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2008 MINI Cooper Hardtop Overview

Likes:

  • Turbo thrust
  • Improved ride
  • MINI character

Dislikes:

  • Electric power steering
  • Options add up quickly

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2008 MINI Cooper to write this definitive review. TheCarConnection.com's resident experts also drove the MINI Cooper to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, to add more ...

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Full Review

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

The 2008 MINI Cooper may not look new, but in 2007, the British hatchback was completely redesigned (the Convertible was not; TheCarConnection.com covers it separately). With the new design come new engines, a better ride, and a richer interior. It takes an expert to pick out...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 MINI Cooper Hardtop: 2dr Coupe $18,050 / $16,245 City: 28
Hwy: 37
2008 MINI Cooper Hardtop: 2dr Coupe S $21,200 / $19,080 City: 26
Hwy: 34

Other Choices:

Picking competitors for the 2008 MINI Cooper is difficult because it's a costly two-door with a historic shape. The same can be said of the Ford Mustang, which comes in convertible form, too, and has a big V-8 option along with plenty of special editions like the Bullitt. The Volkswagen New Beetle is a modern spin on the classic Bug shape, with better everything, but no air-cooled engine. Moving way up the price ladder, the Porsche Boxster adopts the look of the classic 1950s Porsche Spyders and melds it with stunning performance and a leather-laden cockpit.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ayesha Reez #1, Posted: 9/12/2008

    HOT!!

    I'm in LOVE wit tis car!! Gosh..it's so damn cute..
    especially the red one..
    damn gorgeous..

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