Nothing Mini About Mom’s Love for Cooper S

2008 Mini Cooper S

model as tested $30,350

Test Drove 9/03/08 – 9/08/08
reviewed by Sherrice Gilsbach

Mini has created the perfect toy for grownups with the Mini Cooper S. It’s so fun to drive you won’t even notice the shortage of storage space, although other drivers might wonder why your groceries are on the car’s roof — but hey, what are they driving?

With its turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, you’ll be able to take on even your longest list of errands with ease. You’ll be zipping here and there and laughing at how easy it is to park the Mini — even in the most awkward spaces. With its small size and four-cylinder engine, you’ll use just a little bit of gas. I honestly don’t know how the Cooper did it, but after driving it 100 miles, the gas gauge hadn’t even budged! Yippee — the Mini offers fun and guilt-free driving!

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT
Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair
Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair

SENSE AND STYLE
Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Great
Fun Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove On): Groove On

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