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2008 MINI Cooper S

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 19 – 26   Highway: 29 – 34
Available Engines:
 168-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)
172-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)
207-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)
Available Transmissions: 6-speed automatic w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•Hardtop redesigned in 2007
•Convertible unchanged since debut
•Six-speed manual or automatic
•Standard side airbags
•Good reliability in hardtop Cooper S
 
+Turbo acceleration (S hardtops)
+Convertible's cargo versatility
+Handling
+Strong brakes
+Gas mileage up, emissions down
+Many options priced individually
 
-Overfirm ride
-Gauge legibility (hardtops)
-Control ergonomics
-Transparent sunshade (hardtops)
-Quality of some materials
-Stability system not standard
 

Vehicle Summary

For the 2008 model year, the iconic Cooper lineup welcomes a new member, holds on to a young one and keeps an old version around for at least another year. The regular Cooper hardtop was redesigned for 2007, but the convertible has returned for 2008 still unchanged  Read more 

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  Original MSRP

2dr Convertible Base

 $25,400

2dr Hatchback Base

 $21,200

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