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| February 01, 2004 | Nordstrom, Byron | COPYRIGHT 2004 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

I have two concerns that rise from the December issue's car tests, "A New Formula for Fun." First, I think you ought to have indicated that the Mini Cooper model that fits in this category is the S model. The standard Mini has a tame 115-hp engine and is certainly not in the high-horsepower, often turbo-charged pocket-rocket league of the other cars listed. Second, and more troubling, are the reliability ratings. I've owned a standard Mini for a year, have put 14,000-plus trouble-free miles on the car, and doubt the poor Rating that you give this model. I believe you owe it to readers to describe the bases (plural intended) for all of your reliability ratings. Do ...

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