Used 2008 MINI Cooper Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Rocket in a Shoe Box
Raymond Piechocki, 09/14/2018
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This a really great car that I have enjoyed for 10 years. I have driven the car on long road trips and it has performed well in a number of different areas with great performance and reliability. Maintenance, other than routine, has been at a minimum until about 6 months ago. Then the computer went, costly repair. Remember, the MINI is a member of the BMW family, and that translates into EXPENSIVE. Given its pedigree, I expected the quality to be much higher. There is a lot of plastic and rummer that is exceptionally poor in quality. Rubber windshield gasket deteriorated very early in its life but that deterioration did not effect performance (no leaks), it just did not look good. This happened in a number of cases around and under the car with gaskets and seals. I attend to keep the car forever because the cost of repairs is more than I can get if I try to sell it. I love driving it, and it appears that I will do just that!!!
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Mini Sports Car
Larry, 03/19/2018
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Dealers are in the big cities, but there garages that work on them. My Mini has required no maintenance other than oil changes and tire rotation. I did put in a new battery last summer. It didn't give me any trouble, but it was getting old. I love driving it! No one can keep up with me on tight curves and ramps. I haven't tried for 140+ top speed yet. I've close enough that I know it will do it. Six speed tranny is as good as any I've driven.
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EastCoastGirl, 11/02/2009
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had my 2008 MINI Cooper S for a year and half with zero issues. I have only had to have one part replaced on my coop - the recalled exhaust. (The tail-pipes were too long and were a burn hazard for the legs.) I love love LOVE to drive MINI's and can't imagine owning any other car. They handle well, have pep and are cute to boot!
This car is garbage
Mike, 07/17/2010
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
8 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2008 Mini brand new as I wanted a fun car to drive. I have been to the dealer for fixing things so often I am now on a first name basis with them. It's no one big thing, but a bunch of little things. Windows don't work properly, engine indication lights come on randomly, I needed a new valve cover gasket at 28,000 km and since getting the car back from the dealer, it sounds like a diesel. I tried to get it back in right away, but was told that I have to wait three weeks, likely causing further damage. I don't care if the repairs are fixed under warranty. It's the hassle of taking time from my day and having to continuously take the car in that is driving me nuts.
Not quite sure how I feel
Not quite sure, 12/25/2009
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought my MiniS because I wanted better gas mileage, but so far I've had 3 flats and one shattered windshild from a stone on the fwy so it hasn't been all that economical. Also, the dealer added $3000 to the MSR b/c "they are so much in demand." Well, now they're not in demand and I paid quite a bit more than I should have. Also, I'm a little afraid to take it on long trips b/c I always seem to come back needing a new tire. Yeah, I do get lots of compliments like "You're car looks like it's smiling at you!" Or, "you've got a cutie!" That's nice, but I'm seriously thinking of trading it for a RAV 4-- more room, better tires, more comfortable on long trips.