msn Cars in the United Kingdom has posted its "
Expert Guide To Buying A MINI." It answers the question "Why Buy A MINI" thusly:
It looked characterful on the outside and that was the intention, plus inside the interior had lots of period details. Toggle switches, big speedometer and the really, really clever thing is that BMW came up with the TLC service package. This offered five-year/50,000 miles of servicing cover so that there would be no charge except for wear and tear items, during that period. Indeed there was even an enhanced TLC XL, which meant eight years/80,000 miles worth of cover. That helps explain why the MINI hardly depreciates and is so easy to resell.
Probably the most vital thing that BMW got right was that like the original Mini, the new MINI was a hoot to drive. With its stiff shell and big wheels placed at each corner means that it corners fairly flat and has a huge amount of grip. Not only that the ride really quite smooth whilst the electronic power steering does its job of giving a varying amount of assistance according to the speed. The engines are fairly lively and characterfully noisy.
