I am a retired Fireman and have always admired coops but thought to expensive for me.Well lifes to short bought 2008 model s with 80k and is the most fun Ive ever had driving great gas and took it to desered stretch to test speed and pick....Shazam! https://minicooperforums.com/forum/i...es/eek.gifwont do that again, i drive it sane and get 30+ mpg and cant wipe smile off face.Bought chiltons manual being pretty adept with tools but have had no problems.Have a nice day

 

Yeah, it is by far the most fun I've ever had behind the wheel. Cheers!