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Is a MINI Cooper a good first car?

My daughter has been a fan of the MINI Cooper ever since I can remember—my wife and I had one when she was growing up, and she’s wanted one ever since. Now that she’s old enough to drive, I was thinking about buying one, but I’m not sure if it’s the right choice. Is the MINI Cooper a good car for new drivers?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
This is a great question to ask as you prepare to get your daughter a car of her own! You could consider the MINI Cooper a good first car for drivers. It offers a low entry price on both new and used models, decent fuel economy, and excellent handling.
However, it also comes with some downsides. MINI Coopers are notoriously expensive to repair if something goes wrong, in spite of the fact that they’re relatively reliable. Moreover, MINI Coopers don’t have some of the advanced safety features found on many newer cars, so that’s always something to place a premium on.
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