MINI ONE Hatchback 2001‑2006

As my first car I can't now imagine me ever having any other car! Would other cars be a s good to me ?? It drives really well, it does about sixty-five miles to the gallon, insurance is reasonably cheap, and (almost) maintenance-free. It also starts first time every time!

The Mini is a really nice little car, and I've loved driving it, only selling for a campervan, otherwise would love to keep it! It drives really well, is nippy and always runs well. It is a lovely metallic british racing green colour. It's in really good condition with no scrapes or dints or scratches anywhere. It is economic to run and to insure. It suits my own life style well, having one five year old who loves riding in it cos its cute and small. It really is a nice car and am sure it will be a lovely new car for someone who decideds to buy it with a love for mini's!

This is a brilliant little car. It is very nippy and smooth to run. The interior and exterior are in excellent condition and it has very low mileage with only 2 previous owners. It has been brilliant during the extremely bad weather conditions over winter and has driven very well in the snow and ice. The size makes it incredibly practical in town and city driving and parking. I am very sad to see this car go, the only reason I am selling is due to a change in situation.

I couldn't ask for a better car. I've had my mini from nearly new and I've never had any problems with it. She's a pleasure to drive and I often get compliments.

This car would NOT be practical for a family. There is very little boot space, and with a tall person in the front passenger seat, it is very uncomfortable for someone sitting behind them.

I wouldn't be without my mini now, and am now looking for a convertible mini for the summer months! Love it!

owned car from new, had 5 year free servicing from BMW chester. Looked after the car as soon as it came from the garage, great car to drive, lots of fun.

The Mini is the best small car ever, economical and fun to drive yet sturdy. I will always buy a mini now.

Had my car from new - now 6 years old 42,000 miles and so reliable- passes mot without problems every year and the only problem has been having to replace the power steering last year and wiper blades the year before. I love the drive of this car - very responsive and good on corners . Only drawback is that it is not designed for 4 people and all their luggage#!!!! Although i travel to France regularly with loads of luggage etc and it is really comfy.

Reliable small car, no problems til 2 years ago (probably wear and tear). If single driver most of time, more than enough space. Can fit surfboards, bikes inside car easily.

Fuel wise, can probably do 350 miles in one full tank (motorway and going fast). On higher tax bracket as approx 160 pounds a year.

Fun to drive, good acceleration, feels nippy. Stereo good enough for most users. Maybe noisy for long journey, but that is what the car is.

My mini is my first car, and as a 17 year old student and little experience when buying a car i have clearly made a wrong choice. I love my mini, i think it is a wonderful cute car and turns plenty of heads when driving. It fantastically nippy and leaves other cars trailing behind. however, mine is equipped with the 'pepper pack' which includes a small dial above the steering wheel which you can adjust to tell you different information between the current mph, very useful as the speedometer is positioned awkwardly to keep a strong focus on the speed as you are going past speed cameras. It also tells you the mpg, which is why i am reluctantly selling mine, as at 26.6mpg i find it way too expensive for what i do. Supposedly it does 41.1mpg; mine sadly does not which is a real shame as i am so proud to own such a wonderful car. I have read other reviews which say it does much more to the gallon, but from personal experience mine does not. Perhaps it is due to my driving style or just a fault with the car, which i have had many. The suspension on my car is ridiculously firm, it makes the car jerk all over the road forcing you to move the wheel about, all in all not spectacular. I recently drove my dad’s 407 sw to compare, and it made me realise how awful mine is to drive. Over the motorway it is good, my mum owns a 1.4 polo twist which is very noisy over motorway journeys, mine is very quiet and you don’t have to shout to hear each other. The boot space is extremely limited, about three shopping bags and it’s full, very small. Also, the back seats have NO leg room atall when the seats are fully pushed back, no room atall there is about an inch between, forcing passengers in the back to sit with their feet up. Despite all this, i love my mini and i really am sad to sell it. I’d imagine the new one d or cooper d is much better, averaging 71mpg which is very impressive. The mini does also keep its value better than any other car. I love driving it despite all this as it’s such a fun little car. My dad is 54 and out of every car he has driven, the mini has been the hardest. Gear changes are hard; it clunks when i put it in reverse which isn’t good. It is very easy to park due to it being very small.

I LOVE THIS CAR. I THINK ITS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CAR ON THE ROAD. I HAVE ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE OF DRIVING IT. WHEN IT WAS FIRST PURCHASED, IT WAS THE ONLY ONE PARKED ON THE STATION CAR PARK, NOW THERE ARE VERY MANY BUT MINE IS STILL THE BEST. IT HAS SERVED ME WELL. UNFORTUNATELY I NOW HAVE TO SELL IT DUE TO RETIREMENT BUT WILL CRY BUCKETS WHEN IT HAS TO GO.