2009 MINI Cooper Usados en Venta

My biggest concerns with my car are more for my personal vehicle than for the MINI brand itself. The biggest issue in my eyes for MINI is that it is owned by BMW. They are notoriously expensive and are not made for the DIY mechanic or penny-pincher. A lot of MINI parts require special tools for both repairs and diagnostics, and MINI doesn't escape the norm for certain parts that are just bad across the board. (Like 2009 MINI R56 being known for having an issue with the transmission). Even the common repair shop cannot handle basic repairs on a MINI. I found that out the hard way. If you need repairs, you are more than likely going to need to take it to a MINI certified repair center, and those are rare in my state. My closest one is 2 hours away, so necessary repairs take a lot of time and money, two things in which I am in low supply. Their size can also play into the complexity of a repair job/cost. The engine is very compact, and something like a transmission flush can mean pulling apart the engine. Make sure to do your research before purchasing a MINI. While it is hands-down my favorite brand of vehicle, I would have held off a little longer until I was more financially stable to own such a compact, complex bundle of joy.

It has engine issues - ignore the salesperson who tells you that the engine oil only needs to be changed once every 12 months. This is a lie and will lead to engine problems down the road. Run flat tires are expensive - $200 each, and they normally need to be replaced every 20K miles. Brakes are expensive. I typically pay $400 for a brake job. I find electronic problems pop up in the winter. I believe this is due to the cold weather. This is a car that likes to be in the garage, not stored on your driveway.