My wife had wanted a MINI for a long time. We found a '05 Mini S at the Chevy dealer with 8,000 mi. on it. Couldn't pass it up.
It seems to be loaded to the max. We are about 85 mi. from the nearest Mini dealer and hope we don't have to go there very often.
I will be asking fellow owners for recommendations and help as we go along. All help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Blackfoot

 

My 05's only been to the dealer three times for yearly service , so hopefully that will be the same for you ...