The Mrs has an Audi S4 cabrio, but it's getting rather long in the tooth (2004)and we're thinking of replacing. She doesn't use the size of it at all, so I'm thinking a MINI convertible might be a good idea for a replacement. She's not that bothered about speed, but I'm concerned that going too much slower will make it seem rather sluggish, relatively speaking. So I think we're looking at a Cooper S at least. Maybe a JCW if we can find one.
So, at the risk of being told we should be buying a BMW 3 series, any advice on these cars? We're probably looking in the 10-15k region.
I've heard some conflicting advice - to avoid the 2nd generation 1.6 as a problematic engine (and therefore aim for 3rd gen where they used a 2.0), or others saying as long as it's a late 1.6 it's fine.
This becomes important if we do consider getting a JCW, because the premium would likely mean we're looking at late 1.6 version. But if the extras (and perhaps how well it keeps value?) are worth it...
Mind you, the S4 she's kept for 8 years. So generally speaking depreciation isn't a big consideration.
So, at the risk of being told we should be buying a BMW 3 series, any advice on these cars? We're probably looking in the 10-15k region.
I've heard some conflicting advice - to avoid the 2nd generation 1.6 as a problematic engine (and therefore aim for 3rd gen where they used a 2.0), or others saying as long as it's a late 1.6 it's fine.
This becomes important if we do consider getting a JCW, because the premium would likely mean we're looking at late 1.6 version. But if the extras (and perhaps how well it keeps value?) are worth it...
Mind you, the S4 she's kept for 8 years. So generally speaking depreciation isn't a big consideration.
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