Hi guys! im currently looking to buy my first mini. so far ive only looked at 2. i have been in the mercedes community all my life so im clueless what to look out for in mini's. with the mercedes there are specific years and engine types that you should look out for, those are the defective ones. like the 2003 c230k sedan is a very defective MB it has the most Recalls.

ok here is were you guys come in. im sick of MB! im getting rid of all them. i need your opnions. is there a certain year i should look out for? theres only 2 bodies right just the hatchback and the cabrio? and 2 engine types? manual or automatic? and what accessories? and what are the good prices and mileage.

ill start by saying, i prefer getting a cabrio. the engine i have no idea which is most reliable. manual or automatic, i prefer manual, which is easier to maintain? Clutch, tranny flush intervals, which one breaks down faster or alot? accessories dont really matter so much i guess coz those are optional stuff.

thanks for reading. and thanks for your replies. im going to look at more minis today ill let you know more also.

 

Get a 2005-2006. Stay away from the earlier automatic minis.

 

ok. thanks! how about manual?

 

manual ok as long as it's an S

 

so if i get an 02-04 cooper S manual its ok?

 

Yes the 04 manual is okay, in an S, but the 05's and 06 cars are overall more reliable and less quirkier than the early Cooper and/or Cooper S. Do yourself a favor and stick to the 05 or 06 S and you'll be fine. The autos are fine in those years but the 6 speed to my knowledge trouble free. The same applies to the cabrio S.

If I'm wrong about the 6 speed someone will correct me but I believe I'm right.

I'm on my second Mini and I've been very pleased with both but the 06 is a much better car. The first was an 03 S and it was fine but the improvements in the 06 are significant.

Good luck and welcome to the Mini community!

Hope this helps...

 

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