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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  A decent car, but not that great overall - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By natenate - April 30 - 5:33 pm

  Hi, I bought 2009 mini cooper S in late November. When I first bought it I loved the way it looks and the tightness of feel it gives when you drive. I now have about 16,000 miles on it, and had no single problem with a car so far. One thing I am very dissatisfied is this car tends to jerk occasionally when you press the gas gently. Seriously. Also even though Ive heard model S has so much power and accelerates fast, I absolutely disagree. It really does not accelerate that fast from stop to 60 or accelerating while going. On the freeway, I always have hard time trying to cut other cars off without using sports mode. Even with sports mode, this car just does not accelerate that fast.

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  BUY OR CONSIDER BUT BEWARE - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By chungking - April 1 - 1:38 am

  I bought my Mini Cooper S 2009 brand new. It was performing great for the first year but then as it got older although it was under mileage (12,700 miles) in 14 months of ownership, the engine experienced annoying pinging sound specially while on idling. Note* the engine is warm. I took it to the dealership and was told its normal. The pinging sound became louder and it sounded like a diesel engine. I traded it in for a Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback AWD Turbo Lancer Ralliart.

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  Love it! Lots of fun and looks - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Mini09 - TC MI - January 2 - 9:06 am

  I got my Mini with Cash for Clunkers deal. Great value for the money. I have the extended warrantee and the fuel pump had to be replaced at 5000 miles. :( I wasnt happy but the service was good and everything else has been great. Love the pepper white with black top and bonnet stripes--SHARP. Handles great, very fast, mileage good, excellent for running around town for errands, taxiing kids etc.

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  Hot Hatch - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By milindsport - December 7 - 6:06 am

  Where do I start? This car so far has been such a pleasure to own and drive...and this is coming from a previous sport sedan owner. The "WOW" factor is definitely there...with impressive engine performance, great fuel econ and excellent driving dynamics. Apart from the performance factor, the design though polarizing to some is undeniably unique and the brand itself has a loyal and dedicated following with a large number of auto enthusiasts in the group. Finally the option to be able to customize this car to your exact specifications can be expensive yet a lot of fun. I have the "S" version which is a must for the performance oriented drive. Try the MINI....you will never stop smiling.

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  Great Car - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By JMS - October 1 - 11:43 pm

  Im 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.

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  Buyer Beware - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Marian - May 27 - 11:06 am

  I purchased my 2009 Cooper S brand new (7 miles on it) in January 2009 from Brian Harris in Baton Rouge. It has needed various major repairs on SIX occasions in a 15 months of ownership. It has also needed an additional two tows 90 miles away (from New Orleans) to have the run flats changed. The repairs have involved mechanical and electronic defects. Perhaps this model is defective, but the car is utterly unreliable. And if you dont live near a dealership, forget about this car. It is cute and fun, but for the cost in time and money of dragging it in to a dealer time and again (and they never seem to know how to fix this model definitively), please save yourself the aggravation.

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  Fun on Wheels - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Hallockg - March 26 - 2:16 am

  I have had my Mini Cooper Hardtop for about a month now, and I honestly have to say without question its THE most fun c.ar Ive ever had (and I have owned a Firebird and a Camaro). I learned early that I have to be careful....once I was driving down a 35 mph street, and was shocked when I realized I was actually doing 89 mph!! Fuel economy is remarkable, and its extrior looks turns heads on the road.

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  The rear seat room is fine. - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Carl Anderton - May 23 - 11:00 am

  Even favorable reviews of Mini Coopers claim that the back seats are almost useless. Horse hockey. Im 62", and Ive ridden in my backseat. Sure, its not a stretch limo, but I didnt want a stretch limo. I wanted the ultimate blend of style and utility and thats what I got. My family of 4 fits just fine in my Mini. And Ill tell you something else, that hatchback rear facilitates quite a bit of cargo that your standard 4-door compact could not handle. This car puts a smile on my face every time I get in it. Can you say that about your car?

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  The most fun car Ive ever driven - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By CityDriver - May 5 - 9:00 am

  I wanted a combination of excellent performance with great gas mileage for under $25,000. This car is by for the MOST FUN car Ive ever driven, and I have had my share of fun cars. The power and handling are very comparable to a BMW. The interior space is deceivingly spacious and although the rear seats are small, the back seats do not deserve the "overly cramped" reputation that they have earned, but youre not buying the car for the back seats. The turbo is more than adequate considering the car gets 34 mpg on the highway. There are a few negative aspects- the controls are not easy to use (radio, heating/cooling system) and the speedometer is in the center of the dash which is awkward.

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  not so economical as you had hoped - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Keokola - March 14 - 8:53 pm

  I loved my Mini before I bought it brand new. Coveted it for years, saved up for it. Paid cash. But before I drove it off the lot I was told it takes only premium gas-- not the good mileage I thought. Then all the dashboard lights started coming on, one at a time. The low tire light; I cant even tell which tire, but the only way to reset is to take it to Mini Hawaii to have them use the special hi-tech gizmo on it for $135! Then the engine light (which I think is related to a 1st-time gas fillup gas cap mistake) but I cant get that reset without the same $135 diagnostic gizmo. Its still cute, and I still love it but it promises to become very expensive in time and money. I have regret.