F57 Question

[Skyedriver]

Here again, my wife still fancies a Cooper (probably) convertible, must be blue...
The F57 is the likely candidate although cost is a matter of concern.
What I notice is the latest ones seem to have an additional "growth" at front valance level consisting of three (ugly) vents.
Are there any other variations I should know about, would probably end up with the earlier F57 model though.
Thanks in advance

[daydotz]

Are you looking at the cooper sport by any chance this has a sporty JCW style apperence they come in 3 flavours cooper cooper sport cooper exclusive

[stevemcs]

This is our standard Cooper S



And that’s the JCW version

[Skyedriver]

Thanks Guys, I see what you mean by the JCW vents where the low level lights are usually but no, its the three (one long central and two smaller vents either side) immediately below the grille. Earlier but still advertised as F57 model cars don't have this.

[daydotz]

Do you mean the grill that's a cooper sport below you could swap it for a s or JCW grill

[Skyedriver]

This

The long central orifice with small side orifices
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[daydotz]

Ah i see that's part a sport/jcw/jcw styling why not look at the cooper exclusive

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2019...

[Skyedriver]

daydotz said:

Ah i see that's part a sport/jcw/jcw styling why not look at the cooper exclusive

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2019...

Thanks for that info, so it's part of a "Sports" pack. The splitter type front on the Exclusive is far neater. Not sure she needs quilted leather seats but at least I know what to look/not look for now. Neither of us like the look of that "carbuncle" on the front. Apologies to anyone with that model.

[daydotz]

Their are different styles of leather seats the exclusive is a posher place to be heated leather nicer dash trim lot's of chrome

A Base cooper would look something like this
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2019...



Even with the simplified range the specifications & options are a minefield have a look on the configuration site

[Skyedriver]

Can I move this question along (sideways) please.
Looking for an F57 Cooper Convertible (in blue, or the aquamarine green/blue wifes' requirement), probably first of this version so 2015/16, most seem to be on dealer forecourts rather than private. Back when I was a young lad (I'm now 66) private sales were the way forward as you paid a lot less for the same car. Is that still the case, am I better going to the dealer for the warranty and is the warranty worth anything anyway?

(If anyone has a nice one for sale drop me a pm please. I'm north Scotland so preferably not south coast England).

Edited by Skyedriver on Wednesday 2nd October 23:55

[stevemcs]

Just keep an eye on the Mini approved site, some cars are reasonably priced.