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Earlier MINI's were unfortunately prone to a few faults, Alot of Steering racks were replaced under warranty I think for the "creaking/clonking" problem?
I'd still say keep your cooper and get a newer S (supercharged) when the new model comes out as the values will drop alot then
I have now officially talked myself out of this one - I still have 9-odd months of Cherished warranty left on the Cooper so I'd really be a bit silly changing now.
Interceptor: I hadn't thought about the new model so perhaps that will be the best way forward. April next year could be a really good time to buy a Cherished 'S' - unless of course the R56 'S' is a dog and owners hold onto the Supercharged models. (Can't see it happening that way though!)
i've got 62000 mls. . just checked the brake pads today and they're still fine!!! i bought greenstuff pads a year ago . guess i'll still wait. but really it's all about what kinda miles. highway-(very good bargain) around town ;short trips-(not so good).
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