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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  Grinning ear to ear. - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By James Samuel - October 6 - 9:23 am

  Driving my new Mini S Coupe is a breath of fresh air. I stand 66" and can comfortably fit in drivers seat. After driving large pickups for my daily drivers the Mini has been a welcome change. Not only is it fun to drive, but it has cut my weekly fuel bill by two thirds! I am using those savings to find me an older pickup that is free from all of the new fangled technology that plagues pickups today.

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  This Car Rocks! - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By hctiev - October 3 - 9:10 pm

  I chose this car over an Acura TL - why? The fun factor! Ive gone from HAVING to spend time in the car to WANTING to spend time in the car. I have yet to find two Minis that are identical. BMW did this right. I now have a car that has all of the British nature combined with the best of German engineering. Im keeping this car forever.

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  Where Form Meets Function - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Bill Prueter - September 7 - 9:46 am

  I looked at Mini over a two year period. I test drove it three times before my purchase. I could not be happier. I am impressed that it is the smallest car (143 inches) yet holds four people. My son is 6 2" and says it is the nicest car he has ever driven (for fun he and I often test drive cars on Saturdays). His leg length does mean that someone can not sit behind him. Other wise we have had four people in the car ride comfortably. This car has zip. My Miata (former car) cornered very well, but this car performs even better. Its acceleration is wonderful. However, on a trip to New York I achieved 44.1 mpg one time and 41.5 another. I live in a small town and typically get 30 mpg.

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  Im in Love - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By sicko_q8 - August 24 - 2:16 am

  Im only 19 years old. I have driven the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 330i, but the Mini Cooper S is the best thing I have ever driven. Even my mom thinks so because she drives the car more then I do (give me my car back). Now my younger brother is buying one because we all agree that its worth the price.

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  MINI Turns Heads - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Bthayer23 - July 24 - 5:16 am

  The first week I owned this car, I gave my bosss daughter a ride around the block and answered questions from three complete strangers about my MINI. Its a flashy car by virtue of its uniqueness, but it has the zip and handling to back it up. Its sensible fuel economy doesnt hurt, either. Take a spin in a MINI at night. The huge speedo gives the whole car an orange glow, and the giant sunroof lets in the moonlight.

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  Cooper S with Rally Package - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By Ron - July 1 - 6:03 am

  This is the most fun Ive had with a car in twenty years. I never thought this car would make me feel like this, its sporty, fast, stylish and a pleasure to drive. I bought my Mini with the air filter upgrade (JCW), it provides a nice sound and a little more performance. Breaking, steering and handling are all you can expect from this car.

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  Moving My Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By angel - April 24 - 8:30 pm

  Our new Mini has made drives so much fun. I love passing people and having them stare at us, its cool. I love the waves you get from other Mini owners. It handels like a dream, we havent had a manual transmission car in years and it just makes the ride and car more fun than ever.

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  All cars should be this much fun - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By cooper fitz - February 19 - 10:10 pm

  My Green Mini Cooper S with a silver top is absolutely the best vechicle I have ever purchased. The closest dealer is 180 miles away, so I am very happy with the fact that I have had no problems. My only issue is that I live in the land of flat, straight roads. Im sure I would be happier with the fuel economy if I wasnt bombing around in it all the time (21 mpg in town). When I drive more sedately I get about 24-25 mpg in town. On the road I get 26 when averaging above 80 mph; 30+mpg when driving slower.

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  My third Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By fabworks - February 1 - 5:03 am

  I have purchased three MINIs since 2002 and also own a Porsche 911 Cabriolet. The only reason my Porsche gets driven is to get washed and on a once a month drive down the coast. I love driving my Minis for everyday use.

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  SD Bluebird - 2006 Mini Cooper
  By SDBluebird - December 19 - 11:16 am

  This is a great car! The lowest mileage that I have seen on a tank of gas is 24.9 mpg and the highest has been 36. Its gas mileage depends on if the top is up or down. This car has great safety features, mine has an excellent GPS system that will calculate the fastest or shortest route for you. The GPS talks to you to let you know of upcoming turns as well as showing them on the display. This is the only convertible I know of that you can also drive with the sunroof open. The cold weather package alerts you when the outside temperature reaches 37 and roads could become icy. I had no trouble on a recent cross country trip where I drove in fog, rain, sleet, snow and beautiful sunshine. It also delivers great performance!