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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Moving My Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
By angel - April 24 - 8:30 pmOur 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 pmMy 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 amI 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 amThis 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!
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Ive had lots of cars - Mini is best - 2006 Mini Cooper
By Daves1mini - December 18 - 2:53 amIve had my Mini for 2 weeks, the standard. I decided not to buy the turbo version because I did not want to have to buy premium gas.. The standard model has plenty of pep for me. Who said it was sluggish? I paid much more for a Jaguar X-Type and the Mini has more extras than it and is far more fun to drive. I love it!
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Small But Mighty - 2006 Mini Cooper
By Small but Mighty - November 6 - 6:46 amIve owned my MINI for almost 5 months now and I cant begin to explain how much I love this car. Everything from the toggle switches inside to the supercharged 1.6L engin make me smile ear to ear. it is the only car that Ive owned that makes me look forward to driving in the morning. Its simply amazing.
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06 Hyper Blue Cooper! - 2006 Mini Cooper
By BK - September 14 - 7:00 pmThis car screams! I always look forward to driving it, whether on an 800 mile round trip to the mountains, or a 2 mile trip to the store. Acceleration is super, as is braking. Cornering is something to look forward to, as there is no detectable lean, even when pushing what I would call normal "around town" driving. I have never had trouble merging onto the freeway, making that last-minute 3-lane lane change if I have to, or parking. My biggest worry is if someone dings one of the doors. I have the GPS system, which is not only hugely useful, but great fun. It gets twice the mileage of my V-8 SUV, which I keep because its paid off, and sometimes I need to haul wood or dirt - not for a Mini!
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Mini - 2006 Mini Cooper
By Debi - September 1 - 12:03 amThis car is just too fun! It puts a smile on my face whenever I just look at it. The mileage is better than my last car and it handles like a dream. I do wish I would have purchased the S, mine is a little sluggish off the line. Overall, I couldnt be more pleased.
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My Mini Tex - 2006 Mini Cooper
By jkdy - July 20 - 8:03 pmI bought my mini ("Tex") used in Dec. 04 from a dealer. I am a car nut, but Tex has totally hit all the right buttons; I dont have a desire for any other car. I dont like that the dealer is 150+ miles away; it makes getting it serviced tough. I have also bent two rims on icky Michigan roads. I hate that and would like if there were more practical tire options since I drive 75 miles a day. But even with that; when I go to think of another type of car, nothing else is as much fun as the "cute" factor, that everybody from middle-aged ladies to young, make car mechanics, to practical hubbies always seem to comment about. My Tex has the big attitude to match his name and his performance. Its unmatchable!
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Fun Commuter - 2006 Mini Cooper
By Fun Commute - June 24 - 6:40 pmAfter much research I purchased a used one with 35k miles for local commutes.Its a go cart on steriods. Whole family loves it. It handles as well as anything Ive ever driven in the twisty hills we have here and Ive driven about every sports car out there. However, at speed on interstate( say 80-90 mph) it gets squirrely. Primarily as a result of torque steer, tight steering and fact its a square box.Ive put 7k on it and have had no maintenance issues except radio. Top is wonderful and surprisingly quiet but youre blind in rear quarterpanels when its up. Mileage has been so so (24 cty-26 hwy) but pedal has been to floor since Ive had it.Id buy another in a heartbeat.
