2008 MINI Cooper S Summary

2008 MINI Cooper S

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2008 MINI Cooper S

Kelley Blue Book Retail $13,050–$15,050  

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MPG City: 19 – 26 Highway: 29 – 34

Available Engines

207-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)
172-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)
168-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed automatic w/OD

Average Consumer Rating

(4.1) 15 consumer reviews

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Expert Snapshot

New or Notable

Hardtop redesigned in 2007
Convertible unchanged since debut
Six-speed manual or automatic
Standard side airbags
Good reliability in hardtop Cooper S
 

What We Like

+Turbo acceleration (S hardtops)
+Convertible's cargo versatility
+Handling
+Strong brakes
+Gas mileage up, emissions down
+Many options priced individually
 

What We Don't

-Overfirm ride
-Gauge legibility (hardtops)
-Control ergonomics
-Transparent sunshade (hardtops)
-Quality of some materials
-Stability system not standard
 
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

2 Available Cooper S Trims

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    Original MSRP
Base 2dr Hatchback
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$21,200
Base 2dr Convertible
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$25,400
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