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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  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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  Lots OFun - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Mflem300 - March 11 - 12:16 am

  Ordered from the website and it was waiting for me when I returned from Iraq. Got the premium package and the chrome package so it looks fantastic and is loaded with features. Great fun to drive and still a real headturner. Great gas mileage while a blast to drive. I am looking forward to hitting the back roads and putting it through its paces. Six speed is really easy to drive. his MINI is a great improvement over the 03 I sold 2 years ago.

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  Buy one, your going to love it - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Phil Balchan - September 16 - 11:26 am

  Traded in my 06 Miata due to warrenty issues with Mazada.Test drove the Mini S and was hooked and I mean hooked bad. I have owned several 3 series BMWS so my expectations were High. The Mini didnt disapoint. Every aspect of this cars performance is excellent and is superior in every way as compaired to the Miata.

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  Never judge a car by its appearance - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Mac - August 25 - 1:20 pm

  I was dead set against my wife getting this car. Stupid me.. Gas milage is more than expected, handles great ( dangerously good) and very comfortable after you find your correct position. Having an armrest is a must for comfort. Ive never seen my wife so happy to get up and go to work knowing she gets to drive her Mini everyday.

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  Great Little Car - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By Gizmom - April 15 - 6:03 pm

  A nice, solid car. Enough power to hold its 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!)

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  OMG I Love my MINI - 2009 Mini Cooper
  By LS - February 25 - 2:53 pm

  I saw a MINI probably 10 years ago, wanted one ever since-the night before picking up my MINI concerned I might not like it as well as I hoped -- on the ride home (2 hours from the dealership) I love it more than I couldve imagined - - Fall in love with it every morning all over again on my 25 mile commute Theres no comparison of the pep of this 4cyl to any American made 4cyl or quality of the overall car -Ive driven GM vehicles for 35+ yrs before this car, I think I understand why GM is having finanical difficulties, "sorry GM" I didnt take the decision to buy foreign lightly buying US was instilled in me as a child, but unfortunatly I couldnt find anything even close made by US mfg