2009 Mini Cooper Owner Reviews

Have had my '05 for a few months. Will never own anything else.. The one I have now is a hardtop. Next one will be a Cabrio.. Gas Mileage is wonderful! Corners like it's on rails!

Purchased a Cooper S (2008) one year ago. No mechanical issues to report. No problems to report. Easily the most enjoyable car I've ever owned. Back seat pretty non-existent so consider a Clubman if carrying more than 2 passengers. Babe magnet. Ticket magnet too since the car's quickness makes speeding easy. But the quickness really comes in handy when merging into highway traffic. My college age son made fun of the car when we brought it home. He then borrowed it for several days and now is a…

I bought a base Cooper in June. In the first month it was in the shop 3 times. Once for a battery problem, once because the map lights would come on by themselves and not turn off and once because the windshield wipers failed. The forst time it got hot cosmolene would leak out of body joints and ruined the black fender flares. They were replaed under warranty though. When the car was functional it was a blast to drive with more than enough power to keep up on the highway while getting 42 MPG. Th…

I've had my Mini "S" for about 6 months. It is like driving a 172 HP go-cart. Front seats are very comfortable. It is fast and when I push the sport button - Hang On - . Not much trunk space but rear seats fold down easily for 2 sets of golf clubs or whatever. It is not a real quiet ride and bumpy roads take their toll but the over all experience keeps a perpetual smile on your face. I love it. I get a true 24 MPG in stop and go traffic.