2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Thinking about buying...

  1. MinixB

    MinixB Member

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    #2 MinixB, Jul 21, 2012
    The turbo Mini's get better gas mileage than the superchargers but other than that they're both fun to drive and don't have too many problems until you get further up there in mileage.
     
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    #3 alpinesun, Jul 31, 2012
    In Mini terms, what is considered "up there" in mileage?
     
  3. ric in richmond

    ric in richmond New Member

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    #4 ric in richmond, Jul 31, 2012
    I have a 2002 mini Cooper s that was commuter 120 miles one way for the first 130000 miles when i bought it and now is at 180000.

    It has had oil changed in s/c no issues just very low when I did it
    Power steering pump
    A set of rotors and pads
    Original clutch
    Set of shocks
    Harmonic balancer
    oil changes every 5000 miles
    one set rear wheel bearings


    If you drove it today not knowing the mileage you wouldn't guess it has 180000 on it. Has been a great car.
     
  4. MinixB

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    #5 MinixB, Aug 4, 2012
    Well I've got 55,000 on mine and major problems yet. Had the intake replaced under warranty due to a manufacturer defect. I've also had the water pump replaced under recall.
     
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    #6 Ray737, Aug 4, 2012
    I just got rid of my Audi A4 for a new 2012 cooper S. So far I love it. I've had it for 3 weeks and just about to fill up the gas tank for the first time. And for me in NYC I am able to find more parking spots :)