Newbie, need guidance on "best" year to buy
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Feb 15, 2019 08:37PM | aericzen | Edited: Feb 15, 2019 09:36PM |
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I for example picked the 1996 B/W Viper coupe over a newer, and arguable much better, model.
This time however, I am interested in a newer car so looking for something around 2014-2018 and am interested in the a year that has the highest quality combination of tranny, engine, suspension, etc. E.g., I'll buy an older one if the engine was known to be better.. I buy the non-S if the engine has proven to be more robust..
Thank you, any info one what to look for and what to stay away from much appreciated.
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It sounds like you are considering the newer 3rd generation F-series MINIs with the BMW 3 and 4 cylinder engines. Since the 2014 was the first year of this series, the later models might be a better choice.
I always recommend that you choose the newest model that your budget allows. Always have a pre-purchase inspection done on the car by a qualified and experienced MINI shop.
Since BMW uses both of the MINI engines in other BMW models, they are not really 'brand new' designs but more of a proven design. Both the 3 and 4 cylinder engines are turbocharged so I can't say that one is more reliable than the other.
If you are interested in 'performance' - I would recommend you consider the S model up front since you won't get the same performance from a non-S for the difference in price.
I hope this helps.
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You would have a good chance to find some info there also.
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I for example picked the 1996 B/W Viper coupe over a newer, and arguable much better, model.
This time however, I am interested in a newer car so looking for something around 2014-2018 and am interested in the a year that has the highest quality combination of tranny, engine, suspension, etc. E.g., I'll buy an older one if the engine was known to be better.. I buy the non-S if the engine has proven to be more robust..
Thank you, any info one what to look for and what to stay away from much appreciated.
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So.. I have started my research on Mini Cooper to understand the difference between the models and years.
I am interested in a newer, 2-door model. I.e., 2014-2018 hatch or maybe convertible.
What engines and transmissions are better than others within these years?
One would of course like the S over a base model from the perspective of power alone.
But, I would much rather get the standard would that engine be more reliable than the S-model..
Also heard that once the engine got some Valtronic system, it was improved because they also fixed a lot of issues that previous engines had.
I'm unsure if this engine was at this point a BMW engine.. If not, is the subsequent engine model the BMW and if so is that of better quality?
Thanks in advance for any info and guidance!
- Andreas -