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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  I Wouldnt Trade my Mini for Anything! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Mini_T - February 7 - 4:23 pm

  This is a great little car. Its very sporty and handles well. I bought mine in Germany and drove it to Switzerland and Italy. Talk about fun on the road. This car is built to handle the most death defying curves any road has to offer. I love to drive it and people love to ask, "How much fun is it to drive?" My standard reply, "Its my toy, and fun is an understatement!"

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  Im lovin it ! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Hans-Juergen - January 23 - 6:36 am

  Ive had my Mini for 15 months, and have put 17,000 fun-packed miles on it. I have the base model with manual transmission, sport seats, and a sunroof. Although I have read reviews that say otherwise, I think the base model packs plenty of power (as long as the A/C is off). I have not tired of this car - each time I get in it, I am reminded of how much fun driving should be. It is responsive on turns, and stable as can be at high speeds on the freeway.

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  I Love My Mini - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By MDGiusti - November 2 - 11:56 pm

  I love my Mini. I have had it for a little more than two years now and it has treated me very well. My wife and I evacuated from three hurricanes in it (including Katrina and Rita) and its fuel economy and comfort helped us survive the ordeals. We were still driving while less gas-miserly cars had long-since run out of fuel. Evacuations aside, I love driving my little car. It is great fun and I still get envious looks while driving around town. Dont be scared away by size either... I am a 250-pound 6-foot-one man and fit comfortably.

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  My "Fun" Car - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By larenzo - October 21 - 12:13 pm

  I have owned this car just long enough to put 1650 miles, but I have enjoyed every mile driven. The car handles so much better than I ever imagined for the price. For a 1.6 liter engine the power is amazing even in 5th gear. The appointments available are great and the price for these additions is also great. The sun roof works great and I have no wind noise. The door windows fit themselves into groves thus eliminiating wind noise. I have taken the car on a trip and the gas milage is as advertised. I drove for several hours and was not tired. I sure like the accelleration for an engine with only 115 hp.

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  Beautiful car - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By davyjones - October 10 - 6:43 pm

  I havent enjoyed driving a car since my 73 Buick Riviera -- and before than a 1962 VW Beetle. But with my 2005 Mini Cooper Im having fun again. The Mini is attractive inside and out and a pleasure to drive. Its welded to the road, and even though Im not a hard cornering road racing type, I still appreciate its handling and driveability.

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  I Will Have This Car Forever! - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Malulani Jervis - September 10 - 6:36 pm

  I love my car. I have never said these words before in my life. My Mini is a fun car that makes me smile whenever i drive it and also makes people on the street smile whenever they look at it. I will keep this car forever. It is the kind of car that you want to have even if you get another car! I cannot say enough good things about it!

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  Topless touring - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Dan - August 20 - 6:16 pm

  My MINI Cooper S Convertible is fun to drive and peppy enough to get with the flow of traffic quickly. Its mileage has been disappointing on the highway. Im averaging about 28 mpg @ 70 mph. If you slow down to 60 mph then it gets into the high 30s. The seat is too grippy for a long haul. The radio is good, but not user friendly. The fit and finish seem very good. This car is lots of fun and draws lots of smiles and grins. Ive been driving it for 8000 miles in 3 1/2 months and there havent been any problems.

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  Hyper Blue Convertible - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Hyper Blue - April 22 - 6:46 am

  I traded my fast and spacious Subaru Forester XT in for a fun and fuel efficient Mini Convertible. Although, friends and family thought I was nuts, I have been enjoying the Mini so much that Ive already put 1,000 miles on it! Ive had it just over a week and the twisty roads have been such a blast! I do miss the quick acceleration of the Forester, but the Minis horsepower is adequate. The convertible top is amazing and so easy to use. I test drove a Saab convertible before the Mini and was completely suprised by how much quieter the Mini is. You simply push the button and the Minis top folds into "sunroof" mode (cool feature) and then push the button again to fold completely.

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  Funin the Sun - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By Vangogh - March 30 - 2:30 pm

  I am delghted with the car. It is a blast to drive, particularly on the winding country roads near-by. The convertible turns a ton of heads. I have never owned a car that gets so many smiles, waves and inquiries. Overall good build, although some of the plastic in interior seems a little cheap. That being said, when the top is down and the sun is out, Ive never had so much fun in a car. One down side...my wife gets a little upset when I get smiles and waves from other ladies.

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  FUN MOBILE - 2005 Mini Cooper
  By BIGMINI - January 7 - 2:10 pm

  I have own many vehicles before, but none have been has fun to drive as the MINI Cooper S. Great Handling car, as while as good on gas. With four snow tires on, this car is unstopable in the snow. I have passed many 4WD vehicles going up hills, that they could not make.