2008 MINI Cooper Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I simply cant get out of this car, its handling is up to par with a stock evo,right up until the limit. It fits eveywhere , it gets great MPG in traffic, No torque steer , Just is jaw droppingly fun to daily drive and sneak between SUV's and all the other junk.

It has been an awesome car. It has a powerful engine and in sport mode the handling is twice as much fun to drive! It has a spacious cargo area in back with the back seats down which is great for traveling with pets, luggage or whatever!!!

*Performance - Strong brakes, a fast gettaway car and you'll have no problems dodging people and/or other cars. When on the highway you don't feel you're driving fast! *Build Quality - In the 4 years I've been driving it, it has only needed the usual check-ups and one light bulb replaced... *Appearance - Cool car, but a true girly car... Both exterior as interior is made for a woman. *Cost of Ownership - For a small car is has a huge tank. Makes it more expensive than your average small car, but you do longer with one tank... *Fun Factor - I love to drive this car! It's small, so excellent for the city, and fast, so you don't feel like a snail on the highway.

This was my driving instructors car so I did not have to deal with maintainence or costs but it was very nice to drive. Steering is fast and light, gearbox is very satisfying to use and smooth, decent power means good acceleration and no problems on the motorway. Styling wise I find it mostly nice but it just feels a bit too rounded and soft looking, I prefer the classic true mini from the 60's but this is a decent rehash and maintains the look but it's perhaps too retro. The interior is a very nice place to be though again the retro styling can be a bit too much at some points. Build quality was good, there were never any major mechanical issues while I was using it although some of the casing did come off the handbrake handle when another student was using the car. The car is very grippy and the aformentioned acceleration means you can have a lot of fun with this car especially on rural roads, the car is also very easy to park and use in tight situations.

A great value for your dollar. Could improve the ride.

I smile every time I get into this car. Fabulous power and handling, as many people have said - this car is a rocket on wheels with go-kart handling - a real live RC car for adults. I own the turbo charged model, and that's the way to go. Even though I need to put premium gasoline in it, I average 34 miles to the gallon. I love, love, love driving it, however these cars are... fussy. This is not a car you can just get in and drive it while neglecting regular maintenance. If you do regular oil/belt/fluid changes, you're good, but if not, repairs are very expensive. If you have time and energy to baby the car, it's absolutely fabulous!

True to the MINI tradition. I think the electrical steering isn't quite as direct feeling as the hydraulic in the 03-06 models, but the the turbo screams power, the cabin became more comfortable and the technology improved. It's a great car and I'm getting ready to buy another one, so I suppose that says something.

Remember your obsession with toy cars and how you would move them around, enjoy their shiny colors, and open and close their doors constantly. Remember your first time in a kart and how you would swift among others with excitement while the engine is buzzing right behind you. If you ever feel nostalgic, or you wish to feel young again, the Cooper S is the right car for you. Knock out sedans and SUVs at stop light races with an impressive acceleration of 7.2 seconds to 100 km/h, and impress the ladies when you're cruising near the beach while others try hard in their average looking cars. Enjoy nothing less than great quality interior and equipment perfected by the Germans at BMW with lots of options to select from, in addition to excellent fuel economy thanks to a turbocharged 1.6L engine.

For a Small car this car is amazing to drive. the engine is very powerful for the horsepower and size of the car. very cheap to maintain especially with Mini maintenance program. Not too much Gas consumption. Very Fun to drive

Great small car with big fun! It's a go cart that you can drive on the street while getting great mileage from the mid 30's to the mid 40's. Its BMW technology and Austin-Cooper tradition makes it great for a "car guy" like me. It also has great looks and to be so small it has space for the large driver and passenger with a back seat for the smaller people. If you need to carry a lot--buy a truck.

This makes my second MINI. My last one was a 2003 Cooper S... I was hesitant at first about going to a turbo as opposed to a supercharger. BUT... It's great, there's no comparison between the two. Better fuel economy, little more room... it's GREAT. I plan on getting a few upgrades to it, as soon as I'm finished shopping for them all.

It's Mini, with maxi performance. Good handling, and with the S you can go and have fun. With me being tall, I'm surprised how well I actually fit into this bundle of fun (just don't sit behind me)

Overall the MCS is a great little car and fun to drive. I bought it mainly to commute back and forth to work to save on gas. What I got was a bonus of driving enjoyment. I would recommend this car to anyone.

Have owned our MINI Cooper (Willy) for 3 years and he has been an excellent, not really practical, but we knew that when we bought him as a second car. Would definitely buy another. Fuel consumption not that good as are the rear seats and boot.

Cool car very fun and pleasant to ride with, owesone road handling, powerfull engine, not a bomb but enough to enjoy everyday road drive. High quality plastics, very long list of options and accessories (-) and of course, it is absolutely not made to carry things, but it is obvious.

I was looking for a convertible sports car that seats four. That moves. How many are there on the market? If you ignore things like the ugly Mustang convertible and unreasonable things like an M3 convertible, what's left? There really was no alternative if you like small, agile cars. BTW, I have the S Convertible JCW.

This car was a great commute car while I was single. The agile, speediness of the car makes it a lot of fun to drive. Best part was the fact that I still got great mileage, even though I've got a bit of a lead foot, lol.

design didnt change much, just easier access to hood latch ( in NA), head lamps wont go all the way up when u open the hood..great improvement, and the inside is as cool as their colors

The mini handles like a go-cart on rails, it looks cool, and it has a nice interior. There are plenty of parts available to maintain it.

I love MINIS. Lets face it! This is the best-looking economy car on the market. Nothing comes close to performance and drve-ability. My only complaint is that you are more likely to get a speeding ticket driving a Mini. The manufacturer ought to do something about that.

It was a great car... lookswise.... but power was terrible.

Lots of bells and whistles! Fun to drive—it scoots down the freeway with 6 gears!

Overall fine car to drive for pleasure or to work and back Especially great for weekend drives with the top down Taken on a long trip it is a comfortable ride It's a sleeper , will surprise you with the power when you need it !

Solid car. Nothing to really say bad about it. I want more power but I will take car of that down the road. Pretty much handles like a go-kart just bigger. The only down side I might say is that people are always saying "aww that is such a cute car" Or that it is a girl car.

CooperS. It's the best car ever. Our old one was supercharged, my new one is turbocharged. Went with an automatic this time due to Phoenix traffic. Sport package though, so I do have the paddle shifters. Drives like a rocket. I'll say it again, it's the best car ever. EVER!!

Good value. But wish it was automatic transmission. Lower price would make manual transmission easear to live with.

Love my coop. Love it!!! Best little gas saver.

It is a Cooper S Works I once drove. Smooth through thr gears and very high revving where the turbo pulls u along very nicely. A few trim pieces falling off but over fine. Styling wise awsome with flared wheel arches and body kit. The car new is about £20 000 and is average on fuel consumtion for a hot hatch. WHat can be more fun than a mini, especially one with so much power!!!