MINI Cooper
The same character flaw applies to the MINI Cooper, the British-inspired car. The fact that it’s designed by BMW also means that not only is its reliability suspect, the maintenance costs are substantial. Buyers looking to buy an economical small car will want to keep in mind that the ancillary costs of owning this pleasant sports car will be higher than they would be for a generic small car.

| Photo: MINI

| Photo: MINI