If you would have to choose between two Coopers S Convertible;
one has 29k (manual), the other 71k (auto with paddle shifters) but this one has extras; GPS-sports package-style package-wired package-Harman Kardon sound system. Difference is that the manual one is a local one, the other is out-of-province but I would still get 3 more years of warranty.
What would you do??

 

I like my 2009 Clubman S with auto and paddle shifters but the transmission has a hard time keeping up with increased horsepower from the AccessPort tune, and other tunes like NM's from what I've heard. It shifts okay if I manually shift it using the paddles or gear shift lever rather than letting it shift automatically. Also, I've had 2 manual cars (not Minis) and they were more fun to drive than autos. So if you plan on tuning the computer I would get the manual.

 

I'd consider if I was going to be commuting in traffic a lot. Also if this was my only car or was I sharing with non stick users. It is pretty much an individual choice and comparing 29K vs. 71K also is a big factor, along with price, etc. And the 3 year warranty is that only for the auto? If so I really would want that. Glad I don't have to choose.

 

Stick shift wins for me every time.

 

One has approximately two years more wear and tear than the other one. That is how I would decide.

 

Probability already made the choice since this was back in 1/15 , but if you made the choice post up a pic which one.