# 05 Mini Cooper S Convertible **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [November 15, 2007, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mini-cooper-s-convertible/7303 "2007-11-15T13:26:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![houston\_chica](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/f475e1/32.png) [@houston\_chica](https://community.cartalk.com/u/houston_chica)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mini-cooper-s-convertible/7303/1 "2007-11-15T13:26:27Z")
Looking to buy a used mini . . . wondering if anyone has strong opinions about this car. The 05 Mini Cooper S convertible . . . ---
**Author:** ![sos223](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c5a1d2/32.png) [@sos223](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sos223)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mini-cooper-s-convertible/7303/2 "2007-11-15T16:32:36Z")
I am definitely not a car expert, I just own a mini S, although not a convertible. I LOVE my mini. It is so much fun to drive! It handles beautifully. It is definitely a sporty ride. If you are looking for a cushy ride, you won’t like it. For a tiny car it has so much room. I have very long legs. I can move the seat back and not be able to touch. I had a 6’3" girl in my car and she couldn’t touch either. We have used it to pick-up a big generator, a 42" flat screen TV, and assorted other items that wouldn’t fit in our other larger vehicle. It also does fairly well in wintery conditions. After having mine for a year, my husband wants one too. I believe from the research we did, that they are mechanically sound. I have learned the hard way that you should make sure routine oil changes and care should be done by a dealership or reputable mechanic. ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-mini-cooper-s-convertible/7303/3 "2007-11-15T16:41:50Z")
Do you have a garage to keep it in?