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Used 2008 MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M) Consumer Reviews

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Another Clutch failure

Disappointed_in Mini, 08/11/2009
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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This is my second mini. The clutch went out in the first one after 2 1/ years years and only 22000 miles. The cause was determined to be a manufacture defect and was covered. My 2008 Mini S has only 10727 miles and is a standard transmission too. The clutch began slipping on this one. It is currently at the dealer and I am waiting to hear if the repairs are covered. I do not ride the clutch and do not drive aggressively or even need to shift that often (not a lot of stop and go traffic). I have read many posts on other sites about mini's and clutch problems. Buyer be ware!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun!

EC, 06/07/2008
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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The Mini Cooper S was the last in a long line of cars we looked over. From Honda, Mercedes, Infiniti, GM, Toyota, Smart, we looked over and drove various models for 6 months before deciding. The Mini Cooper S was hands down the most fun to drive. The acceleration, handling, and manual / automatic transmission features were the most notable. The Mini makes the simplest driving trips more interesting and exhiliarating with the feel of the road evident in every drive. My wife and I both enjoy driving the car and look forward to taking a vacation during the summer to several destinations in the US.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mini

max from mini, 08/07/2008
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Very peppy. Fun to drive. Excellent in the city or the highway. Does better gas mileage than is advertised. Can't mistake this car with anything else. Exterior design stands out from the crowd and you don’t have to break the bank for it.

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5 out of 5 stars

More fun than my 911

TPAMiniGuy, 09/03/2008
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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Loved the original MINI but was too young to drive one. What a great car. So glad they brought the marque back. It is a superb car, performance, handling, comfort. Ordered my "S" kinda bare bones, sport suspension, limited slip, and better sound system. It has alot of high tech items in what seems like a low tech car. Great A/C even in the Florida heat. Surprising good.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it... going to build a MINI family!

MDK, 01/10/2009
MINI Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
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I love my MINI, have wanted one for years, designed my own, got it delivered in 3 weeks and have not had to go back to the dealership for anything! I have the 6 speed manual and love it! I would pay all over again! One day I'll own an S-convertible and an S- clubman to finish my MINI family. I recommend these cars to anyone and everyone come across! And I just got back from a cross country road trip, best and most comfortable drive I've ever had for long term road time.

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