By 
Rex Roy, Editor
TheCarConnection.com’s editors studied road tests from around the Web to write this comprehensive review of the new 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman. The car experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the MINI Cooper S Clubman, and have included opinions and details to offer you ...
By Rex Roy, Editor
2008 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile.com: "No last-minute stretch job" ConsumerGuide: "Unquestionable cuteness" Automobile: "An odd mix of taffy-stretched MINI Cooper and retro-pretentious bread van" Reviewers from around the Web generally approved of the stretched 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman, since it keeps most of the original MINI charm intact. This long-roofed 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman is roomier than the iconic Cooper hatchback, but maintains the personality of the original. Its distinguishing features include the added passenger-side, rear-hinged Clubdoor, and extra room in the backseat. “The Clubman is almost all-Cooper,” Road & Track writes. “A-pillar forward is all the same, but the roof, sides, rear doors and stretched floorpan are unique.” And yet, Automobile feels with the Clubman Cooper, MINI designers "had a lot of ...
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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... Read full review
"I have had my '08 S model with 6-Speed manual for over 5 weeks now and 1,500 miles. It was custom ordered from England - British Racing Green with white bonnet stripes, webspoke wheels... Read full review
I have a British Racing Green basic MINI with the cold weather option. Nothing extra and I love this car. People who say it's under powered do not know how to drive a stick shift sports car... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman: 2dr Coupe | $19,950 / $17,955 | City: 28 Hwy: 37 |
| 2008 MINI Cooper Clubman: 2dr Coupe S | $23,450 / $21,105 | City: 26 Hwy: 34 |
TheCarConnection.com’s editors studied road tests from around the Web to write this comprehensive review of the new 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman. The car ... Read full bottom line
2008 MINI COOPER CLUBMAN STYLING | [9 out of 10] Automobile.com: "No last-minute stretch job" ConsumerGuide: "Unquestionable cuteness" Automobile: "An odd ... Read full review
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2009 | 2008
MSRP: $19,950 - $23,450
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... Read more
"I have had my '08 S model with 6-Speed manual for over 5 weeks now and 1,500 miles. It was custom ordered from England - British Racing Green with white... Read more
I have a British Racing Green basic MINI with the cold weather option. Nothing extra and I love this car. People who say it's under powered do not know how to... Read more
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