So if you buy a 2nd generation mini convertible buy a 2 3 year old used one not a new one.
Mini roadster roof problems.
The idea was to provide potential customers with a blend of mx 5 and elise virtues along with an added dash of mini magic.
This was the sixth different mini bodystyle following hatch convertible clubman estate countryman five door and coupe model variants.
This makes the roadster more fun to drive and just about gives it the edge.
The mini roadster s roof really is that simple and easy to use.
Edmunds has 9 used mini cooper roadsters for sale near you including a 2015 cooper roadster base convertible and a 2015 cooper roadster s convertible ranging.
What to look for when buying a mini roadster 2012 2015 covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability.
As in the fixed roof version the roadster base car starts with the spirited cooper s meaning a turbocharged 1 6 litre four cylinder squeezing out a respectable 135kw of power at 5500rpm and.
Mini convertibles are the 2nd generation r56 model not the new 3rd generation mini which is a vastly better car than the 2nd generation mini with more character better handling better performance and lower emissions.
The mini roadster is also the second drophead in the range with the equivalent cooper s four seat mini convertible costing 20 395 compared to this two seater s 20 900.
The roof takes just eight seconds to drop making it one of the quickest folding soft tops around while it can be open or closed at speeds of up to 20mph.
So the mini roadster proposition launched into the uk at that time looked tempting.