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4.5 stars
"Drives like a go-kart, appointed like a BMW"
Pros: Fantastic driving experience due to the handling characteristics and motor
Cons: Radio controls are quirky, backseat is barely there
Summary: Owned a 2007 MINI Cooper S for 3 months. Drives unlike any car I've ever driven. The electronics are generally superb: engine management is performance oriented, radio upgrade options are top of the line, and the bluetooth handsfree phone package is one of the best avaiable. Plus, there's a cool lighting feature allows you to choose the color of the interior ambient light.
As with other BMW designs, the secondary system system controls (doors, windows, turn signal, AC/heat, etc.) are unique, and sometimes a bit non-inuitive, especially the radio and on-board computer if you don't have the nav system.
Seats are comfortably firm - great for spirited driving, good enough for longer drives. Backseat is only tolerable for smaller passengers on short jaunts.
This year's model was redesigned by BMW to be even more like a BMW than previous MINIs - the price, handling (more refined this year), and electronics all reflect BMW hand in the car's design.
Also includes full free service (oil changes, etc.) for the first three years.
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