Overview & Reviews

All Mini Coopers add long-awaited auto up/down windows for 2008.

• Retro British style with modern BMW engineering, incredibly fun to drive, highly customizable, excellent fuel economy, free scheduled maintenance for three years.

User Reviews:

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  The Best trade-in Ever - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Timo - July 19 - 12:53 pm

  We took ownership of this vehicle a mere ten days ago. We traded in 2002 Saturn. The Mini Coopers S is 100X different and better than the Saturn. My biggest worry was storage space. All of our groceries fit into the car. The drive is like being a rat in a chase. It moves flawlessly through traffic and poor weather.

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  Unreliable go-kart - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Alex - June 18 - 5:53 am

  DO NOT BUY A MINI!!! I was excited to pick up my Mini a couple of years ago; it had go-kart handling and almost 40mpg. However shortly after I picked up the car the problems started; engine overheating, windows not rolling up, various engine lights coming on, etc... Each time the dealer would help me resolve the issue, but as this wasnt scheduled maintenance, I had to arrange alternative transportation. In addition we live about an hour from the dealer so it was two hours of driving with my wife following me. This wouldnt have been such a big deal if it wasnt in the shop at least once a month. Moritz would not work with me, and I finally sold the car for a much more reliable Nissan.

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  Cooper MINI Convertible - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By No Fun - May 27 - 9:23 am

  I am very disappointed with the engine & automatic transmission design. There is a very bad dead zone in the acceleration in 1st from a dead stop. The top squeals when coming up. The maintenance is free but when they dont fix anything its worthless. The repair shop isnt familiar with the car and cant fix problems. I have had to go back 4 or 5 times before something gets fixed. They have even lied, actually fixed something and said on the repair sheet that there was nothing was wrong. I would not recommend anyone buy this Car with an automatic. The rear view is cluttered and very dangerous to back up. The automation in the controls is stupid, mostly unnecessary and very annoying

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  My Second MINI - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Michael Berliner - May 12 - 3:23 pm

  My last MINI was a 2003 hard top, and this new convertible is much better than my old car. It was love at first sight when I picked it up at the dealer. Ive had it for a month and it is past the 1250 mile break-in point, and it is more limber and willing. As far as Im concerned, Ill be happy to drive this MINI for many years.

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  Mini - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By max from mini - February 28 - 10:13 am

  Very peppy. Fun to drive. Excellent in the city or the highway. Does better gas mileage than is advertised. Cant mistake this car with anything else. Exterior design stands out from the crowd and you don’t have to break the bank for it.

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  MINI Review - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By EastCoastGirl - February 12 - 11:10 am

  I have had my 2008 MINI Cooper S for a year and half with zero issues. I have only had to have one part replaced on my coop - the recalled exhaust. (The tail-pipes were too long and were a burn hazard for the legs.) I love love LOVE to drive MINIs and cant imagine owning any other car. They handle well, have pep and are cute to boot!

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  Race car - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Beth - January 15 - 6:16 pm

  I have only had my mini convertiable for a week and it is the best car I have ever owned in my life.. this was a 40th birtday present from my husband and he really knows how to get brownie points, when I drive this car I feel like every road is my racetrack, this car corners on rails, it handles like a dream, it is so much fun to drive, I traded a small suv in for my mini, and i was thought i might feel a little intimated on the road, but it just moves through traffic like a dream.

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  2008 Mini Cooper - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By jlee924 - September 29 - 6:20 am

  Got my Mini Cooper in May and I love the car. I had an SUV before, and Im really liking not having to buy gas every week. Im getting around 35mpg with the 6 speed auto and while using the Triptonic trans. Handles surprisingly well in the snow too.

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  2008 Mini Cooper S - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By ckranert - August 21 - 7:00 pm

  I bought the car in May of 2008 and already have over 30k miles, so it is a great car to travel in. I am able to get my wife, son, golf clubs, and everything else that comes with having a toddler in the car with no problems. People complaining about space dont know how to use what they have! Got it for the gas milage first and performance second, it hasnt disappointed in either. My main concern is the constant rattling from the passenger side and the dealerships refusal to fix it. Aside from that it is a great car.

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  Finally Got My MINI - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By chela348 - August 15 - 3:30 am

  Recently graduated 7 years worth of pharmacy education and took advantge of getting my dream car. I cant recall the first time I ever saw it (tv, movies, drive past one) but I wanted one. I dont drive manual so I waited a month for my Oxygen Blue White Top MINI! I cant begin to explain how much fun I have driving it! I get so much attention from it and love waiving to my fellow MINI drivers! Gas is so ridiculous, I get over 40 MPG (especially if i switch to the fake manual). I enjoy my panoramic sunroof everyday. Im a petite girl and feel like it was made for me in every way! Oh and Ive only had the car for 2 months and it now has 3000 miles!