Do I need a convertible mini with a manual transmission? Not really, but I think it's really cool that it is an option.
If you love stick shifts, you’re going to love this. Mini is adding manual transmissions to four more models: Cooper Convertible, Cooper S Convertible, Cooper 4-Door Hardtop and Cooper S 4-Door Hardtop.
You can order them now with a manual, and production begins on March 1.
Last November, Mini reintroduced the manual to its Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works 2-Door Hardtops.
If you don’t feel confident about your manual driving abilities, there’s a Mini Manual Driving School. There, you can learn the joy of driving a stick shift.
[Learn manual transmission fundamentals from Mini]
Do I need a convertible mini with a manual transmission? Not really, but I think it's really cool that it is an option.
You need it more than you realize 
. I have to say, when I drove the JCW Mini last fall, I was impressed with its clutch. It had a great feel, making it easy for those who don't drive a stick daily to enjoy.
Mini just needs to now actually make there cars mini again.
"MINI to offer models with increased reliability" is a headline I'd find more intriguing.
ddavidv said:"MINI to offer models with increased reliability" is a headline I'd find more intriguing.
I had an F56 JCW Mini for 4 years. I daily drove it, autocrossed and tracked it and all I did were brakes/tires/oil. I know its a small sample size and the car WAS new, but that's pretty decent reliability for me. I do hear they are more expensive to maintain at higher mileage, but not necessarily unreliable.
I thought those models were already available with a stick? Maybe not the current gen? I dunno.
dean1484 said:Mini just needs to now actually make there cars mini again.
The R50 was almost perfect, if a little heavy for its size.
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