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2008 MINI Cooper Convertible
2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$21,950 - $25,400
Original MSRP:
$19,755 - $22,860
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Not Rated Passenger: Not Rated Side crash ratings: Driver: Not Rated Rear Passenger: Not Rated Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:  The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Review
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Warranty Information
| Basic: | 4 Years/50,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID | 15V205000 |
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| Mfg's Report Date | APR 06, 2015 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Number of Units Affected | 91,800 |
| Summary | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 MINI Cooper and Cooper S vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to November 28, 2006, and 2005-2008 MINI Cooper Convertible and Cooper S Convertible vehicles manufactured January 5, 2005, to July 31, 2008. Due to manufacturing, installation, and exposure issues, the front passenger seat occupant detection mat may not function properly and, as a result, the front passenger air bag may not deploy in a crash. |
| Consequence | An improperly functioning mat may cause the passenger frontal air bag to be inactive when the seat is occupied, and in the event of a crash, the air bag will not deploy, increasing the passenger's risk of injury. |
| Remedy | MINI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger seat occupant detection mat, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 1, 2015. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Models & Prices
2008 MINI Cooper Convertible BASE
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr | $21,950 | $19,755 | $322 / Month* | |
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2008 MINI Cooper Convertible S
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 2dr S | $25,400 | $22,860 | $373 / Month* | |
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2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Features and Standard Equipment
EXTERIOR Features
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Black exterior trim-inc: side sills, bumper edges, wheel housing | • | • |
| Black side air inlets | • | |
| Body-color air inlet integrated into engine compartment lid | • | |
| Body-color grille | • | |
| Body-color pwr mirrors | • | • |
| Chrome bezels-inc: rear lights, headlights | • | • |
| Chrome-plated door handles | • | • |
| Chrome-plated grille | • | |
| Chrome-plated roll bars | • | |
| Chrome-plated side air inlets | • | |
| Chrome-plated window trim | • | • |
| Front apron w/enlarged cooling air inlet | • | |
| Fully automatic electro-hydraulic black convertible soft top-inc: stepless sliding-roof function, remote open/close feature, easy-load function | • | • |
| Heat insulated green glass | • | • |
| Integrated headlights w/follow-me-home function, beam throw control | • | • |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | • | • |
| Rear center fog light | • | • |
| Roll bars | • | |
| Tailgate w/low loading sill | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| 12V auxiliary pwr outlet in luggage compartment | • | • |
| 50/50 split-folding rear seat | • | • |
| Air conditioning-inc: pollen micro-filter, air recirculation button | • | • |
| Alloy patina interior surface | • | |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, CD changer preparation, automatic speed volume control, auxiliary input jack | • | • |
| Bezels around instrumentation | • | • |
| Brake pad wear monitor | • | • |
| Center console-inc: (2) front & (1) rear cupholders, central locking switch, switches for pwr windows | • | • |
| Central locking system-inc: open/close feature, soft top open, fuel filler cap release | • | • |
| Check control vehicle monitor w/pictogram display | • | • |
| Digital clock | • | • |
| Driver-side storage compartment underneath steering column | • | • |
| Engine immobilizer | • | • |
| Flat tire monitor | • | • |
| Front sun visors w/illuminated vanity mirrors | • | • |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, outside temp gauge, speedometer, LCD odometer/trip meter, fuel/engine temp gauge, warning lights | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | • | • |
| Leatherette front bucket seats-inc: manual seat adjustment, driver seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry | • | |
| Leatherette front sport bucket seats-inc: manual seat adjustment, driver seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry | • | |
| Lighting-inc: front footwell, luggage compartment | • | • |
| Lockable climate controlled glove box | • | • |
| Pre-wiring for alarm system | • | • |
| Pwr front windows-inc: one-touch auto-down/auto-up, automatic window lowering when door is opened | • | • |
| Rear park distance control (PDC) | • | • |
| Rear window defogger | • | • |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: central locking open/close, tailgate unlock feature, open soft top | • | • |
| Service interval indicator | • | • |
| Silver interior surface | • | |
| Sports leather-wrapped steering wheel w/column height adjustment | • | • |
| Stainless steel driver footrest & pedals | • | |
| Storage compartments in front door trim panels | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L 16-valve OHC I4 engine | • | |
| 1.6L supercharged 16-valve OHC I4 engine | • | |
| 15" x 5.5" 5-star rocket alloy wheels | • | |
| 16" x 6.5" X-Lite alloy wheels | • | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | • | • |
| 5-speed manual Getrag transmission | • | |
| 6-speed manual Getrag transmission | • | |
| Battery in luggage compartment w/safety terminal clamp | • | |
| Center-mounted twin-pipe exhaust system w/chrome covers | • | |
| Chrome-plated stainless steel single pipe exhaust system | • | |
| Corner brake control (CBC) | • | • |
| Drive-by-wire electronic throttle control | • | • |
| Dual mass flywheel | • | |
| Electro-hydraulic engine-speed-sensitive pwr steering | • | • |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • |
| Front/rear anti-roll bars | • | • |
| MacPherson front sport suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle | • | |
| MacPherson front suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle | • | |
| Multi-link rear sport suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle | • | |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle | • | |
| P195/55VR16 run-flat performance tires | • | |
| Space saver spare wheel & tire | • | |
| Tool kit | • | • |
| Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC) | • | |
| Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Crash sensor-inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights, interior lights-on, doors unlock | • | • |
| Driver/front passenger airbags -inc: passenger occupant sensor | • | • |
| Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags for head & thorax | • | • |
| Front/rear automatic seatbelts w/front pyrotechnic belt buckle tensioners, force limiters, front height adjusters | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • |
| ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages | • | • |
| Roll-over protection system | • | • |
| Twin horns | • | • |
2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| ALL-SEASON TIRES | • | |
| ALL-SEASON TIRES (N/A w/2RE 17" Web-Spoke Alloy Wheels) | • | |
| ANTHRACITE INTERIOR TRIM *Deletes STD Alloy Patina interior trim* | • | |
| ANTHRACITE INTERIOR TRIM *Deletes STD silver interior trim* | • | |
| AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR | • | • |
| AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL | • | • |
| BLACK BONNET STRIPES | • | • |
| BODY-COLOR INTERIOR SURFACE *Affects Color Availability* | • | • |
| CENTER ARMREST | • | • |
| CHROME LINE EXTERIOR -inc: chrome mirror caps | • | • |
| CHROME LINE INTERIOR | • | • |
| CHROME MIRROR CAPS & TAILGATE HINGES | • | • |
| COCKPIT CHRONO PKG -inc: on-board computer (N/A w/609 Navigation System) | • | • |
| COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats, heated washer jets & heated front pwr folding mirrors | • | • |
| CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: universal garage door opener, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain sensor & auto headlights | • | • |
| DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL (DSC) | • | • |
| FRONT FOG LIGHTS | • | • |
| HARMAN/KARDON SOUND SYSTEM | • | • |
| HEATED FRONT SEATS | • | • |
| HEATED MIRRORS & WASHER JETS | • | • |
| JOHN COOPER WORKS KIT -inc: JCW engine kit, JCW brakes, limited slip differential (REQ: 6-Speed Manual Trans) | • | |
| LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 6-Speed Manual Trans) | • | |
| MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL -inc: cruise control, audio controls | • | • |
| NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: on-board computer (N/A w/547 Cockpit Chrono Pack) | • | • |
| ON-BOARD COMPUTER | • | • |
| PREMIUM PKG -inc: multi-function steering wheel w/cruise control, auto climate control, on-board computer, chrome line interior, center armrest, Harman/Kardon sound system | • | • |
| PWR FOLDING MIRRORS -inc: heated mirrors & washer jets | • | • |
| RAIN-SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS -inc: auto headlights | • | • |
| REAR FOG LIGHT | • | • |
| SIDEWALK PKG -inc: dynamic stability control, 16" bridge spoke alloy wheels, P195/55R16 tires, sport leather multi-function steering wheel w/cruise control, chrome line interior, center armrest, front fog lights, auto air cond, on-board computer, Harmon/Kardon sound system, malt brown English leather sport seats, Sidewalk interior surfaces *Affects Color Availability* | • | |
| SIDEWALK PKG -inc: dynamic stability control, 17" night spoke alloy wheels, P205/45R17 tires, sport leather multi-function steering wheel w/cruise control, chrome line interior, center armrest, front fog lights, xenon headlights, auto air cond, on-board computer, Harmon/Kardon sound system, malt brown English leather seat trim, Sidewalk interior surfaces *Affects Color Availability* | • | |
| SILVER INTERIOR TRIM *Deletes STD Alloy Patina interior trim* | • | |
| SPORT PKG -inc: dynamic stability control, 17" 5-spoke bullet alloy wheels, P205/45R17 tires, front fog lights, xenon headlights | • | |
| SPORT PKG -inc: dynamic stability control, sport seats, front fog lights, 16" 5-star bridge spoke alloy wheels, P195/55R16 tires (N/A w/AH__ Seat Trim) | • | |
| SPORT SEATS (N/A w/AH__ Seat Trim) | • | |
| SPORT SUSPENSION | • | |
| UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER | • | • |
| WHITE ALLOY WHEELS & MIRROR CAPS (N/A w/2CM 17" 5-Spoke Bullet Alloy Wheels or 2RE 17" Web-Spoke Alloy Wheels) *When ordered w/346 Chrome Line Exterior or 405 Chrome Mirror Caps & Tailgate Hinges, will have chrome mirror caps* | • | |
| WHITE ALLOY WHEELS & MIRROR CAPS *When ordered w/346 Chrome Line Exterior or 405 Chrome Mirror Caps & Tailgate Hinges, will have chrome mirror caps* | • | |
| WHITE BONNET STRIPES | • | • |
| XENON HEADLIGHTS | • | • |
PAINT TYPE Options
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| METALLIC PAINT | • | • |
| STANDARD PAINT | • | • |
ROOF TYPE Options
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK SOFT TOP (STD) | • | • |
| DARK BLUE SOFT TOP | • | • |
| DARK GREEN SOFT TOP | • | • |
SEAT TRIM Options
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| CLOTH SEAT TRIM | • | |
| CLOTH SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats) | • | |
| CLOTH-LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | |
| CLOTH-LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats) | • | |
| CORDOBA BEIGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | |
| CORDOBA BEIGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats) | • | |
| GRAVITY LEATHER SEAT TRIM | • | |
| GRAVITY LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats) | • | |
| LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM (STD) | • | • |
| MALT BROWN ENGLISH LEATHER (REQ: 7A1 Sidewalk Pkg) | • | • |
| OCTAGON CLOTH SEAT TRIM (N/A w/481 Sport Seats) | • |
TRANSMISSION Options
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| 5-SPEED MANUAL GETRAG TRANSMISSION (STD) | • | |
| 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: Steptronic paddles | • | |
| 6-SPEED MANUAL GETRAG TRANSMISSION (STD) | • | |
| STEPTRONIC CVT TRANSMISSION -inc: paddle shifters | • |
WHEEL TYPE Options
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| 15" X 5.5" ALLOY WHEELS (STD) | • | |
| 16" X 6.5" 5-STAR BLASTER ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P195/55R16 tires | • | |
| 16" X 6.5" ALLOY WHEELS (STD) | • | |
| 16" X 6.5" BRIDGE SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P195/55R16 tires | • | • |
| 17" X 7.0" 5-SPOKE BULLET ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires | • | |
| 17" X 7.0" CROWN SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires | • | |
| 17" X 7.0" NIGHT SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires (REQ: 7A1 Sidewalk Pkg) | • | |
| 17" X 7.0" WEB-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires (N/A w/927 All-Season Tires) | • |
2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Technical Specifications
Brakes
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.9 x - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.2 x - TBD - | - TBD - |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 9.2 | 9.2 |
Engine
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6L/97.5 | 1.6L/97.5 |
| Engine Type | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas 4-Cyl |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 115 @ 6000 | - TBD - |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 111 @ 4500 | - TBD - |
Exterior Dimensions
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 55.5 | 55.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 143.1 | 143.9 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Wheelbase (in) | 97.1 | 97.1 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 66.5 | 66.5 |
Fuel Tank
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Steering
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Steering Type | Pwr | Pwr |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.8 | 34.8 |
Suspension
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Tires
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P175/65R15 | P195/55R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P175/65R15 | P195/55R16 |
Transmission
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | CVT | Automatic |
| Trans Type | 1 | 6 |
Vehicle
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.4 | 38.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.3 | 41.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 50.9 | 50.9 |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 | 4 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Second Head Room (in) | 38.1 | 38.1 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 27.5 | 27.5 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 39.0 | 39.0 |
Weight Information
| BASE | S | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2700 | 2844 |
2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Safety Features
Safety Features
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Corner brake control (CBC) |
| Driver/front passenger airbags -inc: passenger occupant sensor |
| Driver/front passenger seat-mounted side-impact airbags for head & thorax |
| Front/rear automatic seatbelts w/front pyrotechnic belt buckle tensioners, force limiters, front height adjusters |
| ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages |
| Crash sensor-inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights, interior lights-on, doors unlock |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
| Roll-over protection system |
| Twin horns |
| Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC) |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Not Rated Passenger: Not Rated Side crash ratings: Driver: Not Rated Rear Passenger: Not Rated Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
