Mini One

The Mini One is a Mini Cooper without the Cooper. What I mean is that it's solid & fun to drive, but the One cost less, is more fuel efficient and, yes, has less power than the Cooper. The only time I wish it had the Cooper's power is when we're four in the car and climbing on a long mountain road on a hot day with the AC going. Other than that my One zips around slow-pokes and does it in comfort.

I've had absolutely no problems with her.

I took delivery of my convertible a few weeks ago I absolutely love it ,its fast ,smooth and dose everything you ask it to do.Not much room in the back but who cares you dont buy a convertible to carry passengers ,Im the envy of all my neighbours,iam in my sixtys and ive never had so much fun .Its the best small car ive ever owned ,well done BMW .

Such a nice car, Ive had one now for 3months no problems as of yet, touch wood none to come! Picks up really well, nice smooth drive and looks fab! I would reccomend this car 100% I love them!

I love the Mini One, I currently have a Mini One as its lower on insurance. They are great little cars with a powerful engine and not to bad fuel consumpsion.

Have owned one for 2 years now, not a thing wrong with it that i didnt cause! Brilliant little car, dont think i would consider changing it, except for maybe a faster one!

I've had my Mini One just over 2 months now. It's a good little car, lovely drive and very nice looking. At first I thought it was the best thing, but it's a good job I bought the warranty as being only 18, I cannot afford to pay for things that go wrong with it like they have! In 3 weeks my power steering pump had gone and then this weekend my clutch went! What's next?

Brilliant little car thats real fun - but definitely not practical! - the boot is tiny and my sons car seat had difficulty fitting in the back due to the shape of the seats. However I would definitely recommend a mini to anyone.

The worst most unreliable car I've had, It always seems that everything is not covered by the warranty unless you argue your case and spares are expensive. Brake pads about £90 a set for all wheels.

I would never buy another BMW car ever.

I previously had a new Cooper S in 2003. I sold it 9 months later as I was given a company car, and I have been hankering after another Mini ever since. Roll on 2006 - still have a company car, but have given my daughter the old Fiesta, and I now have the opportunity to have Henry Jnr. (Cooper S was original Henry). This time I went for the Mini One Seven with loads of extras (upgraded air conditioning, Harmon Kardon, chrome and vis pack etc). I went for the Mini One as I am insuring my 17 year old son who is learning in it.

Performance wise, it is not quite as quick as the Cooper S, but it still has the same lovely feeling when driving. I was dubious at first when hubby suggested a One, as I thought it would be a "gutless wonder" after the S, but one test drive later and I was ordering it! I am very pleased with it, and I love the way you can personalise the car with the vinyls, and there no two are the same. I won't be selling this one very quickly.

First Mini, had 3 months, was in garage for:

- New fog light - wasn't working

- New Spot light - letting in water

- New CD changer - wasn't working

- New Rear discs and pads - uneven wearing

- New rear wheel bearing - broken

- New windscreen (although the garage did break it)

- Faulty computer

2nd Mini, I only 4 days, Power Steering failed. After that I gave my Mini back and got a refund. Very disappointed, but loved having it when it was working ok! Just a pain in the bum when had to spend most of the weekends in the garage getting it fixed!