Be careful! The quality on the MINI is hit or miss. I bought one in 2005 and pampered it. Royal Purple or Redline for oil and transmission, regular maintenance, etc. The transmission was bad from day one and was replaced under warranty. The clutch blew at 50K and the head gasket at 73K. When I sold it at 85K the transmission was rattling again. It was a fun car to drive, but I trust my 16 year-old 318ti more. __________________ Trixie Alpine White 1996 BMW 318ti Sport |