I am interested in getting a mini but need some opinions about getting a Cooper or Cooper S. Are the options the CooperS has worth the extra money? Also, how is the reliability of the mini? Should I get automatic or manual?
The S gives more horsepower and performance . Test drive them both and see what you like better. The S is more upgradeable. Mine has had only one problem I lost power steering at 65K miles,
Many owners have had expensive auto tranny issues while the manual seems more bulletproof
Well I pulled the trigger and bought a 2011 Mini coupe. Pick it up yesterday and drove it 100 miles home. 6 speed with the cold weather package, premium package and blue tooth. Bought it at Keeler BMW in Latham NY. Great place to do business. So far I love it.
The S gives more horsepower and performance . Test drive them both and see what you like better. The S is more upgradeable. Mine has had only one problem I lost power steering at 65K miles,
Many owners have had expensive auto tranny issues while the manual seems more bulletproof
Does the S come with a 6 speed instead of the 5? Or did that 6 come when Mini got away from the Midland Tranny & went w/ the Getrag?
Thanks Bad. It's seems like one of the things to avoid from what I've read under the R50 threads is the Midland 5speed. So for the longevity/cost effective standpoint, an R53 may be the way to go, unless I want to be changing tranny fluid every 7500 miles.
BTW MotherG, congrats on your purchase of a new 2011. I'm sure you're still in the "Honeymoon" stage with it. So please keep us posted to how your new lil Cooper is treating you.
Cooper or CooperS
