2008 MINI Cooper Ratings
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| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (78%) |
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| Space and Access (71%) |
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| Comfort (79%) |
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| Performance (79%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (96%) |
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| Safety (85%) |
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| General Appreciation (82%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (93%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (87%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (76%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (81%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (76%) |
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| Sound system (77%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (85%) |
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| Rear space and access (72%) |
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| Cargo space and access (63%) |
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| Storage capacity (62%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (75%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (82%) |
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| Driving position (87%) |
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| Suspension and ride (78%) |
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| Noise level (68%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (75%) |
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| Transmission (82%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (96%) |
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| Handling (95%) |
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| Braking (97%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (97%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (85%) |
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| Visibility (83%) |
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| General safety (83%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (82%) |
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Customer Ratings
By shaunmi3
Friday, July 11, 2008
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| Detailed Ratings: |
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| Styling (90%) |
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| Accessories (92%) |
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| Space and Access (80%) |
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| Comfort (95%) |
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| Performance (95%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (100%) |
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| Safety (90%) |
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| General Appreciation (100%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (93%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (87%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (76%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (81%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (76%) |
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| Sound system (77%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (85%) |
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| Rear space and access (72%) |
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| Cargo space and access (63%) |
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| Storage capacity (62%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (75%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (82%) |
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| Driving position (87%) |
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| Suspension and ride (78%) |
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| Noise level (68%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (75%) |
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| Transmission (82%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (96%) |
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| Handling (95%) |
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| Braking (97%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (97%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (85%) |
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| Visibility (83%) |
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| General safety (83%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (82%) |
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Red Light
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Yellow Light
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Green Light
Handling, safety, fun, comfort, economical
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Review:
I cannot say enough good things about this car. While the Clubman is a little longer and has the extra door it is still a little difficult to get in and out of the back seat.
For a small car it offers a lot!
This car rival, the VW GTI, the VOLVO C30, the Mazda 3 Sport, and anything else you want to throw at it!
The price is a little more costly but this is something you can keep for a long time and it wont go out of style!
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By madmat3
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
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| Detailed Ratings: |
Complete Rating |
| Styling (92%) |
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| Accessories (70%) |
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| Space and Access (68%) |
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| Comfort (75%) |
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| Performance (85%) |
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| Driving Dynamics (97%) |
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| Safety (80%) |
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| General Appreciation (100%) |
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| Styling |
| Exterior (90%) |
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| Interior (93%) |
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| Exterior fit and finish (87%) |
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| Interior Fit and Finish (90%) |
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| Accessories |
| Convenience and equipment (76%) |
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| Instrumentation and controls (80%) |
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| General ergonomics (81%) |
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| Heating / ventilation / air conditioning (76%) |
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| Sound system (77%) |
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| Space and Access |
| Front space and access (85%) |
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| Rear space and access (72%) |
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| Cargo space and access (63%) |
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| Storage capacity (62%) |
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| Access to mechanical components (75%) |
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| Comfort |
| Seats (82%) |
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| Driving position (87%) |
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| Suspension and ride (78%) |
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| Noise level (68%) |
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| Performance |
| Acceleration (80%) |
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| Engine output (75%) |
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| Transmission (82%) |
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| Fuel consumption (80%) |
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| Driving Dynamics |
| Steering (96%) |
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| Handling (95%) |
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| Braking (97%) |
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| Manoeuvrability (97%) |
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| Safety |
| Traction and stability control (90%) |
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| Mirrors (85%) |
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| Visibility (83%) |
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| General safety (83%) |
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| General Appreciation |
| General Appreciation (82%) |
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Red Light
No standard front arm rest
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Yellow Light
OK base stereo system
Ergonomics a bit quirky
Premium fuel
Ride a bit harsh (trade off for incredible handling)
Final price after options is a bit steep
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Green Light
Stylish yet unique looks - inside and out
Fuel economy
Sporty handling and acceleration
Excellent six speed step-tronic
Comfortable and supportive seats
Built like a tank (in a good way)
Customization possibilities galore
Excellent re-sale value
A recommended buy according to Consumer Reports
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Review:
I bought a Sparkling Silver MINI for my wife about a month ago. I ordered the Premium Package, Comfort Package, Comfort Access, 6 speed step-tronic transmission, and bi-xenon headlights. Prior to the MINI, we drove a mid-size SUV to haul around our family of four. In short, we love the MINI!!! It is the perfect urban run about (a go-kart with a roof), and it is way more fun than the other compact cars out there. It's the perfect size for running most of your errands (i.e. grocery shopping) while carting the family around in style. Although it runs on premium gas, we have been averaging 7.3 L per 100 km or almost 700 km per tank in the city!!! We are easily saving at least $150 to $200 per month on fuel alone. Plus, insurance costs are surprisingly low for the base MINI (saving another $50 per month over the SUV). Oh yeah...even after being on the market for six years, the MINI still brings a smile to the people who see it drive by.
For any of my gripes, see my comments under the yellow and red lights.
So, if you are in the market for a new car, don't write off the MINI as being too impractical. It can work well for a family. Do yourself a favour and check one out. Make sure you test drive one...you won't be disappointed. You can feel the BMW "bones" in the MINI. So, if you're concerned about the price, think of the MINI as the least expensive BMW you can buy. To start, check out www.mini.ca. It's one of the best new car websites out there.
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