I have owned my Mini for over seven years. I bought the base model, a 2009 Hardtop Cooper. It is an aesthetically pleasing car - maroon with black stripes on the hood and a black leather interior. However, looks aren't everything. I was fortunate enough to sign up for Geico's extended warranty program for the first six years I owned it. The extended warranty was worth every penny, as the car is in the shop three to four times a year with a major issue. I now own the car outright, and would like to keep it a few more years to avoid a car payment, but I will need to purchase another extended warranty. I've found my Mini to have significant engine problems that would have cost a lot to repair had the warranty not been in place.

Do you like driving sporty vehicles? Do you like excessive customization? Do you love being a part of a community? Do you want a vehicle you have to look at just one last time before you walk away from it? If you answered "yes" to these, then you want a MINI. Highly customizable, sporty, available in multiple luxurious packages, and from a long line of racing blood, MINI offers a wide range of internal and external options for that iconic little car with the big personality.