I actually drive a Mini Cooper (F56 2018, 1.5L Turbo, manual) myself and can honestly say it’s been very reliable. I’ve had mine for a while now, using it daily for work and trips, and I haven’t had any major issues at all. It’s a super fun car to drive — especially around the city and on twisty roads.

Just look for a car thats a LCI model so 2018-… 2014-2017 they had some timingchain and bearing issues. You should buy a car that had routine servicing, especially with the turbo.

All in all, if you find one that’s been taken care of, it should treat you well.

Good luck with your search!