2003 MINI Cooper Baltimore View our inventory of the used MINI Cooper in MD!  The 2003 MINI Cooper is a well-executed piece by every measure. It's the total package that makes it the excellent value it is: appealing appearance inside and out, excellent performance, notable engineering, numerous safety devices and the simple delight of being in and around it. It gets excellent gas mileage and it will make your garage seem enormous. Engineered by BMW, it is executed superbly and looks and feels like a quality piece inside and out. The MINI Cooper lives up to the promise of its bulldog stance, legendary performance, and enthusiastic press reports. BMW has successfully melded the German and British car cultures, reaching back to the 1960s for the automotive icon of mod London. The MINI Cooper has been reinvented for the 21st century and has returned to the U.S. much bigger and much better than the original. Like all BMWs, it comes with advanced safety features and innovative engineering. Like the original, its uses front-wheel drive and a transverse-mounted engine. But BMW employed a sophisticated suspension inspired by its rear-wheel-drive cars for superior handling, particularly on bumpy, curving roads. Driving the '03 MINI Cooper Overall, the MINI Cooper delivers a sporty driving experience. Spring for the S if you are a serious driving enthusiast. Otherwise, you may find the standard MINI Cooper more comfortable. It's smooth, very stable, like a BMW. Around town, the MINI is well-mannered, smooth to shift, easy to park. As one might expect from a car associated with BMW, the MINI Cooper's steering is precise and immediate. The 1.6-liter engine in the MINI Cooper S produces 163 horsepower and 155 pounds-feet of torque at 4000 rpm. It’s capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.9 seconds, considerably quicker than the standard Cooper. MINI comes standard with four-channel anti-lock brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), and Corner Brake Control (CBC). EBD distributes front-to-rear brake forces for improved stability and shorter stopping distances. CBC evens braking forces side to side, important when braking in the middle of a corner. Optional Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) applies the brakes at individual wheels and reduces engine torque when it senses you're skidding or not traveling on your intended path. MINI Cooper Design for 2003 The MINI is low, wide, and short, with short overhangs. The wheels are set as far out to the four corners as possible, enhancing stability in turns and reducing hobby-horsing on bumpy straights. Measuring 97.1 inches, the wheelbase is longer than some small cars. But the MINI is shorter overall, at 142.8 inches (less than 12 feet). The rear is trimmed with an elegant fascia with one exhaust tip exiting below the sleek rear bumper on the right side. BMW's attention to detail is everywhere in between. Small reflector on door jam alerts other drivers when you open the door when pulled to the side of a busy street. Big oval mirrors afford a good view behind, where all those other cars are located. Cooper S comes with body-colored bumpers, aggressive side sills, wider wheel arches, a hood scoop, and a lower intake grille. Twin exhaust tips exit from the middle. A rear spoiler trails off the roof, chrome brightens the fuel-filler flap, and an S logo shaped like a curvy road spices up the rear badge. Numerous other styling cues, including big eight-spoke wheels reminiscent of the classic Minilights, ensure everyone whose anyone knows you sprung for the hot one. Inside the 2003 Cooper MINI's interior is stylish, modern, and exudes quality. Materials and shapes are as cheery as sunshine and balloons and as now as a new magazine. Prominent circles set the design statement. That large circle in the center of the dash, equally visible to anyone in the car, is the speedometer. A racy round tachometer is perched like an add-on immediately before the driver's eyes and tilts with the adjustable steering column. Toggle switches with little guards reflect the older MINI while looking very today, and operate power windows, power locks, front and rear fog lamps and the anti-skid system. The MINI interior is full of clever details. The optional automatic climate controls are shaped like the MINI logo, for example. The standard HVAC controls are attractive and work well, though the mode selector knob lacks the nice feel of the fan knob. Radio buttons are small, but are easy to understand and operate. MINI Cooper Lineup for 2003 MINI Cooper comes standard with a high level of equipment, including a sophisticated anti-lock brake system and six airbags with head protection for front and rear passengers. Also standard: air conditioning, CD stereo with six speakers, power windows with auto-down, power locks, remote keyless entry, and a rear wiper. It comes standard with a five-speed gearbox and 15-inch alloy wheels. Cooper S adds a supercharged version of the same engine, a six-speed gearbox, stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars for flatter handling, 16-inch wheels, and a lot of special exterior trim. Inside, the S adds sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. Conclusions MINI allows buyers great leeway in making the car their own. Major options include a Continuously Variable Transmission, or CVT, automatic air conditioning, and a Harmon Kardon Sound system with eight speakers. Other options are grouped into packages: The Sport Package includes Dynamic Stability Control, rear spoiler, fog lamps, sport seats, and larger alloy wheels. The Premium Package includes sunroof, automatic air conditioning, on-board computer and cruise control. The Cold Weather Package provides heat to the seats, mirrors, and windshield-washer jets, along with rain-sensing wipers and an auto-dimming mirror. Other options include leather seats, Xenon headlamps, and a navigation system.For updates on this latest model, visit the official MINI Cooper website!
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