, and the Cooper S is eligible for the high-gloss silver interior treatment found in the base Cooper. Sound systems will be satellite radio-ready this year, and the rear cargo area now has a power point.

• The thrill of owning a piece of history with modern underpinnings, BMW-engineered suspension and steering, chock full of comfort and safety features, hatchback utility, scheduled maintenance on-the-house for 3 years/36,000 miles.

• Not enough horsepower in base model, questionable seat comfort, not much room for passengers and cargo, price goes up quickly with options, limited supply encourages dealer mark-up.

User Reviews:

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  my favorite car ever - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Scott Nickel - October 17 - 10:00 am

  This car is the most fun Ive had on wheels ever. It corners like it knows the way. The smiles from other motorists, the thumbs up, the conversations. All so positive about a car under 20,000. I am so grateful that BMW brought this car to market. Its an awesome ride.

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  The biggest grin - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Asher Schaffer - October 17 - 2:00 am

  This car is so much fun to drive. You will find yourself with a huge grin on your face that lasts for hours even after you are done. The low end torque could be better, but if you keep it above 2500 RPM you are in for a good time. I would recommend going for the anthricite interior as the silver looks a little too plasticy IMHO. Some things (like the auto AC) I could do without, but the reason to get this car is because you like to drive. The stock stereo in the US is pretty good, but you should replace the speakers if you are really concerned with the quality.

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  FUN FUN FUN - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Crom - August 5 - 10:00 am

  Never have I driven a car as fun as the Cooper S. Once you get up to 2000 rpm, its like riding on a guided missle. People that say the ride is too harsh are probably just road haters, who should give it all up and take the bus.

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  my mini - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By daw8071 - July 24 - 2:00 am

  The neatest, cutest and most fun for the money car you can have. It handles like a big go cart on rails. Always gives the feel to the driver of total control. I get great gas mileage (29mpg) even though I drive like a nut. The car is rock steady at speed. The Mini is an incredible small package for the price.

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  Not Pleased!!!! - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By RJD1 - July 19 - 10:00 am

  Vehicle designed with a 10% variance in speedometer. Neither Mini, BMW or the Dealer will correct. Automtic Wipers must be turned on each time it rains, but will then turn off automatically. Not very automatic! Again, designed this way by BMW. Reported transmission problems 6 weeks ago, still no solution.

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  A little good, a lot of bad - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By mini s - June 24 - 12:53 am

  I had this car at 40k it currently has 72k. This has got to be one of the funnest cars to drive until something goes wrong. Where do I start, lets just do a list: 1. Passenger seat (cant recline) cost $600 to fix 2. Driver side door will no longer lock by itself or with key $900 to fix... yup just to make the lock go up and down. 3. power steering went out at 67k. So many people have post the same problem but Mini says no recall, cost to fix $1300 4. Pinging and clanking noise from the supercharger might be bearings. Yes I do keep up with normal maintenance cost to fix. 5. Currently at 71k car is overheating. I am hoping it is just the thermostat

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  2003 MINI Cooper S - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By jmegown - June 19 - 10:00 am

  Great car...plan on buying two more for my kids...and maybe an open one for me.

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  bad buy, got hook on the hype - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Nickyg - June 17 - 2:00 am

  VERY CHEASY, too much for the price, so you sacrifice quality, its only time before things start breaking, and falling apart

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  Love my MINI - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By eimr - June 5 - 10:00 am

  I own 5 other cars (all BMWs), but I dont drive them since buying the MINI. Its just too much fun to drive. Had the car on the track at Summit Point Raceway, and I was so much faster exiting corners, that the much faster cars could not get by me, even in the straights!

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  If you cant beat em, join em!!! - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Becca - May 31 - 10:00 am

  This car is fun and the automatic gets to 80mph fast and you cant even tell youre going over 50 (oops, I have already gotten one ticket, I think they were just jealous of my cute car). : ) Hood stipes are a must along with the white wheel, but keep them clean. This car gets more stares and comments than I thought possible.