Mini Cooper or BMW 128i Convertible

Question

Pros and Cons please

Answer 1

Well they are aimed at totally different markets. The Cooper is a pocket rocket for trendies to zip around the city and go shopping.

The Beemer is a fun weekend car that has space inside and can cover freeway trips without a problem.

It all depends what you want to use it for.

Answer 2

Keep in mind that they're both BMWs (where reliability and engineering are concerned), but they have quite a few differences. This article points out that performance and acceleration are completely different... the Mini has a lot of "surge", but the BHP of the BMW is much smoother - more powerful.

I like the Mini's styling, but the BMW might actually be more of a "driver's car" - or a car that someone who knows about driving would choose (I haven't driven either of them). It seems like it would also have all of the fun, but have a more "adult" ride and appearance.

Test drive them both and stomp on the pedal... take some turns and see which one you like.

Also, read this article that compares your 128i with the Mini clubman. (They chose the 128i).