My name is steven, and currently my girl friend is looking for a mini.
I have done some research before stepping into the game. However, I would like to get some opinions from fellows here. I have noticed mini has some issues with transmission problem and caught on fire itself. I have asked couple people who has mini around me, they told me that they never have had a single issue on their cars.
My girl friend is very obsessed on mini cooper now, and its sign that my bank account gonna...

Anyway, what's the best year to get for the mini? and is there any potential mechanical issue that I have to be aware?

 

Well first talk about your price range then we can give more advice on year and models

 

13k cash on top.

 

Hmm. It just so happens that I'm selling my 2007 Mini Cooper S for $13,400. I'm the first owner, the car is loaded, garaged in the winter and really really awesome. You can check the details at https://sites.google.com/site/2007cooperforsale/

Let me know if you are interested. Clean Minis like these go FAST!