This makes the roadster more fun to drive and just about gives it the edge.
Mini roadster roof problems.
Mini convertibles are the 2nd generation r56 model not the new 3rd generation mini which is a vastly better car than the 2nd generation mini with more character better handling better performance and lower emissions.
We get behind the wheel of the new mini roadster in cooper s guise can it rival the big selling mazda mx 5.
There s 20mm of difference in terms of the centre of gravity compared to the standard mini convertible.
The mini roadster s roof really is that simple and easy to use.
Edmunds has 9 used mini cooper roadsters for sale near you including a 2015 cooper roadster base convertible and a 2015 cooper roadster s convertible ranging.
More about the mini cooper roadster.
What to look for when buying a mini roadster 2012 2015 covering common problems to check for and overall vehicle reliability.
As in the fixed roof version the roadster base car starts with the spirited cooper s meaning a turbocharged 1 6 litre four cylinder squeezing out a respectable 135kw of power at 5500rpm and.
The roof takes just eight seconds to drop making it one of the quickest folding soft tops around while it can be open or closed at speeds of up to 20mph.
So the mini roadster proposition launched into the uk at that time looked tempting.
So if you buy a 2nd generation mini convertible buy a 2 3 year old used one not a new one.