MINI is a brand specializing in the production of the legendary and smallest passenger car, which has been produced for more than 40 years without any significant changes. Today Mini and its very popular model Cooper is produced under the auspices of BMW.
The history of the company began in the late 40s, when John Cooper registered the Cooper Car Company, where he began the production of compact racing cars. One of his developments - the Cooper 500 - opened the way to racing for many athletes. One of his first clients was Sterling Moss himself. Five-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio was behind the wheel of the first Cooper Formula 2 car, which then still had a front engine. At the end of the 50s, when amateur racers could still be found among the winners of the competition, the first Cooper with rear location engine performed on a par with such giants as Ferrari and Maserati, which at that time relied on the front engine.
The Mini car was created by the son of the British racer John Cooper - Mike Cooper, and concurrently the owner of a tuning studio named after his father. The appearance of the first model of the Mini class back in 1959 caused almost a sensation. At this time, the appearance of a small and economy car could meet the needs of the consumers. So the birth of a legend took place - modifications of Cooper and Cooper S.
The audience accepted this tiny little girl coolly. And in the 59th, the situation was not saved even by the fact that in standard equipment the car cost only 497 pounds sterling, and in the De-luxe version - 537. During the first year of production, only 20 thousand cars were sold worldwide.
A year later, the Europeans "saw through" the Mini (cars were delivered to many markets under the names Austin 850 and Morris 850). In 1960, 100 thousand cars were made, and in 1962 the volume of production reached 200 thousand cars a year and stayed at this level until 1977.
During the 1960s, John Cooper achieved numerous successes in rallying with the improved Mini Cooper. But, despite the great achievements and popularity, the production of the Mini Cooper model in 1971 was discontinued by the Navy, which by that time had long owned the production. But Mini remained on the assembly line.
Mini has become a cult, classless car. The machine was not neglected by the members royal family, the Beatles, Peter Ustinov, Charles Aznavour, Belmondo drove the Mini, Enzo Ferrari there were already three of them ... A list of celebrities from among Mini owners occupies several pages of small type!
This is the same list of all possible versions of the Mini (there are wagons, vans, convertibles, not to mention dozens of anniversary series, marked with the letters LE - Limited Edition). The same place is occupied by the list of victories in all kinds of rallies, including the first place in the overall standings of the Monte Carlo Rally ...
Time passed, expensive and prestigious brands appeared, but these cars did not lose their popularity due to their exceptional cheapness. This was used by the Austin Rover concern and produced cars, although not very large, but quite enough. However, profits were tight.
The famous racing driver and his son Mike, however, kept the legendary name alive. To meet the growing demand for Cooper cars, in the 80s they produced tuning kits and accessories that allowed you to turn a stock Mini into a charged Mini Cooper.
In 1990, the Mini Cooper, which then “lived” under the roof of the Rover Group, was brought back to life again. Demand for a nimble little car continued unabated, and John Cooper Works produced tuning kits for the immortal's engine and chassis. classic car until the end of its production. These "whales" were supplied to Mini lovers all over the world.
And the last "real" Mini was released on October 4, 2000. In total, almost five and a half million of them were made. Mini's life ended in the 41st year. And it started over.
And the brands themselves, under which Mini cars were produced, and the factories for their production changed hands more than once. In recent years, Mini has been owned by the Rover Group. The Rover group then went under BMW control, then it was sold in parts, and the Germans gave the “passenger” branch of Rover for nothing. But they left behind the New Mini brand. Then, under the guise of the word New (“new”), they somehow forgot ... BMW managers had long hatched plans to start producing small, but prestigious, “luxury” cars, and the Mini brand came in handy.
rebirth legendary model began with a broad discussion in the British press. The living creators of the first Mini also participated, in particular, Alex Moulton, the developer of the original hydropneumatic suspension "Hydrolastic" and the creator of the "charged" rally car John Cooper.
In May 2001, a newfangled car appeared - NewMini. A modern remake of the legendary brainchild of Alec Issigonis. Like any thing that has stepped over utility, NewMini is not a cheap pleasure. Prices for a baby start at 10,000 British pounds. In the "charged" version of the Mini Cooper, with more powerful engine and sporty character, the machine will cost even more. good style rarely is cheap, and there is no doubt about the style of the "Mini". The new Mini has become incomparably more comfortable, faster, more economical and able to compete with other "foppish" cars, primarily with the Volkswagen NewBeetle.
In 2002, the sports modification Cooper S joined the One and Cooper models. If the only 1.6-liter engine on the Mini develops 90 hp. (on One) and 115 hp. (on the Cooper), then on the Cooper S its power increased to 163 hp. As a result, the Cooper S has become one of the most powerful cars in its class in the world.
17.10.2016
Mini Cooper- a legend of the automotive industry, whose history dates back to the distant 60s of the last century. This cute little car bright design causes tenderness among autolady, and among young people, a car has an image sports car. However, this charming kid is not doing as well with reliability as we would like. About how expensive it is to maintain and maintain the second generation Mini Cooper with mileage, and what to look for before buying, I will tell you in this article.
A bit of history:
In 2001, after a long hiatus, the company retooled its Oxford plant, where they began to assemble the New Mini. In 2002 updated car appeared on sale in the CIS. The second generation Mini Cooper belongs to the subcompact car class and is available in two body styles - a three-door hatchback and a two-door convertible. The former have been produced since 2006, the latter since 2009. Despite the fact that the second generation looks very similar to the first, these machines do not have a single interchangeable part. The dimensions of the Mini remained the same, except for the length - it increased by 60 mm. Three of the most notable changes stand out: legroom rear passengers became much larger, the battery migrated from a special niche in the trunk floor to a more familiar place, under the hood, instead of the ignition switch, they began to install the Start / Stop button. In 2010, a second light restyling was made, as a result of which the following were changed: front bumper, design rims and multimedia system design.
Advantages and disadvantages of Mini Cooper with mileage.
In the CIS, cars with three petrol engines were officially available: 1.4 (89 hp), 1.6 (120 hp) and turbocharged 1.6 (178 hp). On secondary market you can find cars with diesel engines 1.4 and 1.6, brought to us from abroad in a used condition. Buying cars with diesel power units is quite risky, since 99% of these cars have non-native mileage. The most widely used gasoline naturally aspirated engine 1.6 (120 hp). Mini Cooper owners with such an engine recommend changing the oil at least once every 10,000 km. If this is not done, closer to 70,000 km, the engine will begin to eat up oil, and the consumption can be quite serious, up to 1.0 liters per 1000 km. Unfortunately, motors are not long-lived, and even with correct operation rarely live up to 200,000 km, the average engine life is 150-170 thousand km. The design of the motors is such that at low speeds the valves open quite a bit, literally by a millimeter, and this is not enough for normal operation valve stem seals. This is the reason for the increased oil appetite and other problems with the power unit.
Timing chain drive. In principle, this unit is quite reliable, but if the oil level in the engine is below average, the chain can stretch after 60,000 km, so you need to check the oil every 1000 km. If, after starting the engine, you hear loud rumbling sounds from under the hood, this is a direct signal that the chain needs to be replaced urgently. Every 25,000 km, the thermostat needs to be replaced (100 cu), the pump will last 40-50 thousand km, the replacement will cost 200 cu. Over time, from under oil filter oil may begin to leak, as a result, a burning smell appears in the cabin. On cars that are operated in megacities, the first serious repair of the power unit will be required for a run of 70 - 80 thousand km, repairs will cost 1500-2000 USD, the cost of a new motor is 4000-6000 thousand USD. 
MINI One was equipped with a 1.4 engine, such cars are a little less common in the secondary market. Structurally, this power unit is very similar to 1.6 engines, the difference is only in the design of the pistons; all the problems that are inherent in the 1.6 engine are also inherent in this engine. At the most powerful power unit, the turbine lives for a long time, thanks to additional pump and cooled with antifreeze. The main problem with turbocharged engines is that with low mileage they begin to lose power: injection gasoline goes not through the valves, because of this, over time, deposits form on the valves, and they do not close completely. The injection pump lives for about 50,000 km, replacement will cost 250-300 USD. As on atmospheric motor, because of design features engine, on low revs there is a shortage of oil, which in turn leads to rapid wear parts and mechanisms of the engine.
Transmission
Two transmissions are available on the Mini Cooper: a six-speed manual and an automatic transmission with the same number of gears. There are no particular complaints about the reliability of transmissions, and their resource significantly exceeds the service lines power units. Clutch in mechanical box gears take care of 100-120 thousand km, replacement will cost 400-500 USD, (in the official service). According to the regulations, both boxes are considered out of service, however, experienced owners recommend replacing working fluid transmissions at least once every 60,000 kilometers.
Salon
Before buying a used Mini Cooper, check that the sunroof works: if the previous owner did not service it, it may open and not close, or vice versa. If the hatch has never been lubricated during the operation of the car, then it’s better not to do this anymore, because with a 90% probability, if you lubricate the hatch, the gears will begin to slip in the lubricant and you will have to change the entire mechanism. The windshield is set almost at a right angle, so chips and cracks are present on most cars; if the glass is with a rain sensor and heated, the replacement will cost 300-350 USD. Electrical problems are extremely rare.
Driving performance Mini Cooper with mileage
Mini Cooper equipped independent suspension, front - MacPherson, rear - multi-link. It’s hard to talk about the service lines of suspension parts, since many operate this car as a “sports car”, as a result, the suspension service lines are reduced significantly. Stabilizer bushings, like on many cars, are considered consumables and serve, on average, 15-20 thousand km (8-15 USD, pieces). Silent blocks of levers will have to be changed every 40-45 thousand km (30-60 USD, pcs.), wheel bearings- 60-70 thousand km (80-120 USD, pieces), shock absorbers will last 70-80 thousand km (100-150 USD, pieces). Ball bearings are quite hardy and can last up to 90,000 kilometers (30-50 USD, pieces). Front brake pads on average, they change every 30,000 km, rear - 40,000 km.
Outcome:
Mini Cooper is unlikely to be of interest to practical and family motorists, as there is very little space in the cabin, and only a medium-sized bag can be put in its trunk. But if you are a young driver or a girl, have a good income and want to stand out in the stream, then the Mini Cooper is exactly the car that you should pay attention to. Considering possible problems, the cost of repairs and the resource of power units, I would recommend buying this car new and only from an authorized dealer.
Advantages:
- acceleration dynamics.
- Reliable transmission.
- Original design.
- Good build quality.
Flaws:
- A small resource of operation of power units.
- Rigid suspension.
- Little legroom for rear passengers.
- Luke requires special attention.
The history of baby Mini began in the 50s. And as often happens - not at the whim of the manufacturer, but because of urgent need. The reason was a combination of circumstances, namely the Suez crisis that occurred in 1956-1957 and led to a fuel crisis.
text: Ivan Sokolov / 23.09.2013
Great Britain, and indeed all of Europe, urgently needed economical cars. Alec Issigonis started by sketching a sketch on an ordinary restaurant napkin. It is unlikely that the Greek-British designer at that moment assumed that he had drawn a future automotive legend.
Prototype Austin Mini (ADO15) ‘1958
In 1956, this talented engineer was assigned to lead a working group of 8 people (2 designers, 2 engineering students and 4 draftsmen), which was created by the head of the corporation, Leonard Lord. And the task was not the easiest: in the car, the size of which should be 3 × 1.2 × 1.2 m, 4 adults had to fit, minimal luggage, and also a motor with a transmission. And since there was very little space under the hood, Alec Issigonis solved this problem in a very original way for that time: the engine was located transversely, the drive was placed on the front wheels, and the compact suspension was completely independent on tapered rubber bushings, developed by engineer Alex Moulton (front and rear suspension were related).
Interior architecture Morris Mini-Minor
An 848 cc unit was chosen as the engine, accelerating the Mini to 116 km / h, although it was originally supposed to be a 950 cc inline 4-cylinder engine. But he was considered too powerful, because at the same time maximum speed would reach 140 km / h, which was considered unsafe.
Morris Mini-Minor (ADO15) ‘1959–1969
Morris Mini Van (ADO15) ‘1960–1969
The prototype of the new crossover - Austin Mini Countryman (ADO15) '1960-1969
These fears turned out to be unfounded, to put it mildly. In addition to excellent fuel economy and cute toy looks, the Mini was surprisingly fast and nimble. And, as it turned out later - very hardy and reliable. This brought him good fame. In 1961, John Cooper, the designer of the Formula 1 team, admiring the reliability and handling of this subcompact, decided to make it, as it is now commonly called, a "hot hatchback". He gave the Mini a more powerful engine, disc brakes and a distinctive two-tone paint job. Although Alec Issigonis initially turned down Cooper's proposals to create separate model, he nevertheless began to cooperate with him - and did not lose.
Morris Mini Cooper S Rally (ADO15) ‘1964–1968
This model brought the brand special popularity when, in 1964, the Mini Cooper S, driven by Paddy Hopkirk and Henry Liddon, won on one of the most difficult tracks in Monte Carlo. Since then, the car, which competed on equal terms with larger competitors, has forever entered the history of motor racing and has repeatedly won prizes.
By 1964, Mini received an improved hydraulic suspension"Hydrolastic", which provided greater ride comfort. Soon others car brands began to install such systems.
Austin Mini E (ADO20) ‘1982–1988
In 1967, the second Generation Mini- Mark II, the main change in which was a more powerful 998 cc engine and minor changes in design. In the same year in the UK it was sold maximum amount Mini - 134,346 units, and in 1965 the one millionth Mini was produced. The general concept has not changed in the third generation of the British runabout. The Mark III, released in 1969, also did not undergo major modernization and lasted on the conveyors of different countries until 2000. The most obvious changes were different doors with hidden hinges, lowering side windows, and to replace the comfortable Hydrolastic for the sake of economy, they returned to a cheaper rubber suspension.
Rover Mini Cooper S Final Edition (ADO20) ‘2000
During its existence, the Mini brand has changed owners many times, and at the same time, its name: Austin MINI, Morris MINI, Rover MINI... Today the brand is owned by BMW company, whichbrought the once budget Mini to the premium segment. In addition, the assortment has been significantly expanded: now the lineup Mini includes 45 models, including roadsters, convertibles, station wagons and crossovers.
New Mini One (R50) ‘2001–2006
Mini Cooper (R56) "2010–2013
Mini Cooper S'2010-2013
Mini Cooper S Cabrio (R57) ‘2010–2013
Mini Cooper Clubman (R55) ‘2010–2013
Mini Cooper S Roadster (R59) ‘2012-2013
Mini Cooper S Coupe (R58) ‘2011-2013
Mini Cooper S Paceman (R61) ‘2013
Mini Cooper S Countryman (R60) ‘2010–2013
Mini Cooper S Countryman (R60) next to the Mini All4 Racing rally prototype
| Full title: | Mini |
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| Existence: | 1959 - present day |
| Location: | UK: Longbridge |
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The name "MINI" suggests that we are talking about something miniature. Indeed, this is the name of a car that is small in size.
A compact small car was in decent demand and for four decades it was produced almost unchanged.
Today, the MINI brand is not forgotten, but improved models with different “names” have appeared. Perhaps the most popular of them is produced "under the supervision" of the BMW concern. This is the Cooper model.
Cooper and famous racers
At the origins of the company were two Coopers - native British.
Father - John Cooper was a well-known racing driver in his homeland. It was he who decided to create his own company. In the middle of the last century, he registered the Cooper Car Company. The company began to create miniature racing cars.
Cooper Jr. - Mike owned a tuning studio that bore the name of the older Cooper. The son brought to life the ideas of his father, created cars.
Compact racing cars brands Cooper could boast of success. Not one athlete has reached high results for modification.
In 1958, on a then unknown little car, Sir Stirling Moss himself began the season with a victory. Soon, other racing drivers turned their eyes to the "baby".
The rear-engined Mini Cooper in the second half of the fifties competed on a par with the famous Italian-made sports cars Maserati and Ferrari. Italian racing cars at that time had the engine mounted in the front.
On an upgraded car own production"Mini Cooper" John Cooper successfully performed in numerous rallies.
The most famous racer of Argentina and the only person in his country who managed to become the world champion (and as many as five times) in this sport - Juan Manuel Fangio "traveled" the firstborn of the Cooper company, created for racing in Formula 2.
Cooper and the reaction of the public
In addition to racing cars, the Coopers created vehicles and for ordinary people. They believed that cheap cars will be in demand. wishing to move to four wheels there were many, and offers that consumers with average incomes could take advantage of are clearly not enough. However, despite the low cost, which for a standard equipped car was a little less than 500 pounds, the general public greeted the appearance of the little car rather coldly.
Sales of the first year of release can not be called impressive. Buyers were found only for 20 thousand cars. This number included cars sold not only in the UK, but also in all other countries where the Mini was exported.
The first "dwarf cars" did their job and a year later, the Austin 850, like the Morris 850 (as the Mini was called in the European markets), thousands of Europeans wished to purchase. 1960 was marked by the release of a whole hundred thousand cars. And two years later, production volumes increased even more and reached the number of 200,000 pieces. This volume has not decreased for 15 years. True, by that time the company no longer belonged to the Coopers.
Over the years of its existence, almost toy car won the hearts of the masses. Who just did not ride this amazing attractive car! Even members of the British royal family did not refuse the pleasure of a minicar ride.
Among the world-famous celebrities who preferred the Mini were the Beatles, the French: Belmondo and Charles Aznavour, the American singer Madonna, the Italians Aurelio Lampredi and Enzo Ferrari. They say the latter was the owner of three mini cars.
In many ways, the success of the Mini depended on the fact that there were several versions of the car. It was produced in the form of station wagons, and as a van, and as a convertible. Anniversary episodes were released in a limited number. Such machines had the letters LE in the marking and were very expensive. But there were many who wanted to acquire an exclusive, even if expensive, baby.
Minicar at the end of the 20th century
Over time, new models appeared on the markets. Most of them were both more powerful and more comfortable. survived small car just because of the low cost. Austin Rover continued its production in small batches in the 80s.
Not allowed to "sink into oblivion" legendary car Coopers. In their workshop they turned standard car into a real supercar. Cooper tuning kits were in great demand.
In the 90th year, the production of Mini Cooper took over Rover company group. But even then the car was not removed from production. The Cooper family was still engaged in improving the chassis and engine of their offspring.
In the history of the Mini of the last century there is a memorable date - 10/04/2000. On this autumn day, the last legendary "baby" rolled off the assembly line. In total, for 41 years of "life" of such babies, about five and a half million were released.
MINI in the XXI century
The new owner of the British facilities that produced miniature cars, and in the two thousandth became concern BMW, decided to create a completely updated car. The prefix "New" was added to the name "Mini". And the work began.
The new car had to meet the requirements of the time:
-comfort;
- power;
- capacity;
-security.
Both young engineers and those who participated in the creation of the "old" model Mini worked on the task.
Joint action gave excellent results. The updated "baby" has not lost the main features of its predecessor. And, at the same time, he began to move faster, but "eat" less. In terms of comfort and safety, the NewMini could compete with the compact Volkswagen NewBeetle and other classmates.
Even more expensive sports version auto - Cooper S, presented to the audience in 2002. For a small car, Cooper S has a too serious engine with a power of 163 hp.
The retro car was once again subjected to a restyling operation in 2010.
Modern "English" of German production have diesel and gasoline engines 120-220 hp They have slightly increased in size, acquired adjustable handlebars and seats, received built-in devices that ensure the comfort of passengers and the driver.
The plans of automakers do not include the cessation of production of the “toy” car, which means that it will travel on the roads of different countries for a long time and delight those who meet it with its irresistibility.
The production of Cooper cars began almost in the middle of the last century. John Cooper was involved in the production of compact racing cars. In the 1960s, it was introduced cooper model on the base compact Mini. In this article, we will present a review of the Mini Cooper - a real sports car for ordinary people. The huge one forced manufacturers to constantly work on its modernization and improvement.
At the beginning of the 21st century, the revival of the Mini was put on its shoulders by BMW. The restored Cooper model received sports modification- Cooper S. Now the name of the updated version began to be written in large characters - MINI. Although outwardly the car remained the same small and lively.
Today, the third generation Cooper is not only individual, but also meets all the standards for safety and car capacity. Cooper III was developed on a platform with front-wheel drive, its design is very rigid, the car is very stable and perfectly controlled even at high speed when driving. Despite the fact that the size of this car is small, Mini Cooper has shown that he can compete with many nimble cars and take a leading position.
Mini Cooper is 7 cm longer than its predecessors and slightly less in weight (1200 kg). The hood has become 2 cm higher, it and the engine are separated by an 8-centimeter gap, which corresponds to European ones with respect to pedestrians. Huge headlights with rear lights decorated with decorative chrome rims.
In the cabin, all the attention in the center is attracted by an enlarged speedometer, a circle of smaller diameter is a tachometer, an audio control panel, speakers, on-board computer, air conditioner, ventilation deflectors, door handles. in the cell next to the engine start button. The trunk, of course, is small: only 165 liters and 760 liters with the rear sofa folded down.
The safety of the third generation Cooper Mini is determined by itself the highest degree.This degree is determined by the following parameters:
- heavy-duty body;
- the presence of airbags;
- reliable braking system;
- side impact protection.
The 1.6 liter engine delivers 115 Horse power. And mechanical contributes to the development of speeds up to 200 km / h.
In 2004 base model Mini has been upgraded again. Now it began to have a different shape, the front bumper began to complement fog lights. In the same year, at the Geneva Motor Show, a hatchback-based Cooper cabriolet was released. With the help of an electric drive, the soft top of the car, by pressing the appropriate button, can be folded in a matter of seconds. In this model, the windows are raised and lowered by a command to raise or fold the awning. Rear glass equipped with heating. Despite the high cost of such a car, it is in great demand among consumers in many countries.
In 2005, the model came out in several versions, now the Cooper Mini moves on 17-inch wheels. A speedometer was installed directly on the steering column, and a three-spoke steering wheel looks very sporty.
The following significant changes took place under the hood of the car. Now the 1.6-liter engine has 120 horsepower. The car goes on sale in two trim levels - a six-speed automatic transmission and a six-speed mechanical transmission. Electro-hydraulic steering became fully electric. Sports seats, chrome trim, navigation system add a distinctive look to the car.
Mini Cooper we will study on the Mini Cooper model with manual and automatic transmission gears.
| Car model: | Mini Cooper |
| Manufacturer country: | Great Britain |
| body type: | 3-door hatchback |
| Number of places: | 4 |
| Number of doors: | 3 |
| Engine's type: | 4 |
| Power, l. s./about. min.: | 120 |
| Maximum speed, km/h: | 203 (automatic transmission); 180 (manual transmission) |
| Acceleration to 100 km/h, s: | 9.1 (automatic transmission); 9.1 (manual transmission) |
| Type of drive: | front |
| Checkpoint: | 6 automatic transmission, 6 manual transmission |
| Fuel type: | petrol |
| Consumption per 100 km: | (automatic transmission) mixed 5.8; (manual transmission) mixed cycle 5,8 |
| Length, mm: | 3700 |
| Width, mm: | 1680 |
| Height, mm: | 1410 |
| Clearance, mm: | 120 |
| Tire size: | 175/65R15 |
| Curb weight, kg: | 1080 |
| Gross weight, kg: | 750 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 |
latest car version
In November 2013, London presented the most latest model Mini Cooper. When compared with previous version, new three-door hatchback experienced not only complete evolution in interior and exterior design, but also significantly increased in size. Now the interior is more spacious, increased and luggage compartment, and many high-tech systems will bring complete comfort to passengers during the trip.
Already in March 2014, residents of the UK will have the opportunity to purchase this car. The price of the Mini Cooper depends on the chosen version. The price cap starts at £15,300.
Advantages and disadvantages of the machine
pros:
- beautiful;
- managed;
- economical;
- sports seats;
- adjustable steering column.
Minuses:
- expensive in price and maintenance;
- small luggage compartment;
- not the most reliable suspension;
- tendency to corrosion.
One way or another, but the external data of the new Mini Cooper remained practically unchanged. All proportions and lines of Cooper remained from previous models. The only thing that the designers did was to give the car a modern, solid look. The stylish novelty certainly has advantages over its older counterparts.
On the video - test drive Mini Cooper:
The summary of the car speaks for itself, because this type belongs to the type of cars that simply cannot be ignored. This car with an interesting original exterior, a kind of "spirit of antiquity" is very practical and reliable. Suspension contributes good governance, and many "defects" on the road are also, to put it mildly, less noticeable when driving. Despite compact dimensions cars, the cabin is quite comfortable and spacious for both the driver and his passengers. The car is designed for four persons, including the driver. A comfortable fit to the maximum makes the possibility of adjusting the driver's and height. In the cabin, the presence of coasters is very handy.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly appearance this car highlights it in the stream traffic. Many who have not been able to personally see the full power of the Cooper Mini consider him female car, but getting to know him better, the opinion changes dramatically. Only four people will be very comfortable in it, but five of them will be already cramped. A pleasant impression remains from the internal build quality and, of course, one cannot fail to note the design of the car.
The suspension is still stiff on the Mini Cooper, so bad roads you won't be able to travel comfortably.
On the video - a review of the Mini Cooper:
If you go deeper into the shortcomings of the car, then problems can be created by ball joints, front shock absorbers, tie rod ends are also weak. For some reason, the 2004 models became famous for their problematic gearboxes due to the rapid failure of the forks and synchronizers.
By purchasing MINI Cooper, it should be noted right away that car repairs and maintenance are both long-term and costly. Such a machine is rarely seen on Russian roads, therefore, in case of a serious breakdown, all components must be ordered individually, and it is better to carry out repairs in the appropriate technical centers.
