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The Good
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2006 Mini Cooper: Quick Overview
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2006 Mini Cooper Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 2006 |
| Make | Mini |
| Model | Cooper |
| Trim | - |
| Style | Hatchback |
| Type | Hatchback |
| Category | Minicompact Car |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | Germany |
| Manufacturing City | OXFORD |
Dimensions
| Doors | 2-Door |
| Curb Weight | 1224.7 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 1574.87 kg |
| Overall Height | - |
| Overall Length | - |
| Overall Width | - |
| Wheelbase Length | - |
| Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 1.6-L I4 |
| Engine Size | 1.6L |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | - |
| Steering Type | - |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $17,450 USD |
| Invoice Price | $15,787 USD |
| Delivery Charges | $550 USD |
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What Problems Does the 2006 Mini Cooper Have?
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How long will the 2006 Mini Cooper last?
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What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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What Colors Options are Available?
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2006 Mini Cooper Prices and Market Value
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2006 Mini Cooper Cost of Ownership
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2006 Mini Cooper Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
34.18 liters
City Mileage
4.34 km/l
Highway Mileage
3.23 km/l
2006 Mini Cooper Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
2006 Mini Cooper Recalls & Defects
AIR Bags:frontal
Recall date
2015-04-06
Recall no.
15v205000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
BMW OF North America, LLC (Bmw) IS Recalling Certain Model Year 2005-2006 Mini Cooper and Cooper S Vehicles Manufactured January 5, 2005, TO November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 Mini Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible Vehicles Manufactured January 5, 2005, TO July 31, 2008. DUE TO Manufacturing, Installation, and Exposure Issues, THE Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection MAT MAY NOT Function Properly And, AS A Result, THE Front Passenger AIR BAG MAY NOT Deploy IN A Crash.
Consequence
AN Improperly Functioning MAT MAY Cause THE Passenger Frontal AIR BAG TO BE Inactive When THE Seat IS Occupied, and IN THE Event OF A Crash, THE AIR BAG Will NOT Deploy, Increasing THE Passenger's Risk OF Injury.
Remedy
Mini Will Notify Owners, and Dealers Will Replace THE Front Passenger Seat Occupant Detection Mat, Free OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON October 12, 2015. Owners MAY Contact Mini Customer Service AT 1-866-825-1525.
Notes
Owners MAY Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or GO TO Www.safercar.gov.
2006 Mini Cooper Insurance
Insurance for a 2006 Mini Cooper is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Hatchback with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.
How Does the 2006 Mini Cooper Compare to Other Hatchback?
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Final Verdict: Is the 2006 Mini Cooper a Good Hatchback?
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