1 Pair, white, 6000K, 6000lm (per kit), 9-32V DC, 32W (per kit). Edmunds says, "even those taller than 6 feet will find a comfortable seating position" due to the available space for maneuvering seats to adjust legroom.

Check out all 2008 Mini Cooper convertible sidewalk for sale reduced-price cars to avoid missing out on a good deal! after 50,000 miles it turned into a lemon. In the Convertible Cooper, MINI offers a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible S also comes with standard traction control. Paid $60 for new timing belt. “Keep pressing, and the automatic top folds into a neat accordion in 15 seconds. Replete with British charm and German engineering, the 2008 Mini Cooper is a stylish, affordable go-kart for adults.The 2008 Mini Cooper is a "but…" car. MINI offers an expensive Premium Package with a changeable digital readout--or you can choose a “Cockpit Chrono Pack that puts the speedo in front of the steering wheel (next to the tach) and fills the big circular void left in the dash's center with four gauges, including a pair for oil pressure and oil temperature.

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.All 2008 Mini Coopers come with antilock disc brakes and side airbags.

Headroom is, of course, no problem. 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. Find the best deals for used mini cooper convertible sidewalk. Recall for timing belt tensioner & they replaced w/main crank seal, no charge. I simply can't recommend these cars until BMW makes a significant commitment to improving quality. Find 142 used 2008 MINI Cooper as low as $3,495 on Carsforsale.com®. The convertible loses none of the functionality of the sedan and even adds some since the trunk has a small tailgate. It does the unimaginable: It takes the effortless fun of the hatchback and one-ups it with a roof that lowers or opens like a sunroof.

Otherwise, the hatchback's seat comfort and driving position are far superior to the convertible.

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 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.

MINI offers "an upgraded Harman/Kardon audio system, xenon headlights, heated mirrors, automatic climate control, [and] dynamic stability control" in the optional features list, Kelley Blue Book reports. In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal-offset crash testing, the Cooper hatchback achieved the best rating of "Good." Noisy on highway, base engine strains when pushed. 28 city / 37 hwy It's tremendously fun to drive, but its taut suspension can be jarring on a daily basis. Something is always leaking, breaking or needs replacing.

Edmunds raves, "the modernistic interior is a design student's dream," reminding one of this car's appeal for younger generations, while still maintaining its old fan base as well. “And squeaks. “It's as firm as ever,” Car and Driver says, “with a stiff suspension and unforgiving run-flat tires.”The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible offers much in the way of passenger room and an easily operated top, but reviewers from different sources noted some issues with build quality.Interior space almost equals the Cooper's; MINI’s convertible has a backseat that’s more than snug with the front seats positioned where the driver and front passenger would likely have them. The Cooper hatchback comes with a newly designed 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 118 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque.

It had lots of leg room for my 6' 4" body, but in terms of maintainability it was the worst car that I have ever owned. Since its North American reintroduction for 2002, the Mini brand has been in constant demand by a growing, loyal customer base. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a continuously variable transmission is optional. 21 city / 29 hwy TheCarConnection.com’s editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible to write this definitive review. Motor Trend writes that MINI “publishes a 0-to-62-mph time of 'a mere 9.8 seconds,' redefining ‘mere.’ It struggles most at the lower and upper ends, with some progress in the midrange.” Other sources noted the CVT drains even more energy from the four-cylinder; most recommend the five-speed manual.The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible also comes in an “S” version that makes 168 hp and 162 pound-feet of torque.

The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible is a “kick in the pants to drive,” says Cars.com, and one of the best-handling cars in its class, according to the reviews researched by TheCarConnection.com. The 2008 MINI Cooper is one of the most popular cars on the market, in terms of buyers competing for each one. The top, thanks to a hard-shell front section, can be opened halfway, like a giant sunroof.

$18,050

But no matter what Cooper you choose, prepare to have fun.Since they technically represent different Mini generations, the hatchback and convertible Coopers feature much different interior designs -- although actual interior space is about equal. Seems to not know what gear it wants when U slow & then accelerate-bucks like a horse - I expect it will fail one day but so far at 55k, ok. The modernistic interior is a design student's dream, but an ergonomic specialist's nightmare.