2000 BMW Mini Cooper 1.6 from UK and Ireland
Summary:
A real letdown in quality despite excellent performance
Faults:
Huge number of problems beyond comprehension for a brand new car. These are as follows:
Rear light collected condensation. Was replaced.
Creaking dashboard. All replaced yet still have problems.
Rattling seatbelt column. Yet to be fixed after three complaints.
Creaking A column. Took three trips to the garage to fix.
Both front seats have broken. Driver replaced, passenger to be replaced.
Gearbox failure. Had to be recovered, took over a week to be returned to me.
Seal around the front screen has come off. Replaced. Now this is coming off.
General Comments:
Great to drive, stunning looks and nice design. However the quality assurance must have lasted for about a week based on the number of problems and issues I have had with the car in 9000 miles. I find it a real shame that a very good, and fun car has in my opinion been ruined by a lack of testing of the car. A real disappointment.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 6th January, 2003
16th Aug 2006, 10:08
I didn't think they made them on a 2000 plate.