i want a mini convertible

[lernerfilm]

i am totally new to minis, have been looking and test driving them for several months but have not yet bought in.
what advice do you experts have for someone who wants to drive a mini convertible but knows very little about these vehicles.

[BlueBeastie]

What exactly do you want out of the car? Open top performance or just something to cruise in? How often will you actually have the top down?

Also you need to know what your budget is as there is a vast array of spec levels out there.

[RSchleder]

My advice, buy the model you want, study the owners manual, spend time with other mini owners, and be active on this forum. Learn as you go and let your "local mini dealer" service your car and perform repairs until you're comfortable taking over some of these tasks. If you never decide to do any of the service/maintenance that's perfectly fine. You just need to remember, it's a car, not a rocketship, so ownership is pretty much the same as any other car