The one I'm looking at is a level 2. Never thought about a broker, but the issue with buying new is waiting god knows how many months for delivery. I am waiting for a call back from the local MINI centre to see if they can find anything, but I don't hold out much hope.
Ah now for the sales side of Mini centres, I would run away quickly. They are as sharp as all others in this sector and will simultaiously try and sell you a car saying they are brilliant at resale and you should spend £££££££ on custom options having just offered you s_d all for the trade in Mini saying those options don't count when selling. Plus all the other rotten egg lines used in these situations. I have had good experiences of after sales. Sales is a different story.
I agree re the shorter range and price being good then using the other cars for longer hauls. If it suites your life style it makes a lot of sense. This WFH thingy has some real benefits.
