I have got a 2001 Cooper and my 3yr old daughter sits in a Britax Elite car seat. It is recommended for the Mini on the Britax info site and we are happy with it as it fits a treat and looks safe and secure.
As for the car itself i have had a few niggles but nothing major. Check rear brakes as they tend to stick and ruin the discs. The exhaust and hanging strap rot so check this as expensive from BMW but good excuse to get a stainleess steel system. The midland gearbox in the early pre face lift is a known weak area but i have not had any probs and im on 40k now. I do drive fast but smooth and sympathetically so perhaps its not up to being cained all the time in every gear!
Just take your time in finding a good one as plenty around now and you will love it! |