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mini coop, 09/11/2010
2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
Has been virtually trouble free and I have 48,000 miles on the car in two years. I am 6'5" tall and it is very comfortable..tons of room. My 6'6" 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.
Mini now, Maxi$$$$ later. Horrible resale value!
wildmini, 08/28/2013
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
7 of 15 people found this review helpful
My 08 Cooper S (6 speed auto) ran at 226 Degrees. The Thermostat is computer controlled and works to keep the temperature HOT. In turn, this cokes up the oil in the Turbo models, and causes a lot of build up in the engine from carbon. I found my Turbo model had excellent fuel economy until you factor in the amount of High-Quality synthetic motor oil I had to constantly replace. People try to say their Mini doesn't use oil, just look at the exhaust pipe on any of them, they use plenty of oil. I sold mine at 77K after a series of replacements. Heat kills & every trip is a risk after you get significant mileage on these.
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MINI S POCKET ROCKET, 11/12/2010
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
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!
Why you should never buy these cars!
Reu, 12/20/2018
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Ok first off keep the model of the 2008 Mini Cooper S as named R56 and the type of engine as the N14. Major! Major! Major! Issues wrong with these dang engines. Just YouTube oil filter housing gasket leak and oil cooler gasket leak, turbo oil feed line replacement, valve cover gasket replacement and exhaust leaks on the 2008 R56. If you plan on buying this vehicle get prepared for an extra $2,000 dollars just in repairs if it is 10 years or older. Not to mention you have to clean out the air intake valves of all the carbon which is maintenance fee of $200.
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'08 Cooper Convertible
Marcel, 10/16/2008
2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.