I’m looking at two MINI Cooper S here in France and would appreciate some opinions from people who know these cars well.

R53 Cooper S

2005
W11 supercharged
185k km
Manual
€4,000
Clutch done at 142k
Supercharger serviced
General service history
Timing chain not replaced
Slight oil sweat
Very clean underneath

R56 Cooper S

2008
N14 turbo
186k km
Manual
€4,300
Timing chain, HPFP, water pump, thermostat, head gasket/head work done around 160k
Valve cover done later
Original turbo + clutch
Slight oil consumption, she told me a cup
Gutted cat

I’m a mechanic, so DIY repairs are fine. I mainly want to avoid a (unwilling) money pit.