Used 2008 MINI Cooper Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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Sports car disguised as econo-car
rob_gendreau, 05/30/2008
2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The MINI has been described as a go-kart with functionality, and that's not far wrong. The car is a blast to drive, but works as a comfortable, affordable economic daily driver. The gas mileage is awesome: I get about 35 MPG in mixed freeway/surface driving. The standard Cooper has more than enough performance pizzazz to delight anyone who likes driving, and it's even a decent autocrosser for those who are more ambitious. A great way to have fun and not go broke in the era of $4 gas.
Did I buy the right car
kongsi, 05/13/2013
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Well I was looking for a bigger car , but saw this MINI at BMW of Dallas and fell in love with it. I was surprised , how good the service was when I bought it , this Ali really went out of his way to help me choose the right car.Then usually I feel the car gets lesser as the time of purchase goes by , but they upgraded the car to certificated the car and replaced things that were getting worn , like the run flat tires. The car is a blast to drive ,the only thing I´m not sure of how hard the ride is and how loud the road noise is. It can wear me out . The price is a little high ,because some things are so much plastic , but there are allot of features on it .
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Beware of "Warranty"
Unhappymotorer, 08/18/2009
2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my car brand new a year ago -- have loved it despite quirks with the windows (no fix for it yet...supposedly coming in late 2008). Drove it responsibly for 14,000 miles in the year to include a trip across country. Now the clutch is "burnt" and its not covered under the warranty. They are blaming me, which is ridiculous. I would be wary of buying one again.
One year in my Cooper
Turbo S, 07/25/2009
2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Had the car for little over a year now. It is an absolute BLAST to drive, and will always put a smile on your face. Fuel economy is phenomenal for a car this fast as well. Lots of cool features, like the folding mirrors, that are more fun the show of than functional, but fun either way. The pushbutton start is cool, but I wish it had the comfort access system. The leatherette looks nice, but I don't like the way it feels. All in all, for $25,550 and the included maintainance, its a lot of fun for the money.
A Real Smart Car
Chip, 01/25/2009
2008 MINI Cooper 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After shopping hybrids, smart cars, and flex fuel, I opted on the Mini Cooper. It is great on short hops and long trips. I have been getting incredible gas mileage on regular grade gasoline, 40 in town, 47 highway. The car handles like a dream and one cannot omit the "fun" factor to drive one. I have 16" run on flat tires, so the ride is a little bumpy at times, but for what it is, I consider it plenty comfortable. Nice leg room (I am 6'0" and still must move the seat up some) for the driver and passenger. Leg room for backseat passengers is questionable. My wife liked mine so much, she bought an "S" model with automatic. Recommend sport suspension and seats, with stereo upgrade.