R56 Official R56 TROUBLE FREE MILES thread
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More smooth motoring to 35k miles, turned over this morning. Geez, I just posted 30k miles last month, nothing like a little road trip to the Mac bridge to get things moving along.
Looks like I'm losing the race to a set of "free" rear brake pads (under the maintenance plan). 1000 miles to go, computer is reading out 1400 miles left!
Looks like I'm losing the race to a set of "free" rear brake pads (under the maintenance plan). 1000 miles to go, computer is reading out 1400 miles left!
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2007 MCS. Got to about 45k with normal maintenance. Since then, the problems have started, both the typical and unusual. Had to replace the rear main seal (very expensive). Currently working with a failing HPFP (had the cold start problem for a while, but it just started throwing the high pressure system code) and a failed sensor that controls the hill-start feature.
Great car, as always, but far (FAR) from trouble-free.
Great car, as always, but far (FAR) from trouble-free.
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I really really don't want to jinx anything by posting to this thread, but my Mini has been the most trouble-free car I've ever had.
Purchased my '08 R56 used in 2009 with 8k miles on it, and I just passed 29k miles without any issues whatsoever.
Granted I don't drive as much as most, but this car is fun, zippy, and a blast to drive.
I love it.
Purchased my '08 R56 used in 2009 with 8k miles on it, and I just passed 29k miles without any issues whatsoever.
Granted I don't drive as much as most, but this car is fun, zippy, and a blast to drive.
I love it.
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I thought it was a valuable thread when I was researching MINIs before bought mine. There are many on here like that, very helpful. Timing chain / its tensioner; fuel pumps; thermostats; some others. Probably 3 months of hanging out on NAM and other sites to read up and learn.
So I've had a good experience so far. Yes, I bought an extended warranty. Doesn't use oil between changes, averages 34.9 mpg, ran 135.9 at the Texas Mile, went autocrossing, did part of MTTS 2012, did MINI on the MAC, MITO 2012. Had a 500+ mile tank of gas. So far, so good.
So I've had a good experience so far. Yes, I bought an extended warranty. Doesn't use oil between changes, averages 34.9 mpg, ran 135.9 at the Texas Mile, went autocrossing, did part of MTTS 2012, did MINI on the MAC, MITO 2012. Had a 500+ mile tank of gas. So far, so good.
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Well right now, under warranty, it's just a PITA because the dealership is a good 60 miles from me. The warranty is good until 50k miles. I drove 25k miles in the last 14 months. I'm going to have to own the car for several years after the warranty is up and it looks like it is going to be about as reliable as my Passat was.
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Next question. If the nearest dealer is 60 miles away, why on earth did you buy a MINI?if I didn't have 4 dealers within 45 mins, ( main dealer 10 mins), I never would have bought it. Unless you don't have any car dealers at all.
But then again I've got 2 other cars, a truck, and a motorcycle in the family.
But then again I've got 2 other cars, a truck, and a motorcycle in the family.
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#149
Hi all, last week I bought a super clean 2011 MCS with 51k miles on it. So far its been a lot more fun than I imagined. I've ordered a repair manual for it as I'll try to do as much of the maintenance as possible. I've only noticed two issues. The front rotors are grooved but pads look fine. I figure that someone just replaced pads. The other is that it takes 10-15 miles to get heat out of it. After that, its quite toasty. The coolant level is okay but I'll be on the lookout for leaks. Any recommendations on pads/rotors? Suggestions on the heat? Anything I need to be cautious of?
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2011 Mini Cooper S
Hi all, last week I bought a super clean 2011 MCS with 51k miles on it. So far its been a lot more fun than I imagined. I've ordered a repair manual for it as I'll try to do as much of the maintenance as possible. I've only noticed two issues. The front rotors are grooved but pads look fine. I figure that someone just replaced pads. The other is that it takes 10-15 miles to get heat out of it. After that, its quite toasty. The coolant level is okay but I'll be on the lookout for leaks. Any recommendations on pads/rotors? Suggestions on the heat? Anything I need to be cautious of?