2008 MINI Cooper Consumer Discussions

MINI Cooper Tire and Wheel Questions

Changing wheel sizes on a Mini

Written by: husker03 on Oct 20, 2008 05:28 PM

I have a 2006 Mini Cooper with 15" wheels. Would 16" wheels from a 2008 "S" fit without modification? Thanks Read More...

MINI Cooper Clutch & Transmission Questions

Re: 2008 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [reminthorn]

Written by: reminthorn on Oct 07, 2008 05:21 AM

Update on our clutch/transmission noise. Our car would make a metallic sound when downshifting mainly from 3rd to 2nd. Our Mini dealer deglazed the clutch 3 times and the noise improved. Mini has a new Service Bulletin out #210107 which says "the clutch and dual mas flywheel have an unfavorable tolerance." They removed the transmission and replaced the clutch ... Read More...

Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [bashmichel]

Written by: reminthorn on Sep 17, 2008 02:03 PM

Our's is a 2008. From delivery, it made a strange noise when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd. Kind of the noise the front brakes make on a 21 speed bike when you hit them hard. Anyway, the dealer has deglazed the clutch 3 times now and the noise has pretty much disappeared. We're at 6,000 miles now. Read More...

MINI Cooper

Re: MPG 2006 v 2007 [Mr_Shiftright]

Written by: rtboon on Aug 17, 2008 07:17 AM

I currently own a 2008 Clubman S and was looking at a used 2006 Mini Cooper S with auto transmission. Love the car, color and price but what does anyone know about issues with 2006 models and the auto transmission? My research indicates most of the problems were pre 2004 and also the CVT autos. Thanks Read More...

MINI Cooper Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Waitless in Seattle!

Written by: minisg on Aug 13, 2008 10:10 PM

I just ordered a 2009 Mini Cooper S with all options. My expected delivery is in 8 to 10 weeks. Paid MSRP. I tried to buy from the NW Mini dealer, but they were too busy to even bother talking to me after I waited an hour at the dealership. On the way home I stumbled on a little place selling used Minis who have worked out an arrangement with an authorized dealer in the midwest. ... Read More...

What is "wrong" with these new subcompacts?

so did I post numbers recently? :-)

Written by: nippononly on Aug 12, 2008 00:52 PM

'Cause they are pretty DARN good! From Automotive News, for 2008 sales through June 30: Fit: up 67% from 2007 Accent: up 48.9% Rio: up 29.1% Yaris: up 39% Mini Cooper: up 33.6% And if you're counting Versa (debatable for inclusion in this category, IMO), it is up 20.7%. And for those of you tracking the ForTwo, they sold 11,399 of them by midyear, and that wasn't a ... Read More...

Lost Control! Had an accident Mini cooper S 2008

Re: Guess I've made a mistake. [busiris]

Written by: feliciatwo on Aug 11, 2008 10:57 AM

Actually , there were NO vehicles on the market that matched my criteria for a purchase right now. Again, this came closest and was barely behind the Honda Fit (2009 model ONLY) You must be easy to please. I loved the caste iron reliability of both Honda and subaru...yet never had high praise for their Lawrence Welk approach to design . Meanwhile, it WAS a "business ... Read More...

Re: Guess I've made a mistake. [busiris]

Written by: feliciatwo on Aug 09, 2008 11:48 AM

Yes. due diligence in research was observed in the purchase of this Mini cooper. And yes, I was , and most people would be better off in a Subaru for most occasions. It was time to sell my AWD as it uses more fuel than i want during this "time in our nations history". This is a "Stop Gap" purchase , to own until a bio- Diesel WITH Hybrid arrives in the USA. I had hoped the Clubman ... Read More...

MINI Cooper Dash and Instrumentation Questions

Re: Warning Symbol screw with a '!' in it [my1mini]

Written by: tammy21063 on Aug 05, 2008 04:38 PM

My 2008 Mini Cooper is doing the same thing. Doesn't do it everytime I turn the engine off. Very sporadic and I haven't identified a pattern. Has anyone found out any more info about this??? Read More...

My new 2008 Mini, last 2008 ordered?

My new 2008 Mini, last 2008 ordered?

Written by: airforcemom on Aug 04, 2008 00:05 PM

Hi there, I have a question. Maybe someone out there may know the answer. I ordered a new mini cooper on June 23rd and was told that it is completed and waiting to be shipped to New Jersey. I live on the East Coast. Will it be only a couple of weeks longer or has anyone on the East Coast received theirs earlier than 2 weeks? As you can see, I am anxious to drive my new Mini! ... Read More...