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Originally Posted by Adrian E
diesel cooper might suit you Amar - but they're pricey compared to your Punto. How the hell have you managed to kill that so quickly?! Maybe a different thread needed for the chat.....
Cooper S is shocking on fuel, even worse if it's a Works. Generally the old supercharged ones are good if they're good and a money pit if they're not. Had 2 friends with Works which both spent far too much time being fixed for recurring faults the dealers couldn't sort, 1 electrical the other supercharger belts.
We test drove a Cooper S soft top a few years back and couldn't get on with the lack of knee room around the steering column, even though neither of us are over 6 foot!
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You won't find a diesel Mini for 3k I wouldn't think, but you will find a higher mileage Cooper. But yes, you won't get the fuel economy of the diesel Punto, not even close.
This one looks quite decent
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...26dy?logcode=p
Our Cooper Auto averages about 32-33mpg, don't know about the S as never had one.
As for your knees, I am 6'1 and 18 stone, have no problems at all with the size of the Mini, not sure why you found it a problem? I had the problem with the original classic Mini when I was 17 (more or less had to sit in the back seat!), but not with the new one
Amar, I agree, I think the A1 is a fine car, but it's not my decision and SWMBO loves her Mini. I would say the Mini is perhaps the most 'characterful' car in its class, and they are certainly fun to drive.