Hello
Found a nice R53 Cooper S in grey with 44k miles. Previous owner was old grey haired lady. Going for £10k. Full leather interior. Going to part exchange my Golf V5 T reg 97k miles for £2k. I am considering doing this tomorrow.
Shall I or shant I ??

Shall I ... I do love it and it fits my two small kids in the back easily (4 year old and 11 week old). Feels like a speedy go-kart and just as fast or faster than the Golf.

Shan't I .. my golf has never let me down (bought it in Dec 2002) and on reading threads on this site so many minis seem to have problems such as gearbox, clutch ..
Please help me decide and give reasons why!!
I dont know whether to listen to my heart or head .. and so many of you seem to be having or had really bad problems.
thanks
Ines