"I was out but they pulllllled me back in !

 

Never argue with a fool - they will drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience

 

The forums are full of posts about the infamous CVT transmission. When it fails, it renders your MINI worthless because it costs around $8,000.00 dollars to replace. They also cannot be rebuilt because they are a "sealed unit". Sell it fast and run....

 

don't feel bad about the lady at the dealership that told you it had a twin turbo. I went to buy a diesel powered F350 from the Ford dealer and I knew more about the truck than the salesmen, the financer and the manager of the service dept..... Some sales people have no issue just trying to survive.......

 

*best Arnie voice* He'll be back.

 

I hate to be the one to say it but a 2012 base Cooper with a manual is a seriously sturdy car. I'm not Hyundai hater but I'd wager that the MINI is a better-bet long term.

 

^^That^^ or an MCS either 1st or 2nd Gen.