2009 MINI Cooper Consumer Reviews

Great Little Car

Written by: Gizmom on 11/13/2008

Vehicle

2009 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)

Review

A nice, solid car. Enough power to hold it's own against the big guys. The leather sport seats are very comfortable -- I did an 8 hour trip a couple of weeks ago, and could have easily done another couple of hours that day. Average mileage has been 38 city / 43 highway. I had the same windshield washer issue that JMS mentioned. However I found that the nozzles are adjustable and was able to redirect the spray back to the windshield (as opposed to the roof of the car!)

Favorite Features

The little extras, like the warning light that comes on when the outside temperature drops low enough to freeze the roads. The lights on the base of the doors that illuminate your path out of the car. The windshield wipers that drop a notch in speed when the car comes to a standstill.

Suggested Improvements

Back seats fold down, but they don't lie flat. Would be nice if they did, to give you a bit more level cargo room.

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Great Car

Written by: JMS on 10/16/2008

Vehicle

2009 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)

Review

I'm hooked. Even my daughter that wanted me to get a Saturn Sky is glad to have this car. It is true what people say, it really does handle like a go-cart. Super responsive and I just hit 1200 miles with a life to date MPG of 35.9. Power and handling are the most obvious features of this car. I will own a MINI from now on.

Favorite Features

Handling and the sport button that tightens the steering and the gear ratios for better acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Windshield wiper functionality is kind of strange and tricky to use. I have sprayed my back window about 50 times trying to turn on my front wipers.

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