Is mini cooper a good commute car (~100 miles/day)?
Hi all:
I commute a little over 100 miles every day. I currently own a 2006 325i. I want a car that gives better gas mileage at lower price and something that holds its value .Since I am the primary driver I can sacrifice some space. I wanted a car that handled similar to my current ride, so mini was a natural choice.
1.How does the car handle on highways?Will I be blown away by semis or strong wind?
2.Is the car safe on snow ?I live in Nebraska and we do get our share of snow.
3.Should I get the extended maintenance and how much does it cost? I am open to a new cooper(base) or a used cooper S(save $$ on depreciation?) with auto transmission/bluetooth/auto dimming mirror/ heated seats and ipod interface. I know it can can cost a bunch once they are out of warranty.
Did I like the way the base model handles? -no. But I can live with it.
Appreciate you sharing your valuable inputs.thoughts so I can make a wise decision.
Thank you.
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Mini cooper is a great little car but I can’t see it as commuter car, especially compared to the BMW 3 series. It is true that they hold their values very well but so do BMWs. By selling a 3 series and getting a mini cooper you may be shooting yourself in the foot so to say since you’ll be loosing money on one car while paying a lot for the other. I wouldn’t do such trade.