Hi Everyone,

I plan to purchase a used mini cooper convertible. I have done a lot of reading and my summary is that, the first generation (R52) 2008 W series base model (not the S) with manual transmission (to avoid the CVT) is the most rock solid option based on reported issues.

Does anyone agree or disagree?

What about the same but a 2007?

Thanks so much!
DuBose

 

You should find them and test drive both of them. You never know. You might like the way one drives then the other.