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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  Awesome Car! - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By ohblackwater - August 4 - 5:00 am

  The MINI Cooper is an awesome car. I have driven 8,500 miles in mine and I have averaged 32.2 mpg with mostly in town driving. The power is good especially between 50 and 80 mph (I know that surprised me as well). The fit and finish are perfect. Im very picky and Ive owned this car for 6 months. I have yet to find a SINGLE defect in the car. I got the Premium and Sport packages. I will absolutely buy another MINI product. Theyre phenomenal quality and "Oh My GOD" fun to drive! This car is a go cart!

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  Finally got one - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By MiniAndMe - August 3 - 11:43 am

  I finally got my Mini Coopeer S. I had to go 1,500 miles to get it. The drive home was the most fun I have had in a while, breaking it in and getting to know it in one fell swoop. The passing is tremendous. The HK stereo is just about perfectly powered and balanced. The combo sun/moofroof is great for cruising, although the roofracks seem to whistle and deflect bugs to the sunroof. This is easy to fix though, they come off and cap in about 10 minutes. Im 62", and still have to move the seat up about 3 clicks from the back, but I pity the people in the back seat behind me. My wife loves it so much I think Ill get her a non-S to keep her out of mine! Drive one, youll love it.

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  My Mini Cooper S - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Londoner@aol.com - June 23 - 6:50 pm

  My 2006 Mini Cooper S is fun, fast, and It gets admired constantly. Its zippy and has an amazing amount of room in it for storage.

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  Annoyances Trump Fun - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By goldsbar - June 21 - 4:40 pm

  Ive owned several fun cars in my life and this one just doesnt measure up. The annoyances really got to me after a while. Not a lot of engine for the price. Run flats had horrible grip off the line. Tires chirped at the slightest provocation. Horrible gas mileage - low 20s - for the size of the car and power. Engine was annoying and very economy car like. Didnt give that "I want to go faster" feeling. Huge blindspot with the top up. Yes, it was fun to drive even at slow speeds which is important. Handling is very good but not great by any means. Better cars for the money out there!

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  Great Car! But.... - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By JKPowers67 - May 19 - 4:23 am

  The Mini has been a great around town car, providing solid performance and a lot of fun. If my driving were still largely in town I would never get rid of it. However, I now commute 70 miles per day over rougher surface highways and the road noise is very significant. It makes it hard to talk on the phone, and in a quiet car (no music) its just annoying. Reliability has been good, but the minor things that have come up required a 2 hour drive to pick up the car. The whole experience has been great, but its time to move on. I pick up my Infinity G37 this afternoon. But Ill really miss my Mini.

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  Zippy but chilly - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Sutton86 - May 9 - 6:16 pm

  Cute, fun car to drive. Youll get lots of compliments! Good power and cornering. Great gas mileage. Visibility is poor when top is up; average when top is down. Roll bars stick up and ruin the line of the car. The Miata is superior for design and visibility. In fact, I miss my old Miata but needed more space.

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  So Much Fun! - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By jfied - April 6 - 10:20 am

  I bought my Cooper Hatchback used with 13.4k miles, and I absolutely love it. Yes, its a little on the loud side, and rough roads make for a bumpy ride. But this is absolutely "the most fun" car I have ever driven! It absolutely hugs the road - I love putting the sunroof down (and the seat heaters on if its chilly) on a sunny day, especially if I have the luxury of a drive across the back roads. However, I live in an urban area, and most of my driving is a rush-hour commute. I still wouldnt change the car. I get about 27 MPG in town (bumper-to-bumper) and 33 MPG on the highway.

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  Driving While Smiling - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Jim W. - March 27 - 2:36 am

  Ive been driving my MINI S 6-speed since August, and always buckle up smiling... something I cant say about my previous car - the 03 Jetta 5-speed from VW (a great car itself). This car has very sporty handling, great styling inside and out, and an engine which I would rather listen to than any radio or music! I love the bright red and chrome accents inside. You just never forget that you are driving a special car. I dont race about, but any time a curve comes along I cant help but raise the revs and enjoy the thrill of this cars cornering. The fit and reliability so far have been excellent - some features like the toggles may seem quirky but thats the British touch!

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  My MINI Soulmate - A Total Joy ! - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By AliMia/MINI-Neemo - January 29 - 9:20 pm

  I never thought that it was possible to love a car so much!! I Truly feel as as if it were my kindred spirit! I custom built this MINI Cooper-S Convertible on the MINI USA Website at least seven months before I bought it. I test drove four other convertibles, but they just didnt capture the spirit of who I am. Even though my test drive MINI wasnt a convertible, I loved the tight response the steering wheel delivered and was totally surprised by the room inside. Yes, its actually very spacious and accomodates all kinds of "personal junk" inside and out of sight from curious lookers. If youre a kid at heart - this is the car for you. Its a go-kart with soul. Plus it has super safety features and great power! It is exclusive and unique!

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  Sad but True - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By mangopop - January 17 - 10:03 am

  I bought my Mini in 2006. It was the ONLY car I wanted and I fell in love with it instantly. After 1 1/2 years, and about 12K miles I started having all sorts of electrical problems. Ive had more sensors go off than I knew were in the car! Airbag sensor, Gas sensor..and a few more that I dont remember the name for. I have now been in and out of the dealership every month for the last 5 months and im really disappointed that my Mini cooper did not live up to my expectations. I was hoping for it to be around for a while, now Im looking to let it go before the warranty is up.