The six speed manual and the turbo charged engine is such a blast to drive. This will let the turbo cool down a little before turning it off. The mini cooper was a special version of the first generation mini. In 1961, copper launched the mini cooper, and the mini cooper s. They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i was holding out on trading until that model came up. With the 2008 mini cooper s convertible, you get a 168horsepower supercharged engine, sixspeed manual transmission, 16inch runflat tires, aluminum foot pedals, sport seats and a stiffer. If your power steering pump has to be replaced it is a good idea to check out the cooling fan and other related parts while the vehicle is apart. At atlantic motorcar, we do this each time your car is in, as part of our normal service process. For a little more oomph, look for the mini cooper s and its 2. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services. Used 2008 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus. Mini cooper performance, accessories and tunner parts.
Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. The mini cooper is a fairly reliable vehicle, but it does have its share of common issues. Technical data engine data minimini clubman cooper cooper s displacement cu incm. The firstgeneration of the new mini cooper s, or r53, is a hilariously fun.
The cooper featured an 848 cc engine, while the s had a 1071 cc engine. John cooper, of the cooper car company, saw a potential in the mini to create a motorsports version of the mark mini. Mini cooper and cooper s 200720 secondgeneration mini cooper provides plenty of retro flair and driving fun, and a thorough inspection will ensure it remains that way. Failed electric power steering pumps electric power steering pumps can be prone to failure. I give you a very detailed look at my 2008 mini cooper s. The 1st gen cvt r50 was the worst of all of them and bmw and mini were the subject of a class action lawsuit forcing mini to cover the transmissions under warranty for 8 years or 150,000 miles whichever comes first. It outscores the faster turbocharged cooper s and larger clubman due to its.
Early clutch failure is not uncommon on the 1st or 2nd gen mini cooper. The worst complaints are engine, clutch, and cooling system problems. Our mini cooper s has gone back after a years motoring on the car fleet. While under warranty all mini service did was lubricate it but on sunny days above 20.
A last look at kelley blue books long term mini cooper s before it exits the fleet. If your power steering pump has to be replaced it is a good idea to check out the. Also the 2008 mini cooper has a defective timing belt tensioner pulley that can cause the timing chain to break. View and download mini cooper 2008 owners manual online. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. Turbocharger failures can be catastrophic, so they are important to address at the first sign of a problem. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. To meet european environmental and fueleconomy requirements, bmw designed a completely new engine in cooperation with peugeot. Itll be sorely missed and i maintain id rather have a cooper s than. Mini cooper turbocharger upgrades for a bolton replacement for the 2nd generation mini cooper s and jcw models including r56 hardtop r55 clubman r57 convertible r58 coupe r59 roadster r60 countryman and r61 paceman. Bmw and mini cooper turbo failure atlantic motorcar. We also carry a full line of aseries parts for your morris, sprite or spridget. Secondgeneration mini cooper provides plenty of retro flair and driving fun. Curb weight was just above 2600lbs, and a sixspeed manual.
This covers the seven most common problems we run across in servicing mini coopers. Have a qualified bmw or mini cooper service facility inspect your bmw or mini turbo every 6 months. Clutch may wear prematurely clutch may wear prematurely there are reports of premature clutch wear on cars equipped with manual transmissions. Keep oil full and cooling system in good working order. Mini cooper s everything you need to know before buying a mini. P0115c maf mass airflow plausability either the maf is not correctly plugged in or it is defective.
It produces approximately the same horsepower as before. Problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. This was a fairly common problem with first and second generation mini coopers. The automatic transmission had major problems and the manual transmission was weak. Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. The problem is usually attributed to hard driving, but not always. Get reliability information for the 2008 mini cooper from consumer reports. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Join our mini cooper forums to talk about your new mini. The ac compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the ac vents. A common yet avoidable problem we see with bmw and mini coopers is turbocharger failure.
This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of. View online or download mini cooper 2008 owners manual. The mini cooper is a premium compact car with a hatchback. Mini cooper s 2008 longterm test goodbye car magazine. Hardtop countryman clubman convertible paceman phone. Mini mini cooper mini cooper 2008 owners manual 200205minicooper4 cylinders 1. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. The mini cooper is fresh from a complete redesign that was launched for the 2007 model year. Includes a gen2 gtx2860r turbo configured to bolt directly to stock exhaust manifold, 3 racing downpipe, charge pipes and. The usual cause was hard driving, and it could occur as early as under 20,000 miles.
The cooper was still not a real performance hatch but, with the manual gearbox fitted it could still be fun. The most commonly reported 2008 mini cooper problem is. The mini cooper s turbo with 6speed manual transmission is indeed a drivers car. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. The short answer is yes, you can get reimbursed for previous expenses associated with this issue. As its name implies, a turbocharger is a device increases the power output of an engine. Bulletin n02 this program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years. With chiltons online doityourself mini cooper repair manuals, you can view any years manual 247365 our 2008 mini cooper repair manuals include all the information you need to repair or service your 2008 cooper, including diagnostic trouble codes, descriptions, probable causes, stepbystep routines. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 mini cooper. Mini cooper engine 2008 mini cooper problems with engine. When the marque launched in north america, it did so with the plain cooper factory code r50, with a 1.
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