Is it too many miles on a Mini Cooper s?
The Mini (Cap ‘M’, small ‘ini’) is the classic car. They are generally much older and the mileage tends not to matter as much as how well it was cared for and if it was restored. Have any potential purchase examined by a mechanic who knows these cars and knows what to look for.
How much does it cost to do timing chain on Mini Cooper?
The car has done 82k miles, so it’s getting close to that time. Thing is, the car is worth about £3k and I’ve been quoted £1700 to do the timing chain (admittedly including the clutch). It just feels like a lot of money to spend on the car relative to it’s value. – have others taken the plunge and done the chain on the MCD?
What’s the best year of a Mini Cooper?
I own 2009 (gen2) Mini Cooper S Convertible purchased in near perfect condition at 30k miles, now at 85k miles. I’m not here to knock anyone…just adding my first-hand experience to the mix. I commute to and for work and personal transport.
How long does a Mini Cooper fan run?
The system is operating as designed. 1. When the engine coolant temperature reaches 108 degrees Celsius (due to heat soak), the cooling fan will activate until the coolant temperature drops below 105 degrees Celsius. During this period, the fan has a maximum run time of 900 seconds (15 minutes) due to power management.
Is the Mini Cooper’s a good car?
Just like any car, keep it maintained and you will have a reliable vehicle to take wherever you need to go. I recommend a Mini Cooper S if you want to have fun while younger there. Fast fun and safe, with a great stereo to listen to along the way.
Where is the Mini Cooper Countryman made?
Q: Is the MINI Cooper a BMW? A: The MINI marque was purchased by BMW in the year 2000, but the car remains a mostly English model. The Convertible and Countryman are built in the Netherlands, but all others are built at the Oxford plant.
When did the first Mini Cooper come out?
In 1961, a racing legend named John Cooper brought his MINI into his garage, tweaked the suspension, played with the engine, and the little red car went viral as it scooped up a ton of rally trophies. Now, we popularly refer to all MINI brand cars as MINI Coopers.
How tall do you have to be to drive a Mini Cooper?
I do miss the sound of the supercharger from the ’06 MINI S I had – this one only has turbo and is much quieter… that could be a PRO to someone else. This is a sports car though, so you do feel every bump in the road. A taller person (6’2″+) can get claustrophobic in it.
What kind of maintenance does a Mini Cooper Do?
It has now done 110,000 miles and the only major non-scheduled maintenance has been a new clutch, discs and pads at 100,000 miles. in addition to that it had a new rear windscreen wiper motor at about 50,000 miles and a replacement exhaust oxygen sensor just before guarantee expiry at three years.
How many miles does a standard car last?
Standard cars in this day and age are expected to keep running up to 200,000 miles, while cars with electric engines are expected to last for up to 300,000 miles. Keeping a car that long has a lot…
How many generations does a BMW Mini have?
The modern MINI (all caps), owned by BMW, has 3 generations: A modern car that will have some problems around 80-100k miles… Especially if a non-S model with an auto transmission. A modern car average is 10-12k miles per year, so most will be over the 89-100k mark by now.
How many miles does a Mini Cooper get?
Does anyone have any experience of the cooper with these kind of miles. I do about 10,000 miles per year and would be looking to keep the car for at least 2-3 years so i would be hoping that it would be reliable at least up to 120,000 miles. Any thoughts/advice appreciated!! I have had my first generation Mini Cooper S from new in January 2005.
It has now done 110,000 miles and the only major non-scheduled maintenance has been a new clutch, discs and pads at 100,000 miles. in addition to that it had a new rear windscreen wiper motor at about 50,000 miles and a replacement exhaust oxygen sensor just before guarantee expiry at three years.
How old do you have to be to get a Mini Cooper pre owned?
From there, it’s up to you whether you want 2 doors or 4, automatic or manual, and which of the fun paint options is suits your tastes. MINI has a certified pre-owned program, called MINI Next, for cars that are under 5 years old and have fewer than 60,000 miles on the odometer.
I own 2009 (gen2) Mini Cooper S Convertible purchased in near perfect condition at 30k miles, now at 85k miles. I’m not here to knock anyone…just adding my first-hand experience to the mix. I commute to and for work and personal transport.