Is newer better when buying a used MINI?

I'm torn between buying two near identical MINI Cooper Ds:

A 2009 model that has air con and cloth seats and a 2007 model which has the whole shooting match panoramic roof, heated leather seats and lots of toys. Both have done 80,000 miles and are available for £5000. Which would you buy?

Asked on 16 April 2015 by

Answered by Honest John

Better to go for the newer car. And that fancy panoramic roof can be lots of trouble (usually serious).

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