Overview & Reviews

For 2009, the Mini Cooper Convertible is completely redesigned, joining the same all-new platform as the hatchback and Clubman. The latest high-performance John Cooper Works model also debuts, sporting a friskier turbocharged engine, upgraded brakes and exclusive styling cues inside and out. The only other significant change this year is standard stability control for all Cooper variants.

• Stellar fuel economy, sharp handling, excellent all-around performance in S and John Cooper Works trims, endearing retro styling.

• Fussy controls, puny backseat, poor outward visibility in convertible, stiff and noisy ride.

User Reviews:

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  Most fun car Ive ever owned - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Tony - April 4 - 7:40 pm

  Great car! Let me start by saying that Im 64" 250 and I have plenty of space. Took it on a trip from Detroit Michigan to Naples Flordia 3 months after taking delivery. Averaged 35-MPG for the trip and was comfortable for the 21 hour trip. Turned heads the entire trip and was just a blast to drive. This is my first MINI as well as my first small car and plan to keep it for a long time. Used to lease large SUVs or trucks in the past, but no more. I love my MINI!

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  Extra fun to drive, marvelous ..... - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Dan - January 19 - 8:50 pm

  The editor is wrong, I drive my Mini aggressively and no matter what I do, in the city my gas mileage is 30gpm no other cat in this price range come even close to fun to drive and performances of Mini, Thank you BMW!!!!!

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  To my fellow Road Warriors - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By RoadWarrior - January 8 - 10:10 am

  I love my 2009 MINI and its a good thing I do because I spend most of my time in it. I am writing this review for people who are considering buying this car for frequent long trips. The car is a blast but Im not sure I would purchase again because of all the long trips I take. In 14 months I have driven this car almost 60k mi. To be honest, the interior is not very comfortable. After driving about 2 hours on the hwy I start to get fidgety. Being in the passenger seat is almost unbearable after 1hr. Great gas mileage, but not really any pickup on the highway. I know I sound like Im complaining. I really love my Mini but if you plan on driving as much as I do, you might want to reconsider.

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  Electrical Gremlins - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By John - September 4 - 9:50 am

  Love the car, hate the electrical bugaboo that has caused it to change abruptly from full on function to stone cold dead. Its up to the dealer at this point to convince me that this can be resolved. I hear they get high marks for service thats customer oriented, so far they have been, but the electrical issue is still there after stranding me the first time. Disappointing because we really like the car, the dealership is trying but I hate the idea of always wondering about electrical issues that are supposedly resolved. Well see...

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  Terrible Car - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By mcmenefee - July 10 - 10:49 am

  After owning a 2006 cooper I took the plunge and "upgraded" to a 2009 Cooper S. This is one of the biggest car-buying mistakes I have ever made! It has only 40,000 miles on it and has already been towed 3 times, had carbon buildup in the engine, a new clutch and flywheel (beware this costs over $2000), a new timing chain, tensioner, rails, and gears, and the list goes on! I will never buy another mini and plan to get rid of this one as quickly as possible

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  Expensive but Worth It - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Andy J - June 22 - 1:00 pm

  A home run; why cant US car companies build something like the MINI? We paid right at $30K for the car and feel like we got a bargain. The new MINI retains some British charm but really should be regarded as the smallest member of the BMW lineup -- it looks and feels incredibly solid for a small convertible. My wife says she feels like shes behind the wheel of a baby tank. Our "S" cabrio w A/T is returning 31 MPG in mixed city/hwy driving to date. What a combination of power and fuel economy -- way to go BMW/Peugeot! Way, way bigger inside than it looks from the outside -- Im 62" 200 lbs and very comfortable in drivers seat. Trunk is tiny, but useful w/back seats folded down.

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  Over The Top Performance - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By bbracr - February 17 - 9:26 pm

  Economical, well crafted, and hot to trot. The "S" turbo has all the performance & handling you could possibly want while delivering great fuel economy/ The car steps up to anything you want it to do from shopping to open road racing to kana cross and is fantastic for daily use. Interior actually gives me more room that my other car, Corvette, and driving position and flexibility is great for both my wife and myself. The car is an absolute blast and with a few performance enhancements could be a road warrior.

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  MY SECOND MINI S IN 4 YEARS! - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By RAM - October 27 - 6:43 pm

  this car is A+++ in my books my second Mini S in 5yesrs this one is out of this world... A pleasnt experience

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  Piece of junk! - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Carol Forte - May 11 - 10:00 am

  The first year could be called the "honeymoon period". After that lookout! First of all the service dept is comprised of idiots. They will NOT listen to the customer and will look for any reason than the one the customer is complaining about to blame the issue on. My issue? Carbon deposits in the motor. Yes folks, this can happen to your "fun loving" MINI too - and probably will. 4 trips to MINI - 2 times with the engine light on and guess what? Carbon deposits aka "engine buildup". This issues starts to occur between 30- 40K. You will notice skipping in 1st gear, decreased performance, oddities, etc... and the run around from MINI. Good luck! I traded my little buggy of issues!

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  Great Car - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Will - May 2 - 4:30 pm

  I absolutely love this car. I got it loaded and it has all the amenities of a luxury automobile along with the sportiness. I was shocked and sold when I sat in one and it was extremely comfortable and roomy. Get a convertible or a sunroof because they operate great. It gets great gas mileage and all maintenance and the entire car (Including paint and body) is guaranteed for five years. I dont have to change the oil or nothing. All i have to do is put gas in it and that isnt very often. What a wonderful car!