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I currently own my least reliable car. It’s in the shop. Again. 2010 Mini Clubman S.
I learned to drive in a ‘73 BMW Bavaria (3L 6-cyl), which was as bulletproof a car as there ever was. My dad had 6 BMWs over 30 years, each one reliable, and of course, fun to drive. But modern BMWs aren’t reliable, and that extends to the Mini brand. Yes, lots of fun to drive, and stick, of course.
Unfortunately, my story isn’t unique—the Mini community is rife with reports of reliability issues. I am looking forward to getting whatever is next (haven’t decided, yet).