Mini Cooper/s cab

[Robert Green]

Looking at one of these for my wife. Mainly urban short drives. Whilst it would be nice to have the s for the few times I might use it, in reality the extra go is not essential. In terms of reliability/general ease of ownership what do people recommend. Is there a particularly troublesome era or are they all pretty good. I assume the s adds to potential for bills due to the turbo/ supercharger. Any thoughts welcome.

[steve-5snwi]

If you only need 2 seats go for a roadster, if you can go for the S, with the roof down you can hear the exhaust better.

[Zetec-S]

Apologies if not relevant or not helpful (and not the PH answer), but my thoughts would be stick with a Cooper if power isn't essential and save yourselves a bit of cash.

We had use of a (2017) Cooper D for a weekend last year, and despite being the wrong engine for a convertible we really enjoyed it and found it had enough poke to keep us happy.

[mh125]

Hi after having 2 in the family in the past 06 Cooper and 2010 Cooper S l’d go for the s every time. However both cars rattled like nothing I’ve ever experienced. Poor roads obviously partly to blame but wow. Great cars with the roof down but I’d get a hard top every time in our climate.

[Robert Green]

Thanks for the reply’s. It needs to be convertible as that’s what the wife wants, and with three children we need the back seats. I understand a family trip may not be possible but then I can take the caterham as well! Most of the time it will be wife and kids only. My thinking is that I would like to avoid the most troublesome versions, and if that procludes the s then so be it. If not, even better!

[steve-5snwi]

N18 Cooper S is the one to go for if you can, I take it you are aware the Mini is only a 4 seater ?

[Robert Green]

Yes I’m aware it’s a 4 seater but that works. What years car would that likely be?

[steve-5snwi]

late 2010 onwards