Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure... than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. Theodore Roosevelt. Plato's Shadow.
Convertible models cost about $5,000 more than their corresponding two-door models. The base Cooper convertible starts at $25,950, the Cooper S at $29,600, and the John Cooper Works at $35,600. A John Cooper Works Mini with loads of options and features can command a price of over $45,000.
I'm buying a 2011 Mini Cooper with 2 months left on its factory warranty and it's at 42K miles. How much would the complete extended coverage ... How reliable are Mini Coopers? People either love the 2008 Mini Cooper S or they claim these cars are nothing but repair nightmares.