Looking for advice on choice of mini

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Sep 13, 2019 | 03:59 PM

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Kmead

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Found a 2010 Base with automatic transmission, 48,000 miles for $7500. How good are those transmissions?

Sep 13, 2019 | 09:20 PM

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They are only as good as the one in the car you are considering buying. That is the one you need to have checked out.

Sep 14, 2019 | 06:35 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmead

Found a 2010 Base with automatic transmission, 48,000 miles for $7500. How good are those transmissions?

Less fun than manual transmissions =)

Sep 15, 2019 | 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MADNESSray

Thank you for attempting to answer OP's question

I agree that the 2011+ Mini Hardtops are going to be your best bet. My 2011 Cooper S was at about to click over to 70K and I have no problems at all aside from a Ford Excursion hitting it.

Why 2011+? Anything suspect about pre-2011?

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