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Discussion in 'Cooper SE' started by Mini_K, Aug 14, 2021.

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  1. Aug 17, 2021 #21
    Mini_K

    Mini_K New Member

    Thanks for the reply.
    I know different individuals have different priorities and considerations for their own circumstances and I fully respect that, as someone who used to own coupes with manual transmission.

    I am just at the stage that I still need to transport my kids and share the new (2nd) car with my wife occasionally. Hence I value if a car can be appreciated by more people in the family. I know I will be paying more for the Tesla M3 SR+ (given my rough spreadsheet estimates) but feel like it’s worth the extra money and the sacrifices (in some aspects) aren’t that great, compared to the SE. I still hope to own a version of mini someday, just not now.
     
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  2. Aug 18, 2021 #22
    ghallgren

    ghallgren New Member

    i'd just buy a two year old BMW i3 with low mileage. probably cheaper and a far better vehicle.
     
  3. Aug 18, 2021 #23
    Mini_K

    Mini_K New Member

    Thanks. One of the reasons I am looking for a “new” EV is because the crazy used car prices lately that people are being offered close to the MSRPs for their used cars. I will check for used i3s shortly.
     
  4. Aug 18, 2021 #24
    polyphonic

    polyphonic Well-Known Member

    Cost-wise, the Mini SE is definitely a better bet than an i3. A lot of those i3s are out of warranty and a non-standard BMW can be expensive to maintain. The micro tires are also expensive and hard to come by.

    I love the i3, just don't see how it makes better financial sense. I also strongly disagree that it's "far better," or even better. It's just different.
     
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