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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  Its Been a Blast - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By bfinslf - August 15 - 1:36 pm

  Ive owned the MINI for almost four years. I never keep cars this long - I just cant find anything as much fun without spending $45,000 +. This cars minor problems are far over shadowed by its super high fun factor. It has many aftermarket parts - you can personalize and modify it like a Harley. Its not hard or expensive to make it reasonably fast.

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  MY MINI, MY MINI - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Linda Emery - July 24 - 2:00 am

  THE CUP HOLDERS ARE ALL WRONG. INSTALLED AFTERMARKET WHICH HELP THE SITUATION. SO CUP HOLDERS ARE NOW JUST HOLDERS FOR "STUFF". YES WE ALLOW EATING & DRINKING IN OUR BABY. SUN VISORS ARE WAY TOO SHORT, NEED TO BE ABLE LENGTHEN -DOES NOT PROVIDE ENOUGH SHIELDING. WOULD LIKE A BEEP RESPONSE ON THE REMOTE WHEN LOCKING & UNLOCKING.

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  Mini Madness! - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Hobbs - July 4 - 2:00 am

  Just got my Mini. First Thoughts: Fun, fun, fun to drive!! Lots of looks from passerbys, Handles very well. The Good:Sport Automatic impressive. Love the Sunroof and the seats Pleather look like real leather. I enjoy driving it every time I am in it. I suggest the Indi Blue color with black roof. The Bad: No interior storage space a big bummer. Radio controls on steering wheel should have an AM/FM toggle switch. CNN rates the MINI the worst (most costly $$$$) in bummer crashes.

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  Best Value - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By jstwpb - June 29 - 2:00 am

  When I first saw the MINI I was impressed with the retro interior and exterior styling. After test driving the car I knew that I had to have one. It handles better than any small car I have ever driven. I got mine with premium package one and the sport package. I felt that these were an excellent value. These packages included may features found on cars costing $10K-$25K more than my MINI.

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  03 Cooper S w/Sport Pack - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Mike03CooperS - June 29 - 2:00 am

  It is an incredibly fun car to drive when either on a country road or in a hurry, having to weave around sport utilities. Handles just like youve read about - point and shoot - but the ride is a bit rough on bad roads with the 17s, as youd expect. Strong enough motor - could use another 40hp. Brilliant car. HIGHLY recommended.

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  FUN IN SOUTH FLORIDA SUN - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By matthew - June 23 - 10:00 am

  FUN I LOVE IT CANT ASK FOR A BETTER CAR

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  Great to Drive; Not the Best Build quality - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By fredkhn - June 19 - 4:56 am

  I love the car for its looks, performance and drivability. It drives like a go-cart. It has enough space for my two children in the back as well. This is one of the reasons that I purchased the vehicle. Though built by BMW, there is much to be said about build quality. BMW should be careful not to bring down its reputation with Minis poor quality. The sunroof in my car has had to be repaired/replaced a couple of times but the rattles continue. I have been experiencing other rattles in other parts of the car.. I am not the only one with this problem. I even met another person at the same dealership with the same problems. BMW of Canada cannot fix these problems. They do try very hard to fix them, however. I give them kudos for effort.

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  Finally, an affordable British car! - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By Novitd1 - June 18 - 10:00 am

  When I heard about the launch of the new MINI Cooper, I knew I had to have one since I am an anglophile and have been hungry for a "cheap and cheerful" British car ever since the demise of British Leyland. My MINI has been everything I dreamed about and more. It has reliably transported me on my 120 mile/day commute, even during our harsh winter. Last month, it protected me in an accident on I-95. After my car was hit in the rear side, it spun out and collided with a metal guardrail. I was unhurt except for a tiny bruise on my temple. Sadly, my insurance totalled the vehicle, but I thought so highly of it that I have a 2004 on order.

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  GO MINI F1 STAR - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By YEAHDOGY - June 18 - 10:00 am

  VERY FUN TO DRIVE. RECOMEND FOR THE COLLECTION

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  Looks, hype, and lack of substance - 2003 Mini Cooper
  By mcoMINI - May 29 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive car, though there is NO torque below 3k RPM. Controls are too heavy, ride quality is VERY harsh. Interior too plasticy (vinyl seats in a $22K car?!?). Uneven gaps in body panels look bad. Unpainted plastic on body looks cheap. Stereo isnt very good. Brazilian made Chrysler engine is disappointing, (yes, even in the S model). To top it off, the dealer is STILL trying to rape their customers.