This information may be used by nhtsa during the investigation process. 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. View online or download mini cooper 2008 owners manual. Our list of 6 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2008 mini cooper. Turbocharger failures can be catastrophic, so they are important to address at the first sign of a problem. The short answer is yes, you can get reimbursed for previous expenses associated with this issue. The owner comments describe problems respondents experienced with this vehicle. We also carry a full line of aseries parts for your morris, sprite or spridget. The six speed manual and the turbo charged engine is such a blast to drive. Mini coopers can be great fun to drive, but sometimes problems do crop up. To meet european environmental and fueleconomy requirements, bmw designed a completely new engine in cooperation with peugeot.
This will let the turbo cool down a little before turning it off. The mini cooper is a fairly reliable vehicle, but it does have its share of common issues. View and download mini cooper 2008 owners manual online. Bulletin n02 this program extends the coverage of the brake booster to ten years. At atlantic motorcar, we do this each time your car is in, as part of our normal service process. This was a fairly common problem with first and second generation mini coopers. The ac compressor may seize resulting in loss of cold air from the ac vents. A big issue that has become apparent in first generation mini cooper cars equipped with cvt automatic transmissions is complete transmission failure.
I go over all of the features and show how everything on the car works. Cooper cooper s congratulations on your new mini this owners manual should be considered a permanent part of this vehicle. Keep oil full and cooling system in good working order. The mini cooper s turbo with 6speed manual transmission is indeed a drivers car. Problems with the automatic transmissions were a notorious problem for these cars. Clutch may wear prematurely clutch may wear prematurely there are reports of premature clutch wear on cars equipped with manual transmissions. Secondgeneration mini cooper provides plenty of retro flair and driving fun. The mini cooper is a premium compact car with a hatchback. Rockauto ships auto parts and body parts from over 300 manufacturers to customers doors worldwide, all at warehouse prices. The gearbox is the same 6speed manual straight out of the road car so its not a massive learning curve. Mini cooper performance, accessories and tunner parts. The entrylevel of the 2019 mini cooper is built with a 1. Failed electric power steering pumps electric power steering pumps can be prone to failure. Our mini cooper s has gone back after a years motoring on the car fleet.
The early failure can occur on both the 5 speed and 6 speed models and can fail in under 20,000 miles. It outscores the faster turbocharged cooper s and larger clubman due to its. While under warranty all mini service did was lubricate it but on sunny days above 20. Includes a gen2 gtx2860r turbo configured to bolt directly to stock exhaust manifold, 3 racing downpipe, charge pipes and. Technical data engine data minimini clubman cooper cooper s displacement cu incm. Get reliability information for the 2008 mini cooper from consumer reports. A common yet avoidable problem we see with bmw and mini coopers is turbocharger failure. Mini cooper engine 2008 mini cooper problems with engine.
The cooper was still not a real performance hatch but, with the manual gearbox fitted it could still be fun. Mini cooper s everything you need to know before buying a mini. Despite being the leastexpensive mini, the base mini cooper with a manual. This database includes information received by nhtsa from consumers either directly or as recorded by the vehicle safety hotline. If your power steering pump has to be replaced it is a good idea to check out the. Join our mini cooper forums to talk about your new mini. As its name implies, a turbocharger is a device increases the power output of an engine. When the marque launched in north america, it did so with the plain cooper factory code r50, with a 1. The cooper featured an 848 cc engine, while the s had a 1071 cc engine. Tap the to learn more about the most common 2008 mini cooper problems. It should stay with the vehicle when sold to provide the next owner with important operating, safety and maintenance information. I understand that an authorized bmw dealership may contact me with offers or information about their products and services.
This owners manual should be considered a permanent part of. I instruct mini usa, a division of bmw of north america, llc to provide my information to an authorized mini dealership. P0115c maf mass airflow plausability either the maf is not correctly plugged in or it is defective. Also the 2008 mini cooper has a defective timing belt tensioner pulley that can cause the timing chain to break. 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. Mini owners and service manual access your manual mini usa. I give you a very detailed look at my 2008 mini cooper s. The usual cause was hard driving, and it could occur as early as under 20,000 miles. It produces approximately the same horsepower as before. Hardtop countryman clubman convertible paceman phone.
John cooper, of the cooper car company, saw a potential in the mini to create a motorsports version of the mark mini. Mini cooper s 2008 longterm test goodbye car magazine. The problem is usually attributed to hard driving, but not always. The mini cooper was a special version of the first generation mini. Have a qualified bmw or mini cooper service facility inspect your bmw or mini turbo every 6 months. The mini cooper is fresh from a complete redesign that was launched for the 2007 model year. The firstgeneration of the new mini cooper s, or r53, is a hilariously fun. Itll be sorely missed and i maintain id rather have a cooper s than. Early clutch failure is not uncommon on the 1st or 2nd gen mini cooper. 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. Mini mini cooper mini cooper 2008 owners manual 200205minicooper4 cylinders 1. 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.
This covers the seven most common problems we run across in servicing mini coopers. Curb weight was just above 2600lbs, and a sixspeed manual. In 1961, copper launched the mini cooper, and the mini cooper s. For a little more oomph, look for the mini cooper s and its 2. 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. 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. They started making a 4 door original mini in 2015 so i was holding out on trading until that model came up. Used 2008 mini cooper for sale with photos cargurus. A last look at kelley blue books long term mini cooper s before it exits the fleet. Used mini cooper with manual transmission for sale cargurus.
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