While the older ones had poor ratings, '06 and, particularly, '07 have pretty good ratings. I want one, too. I talked with a guy at the Midwest Miata Gathering in Indianapolis last week who had one and used it the most of his 4 or 5 cars because it was so much fun and such a great ride., even on trips. He preferred it's highway ride to his Infinity SUV. CONSUMER REPORTS Reliability History - Mini Cooper Hatchback S Trouble spots by year 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Engine Major - - - - 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif>
Engine Minor - - - - 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Engine Cooling - - - - 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Transmission Major - - - - 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Transmission Minor - - - - 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Drive System - - - - 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Fuel System - - - - 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Electrical System - - - - 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> Climate System - - - - 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Suspension - - - - 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Brakes - - - - 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Exhaust - - - - 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Paint/Trim - - - - 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Squeaks & Rattles - - - - 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> Body Hardware - - - - 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 1 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_1.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Power Equip. - - - - 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 2 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_2.gif> Audio System - - - - 3 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_3.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 4 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_4.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> 5 <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/images/blobs/blob_5.gif> Used Car Verdicts <http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/resources/content/cars/images/relia_arrow_sm .gif> - 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