I have a 2010 Cooper S hardtop and I'm planning to trade it in and get another MINI NEXT in July or August. My question is what year to trade up to.

The 2012 is the first real electronically (bluetooth, iPhone, etc.) integrated MINI, so I think that's the earliest I'll go unless I can get a really low mileage 2011.

Is there any benefit to going for a 2013?

Or, if it were you, would you trade back down to an earlier year - say 2007 or similar?

I would like to bring over my wheels and tires, so bolt pattern is a little concern...but not a deal-breaker.

Thanks!

Jeff