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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  MINI - A better MGB - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Carlover - June 27 - 3:20 am

  I have a British Racing Green basic MINI with the cold weather option. Nothing extra and I love this car. People who say its under powered do not know how to drive a stick shift sports car properly. You must use the tach, rev the engine and you have to love to shift! Use its power curve and it will never dsappopoint. I have a hard time keeping to the speed limit. My little car just wants to fly! Its very similar to my long-gone MGs, but better. Its faster, handles better, great mileage, little engine, big heart, I havent had this much fun driving in years. No issues with reliablity. More room inside than my Pontiac and room for friends if needed. What more could you ask for? Love it!!

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  When I Press the Start Button! - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By TOMCAT - May 18 - 8:26 am

  Ah! I have finally found the car I so dreamed of. Namely a car (to borrow the words of another automobile ad) when I press the Start Button it presses my start button! I traded in a perfect 2007 Lexus RX 350 for the Mini. The Lexus was just too boring to drive. I wanted something with attitude! With a doubt my MINI Cooper S is it! The only cars I can remember that Ive owned that were this much fun and excitng to drive were my 1973 BMW 2002 Tii or my 1972 Capri (from Germany V- 6)! Yes its ride is a bit taut, but if youre looking for a smooth ride, but a Lexus or a Buick. Everyplace I go, people stop to look and ask or compliment me about it. In short, I love my MINI!

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  Great Car - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By mini coop - April 23 - 10:00 am

  Has been virtually trouble free and I have 48,000 miles on the car in two years. I am 65" tall and it is very comfortable..tons of room. My 66" son can sit in the back seat behind my wife on the passenger side. We can fit 5-6 bags of grocery even with four in the car. It accelerates very well with 4 in the car even up hills. Ride is firm but has no rattles. The six speed manual is smooth and the engine improves with mileage. I like it better now than when I got it...smoother and quicker. Still gets tons of looks and comments. People pull up asking me roll down my window to say the car is great. Nothing performs as well for the money and 40+ MPG. Great in snow and cold. Strong heater.

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  A MINI That Give You Alot! - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Little Red Rocket - April 1 - 3:23 pm

  Have had my MINI for about 15 months. Id have more miles on it but living in sunny AZ, I love riding my Bikes. This is one fun car! Almost takes me back to when I owned a BMW 2002Tii. I had the JCW Performance Kit installed. Yes it really makes a difference! Not so much wth the JCW Brembo Brakes. Save yourself some money and stay with the OEM. Just about everyplace I park my MINI, people compliment it. My wife has an 06 Miata MX-5. Both cars have almost the same performance stats, but really feel different. The MX-5 is so smooth and natural. The MINI feels like every second it looks for a fight! What fun! Watch out for the options you order A $23K car cost over $40K easily Have fun!

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  Go GO Cart GO! - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By MINI S POCKET ROCKET - March 5 - 2:00 am

  This is a blast to drive, there is no other way to describe this little Pocket Rocket!! Fast tight steering, just out and out fun to drive. I Have had many types of cars in my life over the years from Jags and Vettes to Mercedes and the like. The most fun car to drive ever. The radio is kind of lacking how ever should have bought the Better radio option!

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  Unfair Advantage - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Jerry - December 7 - 10:40 am

  This car definitely presents an unfair advantage over all other cars. Having owned a used car dealership and driving dozens of different car over the years, the Mini Cooper takes them all by storm. Hands down, it is by far the best car. Excellent mileage, get- up-and-go, cornering, comfort, reliability, and just down right fun! Total strangers walk up to you and start a conversation about it. It stands out from the other faceless shadows in the parking lot. It truely is BMWs "Ultimate Driving Machine" and "Driving Excitement". (Sorry Pontiac, you lose).

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  Zero to Fun in 0.0 Seconds Flat - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Mini Convertible #1 - August 12 - 6:10 am

  Wow! This is my first Mini and it won’t be my last. I’m an engineer so I first look at the data behind the hype, I then have to touch/feel/analyze the product, and finally I take all the data gathered and throw it on the white- board and present it to my peers. The results are still wow! The Mini convertible fits my lifestyle as my PC locks in the trunk, my CD’s and IPod lock in the glove box, and my Mini has “BLING” just like my carbon fiber road bike. Dont buy this car if you’re don’t want to be noticed as I’m amazed at how many strangers walk up and ask me “I’ve seen those and have wondered what they are like. How do you like it?"

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  Wild Maus (mouse) - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By JimH - June 5 - 10:10 am

  This is my second burgundy Mini. My first was a 1967 that I brought back from Europe. Both cars were/are go- carts. The 67 cornered better, but was underpowered. The 08 has the power but it overpowers the steering. No complaints, mine you! Lord, what a fun car to drive. By the way, the title refers to a carnival ride, "The Wild Maus." It would snap your head off your shoulders, if you werent careful. Read the complaints: Bumpy ride: It is a sports car - dodge them. Limited space: drop the back seats and think again. Odd radio controls: It has a radio? - who knew! I love to hear it purr!

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  08 Cooper Convertible - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By Marcel - March 27 - 4:36 am

  If I was going to buy an economical car, then I wanted a car that is fun to drive. The Cooper convertible is just that. Currently at 34 mpg around town and the 5-spd. is perfect for this car. The car is perfect except for the blind spot when the top is up. This is the rear quarter area, behind the back seat. Tough to see when backing up - however the rear sensors are helpful.

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  More fun than my 911 - 2008 Mini Cooper
  By TPAMiniGuy - February 21 - 10:13 am

  Loved the original MINI but was too young to drive one. What a great car. So glad they brought the marque back. It is a superb car, performance, handling, comfort. Ordered my "S" kinda bare bones, sport suspension, limited slip, and better sound system. It has alot of high tech items in what seems like a low tech car. Great A/C even in the Florida heat. Surprising good.