Faults:

Annoying rattle from day one.

Air con doesn't work.

Proving to be an unreliable nightmare.

General Comments:

Cannot wait to get rid of the Mini. It's unreliable and impractical.

Faults:

Coolant temperature sensor went bad, but it was replaced under warranty for free. I was in and out of the dealer in minutes with a loaner, and then again later with my own car.

General Comments:

It's a very peppy little car. Coming from a tuned A4, I did not think I would be very happy with a FWD smaller car; I was wrong. The car is very fun to drive, and even when driving spiritedly, I am getting 32MPG. I am very happy with the purchase and the car as a whole.

Pros:

It handles like a go kart (goes where you want when you want).

Suspension is very stiff.

Fuel efficient and fast (very hard to get both).

Fun to drive.

Nice place to be in.

Cons:

The seats can be uncomfortable after long rides, because of no lumbar support on the basic sports seats.

Suspension may be too stiff for some.