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2004 MINI Cooper

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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
25 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
115 hp
Horsepower
4
Seating Capacity
Engine
110 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
115 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.6L/98
Displacement
Gas 4-Cyl
Engine Type
Suspension
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-link
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Electrical
105
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
55
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Brakes
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Engine

110 @ 4500 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
115 @ 6000 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
1.6L/98 Displacement
Gas 4-Cyl Engine Type

Suspension

Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-link Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut Suspension Type - Front

Weight & Capacity

N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,524 lbs Base Curb Weight

Electrical

105 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
55 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
10.2 x -TBD- in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x -TBD- in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
Pwr Brake Type

Factory warranties

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years
Roadside Assistance
4 years / 50,000 miles

Consumer reviews

4.3 / 5
Based on 18 reviews
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Comfort 3.8
Interior 4.2
Performance 4.2
Value 4.2
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 3.8

Most recent

A great driving experience - perfect city car!

A truly enjoyable driving experience - wonderful maneuverability and control. Makes city/suburban driving and parking easy. The rear seat folds down and holds more than you'd think - I transported an 8 foot Christmas tree in the back!
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
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Great gas mileage!

Fun car to drive. Love opening the sun roof and hitting the road. Has a lot of power and handling is great. All around one of the best cars I have owned.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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2004 MINI Cooper review: Our expert's take

By Kristin Varela

The 2004 Mini Cooper reminds me of a clown’s car – the one that 10 clowns pile into at the circus. When doing some research on the Mini before writing this review, I came across a photo of a group of Mini enthusiasts who, back in 1999, managed to shove 25 people in this car made for four. Why, you ask? After stuffing my children in the back for two weeks, I’d like to know the answer to that question as well.

By driving a Mini Cooper, I was instantly initiated into the “Cooper Cult,” as I’m calling it. Everyone I saw driving one waved enthusiastically at me. I felt an immediate sense of belonging to this exclusive, but quickly expanding club.

The obvious put aside (that this Mini isn’t meant as a kid carriage), let’s delve into the practical applications for the Mini Cooper: It’s cute, it’s affordable, it gets great gas mileage and umm… well, that pretty much covers the important stuff.

Although the Mini Cooper certainly isn’t meant as a mom-mobile, I surprisingly discovered some mom (and dad) friendly features. Can’t guess what they are? I’ll give you a hint: ease of loading and unloading children isn’t one of them.

However, ease of installing child car seats is. The Mini’s Latch connectors are cleverly stored, and easily accessible, in compartments covered by flip up lids. My oldest child could readily buckle her own seatbelt thanks to the stable buckle base.

I love the fact that the Mini’s rear seat is made from one molded piece (rather than a seat bottom and seat back cushion). This eliminates the possibility for the crack to get littered with pieces of free cookies from the grocery store, the ones I use as an “incentive” (i.e. bribe) to get my kids to behave while I’m shopping.

After some initial concern from a fellow parent about the safety of driving children around in such a tiny car, I’m pleased to inform you that the Mini Cooper is safer than it looks. With six airbags, and a “go-kart-like roll cage” it manages to hold its own in crash-test results. It also comes equipped with a standard accident sensor that unlocks the doors and turns on the interior lights and hazard lights in the event of a crash.

Speaking of standard equipment, the Mini has some pretty neat features that, gladly enough for us women, who control the majority of household spending, are included at no extra charge.

The “speed compensating volume” turns the stereo volume down when the car slows down, and alternately, turns it back up again when accelerating. This is particularly important, because noise filtration is not one of the Mini’s strong points.

The 2004 Mini Cooper also has a standard air-conditioned or heated glove compartment. That’s what I call innovation! Finally, a car that can keep my kids milk chilled on the trip to grandma’s house, or a bottle of baby formula warm in the winter. Clever!

On the flip side, some of the Mini’s controls are impractically placed. When stopping by to visit with some neighbors on the street, I couldn’t figure out how to open the window. After foolishly fussing around for a while, it took five of us (one being 3 years old) to discover that the window controls are actually located under the radio and thermostat. And the speedometer? It’s on the center of the dash above the radio.

Although the 2004 Mini looks cool and has some neat features, it’s not the most comfortable car in the world. Its somewhat cramped and bumpy ride makes me glad to get into something that’s smoother to drive and easier to get my kids in.

* For more information on the 2004 MINI Cooper and its safety features visit Cars.com.

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The 2004 Mini Cooper reminds me of a clown’s car – the one that 10 clowns pile into at the circus. When doing some research on the Mini before writing this review, I came across a photo of a group of Mini enthusiasts who, back in 1999, managed to shove 25 people in this car made for four. Why, you ask? After stuffing my children in the back for two weeks, I’d like to know the answer to that question as well.

By driving a Mini Cooper, I was instantly initiated into the “Cooper Cult,” as I’m calling it. Everyone I saw driving one waved enthusiastically at me. I felt an immediate sense of belonging to this exclusive, but quickly expanding club.

The obvious put aside (that this Mini isn’t meant as a kid carriage), let’s delve into the practical applications for the Mini Cooper: It’s cute, it’s affordable, it gets great gas mileage and umm… well, that pretty much covers the important stuff.

Although the Mini Cooper certainly isn’t meant as a mom-mobile, I surprisingly discovered some mom (and dad) friendly features. Can’t guess what they are? I’ll give you a hint: ease of loading and unloading children isn’t one of them.

However, ease of installing child car seats is. The Mini’s Latch connectors are cleverly stored, and easily accessible, in compartments covered by flip up lids. My oldest child could readily buckle her own seatbelt thanks to the stable buckle base.

I love the fact that the Mini’s rear seat is made from one molded piece (rather than a seat bottom and seat back cushion). This eliminates the possibility for the crack to get littered with pieces of free cookies from the grocery store, the ones I use as an “incentive” (i.e. bribe) to get my kids to behave while I’m shopping.

After some initial concern from a fellow parent about the safety of driving children around in such a tiny car, I’m pleased to inform you that the Mini Cooper is safer than it looks. With six airbags, and a “go-kart-like roll cage” it manages to hold its own in crash-test results. It also comes equipped with a standard accident sensor that unlocks the doors and turns on the interior lights and hazard lights in the event of a crash.

Speaking of standard equipment, the Mini has some pretty neat features that, gladly enough for us women, who control the majority of household spending, are included at no extra charge.

The “speed compensating volume” turns the stereo volume down when the car slows down, and alternately, turns it back up again when accelerating. This is particularly important, because noise filtration is not one of the Mini’s strong points.

The 2004 Mini Cooper also has a standard air-conditioned or heated glove compartment. That’s what I call innovation! Finally, a car that can keep my kids milk chilled on the trip to grandma’s house, or a bottle of baby formula warm in the winter. Clever!

On the flip side, some of the Mini’s controls are impractically placed. When stopping by to visit with some neighbors on the street, I couldn’t figure out how to open the window. After foolishly fussing around for a while, it took five of us (one being 3 years old) to discover that the window controls are actually located under the radio and thermostat. And the speedometer? It’s on the center of the dash above the radio.

Although the 2004 Mini looks cool and has some neat features, it’s not the most comfortable car in the world. Its somewhat cramped and bumpy ride makes me glad to get into something that’s smoother to drive and easier to get my kids in.

* For more information on the 2004 MINI Cooper and its safety features visit Cars.com.

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Safety review

Based on the 2004 MINI Cooper base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
4/5

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