Future Cooper S convertible owner

[Youngmrsb]

Hi,
I'm looking to buy a Cooper S convertible automatic 2nd hand and wondered if there was anything specific I should looking out to check?? I'll be going for between 4-7 yrs old, I'd prefer low mileage, good extras over age.
Insurance and tax seems good, I imagine it drinks fuel but hopefully it will make up for that in fun!

Any advice, thanks

[Caveman]

You'll need to decide between a 1st Gen (built July 2004 through July 2008) supercharged or 2nd Gen turbocharged model.

The 2nd Gen gets better gas mileage but the engine isn't as bullet-proof.

Best to drive both to see which "drive" suits you.