2007 MINI Cooper Hatchback for sale in Anderson Dam, Idaho

$9,999

Anti-Theft Device(s), Side Air Bag System, Airbag Deactivation, Passenger Seat Height Adjust, Air Conditioning, Vanity Mirrors, Tire Pressure Monitor, EBD Electronic Brake Dist, Rear Window Wiper, Traction Control System, Auto Express Down Window, Dual Air Bags, Rear Bench Seat, Power Steering, Power Door Locks, Power Windows, Clock, Tachometer, Adjustable Head Rests, Bucket Seats, Trip Computer, Front Wheel Drive, Auto Headlight Delay, Daytime Running Lights, Folding Rear Seats, Door Pocket(s), Center Console, Power Mirrors, Rear Window Defroster, Reading Light(s), Power Outlet(s), Outside Temperature Gauge, Leatherette Upholstery, Intermittent Wipers, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Beverage Holder (s)
Our Location is: Mountain Home Auto Ranch - 2800 American Legion Blvd, Mountain Home, ID, 83647
Disclaimer: All vehicles subject to prior sale. We reserve the right to make changes without notice, and are not responsible for errors or omissions. All prices exclude government fees and taxes, any finance charges, and any emissions test charge.

Year:  2007

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A Pleasant Surprise
By Tom of York, April 3, 2012

I bought a pre-owned 2007 MINI Cooper Hatchback two months ago to replace my beloved--and somewhat rare--2005 Subaru Forester XT STI. The Forester provided utility, comfort and exhilarating performance on call, and all at a reasonable price. Its only drawback was the tradeoff of good fuel economy for the performance aspect I so much enjoyed. In replacing my Forester, I was hoping to find a car that was just as much fun to drive, just as reliable to maintain, and more economical at the gas pump. The MINI Cooper I purchased to replace my Forester has provided all three! Anyone who buys a sporty car like this, expecting to enjoy a cushy ride, needs a reality check. The MINI, on this score, is the perfect compromise of sporty, responsive handling with a compliant suspension that delivers a surprisingly acceptable ride without being too harsh. The electrically-assisted power steering provides excellent road feel, and the body and suspension provide controlled response in hard cornering. The normally-aspirated, fuel-injected, BMW-designed 4-cylinder 1.6 liter engine, coupled with a six-speed step-tronic transmission, provides more than adequate acceleration while demanding very little at the gas pump. I recently averaged 45.5 mpg in steady highway driving at 65 mph on a 3-hour road trip. I don't think there is any car available, save perhaps an anemic hybrid, that can deliver that kind of economy. My experience over two months for highway driving averages a little less: about 41 mpg. Around town, I enjoy a more spirited ride, operating in Sport Mode most of the time, and yet still averaging around 35 mpg. All this is delivered by "the little engine that could," never embarrassing me on freeway on-ramps. Both exterior styling and interior design are very unique to MINI, and BMW has, in spite of challenges posed by government highway safety laws that demanded hood and bodywork changes, managed to maintain the "look" of the original MINI that has captured the hearts and won the affections of so many owners. Body fit and trim, as well as interior features, while characteristically MINI, reflect the refinements that BMW brings to the table. Front seats easily accommodate tall drivers and passengers, and, as can be expected, the back seat is shy on leg room, but hey, this IS a sporty car, not the family taxi. Owners' complaints about complicated controls and misplaced volume knobs have been addressed by MINI in later models, but I have never found any of these complaints to be bothersome to me. The few niggling bugs that needed to be worked out of my pre-owned car were covered by the warranty the dealer offered me, so I have had no out-of-pocket expenses so far. Perhaps it is too early to judge my car on reliability, but to date, it hasn't even hinted of a problem, save the warranted bugs I mentioned. Can one find a car that comes close to the MINI in terms of performance, comfort and design, but at lower cost? The answer to this question is yes, but I know of no other car that can deliver "a smile every mile" as the MINI does. Anyone remotely interested in buying a MINI should take one for a test ride. The ride is what it's all about, after all. While the MINI may not be suitable for everyone, you'll find few, if any, MINI owners who aren't fiercely loyal, appreciative of, and enamored by their car.

wife loves it
By Bumpy, February 18, 2012

Rides worst than any car I've ever had. Run flat tires are part of the reason. Changed tires after 32,000 better but still rough as a wagon. Runs great but service is expensive. I like to do my own service but anything past an oil change is hard. service engine light takes a computer geek to reset. So small you feel like a clown getting in and out of it.


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