Hello fellow motorists, I'm not new to the MINI, I had a 2010 clubman 6spd a couple years ago and loved it, just wish I got the S model. Well time has come to get the wife a new vehicle and she wants a mini because of my old one just in an automatic so she can actually drive it.

Question is since the years I'm looking at for financial reasons are the 2008-2009 hardtops what are some things I need to be looking for, need to be aware of, and need to avoid since they tend to be 80-100k miles. Thanks in advance.

 

Hello Chris,

Look for the 2011+ MCS Clubman if you can, or 2011+ MCS Hardtops, it will have more updates on options and the 2011+ have less problematic . Let me know if you need anything else, owned 3 MINI at once before.

 

I know those are the better years, they're just outside of what I want to spend, and it's either a MINI or a beetle... And I don't mind driving a MINI if I have to but don't want to be seen in a Bug lol

 

Welcome. Understand about the Bug.

You could do a Cooper ( NON S ) in a 2011 model and find them cheaper, with no heavy option and a stick.

 

I have my Chili RED/White Striped 2011 S JCW Stage 1 Kit N18..Low Miles…(42.2K) Cold-Weather and Premium Package Rooster Red/Carbon Heated Leather split cloth interior,....... Loaded, double roof and Lowered with JCW Red springs as well. JCW Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop, Full JCW Aero Kit, JCW Sport Sills, JCW Shift Light, HK Stereo…and has carbon dash and interior door pieces...as well, R98 17" web-spoked wheels, Checkered Mirror Caps, and has had HPFP replaced as well as recent thermostat housing, thermostat adaptor and auxiliary water pump replaced on December 31, 2015…..$17,500. Has CNA National Warranty till 04/30/2021 or 75K miles for additional $$$ cost if interested as well. Located in Midwest Kansas.

 

There is a nice loaded option.

 

Posted below are some decent threads you should take a look at. May give you some insight. Good luck with the purchase!

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...hat-to-do.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...olding-up.html