2008 MINI Cooper Summary

2008 MINI Cooper

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2008 MINI Cooper Classic 2dr Hatchback shown
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2008 MINI Cooper

MPG City: 22 – 28 Highway: 30 – 37

Available Engines

118-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)
115-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium)

Transmissions

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

Average Consumer Rating

(4.8) 12 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 Trims

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Standard Equipment & Options

    Original MSRP
Base 2dr Hatchback
See Specs		 $18,050
Base 2dr Convertible
See Specs		 $21,950
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