The MINI Cooper reaches its peak 120 horsepower output at 6,000 rpm and peak torque of 118 lb-ft at 4,250 rpm. It features Valvetronic technology for an added edge over the previous model.
2007 MINI Cooper S: "Let's Motor!" Becomes "Let's Mute 'Er!"
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Written By drive571
Date Written Oct 08 2007
Summary
Background If you spend enough time hanging around hard-core driving enthusiasts, you’ll find that they tend to anticipate ground-up redesigns of their favorite models with fear and trepidation, not excitement. The reason? Over the past...
Strength
Character in spades, cheeky interior styling, lush turbo torque, cut-and-thrust agility, surprising fuel economy.
Weakness
Clunk-tacular shifter, numb and darty steering, nervous handling, relentlessly hard ride, numerous ergonomic flaws.
Bottom Line
The second-generation MINI is stronger and much more solid than its predecessor, but its chassis has taken a turn for the worse.
2007 Mini Cooper S: Cute, Iconic and Fun: Austin Powers Would Love It Baby
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Written By jcare
Date Written Jun 25 2007
Summary
The Top Line Not the most practical car in the world, yet it is economic, sticks to the road like the proverbial glue and can still turn heads as the most grown-up version of a go-kart you can drive on the roads. This is a review of the...
Strength
Handles amazingly well, surprisingly comfortable seats, a cultural icon.
Weakness
Minimal room, premium fuel
Bottom Line
Has to be a MINI-Cooper. No-one ever dreams about swinging a Civic or Beetle through English country roads, swerving around tractors and weaving back and forth between the sheep
We purchased this car as a weekend fun car. Due to the fact that we live in New England, I have been taking this car on daily basis to work for a short in-city commute. This car is manual edition loaded Sidewalk edition with everything but the cooper...
Strength
Fun FUn FUN!!!
Weakness
Lack of storage space in the trunk. Big blind spot.
Bottom Line
If you are looking for a fun car, look no further.
Magic Mini Cooper S Convertible 2007 - A Superb FUN Car!
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Written By paulaonthebay
Date Written Sep 24 2007
Summary
I Got my 2007 Mini Cooper S convertible the beginning of July and have had a blast driving it all this summer. Its impossible to be in a bad mood when you are driving with the top down and your music playing, people ask me every day about the car. I...
Strength
Fast, economical, fun, great on the highway. The quality throughout is superb.
Weakness
Small trunk, the blind spot with the top up takes some getting used to.
Bottom Line
I would recommend this car to any one who wants a quality fun ride! I feel great driving it and it cures Stress!!!
We just picked up our 2007 Cooper Mini (named "Jiminy Cricket" by our son)Convertible and so far it is a blast. Here are the specifics: 2007 Mini Cooper, British Racing Green, SIDEWALK Edition, Xenon Headlights, Sirius Satellite Radio, Harmon Kardon,...
Strength
An awesome little convertible, very unique and rare, a great ride!
Weakness
Expensive
Bottom Line
If you want a small convertible buy this one. It kills a PT Cruiser or any other small ride.
Best of the 2007-2008 models - but not saying much
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Written By elke2
Date Written Sep 13 2007
Summary
I bought the MINI for 2 reasons - it has the best visibility of all the 26 or so 2007-2008 cars I tried (but that's not saying much) and it had the least-painful headrest of all those same 26 cars I tried (but that isn't saying much, either). It was the...
Strength
Guy magnet!
Weakness
Controls are confusing and the owner's manual even more so
My hubby & I bought our 2007 Mini Cooper S last March in a smoky silver with a sexy black double sun roof & a 6-speed manual transmission ... and we love it! It's so cute that I want to kiss its sweet little hood, whenever I get in. The BMW engine...
Strength
Cute & efficient, fast pick-up, lots of storage for both stuff and passengers alike
Only had it a week but love it so far. Handling is incredible, like a slot car on steroids. Super acceleration, great comfort. A little noisy, but, hey - it IS a convertible. The "sun-roof" capability of the convertible top is really neat to use, even...
Strength
speed/handling/comfort/style
Weakness
touchy convertible controls when back shelf not just perfectly seated.
My first Cooper was an '03 Cooper hardtop. Never had a problem with it. Now I have an '06 S Convertible. The little car flies, I love it when people in lumbering trucks ask me if it's legal on the highways. Is 150mph fast enough? The dealerships are...
Strength
Gas efficient, curve/road hugger, customer service outstanding, fun, customizable.
Weakness
Small for tall people. Not as many dealerships as other makes.
