This car has an irresistable look. Just about everyone who sees it loves it. Next is its performance. Can't fault the little tyke in that area- outhandles almost anything around on the challenging roads. Safety is not an issue, it measures up to just about any ride. Next is its price and its reliability. Price is excellent, and the reliability is subjective according to each owner- some have great experiences, some don't. Overall, it's as good a bet in the reliability dept. as most cars. The only other factors are again subjective: it's small, it's cute, it kicks butt in the curves, it's economical, it's anything but boring. Put any10 cars in a line and give people a choice. Even if money were no object, the MINI would hold its own- it's that cool. I'm happy to have mine.

 

Having two Mini’s years ago, a ’64 and ’67, I’ve always loved the cars.

That’s why I have my ’02. This one is a keeper. I may get a different car someday, but for the thrill of driving, I will never get rid of this one.