2008 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews

Finally Got My MINI

Written by: chela348 on 11/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)

Review

Recently graduated 7 years worth of pharmacy education and took advantge of getting my dream car. I can't recall the first time I ever saw it (tv, movies, drive past one) but I wanted one. I don't drive manual so I waited a month for my Oxygen Blue White Top MINI! I can't begin to explain how much fun I have driving it! I get so much attention from it and love waiving to my fellow MINI drivers! Gas is so ridiculous, I get over 40 MPG (especially if i switch to the fake manual). I enjoy my panoramic sunroof everyday. I'm a petite girl and feel like it was made for me in every way! Oh and I've only had the car for 2 months and it now has 3000 miles!

Favorite Features

Bluetooth, sensory wipers, retractable side mirrors, cold weather package, driver and copilot leg room, mood lighting (love the blue), panoramic sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Just a little more power, but just a little!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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'08 Cooper Convertible

Written by: Marcel on 10/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 5M)

Review

If I was going to buy an economical car, then I wanted a car that is fun to drive. The Cooper convertible is just that. Currently at 34 mpg around town and the 5-spd. is perfect for this car. The car is perfect except for the blind spot when the top is up. This is the rear quarter area, behind the back seat. Tough to see when backing up - however the rear sensors are helpful.

Favorite Features

I pod jack, 5 speed, convertible top, seats and fun factor.

Suggested Improvements

0 out 1 people found this review helpful

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16 MPG

Written by: Arzie on 10/12/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)

Review

I've got 3000 miles on my Mini S convertible and I found out the hard way the marketing in better than the product. I'm getting only 16 mpg, horrible. The exterior styling is great, but the interior is lacking. The cup holders are useless in that they are too close to everything to put other than the smallest cup in it. And that is indicative of the entire vehicle, looks good but doesn't always work and it's usually too small to do the intended job. I thought this would be a great fun car to drive but it seems I'm always driving to the gas station. I had a Toyota before and boy do I miss it.

Favorite Features

The convertible roof that opens half- way for a sun roof effect is nice.

Suggested Improvements

Better gas mileage! And better gas mileage.

2 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Apple of My Eye

Written by: Apple on 09/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)

Review

The MPG is amazing, I was coming from a 2003 MC, and I have been getting 40.1 MPG with the AC on. It does handle like a gocart, and is very stable at 95+ MPH. Love the look and for me the Navi is a must. You can't beat the price or features. Oh did I mention MPG!

Favorite Features

Navi, push button start, ambient lighting. MPG! Bluetooth!

Suggested Improvements

None

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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More fun than my 911

Written by: TPAMiniGuy on 09/02/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Loved the original MINI but was too young to drive one. What a great car. So glad they brought the marque back. It is a superb car, performance, handling, comfort. Ordered my "S" kinda bare bones, sport suspension, limited slip, and better sound system. It has alot of high tech items in what seems like a low tech car. Great A/C even in the Florida heat. Surprising good.

Favorite Features

My fun meter is pegged-out every time I get in the car. Even a quick trip to the grocery store.Best bang for the buck on the road, period.

Suggested Improvements

A few more tradional gauges for oil/water temp, oil pressure, and battery would be nice.

10 out 10 people found this review helpful

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Total Recall

Written by: Bismark on 08/29/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)

Review

The Mini S convertible is a cute and stylish car, with decent power and superior handling, but these are the only positives I can grant it. Ride on 17 inch runflats is appalling (and I have driven track-prep'd cars on the street for years, and ride motorcycles, so I am no 'princess and the pea'). Cannot adjust seats to my liking, knee rubs vs center console constantly. Ergonomics laughable (speedometer is a decoration as it's well out of the driver's vision, window toggles badly placed, climate controls non- intuitive), gearbox vague, rear- visibility non-existent/dangerous. Cute weekend toy car, but non-viable as modern commuter to anyone over the age of 25. Oh, and my mpg? Only 20 avg.

Favorite Features

Peppy engine and great handling

Suggested Improvements

See above

9 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Awesome Mini

Written by: VICKIE on 08/24/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)

Review

I first got my Mini Cooper in March of 2007. I love the way the Mini handles on the highway and the way she hugs the mountain roads. I wish there was a little more leg room in the back but I only have one child and we just bought her the 2008 Mini Cooper and she is loving her own Mini. We can take both Mini on a road trip and still walk away with money in our pocket from saving on fuel. We will always be a Mini Cooper family..

Favorite Features

I love the design of the Mini and the way she feels on the road. Driving the Mini is always a good time.

Suggested Improvements

The only improvement is a little more leg room in the back.

5 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Fun but beware

Written by: ATMNLV on 08/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Love the car very comfortable with more than enough power. Car has 2000 miles on it and my engine hood scoop is melting which is happening to a lot of cars. MINI won't reply or hasn't recalled this design defect

Favorite Features

Very roomy, fast, and stable.

Suggested Improvements

Fix design flaws

14 out 14 people found this review helpful

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Cute but rough.

Written by: Ian Venieris on 08/08/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Cute looks, good handling and the new for 2007 BMW engine with Peugeot parentage caused me to buy the 2008 Cooper S with the 6-speed transmission. Having driven the automatic I do not recommend it as it does not allow for the fuel economical 6th gear when in sport mode. The car is plagued by multitude of gremlins which in my case caused it to spend 28 out of the first 60 days at the dealership's service department. 1200 miles out of a total of 2000 miles driven were for transport to and from the dealership. If one decides that this is the only car in which they can be happy, I suggest interviewing the dealership to identify their service competency but few areas have more than one dealer.

Favorite Features

Good looks but obtained at the sacrifice of interior space. Adequate power. Excellent Getrag 6-speed manual gear box. Good sport seats but they prefer slender occupants. Good albeit firm handling. Good fuel consumption when driving in conservation mode with the manual transmission. Huge options list

Suggested Improvements

An ergonomically correct dashboard and interior is a must. Good handling need not come at the price of a harsh ride for which the run flat tires are only partially responsible. The automatic transmission should allow 6th gear to be selected when in sport mode. Improve quality and train the dealers.

16 out 17 people found this review helpful

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Mini

Written by: max from mini on 08/06/2008

Vehicle

2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)

Review

Very peppy. Fun to drive. Excellent in the city or the highway. Does better gas mileage than is advertised. Can't mistake this car with anything else. Exterior design stands out from the crowd and you don’t have to break the bank for it.

Favorite Features

Exelent gas mileage, performance, and the style.

Suggested Improvements

None

6 out 10 people found this review helpful

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