Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
24 -28 City / 33 -37 HWY
Horsepower
115 -163
Seats
5

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle ed L
Have already done this part.
No big problems some are with air conditioning and heating, others are comfort, it's a little too bouncy, steering is very good it gets great gas mileage,radio and speakers sound good, it is fairly quiet when driving, the car has good pickup and breaking. The instrument cluster is in good visual for the driver. It has ample storage for the size of the vehicle.
accountCircle Mel F
Maximum fun in a MINI car
Who doesn't love driving a Mini?! The car handles fantastic, is just like driving a go cart. The gas mileage is great and looks just as good as the day I bought it. The run flats can ride a bit harsh but outside of normal wear and tear the maintenance is minimal.
accountCircle John U
It's fast and handles great. Easy to park and plenty of room
I love the Mini Cooper S. Fast, handles like a Go Kart. Great fun to drive.
accountCircle Allison W
It's expensive to own and keep up, but fun.
I love that it's fun to drive. I hate that it's really expensive to fix. Don't buy a Euro import. They're a pain.
accountCircle Maria P
Parking is easy and the gas mileage is a plus. I wish it had was heated seats.
This is a sturdy and reliable vehicle. Because of its size, it is easy to drive and parking is easier to find. My mat is standard, so sometimes when going to san Francisco it can be overwhelming. The original stereo installed in the car had no AUX cord, I had to install a stereo with an AUX cord. The miles per gas IN. This car is around 25 mpg highway and 20 city. Overall, I enjoy driving my car.
accountCircle Emily K
They are speedy and weave through traffic easily.
I like how well my car handles. It is great to drive through big cities because it is compact and easy to maneuver. I do not like the noise that the power steering makes, and it has a recall on it for steering.
accountCircle John O
Used 2002 blue mini cooper. Runs well with a few issues here and there.
It is a used car so it is kind of beat up the moment. I love the model and make of the car, I just wish that there weren't any problems with it.
accountCircle James B
It is a fun little car to drive.
The car came with low miles, but within the first few weeks I had a lot of trouble with the clutch system and the cooling system. Clutch had to be replaced, and cooling system had to be almost fully replaced. Those things work well now, however I am starting to experience a lot of electrical issues. Door locks are also not working right on the driver side.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Austin W
2002 mini cooper thoughts.
My vehicle is very compact. Due to its age I have a lot of mechanical issues with it. They are very expensive to fix. I dislike that there is no trunk space. Drives horrible in the snow. It does get very good gas mileage so that is one thing that I can say I like.
accountCircle Brian H
DOn't buy a car from ohio lol
Got a lemon and have had issues with it since day one. I like minis overall, just got a bad one......

MINI Cooper Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
115 HP 33-33 MPG 5 Seats
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S
163 HP 29-29 MPG 5 Seats
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2002 MINI Cooper Owner Reviews

3.90
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5 stars 40%
4 stars 40%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 10%
1 star 10%
accountCircle James B on March 23, 2021
It is a fun little car to drive.
The car came with low miles, but within the first few weeks I had a lot of trouble with the clutch system and the cooling system. Clutch had to be replaced, and cooling system had to be almost fully replaced. Those things work well now, however I am starting to experience a lot of electrical issues. Door locks are also not working right on the driver side.
accountCircle Austin W on October 17, 2020
2002 mini cooper thoughts.
My vehicle is very compact. Due to its age I have a lot of mechanical issues with it. They are very expensive to fix. I dislike that there is no trunk space. Drives horrible in the snow. It does get very good gas mileage so that is one thing that I can say I like.

Ranks #15 Small Cars by Owners

The 2002 MINI Cooper has an average owner rating of 3.92 out of 5 which ranks it #15 of 24 other Small Cars.

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5
2
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4.8
15
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3.9

Ranks #4 Small Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2002 MINI Cooper has a combined MPG of 37 which ranks it #4 of 24 other Small Cars.

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41 MPG
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40 MPG
3
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39 MPG
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37 MPG

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Safety & Reliability

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Overall

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Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Not Rated

Roof Strength

Not Rated

Driver-side Overlap Front

Not Rated
*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety