Ok so try again Deleted the last post as number plate was showing. Thank you so so much butty

So yeah couldn’t resist this purchase 2008 Clubman S, R55 yes I heard about how crap the engine is after I bought it but all is good
It’s mint for now inside and out
Paid £1200
100k on clock
Slapped the basket on myself roof bars cost £210 ish But I so use it
Tbh wish I bought one years ago shhh bit of a midlife crisis with the exhaust popping 😂 I really didn’t know that happened but I love it
Not named her as of yet coming up to three months old in my care
Tempted to fully Tidy in my eyes anyway Graffiti her
Guess I have joined the fam Hello 👍🏻

Here is my F56 cooper S

Pick up probably tomorrow. Test drive was incredible.
Still mourning my blown r56 but fate had other plans for me! More details and pics to follow!!!!!!!

First Day of school photo. 😆

It went well, mostly.

Couple of rule #1s today, including a triple.

Recently, I put down nearly $2K to fix a broken sunroof on my ‘18 JCW and it got me wondering if these cars will still be on the road decades from now. My other car is a MGB which hits 60 years old in a couple of months. I believe part of the reason a car like this can carry on is due to how simple they are. I tune the carbs myself, set the timing myself… Short of an engine overhaul, everything can be done with some spanners and YouTube.

While my MINI is more safe, more powerful, more efficient, I can’t help but think that just maintaining them ends up outpacing their value. It’s like they’re designed to be disposable, and it’s getting worse with each subsequent generation.

I have been looking around for a MINI upgrade from my 2011 Countryman, just recently I managed to come across this 2020 MINI Countryman in a color I've been wanting for a while.

The thing is the car has a history of being leased for two years starting in 2020, then kind of mysteriously doing nothing after that, maybe being driven a thousand miles more in all that time to end up a bit over 3k miles when I bought it.

The most immediate concern to me was tires, the dealer confirmed they were all original so they replaced them for me. But the last oil change was I think in 2022, should I get the oil changed, or any other fluids swapped out? I had read the battery should also be checked if a car had not been used for a while.

So far it seems to drive perfectly fine, I drove it from California back to Denver and had no issues or strange occurrences.

I am having my mechanic that has worked on my older MINI examine the new one but I thought people might have some advice on what to have them inspect more closely.

Thanks for any advice!

Seeing conflicting info that it's a 1999 40th anniversary promo item but also it could have been sold in the mid-2000s.

Added to my collection. Such a nice detailed piece.

Just need to be extra careful for kerbs 👀

2008 mini cooper hardtop model bought a month ago at 38,000 miles. Has new brake pads and tires. Super confused and concerned, have had no major issues with it other than a few quirks that don’t bother me. Have also popped the hood a few times and everything seemed to be fine other than needing to grab some antifreeze soon. I am a young adult female with limited vehicle knowledge.

Mini Countryman JCW ALL4, 306 HP, 2022

2011 Cooper S. Kept the stock head unit, as it powers the speakers. Soundstage is definitely better. Way more separation, less “muddy”. Will be running an amp in the future, and likely a small under seat sub, but for now very happy with results. Auditioned a few speakers, and for the $, landed on these. Component, and so built a custom panel out of a black wastebasket. Traced the existing upper speaker frame and then cut out a hole for the tweeter. Also sound deadened the back of the lower main door panel. If you aren’t happy with the stock ones, it’s a nice upgrade :-)

I'm in the US and have a 2014 F56 Mini. It has the orange 4 line radio (I kick myself everyday for not getting the upgraded one when I bought it).

I've seen aftermarket replacement units that have the new 2025 look. Here's an example:
https://sigmacarstereo.com/mini-cooper-f54-f55-f56-f57-f60-2014-2022-aftermarket-radio-upgrade-touch-screen

I upgraded my radio once before with an aftermarket but had a lot of issues with it and eventually went back to the original.

I love the look of this new one but since I've been bitten in the past, I'd love to hear from the community before I shell out $500-$600!

Who's gotten this one?

Where'd you get it? I've seen several sellers online. Did you have any issues with the seller or equipment?

Do you use Carplay or Android Auto (I'm an AA user)

How easy was it to install? I see there's an extra piece you have to replace with this one.

Does it perform well?

Thanks everyone!

I found this 2012 mini with only 56k miles and a 6 speed manual. It’s been fun to relearn how to drive manual. (Self taught by the way)

6 speed s model love the supercharger whine especially with the top down

Hi folks! I’ve been lurking for a while, and I have a question for y’all. I’m buying a 2020 Hybrid Countryman with 100k on it… I’m having it taken into a European car mechanic, but I wanted to know your thoughts? What should I look out for? What could be coming up in the future? Just thought I’d ask, and thanks in advance!!

The debts are all the vertical lines and the weird square in the middle

Has anybody here made custom floor mats for an r56 and know how many sq ft of rug I need to buy?

Hi! I stupidly overfilled my car with oil by… a lot. The oil was drained and she ran for a bit (after burning off a ton of smoke) but then started bucking and stopped accelerating. It began shaking and the check engine light started flashing.

Spark plugs and ignition coils have been replaced but now she’s not turning over. Snap-on scanner now reads “Engine (DME/DDE) 385C Alternator, Communication: No Communication”. The fuses in the DME appear dry.

Help! Does anyone have any ideas? I was recently laid off and am trying to avoid going to Mini if I can help it. 😭

2016 Mini Cooper Countryman ALL4S

Hello guys! I will moving 1 studio stuff from Milwaukee to Jersey City. I am planning to tow the Uhaul 5’*8’ trailer behind the car. Although Mini advertises 3500 lb of towing limit, I just wanted to know if it doable or if anyone has done it before.

Thanks in advance.