Here’s a fun story about me. When I was getting my license, I came very close to buying a GTI off eBay. It was for sale nearby, it was cheap, it seemed to be in good shape — perfect for a first-time car buyer, right? But once the talks got more serious, a problem emerged. The title had two names on it, rather than a single seller, and neither could be present for a sale. This quickly became a dealbreaker.
This Mini is similar. It too has two names on its title, and one of those parties seems to be in the wind — they’ve “left home” and abandoned this Mini, which now needs to be sold. For speed, this car is simple: It’s the fastest way to become really, really well-acquainted with the staff of your local DMV. You’ll be there time, and time, and time, and time, and time again.