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2008 MINI Cooper

2008 MINI Cooper
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Compact Car
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 6
MPG: 21-28/29-37 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
1.6L I4 118HP
1.6L I4 172HP


Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.7
Exterior: 4.8
Interior: 4.1
Overall: 4.5

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2008 MINI Cooper Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2008 MINI Cooper

  1. Upscale interior
  2. Modernized classic exterior design
  3. Fit and finish
  4. Peppy engine
  5. Responsive suspension

Top 5 Cons of 2008 MINI Cooper

  1. More powerful engine
  2. Additional color choices
  3. Higher performance sports package
  4. Center speedometer too big
  5. Reduce road noise at high speed

Displaying 10 Reviews

Submitted 2010-02-01 20:04:09


 Jamy August

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
I just traded my 07 Infiniti G35S (Aver 19 mpg) for a 08 Cooper Clubman S and it is by far a more FUN car to drive and versitile.
The gas mileage in Atlanta's stop and go traffic is averaging 31 mpg, Awesome.
The steptronic transmission is a blast to use, it is a much needed feature in Atlanta traffic.
I get just as many compliments in it as I do my 1967 Java Green Beetle.
It just feels solid for a small car, and all the air bags make me feel comforting.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
I need a better user guide, maybe a DVD, for all the personal settings, WOW. The set up of the bluetooth phone and numbers is very time consuming.
Sunroof does have some wind noise on the highway, it does need a wind deflector.

2008 MINI Cooper Review:
Great small car that does not feel small. Great gas mileage.

Submitted 2009-11-22 19:51:50


 Steve Ness

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
Just traded in my 06 Mustang GT for 08 Cooper S. This is so much more fun to drive. I really smiling now!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
More power and less torque steer.

2008 MINI Cooper Review:
Terriffic car for running around town or travel. Will make you feel young again.

Submitted 2009-08-10 08:05:39


 Guest

 

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
Fun to drive.
Great MPG!

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
None.

Submitted 2009-02-22 07:51:01


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
its ok we bought to fast theres no room inside

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
resale value

2008 MINI Cooper Review:
we are trying to sell the mini 33,800 list 6 mos old and 620 miles are dealer and others sale the value is way down think realy hard before you buy one they say its only worth 19,000 what a loss of coarse when you buy it its a different story ,what liers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. 1

Submitted 2008-05-16 23:58:32


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

3

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
Overall appearance and performance.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
Make it a hybrid with 50+ MPG. Bring back some classic colors like Velvet Red. Give it some sound proofing so one can really enjoy the stereo.

Submitted 2008-05-06 10:21:59


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
Fun to drive- a lot of pep for the size-excellent handling, gas mileage

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
satellite-blue tooth

Submitted 2008-04-17 21:47:51


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
I love the interior- it is first rate. I have the "S" Sidewalk convertible, and I can't begin to tell how much fun this car is to drive.

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
I really don't know- I only have put 5k on mine, so maybe I'll encounter something I would like to change. But haven't so far.

2008 MINI Cooper Review:
Incredible pep, terrific handling, quality interior design. I love love love my car.

Submitted 2008-03-28 20:49:13


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
fun to drive,quick handling,rapid acceleration

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
front and rear strut braces,a spare tire,JCW upgrade equal in power to 02-06 JCW upgrade

2008 MINI Cooper Review:
most fun car that i've ever driven including vehicles that i've driven in combat while under enemy fire

Submitted 2008-03-09 09:46:49


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
Awd & tdi

2008 MINI Cooper Review:
My brother took me for a ride in his new Clubman S, it's great!

Submitted 2008-02-11 13:52:34


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
Fun to customize & does a lot of tricks! It's like a new frisky puppy.

2008 MINI Cooper Review:
It's like a new frisky puppy.

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