rogan-
I love it. It handles well and is easier to park than the Skoda Octavia we had previously. The ICE is good and links up with iphone and android no problem. Interior is solid and everything works and is intuitive. It's v comfortable and even if I drive for several hours I'm not tired afterwards.
There's ok space in the boot although it's MUCH smaller than the Octavia. I had to get a 470l roof box for our summer trip around the west country and Wales.
The rear doors are quirky: They don't feel like they close terribly well but work fine.
And although there's restricted rear view you soon adapt to it.
We went for the basic Cooper, if you can I'd go for the Cooper S and it's not the quickest.
I've not had much luck with it though - in the past few weeks have been driven into by a lorry requiring a new rear door and other work, and had a road rage incident with a Neff van who scratched the front wheel arch surround...
I was previously a bit snobbish about the BMW minis as I've owned "proper" mini coopers and my first car was a Morris Mini Clubman but they kind of keep the flame going.
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Update on the Skoda damage: The dealer is sucking it up and not charging me a penny!
As @NurseHolliday suggested I called the manager straight away last week and he said it would cost them £200 at most to repair so they were minded to let it go as a goodwill measure and because we were "so honest".
He said if there was anything structural it may cost more and that might be a different story.
They confirmed there was no charge today when I spoke to the dealer about some other things.
Result!
Means I can now enjoy the new car: Mini Clubman Cooper.