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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do not buy - 2009 Mini Cooper
By mike1006 - November 24 - 2:16 amdo not buy, very unreliable. These cars have major issues. We are very disappointed in service from 800 mini and the car has issues. I would absolutely knowing what I know now never recommend this car to anyone. If an engine light comes on the only acceptable answer is to stop and be stranded. never ever get this car for young people or your wife. Until recent issues we loved it, but now after terrible experiences with dealer not ours but on road and mini themselves I would never buy. If you read this, this is not from an unreasonable person, but a father who does not want anyone else to go through what he has had to do 1200 miles away.
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Fun & Fast Plus You Save Gas - 2009 Mini Cooper
By Leeroy Jenkins - October 28 - 8:53 pmI drive 65 miles round trip to work and home. The Mini S is getting 34MPG and that is a combo of city traffic and HWY!!! It really wants to go and I mean fast! Its the best car that I have ever owned.
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Fun Car with some minor quirks - 2009 Mini Cooper
By Christine - August 4 - 3:43 pmTraded my BMW 325is for a Mini and Im loving it! Similar to the BMW, the handling is great and its fun to drive. Takes sharp turns very well. Since I live in a city that requires plenty of parallel parking, finding parking is amazing. I get compliments on my Mini from everyone. Bucket seats are comfortable. The headrest is larger than any other car brand; I noticed this because Im short (52) and had to remove them to look behind me, even with the seat pumped to its highest. Never encountered this problem with other cars (including SUVs).
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It is a blast! - 2009 Mini Cooper
By Joe G. - March 7 - 6:06 pmI never thought that I would be impulsive and simply buy it because I had driven one during a trip to Europe. I have a Porsche Carrera 4 in my garage, and I find myself picking-up the keys to my mini more often than not. It drives like a dream: It hugs the road like the best, it is roomier than the expensive german brother, and it gives me 35 miles per gallon on the freeway. People complain about a small trunk space: They should buy an SUV. I play golf often and my clubs fit in the back with the rear sits down. If you want fun, reliable transportation, and great gas mileage: Buy a Mini-cooper S. If you dont like it, no problem youll be able to seel it for almost as much as you paid.
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one happy 18 year old daughter - 2009 Mini Cooper
By mike - January 27 - 4:40 pmI wanted safe but cute cool but with some get up and go and let me tell you I test drove a lot of cars in this price range and nothing even came close. The way it handled the looks you get when you roll up in a crowd. Great gas miliage. I got her the automatic in pepper White and she loves it! As a father I feel at ease when she is in her mini. A great car! Parents if you are looking to hook up the kid with a safe and cool looking ride just go test drive the mini and you will get one too trust me. My daughter still asks me is this mini really mine?
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Best Decision - 2009 Mini Cooper
By Kikapu - January 5 - 3:00 pmI owned a BMW M3,Jeeps and a Nissan Xterra. I needed a fuel efficient vehicle for my 70 mile per day commute. My husband I test drove the Toyota Prius and hated everything about it. We then stopped at the Mini dealership- and after a test drive we were hooked. I will never be without a Mini again. Gas mileage runs 38-40 mpg and it is an absolute joy to drive.
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Love it! - 2009 Mini Cooper
By Liz Cook - August 23 - 3:46 pmJust got my Mini yesterday, after doing months of research on several compact cars. The minute I test drove the Mini, I was sold. It is good looking, fun to drive and "just me". I am hoping it lives up to my expectations, but so far...it is everything I wanted! I got the red with white top and white bonnet stripes. CUTE!!!!
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Andys Mini Review - 2009 Mini Cooper
By Andy Klapp - July 23 - 10:50 pmI absolutely love my Mini! Its great fun to drive and I get noticed by people who are obviously jealous because they dont have one. I am 6 2" tall and I have more headroom in my Mini than many vehicles I have driven. The fuel economy is great! I average 35 - 40 MPG around town. My Mini only has three options (speed control, bonnet stripes and checkerboard mirrors) and it was well worth the $20,000 price tag.
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Better than expected - 2009 Mini Cooper
By a happy owner - April 4 - 2:36 pmA fun car to drive; I was initially worried about its reliability, but after 12,000 miles, only problem Ive had was the electrical control of the Windows (not closing completely when the close button was pressed once), which was fixed by the dealer at no cost promptly. I built and ordered it online, tailor-made for me, after 6 wks, the car was at the dealer as I designed. Cool! Overall, very happy; a great build quality (much better than I expected from a British make, but I guess German engineering is at work nowadays). Will buy it again
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nice car - 2009 Mini Cooper
By Kathy - February 8 - 10:26 amOverall happy with this car. Would like to see heater improvements. Heated seats save the day. Dont like the way the oil or whatever it is gets on front wheel rims. Fun to drive and Ill definitely get another one
