2008 Mini Cooper S
152,000 KM FWD 1.6L InLine 4 Turbo
Year2008
Make Mini
Model Cooper
Trim 1.6 2dr FWD
Price $8,900 plus taxes
Doors 2
Drive Type RWD
Fuel Type Gasoline
Color Black
Inteior Color Black
Transmission Type 6-speed Manual
Registration VIN:
Engine Type 1.6L V4 Turbo
Discover the 2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible: Fun, Fast, and Full of Features!
Hey there, Mini enthusiasts! If you're on the hunt for a car that's not only a blast to drive but also loaded with features, the 2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible should be at the top of your list. This zippy little car is all about combining style, performance, and practicality into one irresistible package.
Let's start with its standout condition. This super clean Cooper S is a BC car with an impressive 15 service records from Mini. That means it's been well taken care of and is ready for the road. The 6-speed manual transmission adds an extra layer of excitement to your drive, offering precise control and a truly engaging driving experience. And with a strong clutch, you can enjoy that sporty feel without worry.
One of the key highlights of this Mini is its incredible handling. Known for its nimbleness, this car can turn on a dime (or sixpence if you prefer), making it perfect for tight city streets and sharp corners. It’s truly a driver’s delight, offering a responsive and exhilarating ride.
The alloy rims on M+S tires ensure a smooth and stable ride, whether you're driving in sun, rain, or snow. Plus, the tonneau cover is a nifty addition, providing protection for your cargo and enhancing the overall aesthetic of the car.
Comfort and convenience are top-notch in this Mini Cooper S. The air conditioning keeps you cool on hot days, while the power sunroof lets you enjoy those sunny skies. The power windows, power locks, and power mirrors add to the ease of use, allowing you to tailor your driving environment to your liking.
Entertainment and connectivity are well-covered with the CD player with AUX input and Bluetooth, ensuring your favorite tunes are always within reach. Plus, the cruise control and steering wheel controls make long drives more comfortable and enjoyable.
Luxury touches abound in this Mini. The leather heated seats offer both comfort and style, making even the chilliest mornings a joy. The fog lights enhance visibility in poor conditions, adding an extra layer of safety.
Practicality isn't overlooked either. The tonneau cover keeps your cargo secure and out of sight, while the rubber Mini floor mats help protect the interior. The alloy rims on Bridgestone M+S tires ensure a smooth and reliable ride, regardless of the weather.
For peace of mind, this Mini comes with a comprehensive inspection report and has had a fresh service. The owner’s manual is included, ensuring you have all the information you need at your fingertips.
In summary, the 2008 Mini Cooper S Convertible is more than just a car; it's an experience. Perfect for those who crave a blend of performance, style, and practicality, this Mini is ready to deliver countless smiles per mile.
Ready to experience it for yourself? Don’t miss out on this gem – it’s waiting for its next adventure!
The Staff at Kelowna Patton Motors
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Very Clean Cdi Smart Fortwo Cabriolet With No Accidents, Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Power Locks, CD, Power Mirrors, Alloy Rims On M+S Tires, Tonnau Cover, Fog Lights, Keyless Remote, 2 Keys, Smart Floor Mats, Just Serviced,Super Clean Cooper S Manual 6 Speed, BC Car With 15 Service Records From Mini, Air Conditioning, Power Sunroof, Power Windows, Power Locks, Keyless Remote, Power Mirrors, CD With AUX, Bluetooth, Cruise Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Leather Heated Seats, Fog Lights, Tonnau Cover, Rubber Mini Floor, Mats, Owners Manual, Alloy Rims On Bridgestone M+S Tires, Inspection Report, Fresh Service, Strong Clutch, $195 Documentation Fee.
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2008 Mini Cooper
2008 Mini Cooper
Pros & Cons
- + Retro British style with modern BMW engineering
- + incredibly fun to drive
- + highly customizable
- + excellent fuel economy
- - Hatchback's awkward interior controls, scant backseat legroom, squeaks and rattles galore, suspension may be too stiff for some, convertible's limited rear visibility.
Cons
What's New
All Mini Coopers add long-awaited auto up/down windows for 2008.
Edmunds Says
Replete with British charm and German engineering, the 2008 Mini Cooper is a stylish, affordable go-kart for adults.
Vehicle overview
The 2008 Mini Cooper is a "but " car. It's tremendously fun to drive, but its taut suspension can be jarring on a daily basis. Its compact dimensions make parking and maneuvering through traffic a snap, but transporting four people and their stuff can be an iffy proposition. The modernistic interior is a design student's dream, but an ergonomic specialist's nightmare. The convertible is a whole bunch of fun in the sun, but rear visibility is poor regardless of whether the top is up or down.
All of these "but" scenarios would seem to indicate a car filled with compromises. However, like a good marriage, those compromises bring beautiful rewards. Since its North American reintroduction for 2002, the Mini brand has been in constant demand by a growing, loyal customer base. It is simultaneously a cultural icon, a sales success and a car enthusiast's plaything.
Despite this success, parent company BMW didn't rest on its laurels, completely redesigning the Cooper hatchback last year to address areas of weakness and reduce build costs. The result is a car that rides more comfortably, has better performance and has a friendlier driving position, all without losing the friendly and frisky nature that makes a Mini a Mini. The Cooper convertible maintains its previous-generation architecture for 2008, but its overall goodness goes to show that BMW probably could've waited a few more years before it conducted its redesign of the coupe.
The changes made on the new-generation Mini coupe (they'll eventually show up in a redesigned convertible) are best seen in the engine bay. A pair of new engines are more refined, more powerful and substantially more fuel-efficient. The base hatchback engine is a particularly impressive improvement and as such, most buyers should now find the regular Cooper to be more than adequate for their daily driving needs. The excellent turbocharged engine in the Cooper S is practically overkill. The convertible is a different story, and with the drop top we'd stick with the supercharged Cooper S.
Regardless of the generational differences between body styles, we wholeheartedly recommend the 2008 Mini Cooper. Although the Saturn Astra, Volvo C30 and VW Eos and GTI are worth a look, the Cooper oftentimes defies rationality and is a car almost without equal. There are plenty of "but" compromises surrounding the 2008 Mini; however, there's one attribute that's undeniable: It's a blast. No ifs, ands or especially buts about it.
Performance & mpg
The Mini hatchback and convertible come with completely different powertrains. The Cooper hatchback comes with a newly designed 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 118 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque. The Cooper S hatchback features a turbocharged version of the same engine that produces 172 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. Both come standard with a six-speed manual, and a six-speed automatic with manual shift control is optional.
In performance testing, the Cooper S sprinted from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds. As for the base coupe, Mini claims it'll do the 0-60 drill in 8.5 seconds but it feels even quicker, especially compared to the previous coupe. Fuel economy with a manual transmission is 28 mpg city and 37 mpg highway for the Cooper and 26/34 mpg for the Cooper S. The automatic drops fuel economy by 2-3 mpg.
The Cooper convertible also comes with a pair of 1.6-liter four-cylinders, but they are older, less refined designs. The base engine makes 115 hp and 111 lb-ft of torque, while the Cooper S has a supercharged 1.6-liter that makes 168 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque. The base Cooper comes with a five-speed manual, and a continuously variable transmission (CVT) is optional. The Cooper S convertible has a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph is accomplished in around 7 seconds in the Cooper S convertible, while the base Cooper is about 2 seconds slower. Fuel economy with manual transmissions is 23 mpg city and 32 mpg highway for the Cooper convertible, and 21/29 mpg for the Cooper S.
Safety
All 2008 Mini Coopers come with antilock disc brakes and side airbags. The S model also includes traction control, while stability control is optional on all models. The hatchback also comes standard with full-length side curtain airbags. The Mini Cooper convertible features fixed roll bars perched just behind the rear seat. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing, the Cooper hatchback achieved the best rating of "Good." The previous-generation hatchback, upon which the convertible is based, also achieved a rating of "Good."
Driving
They may look alike, but under the skin, the two 2008 Mini Cooper body styles are drastically different. The hatchback's new engines are much more refined and efficient, and provide more useful power. Despite its modest power numbers, the base Cooper hatchback's engine provides more than enough gusto for most buyers. The turbocharged version found in the Cooper S, meanwhile, is terrific, providing particularly strong acceleration when the special "overboost" mode is active. In contrast, the base convertible's engine is unimpressive (especially when attached to the CVT) and we'd suggest sticking with the supercharged Cooper S.
Although steering and ride are fairly different between body styles, all Mini Coopers are characterized by their phenomenally fun driving experience. Responses to driver input are quick, and the Cooper sucks its driver into the experience, delivering lots of feedback through the steering wheel, driver seat and pedals. The hatchback's electric power steering makes turning at slow speeds less of an arm workout, while its standard Sport feature tightens it up to match the convertible's constantly stiff, go-kart feel. This sporty nature comes at the expense of a somewhat stiff ride quality, particularly on models equipped with the sport-tuned suspension. But no matter what Cooper you choose, prepare to have fun.
Interior
Since they technically represent different Mini generations, the hatchback and convertible Coopers feature much different interior designs -- although actual interior space is about equal. While the redesigned hatchback features a much snazzier, modernistic control setup, it's a prime example of something looking great on paper, but working terribly in practice. The audio controls are bunched confusingly into the huge center speedometer, and both manual and automatic climate controls are also poorly designed. The convertible's, on the other hand, are much simpler and user-friendly, even if they don't look as cool. Otherwise, the hatchback's seat comfort and driving position are far superior to the convertible. Although numerous squeaks and rattles seem to be a Mini hallmark, materials and build quality do seem better on the hatchback.
Despite its small size, the Mini Cooper is actually surprisingly spacious for a wide variety of driver sizes. Even those taller than 6 feet will find a comfortable seating position. (The hatchback's telescoping wheel is a big help.) With those tall folks up front, though, rear seat leg space is practically non-existent, even if headroom is ample. Trunk space in both body styles -- especially the convertible -- is rather limited, but folding down the 50/50-split rear seat creates a rather useful cargo area.
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Overview
- Engine Type: Gas
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Drive Type: Front wheel drive
- Cylinders: Inline 4
- Total Seating: 4
Fuel & MPG
- Fuel type: Premium unleaded (required)
- EPA city/highway MPG: 26/34 MPG
- EPA combined MPG: 29 MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy): 343.2/448.8 mi.
- Fuel tank capacity: 13.2 gal.
Engine
- Base engine size: 1.6 L
- Cylinders: Inline 4
- Horsepower: 172 hp @ 5,500 rpm
- Torque: 177 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
- Valves: 16
- Cam type: Double overhead cam (DOHC)
- Valve timing: Variable
Edmunds': Used 2008 Mini Cooper Specs & Features
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2008 Mini Cooper includes:
- Super Clean Cooper S Manual 6 Speed
- BC Car With 15 Service Records From Mini
- Air Conditioning
- Power Sunroof
- Power Windows
- Power Locks
- Keyless Remote
- Power Mirrors
- CD With AUX
- Bluetooth
- Cruise Control
- Steering Wheel Controls
- Leather Heated Seats
- Fog Lights
- Tonnau Cover
- Rubber Mini Floor
- Mats
- Owners Manual
- Alloy Rims On Bridgestone M+S Tires
- Inspection Report
- Fresh Service
- Strong Clutch
- Runs And Drives Awesome
- $195 DOCUMENTATION FEES
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