2003 Mini Cooper S Start Up, Exhaust, In Depth Tour, and Short Drive

This car used to be owned by a real good friend of mine, literally sold 30 min after making this video haha, check out the video I responded or click the annotation to see more driving than I was able to to, plus it's a pretty funny video hahaha. In this video I give a full in depth tour of a 2003 Mini Cooper S. I take viewers on a close look through the interior and exterior of this car while showing details, over viewing of features, and noting unique styling cues to the vehicle itself. I also show the engine and the details of it, start it up and see how it sounds under acceleration. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.

[@iseered22]

I currently drive a 2003 cooper s, and I love it! never had a problem! The loud fan you hear on this particular car is only supposed to come on when extra cooling is needed for the engine. Maybe because its hot out in the video? I live in Canada so Ii have only heard this fan come on the odd time in the summer and only for about a minute. I get a smile everytime I step on the gas and hear that supercharger wine!

[@DarrenPersad]

I think it was worth mention, even though it's such a minor thing, that if you hold down the "Unlock" button (Mini Emblem) on the key fob, it would open the sun roof and roll down all of the windows. I think it's a nice touch, and could come in handy in the summers if the car gets warm (i.e. you could crack a window and cool it down a bit).

[@hehe2352]

Doesn’t work on this gen

[@DarrenPersad]

@@hehe2352They do indeed; we ordered our R53 Cooper S at time of announcement and took delivery in 2002 for MY 2003. We’ve had it now for just shy of 20 years and 60,000 miles, and yes, it does indeed do this. For the many I’ve interacted with in the community and in the industry (I work in the automotive world), most of them do this as well

[@ModMINI]

Great looking car, I love the color. I just worked on one that like it. But I have to say, it sounds like this car has a few mechanical problems common in this year and for this mileage. Loud fan - the low speed resistor is out so the fan can only run in high speed. Loud engine ticking - chain tensioner or hydraulic lash adjusters are worn. Stiff clutch - They start out easy and get stiff as they wear. The stiffness goes away when you change the clutch. Probably needs shocks and front control arm bushings by now. Other than that, it's probably in great shape - real solid motors in these cars, but they do leak a lot. (but that can be fixed) But it's worth it - they are a lot of fun!

[@paulbarrios2640]

You know your stuff 💯

[@sasidhar300]

hi, my frnd is planning to buy the same car. it seems the car has same issues you mentioned in your comment. In your expert opinion, what much does the car worth now and how much do you think it will cost to get it fix the above issues.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2001-2006 BMW MINI was assembled in Oxford, England

[@DCMotorWerks]

that is one loud engine fan, lol

[@QStarrDaze]

this car is just too adorable... its like i could get a cake for my b day that looks exactly like it... haha weird

[@ineedammo20]

You might want to add that there is a button on the left handle (the one you toggle for your indicators) that when pressed, can change the digital screen from temperature meter to the counter of miles. It's interesting to know that, because not everyone is fond of the big round speedo in the center and it's also handy since the digital screen is right behind your wheel so you don't have to look right to see how fast you're going :)

[@adityadebnath7293]

Who is watching in 2019??

[@Jcmzhu]

Me 😬

[@rjshredder2377]

My wife and I are about to buy one same color for $2500. Had to look this up

[@fleeboman4358]

Me

[@austinosborne1999]

Aditya Debnath 2020

[@adityadebnath7293]

@@austinosborne1999 haha😂

[@huntere2205]

The fan sounds like a freaking air raid siren 😂

[@CoolGorillaGoAnimate7000]

Love Mini Coopers. They're awesome.

[@rxtv1016]

Bro I love his Channel like he has every car u can ever imagine 👏🏽🔥🔥👏🏽

[@BushSniffers]

Took me so long to find a good car walkthrough like this, cheers

[@thenewlife7588]

Just bought a 2004 R53 from "Unique Classic Cars" in Mankato, MN. Same "Electric Blue" color and same white top, wheels, and mirror covers. Not a huge fan of those. I will probably swap out the white wheels and I'll cover the mirror caps with a "Black Jack". Car has 15,000 miles on it and has an outstanding recall item for the hydraulic steering assembly so I'll be heading to the nearest MINI dealership soon after taking delivery which I hope will be next weekend.

[@biancablome5882]

i love this car

[@iseered22]

@IMAPOWN my 03' cooper s had a recall because of inop powersteering fan, it was covered by warranty though. In general they are quite expensive to fix, make sure the current tires are run flats!

[@MrCami1234]

Saving up for a mini :)

[@sairr53h86]

Cameron Witt did you buy one ? 🤣

[@mohmeddx]

@@sairr53h86 2020 corona various

[@TheVortecGuys]

That freakin' startup is so goddamed funny!

[@equaliser2265]

The button under the handbrake is not traction , it's the tyre pressure reset switch for the monitoring system.

[@Whatitup]

I really like these. They have alot of character.

[@iseered22]

@Chrisikki it's the dimmer switch for the instrument cluster

[@ca13814]

it changes the brightness of the gauges and switches when the headlights are turned on

[@FerrarifanOls95]

The buzzer at 1:00 sounds way better than the one in the Countryman

[@edsheeran2481]

So good !

[@BRIANBOBCHAPMAN]

NICE 2003 Mini Cooper S Start Up, Exhaust, In Depth Tour, and Short Drive

[@Goldenrod636]

for the AutoTrader website, you do know you can take more than 3 pictures for the website right? You can take up to 27 pictures.

[@mason4427]

One of my grandpas friends has a 2003 Mini Cooper it needs some work done to it for example The driver door window needs to be fixed the engine rattles when you start it up nothing major a little bit of work and she will be good has new i will also get to go for a ride

[@thealexpshow782]

2003 looks sick😍

[@michaelgriffith6410]

That fan had to of been even louder in person! Wow that thing was sounding off

[@ilovecars1996]

kyle this is great i love minis! hope you find some more soon

[@Jurgonkitfok]

looks like everyones sitting "Criss Cross Applesauce" in the back seats. . .

[@ps3dubbs]

that fan is kicking in allot, it shouldn't overheat that much. Thinking about purchasing one for myself.

[@equaliser2265]

Drive without music or phone connection concentrate on your driving and listen to that supercharger.

[@marcwilliams605]

Just bought one today love it 😁

[@dave11686]

Kyle, is this the same Cooper as in the "how was my startup" video? Anyways, great video as always!

[@IMAPOWN]

what are the things that i should definantly watch out for when trying to buy an 2003 MINI cooper S? some help please?

[@robloxfan4271]

boy does that supercharger sound awsome

[@wasagaspetsnaz]

you still neeed to have the key in the car push button or not its simply a cool novelty

[@levivisitacion5867]

i want a mini cooper so badly ;(

[@Chrisikki]

Whats that button on the other side of the speedometer? The one opposite to the hazzards

[@The1FastGP]

I became a fan of the Mini once i saw the movie, " The Italian Job"

[@Neptune8]

From wat I've been reading the cooper is reliable however 2002-2004 have a real bad coolant issue and it will destroy the engine if it hadn't been taken care of prior , but the 2005 and up had that taken care of , I really want a cooper S in British racing green !!

[@equaliser2265]

That's BOLLOCKS the engine is bulletproof. You just need to service it properly and check your engine levels everyday as everyone should do for any vehicle if they have any knowledge and not just a big mouth. POWER. Petrol Oil Water Electrics Rubber.

[@lincoln537]

Stiff clutch means that clutch needs to be replaced soon

[@equaliser2265]

No it doesn't. THEY are like that from the factory,

[@ricksanchez8469]

@@equaliser2265 It depends how stiff it is.

[@roymilla6636]

They always have been like that.

[@TheVortecGuys]

I need to put that paint chip there what kind of exterior? Lightning Blue?

[@aaronr1188]

What is the button on the back of the steering wheel?

[@mallemoeire]

Volume of the radio

[@ohopejr]

great question I was wondering the same

[@Eljuanitoooo]

Orlando Hope Jr radio

[@9Milzzz]

Might buy one Monday

[@jordantacker1935]

+5POINT0 same

[@cm18cam]

Does anyone know how reliable these things are?

[@speacialperson12345]

@Greig300 i think thats a vacuum on cleaning out another car, they are cleaning out cars as well

[@artbking1]

Thanks for the video!

[@TheLucasBreda]

ive got an 08 cooper s love it

[@wirgiukass]

@saabkyle04 i can totally see why you sold it so quickly. It's a very nice looking as well as fun car to drive. And by the way who cares about little chip which you can hardly see. Oh and nice vid as always. Thank you. Keep up the good work

[@shortii12341]

I might be trading my 2009 scion tC for a used mini :). I

[@marcus11b]

Saab, is there any difference in the interior of the s and normal version ?

[@xXpurplehayes08Xx]

marcus11b yep

[@Trikster1of4]

Omg my neighbors have a mini Cooper s that is the exact same color as this one

[@le-grandziebell6240]

Very nice

[@redlinexi]

Hey Kyle just wandering what did your friend get to replace the mini, since it's already a pretty fun to drive car?

[@keiserious]

hey kyle do review of the newer model white Kia Optima.......

[@SilentDrifterGT]

@evanbella99 I think it's just one indicator, that does both sides

[@Taurineg]

was wondering should i get a hardtop, aviation panel is where it catches me.

[@Jurgonkitfok]

should i buy one with 200,000 miles? its a 04 turbo cooper s. idk if they had good reviews and if they are reliable

[@VikingWolf84]

If it’s an 04 it’s Supercharged. The Turbo Mini didn’t start until 07🤙🏼... yea I’m 6 years late commenting 😂🤷‍♂️

[@PiranhaJaw22]

@cm18cam checking forums, there are major clutch problems with these cars

[@aaronqk42]

would a mini cooper s be a good first car? like 2002 or 3. Any opinions?

[@roycesuico3098]

Not bad

[@luckygoldpanda]

I love that blue :)

[@robloxfan4271]

my dad used to have one like that

[@Waltazhaar]

Is that a Jet taking off in the background? O_o

[@mrkzj2]

Hey is that little green Corolla for sale? My sister drives the same one lol.

[@GalenMacziewski95]

Since everyone is asking stuff like " what did he trade it for?" I will answer this. Kyle answered me on a different video about it. He said "@GalenMacziewski95 no he bought a 4Runner from us, will probably do a vid on it eventually" If you want to double check on this go to the "Welcome To Car Connections..." video. He replied me there.

[@MrRichierich1990]

@dave11686 yeah it was it was owned by a buddy of his.

[@aarynshiya7872]

i love the song thats all by genesis Reading my own comment 1 year later, and I now wish to be lobotomized...

[@davidvelazquez9473]

The station in question is WMAG 99.5, since Kyle is around Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad.

[@kasorga]

I got it one...yehh

[@MaldonadoInLA]

What years was this gen made

[@Abel-Alvarez]

alvaro maldonado 2001-2006

[@roymilla6636]

1st gen

[@SonicAndPokemon15275]

2003 Old Mini Cooper S So Many Times Better Than New 2022 Mini Cooper 2 Door Hardtop And New 2023 Mini Cooper

[@UInACrash]

How much did it sell for if you can disclose such information?

[@gentle285]

May I ask what car did your friend traded it for?

[@nicknana4319]

How much are these worth and are there automatic versions

[@qazwsxedcrfvtgbyh404]

a 2003 Cooper S with a good amount of miles will cost roughly $4k-$8 and they do make Auto Cooper S's but they're extremely rare in older models

[@jonasbickford7417]

Nick Nana DONT get the automatic, FILLED WITH PROBLEMS!

[@peacefrog0521]

where's the periscope up/down toggle switch? :-)

[@clay7164]

Can I keep this 2003 mini cooper s man please

[@kathybartels7255]

Do anyone know where the mass air flow sensor is located on the 2003 mini cooper

[@ElectroGhandi]

What car did your friend get after he traded in this Mini?

[@tommyg.6542]

k-love!

[@ajbeats2348]

Tommy G. I saw that too ahahah I actually donate to them 😂

[@michaelgriffith6410]

Thats little button was not traction as this is the tire reset button

[@TJC450]

what did he trade it in on?

[@DJK0722]

@saabkyle04 did it have plates on while driving it

[@The1FastGP]

I doubt it, it was the one with mark wahlberg

[@HighSpeedRider]

very nice blue car;)

[@evanbella99]

1:51 the left hazard doesn't work.

[@jake2964]

Does it have an aux?

[@MrYomamma45]

the left blinker signal dosnt work

[@sk8terguy56]

wat car was this traded in for?

[@TheNicksterminator]

@RPKGameVids depends what color you have

[@Am1Creepy]

i get dizzy when you shift gears :D :D

[@evanbella99]

@SilentDrifter Oh i see.

[@Friendly0Dan]

My dad has a 2009 Mini Cooper, the interior is way different!

[@roymilla6636]

That's a 2nd Gen mini

[@ishmaeldassa8268]

Its cleaned

[@GalenMacziewski95]

@gentle285 saabkyle04 sent me this on another video, word for word, "@GalenMacziewski95 no he bought a 4Runner from us, will probably do a vid on it eventually"

[@xXpurplehayes08Xx]

you should get a head cam

[@Torxsteer]

@TheS13freak The superchargers are only said to last about 100K between rebuilds/replacement. Perhaps people don't want to pay for that expense and rather than have the car break down, they transfer the problem to the next owner.

[@Jukle0]

I wouldn't mind this car if they'd ditch that ugly dashboard design. Like seriously, am I the only one who thinks having the speedometer and other gauges right smack dab in the center of the car is ugly as hell?

[@jimmybryant8393]

It makes it unique. So yes your the only one.

[@superman6262]

Yes, you are alone. It's different! I like it

[@toddrobertson1398]

Yes you are in the minority lol that’s been unique to the mini since the 60’s

[@debbiepeter112]

Jukle0 I love it

[@HARRYS_SLOTCARS_N_RC_CRAWLERS]

Yes five years later and your still the only one 😂

[@jacopoperdono1195]

1:34

[@Coa_Kralj_Coa_The_King]

Very nice car but why fen is non stop ✋ Like that he is heated!!!