[HTanz]

Having driven the new and older models of the mini. I'd opt for the the newest one. Granted it's not longer "mini" or cute but it's a leap ahead of the older model. The new ergonomics and seats alone are worth it because they finally got the seats right. The new 3 cylinder or the S are both great engines.

Plus you'll have a warranty and if it sucks in trrms of reliability just trade it in in three years.

[vranko]

Originally Posted by HTanz

The new ergonomics and seats alone are worth it because they finally got the seats right.

x2! While waiting for my wife's Mini to be serviced (10K service) I test drove the new Mini. I never felt comfortable in the prior generation's seats. They seemed to be design for someone with femurs about half the length of mine. The new gen seats were a vast improvement IMHO.

[John Clay]

Picked up a 2013 base cooper tonight. Seemed worth the extra $ to get newer with a warranty.

[ducatithunder]

Congrats. Welcome to the club

[Rick K]

Awesome, congrats. What'd you get - manual/auto?

[John Clay]

It's an auto. Figured with two more new drivers to follow it was the way to go. Only other automatic we have is the 208K mile minivan. Man I hope the minivan hangs in there for another 6 years.

[Dr K]

Congrats, John!