2004 S or 2014 non-S
 

Hello,
I found a manual 2004 S with 200K km on engine *well maintained* with all new BMW parts and only serviced at BMW. Two hours drive away Canada. Price tag was $4,000 cash, talked down to $3500

I found a manual non-S 2014 with 124K km on engine at a Volkswagen dealership. Price tag was set at $8999. Sent a random msg I would take it for $7500 and they asked when I can come in (Desperate sale). I would put a down payment and finance the rest @ $250/month for 36 months

Both are very good deals. My only issue is the 2014, with 128K on engine, will for sure need parts at some point where as the 2004 S has all new BMW parts/fresh fluids

What's the better buy ? 3 people said take the 2014 non S, but to me it has a big question mark (?) hovering over it. If the 2004 got all new parts though and the fluids have been changed, shouldn't it be reliable? The seller said exactly "she was well taken care of" - isn't the point of a mini to drive the S?

Why do you all drive S over reg? Is the S just a labor of love? My friend said "And when it breaks it breaks your bank account" but isn't this just a mini in general?

Always wanted an S (or one day a 911) but I always lived downtown so never saw the point.

Have 24 hours to decide. Not against the reg. Just need advice it's a big moment for me . Not the fattest wallet right now

Get the F56 if you can and want something under warranty.