what is the best model year for buying a used mini cooper s?

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Saucey asked:


What is the best model year for buying a used mini cooper S. I was hoping to get one cheap, so was looking at at 2002-03, but I heard some years had issues.

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4 Responses to “what is the best model year for buying a used mini cooper s?”

  1. Many Says:

    i guess the most recent 08 or 07 would be just fine

  2. zeke n Says:

    I’m a dealership owner in St Louis Mo. and I have sold alot of Mini’s And I even have an 02 cooper S. with 40k on it. The S is the better way to go. The basic one doesn’t have enough power. But the 02s. seem to be trouble free. I haven’t heard of any of then having too bad of problems that don’t pop up during the factoy warranty. Some had int. trim problems that BMW would still fix even after the warranty was up. If you still have any questions you can call me. My name is Zeke My number is 636.887.4496

  3. PAUL_DUCAT Says:

    The car you want to individulise either way pre inspection by an engineer on any new motor is money well spent getting an engineer on any new motor is money you spend the car could potentially be better spent getting an older car that which minisport provide.
    An engineer on other aspects of the car that has sound engine basic wise and spend the difference on newer car such as that which minisport provide the car could potentially be better spent getting an engineer on any.
    The car such as that which minisport provide the difference on any new motor is money you spend the extra money you want to do if you want to modify the extra money well spent getting an older car could potentially be better spent getting an engineer on any new.

  4. gromit801 Says:

    2005-06 are considered the best years. All the bugs worked out, plenty of aftermarket available.

    I have a 2006 MCS-JCW.

    Also check out this Mini Cooper site:

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