2009 MINI Cooper Hardtop User Reviews

Pros

Great Economy, Looks and Handling!

Cons

Can't Think of One Thing

Purchased As New

What a hoot to drive, especially with the 6-speed manual trans! You'll want to punch it going into the curves....Bought in '08 just before $4/gal gas prices hit and it took less than $35 to fill even then. Still currently getting 39.3 mpg, and at $2.50 /gal its an even bigger money and fuel saver. Like I tell all the strangers who ask me about it..."I bought it for the fuel economy and got all of the fun for free!" Woo Hoo!!...read morehide

Pros

small cars easy to drive and park, fun

Cons

mpg lower than expected

Purchased As New

nice small car, overall i am very happy, however the mpg is loweer than expected and said . could be the way i drive , bbut if you want to drive a litle fast expect around 23 mpg mixed driving, other than that it is a nice car . also i would like the dashboard to look like a conventional car and the ac to be stronger. beside those points I am very pleased with my litle mini, it is a joy to drive anywhere....read morehide

Pros

EVERYTHING

Purchased As New

I absolutely LOVE my mini. it fits me perfectly. it has great gas mileage (avg 33 mpg) and it is a blast to drive! i can't even imagine owning another car.

Pros

Great Fuel economy, Unique interior, refined, zippy handles like on rails

Cons

even with 208 hp its never quick enough, 30 hp=$6000?, no road respect

Purchased As New

I have owned the car for a few weeks, Its fun to drive, I find myself self speeding up for corners instead of slowing down. The car feels quicker then it is can lead to over confidense. at stop lights. This is my first Mini and its a pretty good experience. However people tend to not see you alot. I have had more people pull in front of me and almost back into me in two weeks then 6 yrs driving any of my other cars.

Engine does not like to crawl under 1000 rpm, I find myself riding the clutch just to get in my garage. The sound of the engine is quite entertaining since it more pronounced then the Cooper S. Once again this helps build the over confidense. THis car shifts beautifully the gears are easy to find. the ratio also feels very close.. I think your almost at 3000 rpm at 70mph in third gear. This car doesnt come with a temp or boost gauge. I think a few astetics in the interior like that would help a person think he was getting more for his extra $6000.

handling, quite simply this car can easily outcorner cars more then 2X the price.. This car does suffer from some bump steer on rougher roads. Its my first FWd in a while so its taking me awhile to get use to it.

Interior... very nice compared to some of the competition. Its unique and was do you really want from a car thats so small? Mini Hi Fi is nice, IPOD/MP 3 adapter.. what else is really nice is just plugging a 16 gig thumbdrive thats loaded with music.. browsing the music isnt as friendly... but if you remove all the songs from the folders and place in one the radio can randomize the music. Otherwise you have to move between folders.

Finally the economy... So far when beating on it I get around 29 MPG, highway is maybe 33 MPG .. the car has under 5000 miles and isnt broken in yet. For this mileage to 0-60 ratio is pretty good.


Overall a fun little L.G.C. , it gets looks and jeers. Its definately a go cart emphisis on GO.....read morehide

Pros

Excellent fuel economy, go-kart like handling, the envy of all

Cons

None!

Purchased As New

Drivers have a difficult decision: Is this a sports car masquerading as a luxury car or vice-versa?
The performance of this car, including its phenomenal handling, is pure adreline inducing fun. However the comfort, the attention to detail, and the reliability put this car far into a luxury category.
Regardless of the way you enjoy this car, your friends will be asking for rides, and you'll be smiling as much on the 400th day of ownership as the 4th. An amazing car!!...read morehide

Pros

Fuel economy, styling, quality, reliability

Cons

Turn signals are odd and take getting used to, but are customizable too.

Purchased As New

Bought ours in November 2008, has been the best car we have ever had. Amazing MPG and fun while we are doing it. Interior and exterior styling are superb, real high quality finish and even the seats are comfortable. I guess you could complain that there isn't as much space in the back for four people although they claim it's comfortable but then you can get four big people in a MINI so that's enough for us. We even find that the back will take a surprising amount of luggage, though this car isn't as practical as a Wagon or SUV so if that's what you need steer clear. Assuming you won't look back and regret that huge amount of SUV/Wagon space or a four door car's passenger space you will love this car. It's a little expensive for it's size and so forth so only three stars there - but the rest cannot be faulted. Absolutely superb in every way, we would recommend without reservation!...read morehide

Pros

comfortable

Cons

rough on potholes

Purchased As Not Purchased

very nice looking car. i like it alot. want the car. low suspention though. but over all a very reliable car. better than bmw z4. its very easy to handle. speeds up fast. nice look, and good feel during driving. good on snow.

Pros

The best little car out there

Cons

Should have bought two so we won't have to share the driveing

Purchased As New

Its a small power packed wonder. Great gas milage, great styling, handles great, roomy, a blast to drive. Everyone I know cannot wait to get one of these little beauties. We have the Mini Clubman.
What a great, great car !

Pros

Very affordable and fun to drive

Cons

Cup holders are in a very poor/odd place

Purchased As New

I bought my MINI as a 50th birthday present for myself and I ordered all the little extras that I wanted. This car is everything I hoped for.......wonderful handling, fun to drive and great gas mileage. The sunroof in the premium package is terrific.. The heated seats are great in the Midwest winters. The sports style seats add extra padding which is a real plus for comfort on longer drives. The rear storage area is very limited, but the back seats fold down offering plenty of extra room when needed. If something happened to my MINI, I would order another one in a heartbeat....read morehide

Pros

Fun to drive, great milage, Very Green w/Turbo, great price

Cons

Cup holders poor location in front, ride is a little rough but it IS a sport car with tight susp. !

Purchased As New

The best car I have ever owned! Best milage, appearance, fun to drive (especially in mountains of WV last year!). Turbo means carbon print is reduced - so very green! The front cupholders are in bad location - about only cons I have. I have a Mini Cooper S - pepper white w/Chrome trim package. It is loaded but well worth the price - twin sun roofs, all leather, etc. First time I ever got vanity plates - but when you own one, you are now in the"club", Other Mini owners honk, etc. when you pass each other - very cool!...read morehide