2008 Mini Cooper Review
Introduction
The 2008 Cooper is manufactured in GERMANY for Mini. It is Mini's entry into the HATCHBACK 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $18,050 USD in 2008.
Cooper Dimensions
The 2008 Cooper has standard length of 145.60 inches and a width of 66.30 inches. The Cooper rides 55.40 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 4.50 inches. Front headroom is 38.80 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Cooper a radius of 35.10 inches. It uses 175/65R15 tires with a wheelbase of 97.10 inches.
Drivetrain
The Cooper comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a front-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 2546 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Cooper's standard 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V engine has been measured to get 26 - 28 miles/gallon city driving using a 10.60 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Cooper retails for $18,050 USD with a invoice price of $16,327 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $650 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance, Driver Airbag. Cooper optional equipment may include Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control System, Electronic Parking Aid, Cruise Control, Leather Steering Wheel.
Exterior color choices include Astro Black Metallic, Astro Black Metallic with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Astro Black Metallic with Body Color Roof, Astro Black Metallic with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, British Racing Green Metallic, British Racing Green Metallic with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, British Racing Green Metallic with Body Color Roof, British Racing Green Metallic with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Chili Red, Chili Red with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Chili Red with Body Color Roof, Chili Red with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Lightning Blue Metallic, Lightning Blue Metallic with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Lightning Blue Metallic with Body Color Roof, Lightning Blue Metallic with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Mellow Yellow, Mellow Yellow with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Mellow Yellow with Body Color Roof, Mellow Yellow with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Nightfire Red Metallic, Nightfire Red Metallic with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Nightfire Red Metallic with Body Color Roof, Nightfire Red Metallic with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Oxygen Blue, Oxygen Blue with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Oxygen Blue with Body Color Roof, Oxygen Blue with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Pepper White, Pepper White with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Pepper White with Body Color Roof, Pepper White with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Pure Silver Metallic, Pure Silver Metallic with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Pure Silver Metallic with Body Color Roof, Pure Silver Metallic with White Roof With White Mirror Caps, Sparkling Silver Metallic, Sparkling Silver Metallic with Black Roof With Black Mirror Caps, Sparkling Silver Metallic with Body Color Roof, Sparkling Silver Metallic with White Roof With White Mirror Caps with interior choices of Checkered Carbon Black Cloth Interior, Gravity Tuscan Beige Leather Interior, Grey/Carbon Black Leatherette Interior, Lounge Carbon Black Leather Interior, Lounge Redwood Red Leather Interior, Pacific Blue/Carbon Black Cloth-Leather Interior, Punch Carbon Black Leather Interior, Rooster Red/Carbon Black Cloth-Leather Interior. The Cooper seats 4 people with 41.40 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is 48 months or 50,000 miles. It also comes with a 48 month/50,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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