Well, I couldn't take it any longer. My mini was lemoned in May. I had a 2007one of the first in NY and the CEL kept doing its thing and engine would sputter. The dealer took the car back.I had to get a car real quick and picked a Suzuki what a disaster! Long story short. I am ordering my 2008 mini tonight. What is new for 2008 and was wondering about the sport suspension for NY roads. Can someone help with some advice.

 

No advice on the NY roads. Been awhile...
But, best wishes on your '08. Hope you are as happy with it as we are with our '07.

 

Does your dealer have any you can test drive with sport suspension? It the road is rough, the sport suspension is pretty harsh. I drove one before I ordered mine and knew what I was getting into.

 

I agree, go for a test drive. I like the sports suspension and I wouldn't mind it being even rougher, I enjoy the go cart ride. However everyone that rode in the car with me complained about the suspension.

 

I suggest you stick with 16" wheels if you are going sport suspension AND you have rough roads to deal with. BTW, the lady of the house thinks it rides just fine, even on the backroads, when she's riding with me. You can always go with 17" wheels later if you want, but the 16" wheels will be fine with sport suspension.

 

Depends on how bad the roads are. It's quite a change at first after driving mostly regular suspensions for my whole life. But after three months, I've really gotten use to the ride of my sports with 17s. So much so that driving standard suspension cars feels more slushy than the snow on the road this time of year. But, every now and then you encounter a road or two that hasn't been paved in about 20+ years or so and it can jolt the **** out of your teeth....and your bladder too for that matter.

 

We are in the process of building an 08 to replace one of our SUV's and give our 06 MINI a mate in the garage....Sport suspension has been tossed around a bit and I like it on my 06 but for my wife as a commuter I don't think its necessary...but that always leaves it open for suspension mods later on!

 

you'll be fine...i had the sports suspension in DC and it was like riding on air gels...so much so that i had to go to jcw suspension for a more sure ride...and I'm 53 with a 2 year old in the back....just try the car and see what you like...there are lots of options out there for you