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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: 4.6
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
2008 MINI Cooper Reviews by Consumers
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By Tim Meador
Submitted 2011-09-14 10:33:42
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
I traded a Mercedes SL500 for the mini.
I love the handling, look, feel, and overall quality of the car.
It is so customizable with all the aftermarket items to choose from!
Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
I do not like the Run Flat Tires...too hard of a ride. opt for the spare and softer rubber!
Cup holders block the window lift levers.
2008 MINI Cooper Review:
I hope to keep this jewel for years to come. The fun driving this auto is almost beyond description. It has the handling of a BWM and can turn a head as fast as any other car out there!
By P. Wayne Thomas
Submitted 2011-09-04 12:55:38
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
We have a "S" Convt. and it is a great little car.
We bought it new for my wife and I (2-people only) as a fun car.
Goes like a rocket well put together, I am 6ft 260lbs and I have adequate room, not great but adequate.
Car handles really well and has excellent lines.
We average about 22MPG with premium gas only and have gotten up to 31MPG on open road trips.
Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
Trunk is so small little can be put in it.
Mini should average in the 30's MPG range like other small cars.
Stupid cup holder should be removed, it is in the way and of little or no benefit, I am always afraid I am going to break it off.
Paid $32K, worth about $21K. I think a steep drop for a 3-year old car. My Honda is 2-yrs old and worth close to what I paid for it.
2008 MINI Cooper Review:
Overall we love the car and plan to keep it until they plant us in it. Fit and finish is very good and we have had zero mechanical problems with it. We get compliments all the time when we out motoring. A very cool little car!!!!!!!
By Jamy August
Submitted 2010-02-01 20:04:09
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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.
By Steve Ness
Submitted 2009-11-22 19:51:50
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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.
By Guest
Submitted 2009-08-10 08:05:39
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Pros: What do you like about 2008 MINI Cooper?
Fun to drive.
Great MPG!
Cons: How would you improve 2008 MINI Cooper?
None.
By GUEST
Submitted 2009-02-22 07:51:01
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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
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-05-16 23:58:32
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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.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-05-06 10:21:59
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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
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-04-17 21:47:51
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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.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-03-28 20:49:13
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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
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