What's the repair cost on a Mini? I would imagine that being made by BMW, the parts might be expensive and it might be hard to find mechanics experienced with Minis. But, I really don't know.
So I only had to do a service and since they have a computerized everything, I went to the Mini Dealer for service including oil change. I expected fully to be, well you know.
It wasn't bad. I think it was like $79 for the oils change and like $300 total for a general checkup and fluid filling etc since I just had bought it. Other than that I haven't had to do anything - I have had it for a year only though. They have service plans and payment plans that are totally affordable too - I was really pleasantly surprised. I was expecting expensive - I own a VW, and have had Audi's- and it was not bad.
I also tell folks to come to Oregon and buy your car and drive it home - we have no sales tax.