Overview & Reviews
For 2006, the Mini Cooper can be equipped with a new Checkmate package, which includes special wheels, stability control, unique trim and graphics, HID headlamps and foglamps. The John Cooper Works package, formerly a dealer-installed option, can now be fitted at the factory.
- 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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Good things come in small packages - 2006 Mini Cooper
By 2MANYCARS - April 29 - 5:33 amA pocket hot rod, Goliath killer. I have all the high perf. options and love the overall package performance. A couple of laps at Sebring surprised my brother who races a Porsche there. Stable, fast, excellent brakes, peppy engine. If you want thrifty car, buy a VW diesel. This is about fun and "low self esteem ", they will look at you for sure. Bought HK Sound and Chrono Package. Love them. Chili Red with Silver top different look altogether from Red/White. Would buy again.
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Love My Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
By JOHN GUIDA - April 28 - 5:56 pmI have read some of your reviews. Some were negative about this cars pep. I have been suprised to the opposite. The Mini Cooper has more pep than I expected it to. Therefore I am thrilled with my Mini Convertable (not the "s" model). Your profesonal reviews had me a little nervous after ordering the car. Im assuming youre using teenagers to do your reviews. Im forty eight years old and this is the most fun car I had ever had to drive. If you want to see a cheap interior look at the Pontiac Solstice. Mini has thought of features on this car that I would have never expected.
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Buy A John Cooper Works - 2006 Mini Cooper
By sportscarnut - April 4 - 4:00 pmI bought my 06 JCW over a year ago, and I have no regrets. This is my third BMW, and reliability has been on par with my prior cars (about average), but it is a blast to drive! The ride is certainly on the rough side, and there is a good amount of noise from the wind and a/c, so be prepared to crank up the radio. My JCW is rated at about 40 more hp than the S, but you really dont notice the difference in power unless you rev it hard. The noticeable difference w/ the JCW is in the limited slip differential, the aero body kit, and the brakes. Cornering versus the standard S is night-and-day difference. If you are a guy, stay with dark colors as light colors look cutesy on this car.
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After a Year and a Half - 2006 Mini Cooper
By Robert - December 19 - 11:30 amI really enjoy this car and Im glad that I bought it. I purchased the S model and added the moonroof, fog lamps and DSC. The moonroof is outstanding, I like the DSC but if I didnt have the fog lamps, I wouldnt notice. I havent had any problems, but after 20,000 miles there are a few rattles and squeaks (particularly in the brakes on a cold day - the dealer told me that that was because of the brake pad composition). Its gas mileage is good, even with having to buy premium gas (I just filled it today and spent $32 in NJ). All in all, this car is still a blast to drive and I always get a question or two at the car wash about it. Im happy with my 06 Mini Cooper S!
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A Blast from the Past - 2006 Mini Cooper
By hsnsocal - December 16 - 9:23 pmWhat a blast this car is! I live in Sunny San Diego and could not be happier with my new Mini Cooper S Convertible. I test drove the convertible Volkswagen Beetle and the Mazda MX-5 before making my decision and still think the Mini is a great buy. The suspension is stiff and responsive. It is a small car that makes it fun and easy to find parking spaces. It does have some blind spots, but with time you learn how to adjust to this and the sensors help when backing up. I took mine on an eight hour road trip and the car was very comfortable. I was able to fit a large suite case in the back with the seats down. Go test drive one if you are thinking about buying one, you will have blast.
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Small Wonder - 2006 Mini Cooper
By MiniGirl - December 12 - 2:46 pmI love my 2006 Mini Cooper S. It is a blast to drive and handles great. I feel like Im a kid driving a go-cart. Im 6 tall, yet I have more head room than I did in the SUV I used to own. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking for something sporty, fun, and reasonably priced. The Cooper S has MUCH more power than the Cooper. It is worth the extra money. The Harmon-Kardon stereo is also worth the extra money. It sounds fantastic!
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Mini Cooper S Couldnt Be Better - 2006 Mini Cooper
By Muschki - September 25 - 12:26 pmI have wanted a Mini Cooper since the day they first came out. Im glad I waited though because they have only gotten better. I really have fun driving my Mini Maus and the GPS system really rocks!
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So far, so good - 2006 Mini Cooper
By fedssocr - June 21 - 4:36 pmI bought my MINI Cooper in March 2006. I placed the order in January but had to wait a couple of months to get my car. I dont drive very much so I only have about 3,500 miles on it so far. At first, the gas mileage seemed low, but now that everything is broken in its great. I average over 40 mpg on the highway and about 30 or so combined city/hwy. I am also fairly small so I am quite comfortable. The handling is great. Even though its "only" a base Cooper I still have plenty of passing power and zip when I need it. Its really a great little car. This car is easy to drive, easy to park.
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Excellent - 2006 Mini Cooper
By Laura Rennick - May 10 - 4:06 pmThe Mini is an excellent car, it handles great especially on curves. I have only had it for about two months now and have absolutely fallen in love with it. The interior design is wonderful, everything is very accessible and the inside is surprisingly roomy. It rides very smoothly and will get up and go, you have to be careful because your speed will get away from you. I highly recommend this car.
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Fun, Fun, Fun - 2006 Mini Cooper
By maria - April 14 - 8:43 pmI love my car. I have the Cooper Convertible and it is a lot of fun to drive...on the street or on the highway. It has a lot of spunk and get up and go, plus I LOVE the color - Purple Haze. I never drive unnoticed. My students think it is an awesome car and always want to go for rides. Of course they want to take a ride by themselves. My 25 year-old son at first thought it was a "chick car."but he was surprised to find out that when he drove it one day it attracted alot of young women asking asbout the "Italian Job" car. So I guess it is a "chick car".....
