Originally Posted by Marietta Joker

We just bought a used 2013 CMS and the wife and I had the same thoughts...should we wait for the refresh of the CMS in 2017 or jump in now. After test driving some Mini's we decided life was too short to wait (middle 50's couple), but we did buy a low mileage used one so that if the 2017 refresh is totally killer we can flip out and buy a new one. When you compare the 2015 Hardtop refresh, it's obvious IMO that all those changes are quickly coming the the Countryman...2L engine, interior redesign, etc.. The new CM is going to be more boxy and less bubble shaped from the spy shots I've seen.

Honestly we just couldn't wait once we test drove, it was that much fun! I totally get it's a personal thing and everyone has a difference in opinion, but I couldn't do this without going S, it adds so much excitement! I'm not a big fan of turbo cars (I've owned an Acura RDX and VW Jetta turbos), but the Mini is a well tuned turbo set up and it performs well with very little turbo lag.