Second try at this message. I tried to post yesterday morning but it never showed up. I don't know what I did wrong.

I used to own a 2008 Mini S, but I sold it because my boyfriend (now husband) doesn't drive a stick and I needed a car we could both drive. I'm now considering getting a mini, this time an automatic. But I'm wondering if I get a regular (not S) if I'll miss the power. I think I'd prefer the regular because I don't really like the run flat tires on the S. I'm planning on visiting a dealership to take a test drive, but I thought I would ask here to see if anyone has any thoughts on this.

Also, I'm considering a four door instead of a two door so that the back seat is more easily accessible. But I'm wondering if the smaller doors on the four door model make it harder/more awkward to get in and out of the front seat.

 

I'm sorry but I have to be the first to say this: get a new husband that drives a stick! I test drove a few different models and the "S" seems the most bang for the buck IMO.
Good luck!

 

My daughter bought a door 4 and I have no issues getting in and out of the front doors. the back is a different story. The regular copper is zippy unless you like drag racing from light to light.

I suggest you test drive both the S and non S to see for yourself. Take it on a long test drive that includes highway and local roads if possible.

I believe that all coopers come with run flats in the US

 

You will miss the power!
Have regular tires put on and carry a 12 volt compressor and patch kit.
The doors are your choice!
Good Luck!

 

LOL, I wondered if anyone would say this.

 

Well, I went to the dealer today and I really didn't like the colors; I used to have a LIghtning Blue mini and I really liked that color. The current blue colors just don't look as nice to me.

I wonder what color changes, if any, they will have next year? Does Mini announce those in advance of release?

Thanks,

 

I am almost with Mike, however, it may be better to buy a MINI Cooper S with a stick and encourage the husband to learn to drive it before the divorce. I am sure he has some redeeming qualities for you to have married him so he should be given to opportunity to address this one shortcoming.

Have you thought about a wrap to get the perfect blue?

 

Is the Island blue, Electric blue or Starlight Edition blue close? My sister in law bought her car cause she liked the color "Orange".

 

thanks for your message; No, I'm not really a big fan of those colors, though the Starlight Blue is the closest. There's just something about it that doesn't look as nice to me, but I might just have to go for it.

 

Starlight blue has a purple hue to it in the sun. It looks blue in the shade.