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Originally Posted by aigel
1. 2005 Mini Cooper S convertible, 25k miles, $17k
2. 2005 Mini Cooper non-S convertible, 65k miles, $13.5k
Of course go with the cheaper car that's non import. The S vs. non S is moot, they are both turds in terms of performance - at least if you consider the fact that you are posting amongst Porsche aficionados.  - the S supposedly runs a 7.7s 0-60. That's really slow for something bearing an "S" badge IMHO - a stock 911 SC from 1978 will outrun that. 
Full Test: 2005 Mini Cooper and Cooper S Convertibles
George
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The S of this era was supercharged... For a modest outlay to the John Cooper works gods you can be running high fives.
That being said, the fun factor for the mini is not straight line acceleration but handling. My wife's car (2008 Cooper S, turbocharged and direct injected) is an absolute ball to drive.
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In the stable: 1938 Buick Special model 41, 1963 Solex 2200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1986 VW Vanagon Syncro Westfalia, 1989 VW Doka Tristar, 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2011 Pursuit 315 OS, 2022 Tesla Y
Gone but not forgotten: 1973 VW Beetle, 1989 Porsche 944, 2008 R56 Mini Cooper S
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