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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.
Beware of water for Mini Convertible
NotSoGreat, 12/11/2009
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
To those of you considering buying the Mini Convertible. There is a design issue where water pours into the Mini on the driver's side when you open the door or window when it is, or has been, raining. I thought mine had a problem, only to find out after three visits that it's just the design that is an issue and thus can't be fixed. It's been fun driving it, but the water issue is a deal killer for me so I will be selling my Mini.
2008 MINI Cooper for sale near you
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- S 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $6,4938 mi away
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No more sidewalk model
marcia low, 08/10/2009
2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love my British racing green convertible. The sidewalk package has all the bells and whistles esp the gorgeous brown leather interior. Now they won't make it any more. I am disappointed I wanted a new one only because I think the rear window visibility would be much improved with the retractable roll bars.
Total Recall
Bismark, 08/29/2008
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Mini S convertible is a cute and stylish car, with decent power and superior handling, but these are the only positives I can grant it. Ride on 17 inch runflats is appalling (and I have driven track-prep'd cars on the street for years, and ride motorcycles, so I am no 'princess and the pea'). Cannot adjust seats to my liking, knee rubs vs center console constantly. Ergonomics laughable (speedometer is a decoration as it's well out of the driver's vision, window toggles badly placed, climate controls non- intuitive), gearbox vague, rear- visibility non-existent/dangerous. Cute weekend toy car, but non-viable as modern commuter to anyone over the age of 25. Oh, and my mpg? Only 20 avg.
Zero to Fun in 0.0 Seconds Flat
Mini Convertible #1, 03/22/2008
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Convertible (1.6L 4cyl S/C 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Wow! This is my first Mini and it wont be my last. Im an engineer so I first look at the data behind the hype, I then have to touch/feel/analyze the product, and finally I take all the data gathered and throw it on the white- board and present it to my peers. The results are still wow! The Mini convertible fits my lifestyle as my PC locks in the trunk, my CDs and IPod lock in the glove box, and my Mini has BLING just like my carbon fiber road bike. Don't buy this car if youre dont want to be noticed as Im amazed at how many strangers walk up and ask me Ive seen those and have wondered what they are like. How do you like it?"