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.
Point one said âreplacing an engines costs a lot less than buying a new vehicle.â Letâs say you had a 2004 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper. You need a 1.6L supercharged engine for it. To get a reman, youâre going to spend around $5,000 for the engine and an additional $4,300 for the JCW tuning kit.ou can purchase a low mileage used Mini Cooper engine that is going to be easier to install for $4500 to $5500, fully dressed. On the other Cooper engines for that year, savings are even greater. Point two talked about resale value.