Used 2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews
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MINI S POCKET ROCKET, 11/12/2010
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, Fort Worth, TX, 12/20/2018
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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Cute but rough.
Ian Venieris, 08/08/2008
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Cute looks, good handling and the new for 2007 BMW engine with Peugeot parentage caused me to buy the 2008 Cooper S with the 6-speed transmission. Having driven the automatic I do not recommend it as it does not allow for the fuel economical 6th gear when in sport mode. The car is plagued by multitude of gremlins which in my case caused it to spend 28 out of the first 60 days at the dealership's service department. 1200 miles out of a total of 2000 miles driven were for transport to and from the dealership. If one decides that this is the only car in which they can be happy, I suggest interviewing the dealership to identify their service competency but few areas have more than one dealer.
disappointed
kmbkat, 10/17/2009
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought my Mini new in 2/08 and the fuel pump went out at 17000 miles. Although it was covered under warranty I can only guess what troubles lie ahead. I also had to replace one of the run flat tires to the tune of $249. The car is fun to drive and I have adequate space since I no longer have young kids to transport. But once I experience a major mechanical failure I start looking for a new car. I plan to buy a new Honda or Toyota in 2/10.
Too much maintenance, too much time
MAM, 08/13/2009
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It's a fun car to drive, great gas mileage, cute etc, but very expensive for repairs. In one year, I've spent $2500 out of pocket on a car I bought brand new from the dealer, in addition to the gas to get to the dealership (100 miles roundtrip in DC traffic) and taking time off work (they close at 7pm).