I'm back into a Mini and feel like I'm home again. I had an R55S and an R60 JCW that both got totaled by reckless drivers I had the bad luck of being near - after a brief tryst with a cool Volvo C30 I've returned!

this is my #2 💛 #1 out of commission but it’s a 04 S, was inherited by my grandpa and needs some work but i try to keep it exactly how he would’ve wanted it.
really loving being able to customize and fuck around with my yellow (which was also an inside joke with my grandpa). please peep the matching purse as well😌

I was hit today by a person turning left before it was their turn as I was going straight through the intersection. They didn’t signal and all of a sudden bam. They backed up and then fled.
The cops got video from another few drivers who thankfully stopped. And turns out the other driver was 16 years old, with their parents out of the country. I decided not to press charges.
Oof, I’m not sure if I’m hoping my little mini is totaled out or not. I’ve only had her for a few months, she was basically still new to me.
The witnesses saying I couldn’t avoid it and the police saying I wasn’t at fault feels like so little consolidation.
Thankfully nobody was hurt.

Just recently wrapped my mini to a satin grey ppf and swapped my taillights so far it looks great to me (any thoughts?)

Every time I run the reset it says my tyres are fine but the notification won’t go away. I’ve tried driving further even after the recalibration but nothing is working. I’ve tried 4 days straight.

Any ideas how I can fix this?

I literally want this car so bad, it has internal nav system, is very sporty, is one of the most beautiful cars out there, has a n efficient engine, etc etc....

Theres no other car id see myself with i want to say this is the one, but ive also heard that it has atroucious reliability issues, has anyone had any expierence with one?

Edit: i just saw that the post 2011 models have the same trim but a more reliable engine, perhaps that would be the ideal purchase?

Always wanted a Mini, and life finally found a way this past spring and I ditched my old tacoma for a car that would make 12 year old me watching the Italian Job(both versions) proud....this cutie of a F56 s with a manual and only 6k miles, drove it home from the east coast and was in love for two months, definitely took a little bit of adjusting to drive like nobody saw me, but then one night just a couple blocks from home, left out from a green light and got nailed in the drive door. hard. Knocked me around pretty good, but primarily just sore and a bit bruised, I was fucking impressed.

Do the insurance deeds and eventually get the deductible back and all. Set my sights on a follow up, couldn't let the dream die in just two months, and then found a 19' with about 20k miles that was well cared for on the other coast. Drove it home with the husband this time around and now that I've been back to driving for a month, it's kind of scaring the shit out of me. People just don't see you in these damn things. Not trying to make this another thread on visibility, but I don't know how I'll long I'll be in the club at this point. Keep thinking how well the first one kept me safe but a different accident could have been a lot worse. Also figured I'd throw another roll bar deployment picture on the page since they're so few and far between. What amazing cars, just hope I can find the grit to stick it out with everyone else on the road.

I drive my Cooper SE F56 for a bit over a month now and keep finding new buttons and features, but i cant figure this one out.

She, only sometimes, picks out parking spots if i press the upper button, but i cant interact with them. Can she park "on her own" but i just dont know how, or is this just a way to help me find free spots?

£18,000 all-in · 48,700 miles · Chili red ALL4 drive
• Full Exclusive leather
• Reverse camera
• Parking assist
• Heated seats
• Sat nav + Apple CarPlay
• Facelift model
Parking assist
• Official 12-month MINI warranty- full history
• Engine + gearbox oil renewal before collection.

Also looking at a 2019 with 20,500 miles for about £17k, but less spec -4 year service gap and shorter warranty.
Is the extra money worth it?

I was reading that it inflates the estimation on the mpg is this true? I am using a 2024 mini cooper s, even with 40-42 mpg trips for a one way trip to work I don’t see much of a difference in my total mileage for a full gas tank.

Hiya

Where abouts does the small bit in this pic attach too and what’s it used for, its a jcw hard pipe

Looking at hopefully buying my first JCW. Anything to look for/avoid when buying an F56 JCW. Will be daily driving this car.

Additionally, does anyone have any experience with manual vs automatic? Which would you pick for longevity.

Hello all!

Im about to get my new to me mini. It is second hand and they sent me a video of the engine sound to check that is OK (It is on a different city)

It is a 2004 gasoline R50 Cooper. I need to know if the sound is OK to you, please (:

I'm curious for those of you who buy used MINIs, where do you generally buy them from?

1. Only CPO from a MINI dealership?
2. Carmax or Carvana
3. Used from a non-MINI dealership
4. Private party sellers

Thanks!

Got stuck in major storm, car shut down while driving, potentially hydro locked. 2022 JCW convertible. Wondering if insurance will pay for replacement engine or if they will total the car.

My husband stopped to pick up dinner, and when he went back out to his car, there was another zesty yellow MINI parked next to his! Our MINI is the one on the left. Such a fun coincidence, though! I don’t think I’ve ever seen another zesty yellow MINI in person before.

i noticed today when i put it in reverse and the wheel is sideways that the ac would stop blowing for a couple seconds and start blowing again. is this a common issue?

It's not just our cars that aren't boring, right? Show me what you've got..

im so happy with it, every time i look outside and see it i get excited all over again 😆

I love my new to me 2016 Mini Cooper S. I’m 6’ 5” and surprised at the amount of room inside this car. I used to drive classic Beetles and this reminds me of them, just way more comfortable and convenient. My car is a 6-speed manual and has 55k miles, but no maintenance records. Any suggestions on what to keep an eye on?

I got a 2013 mini (not the S) and so far I have gotten an oil change, new brakes, front and back, lower engine mount, air and cabin filters replaced, a new passenger fog light, and a new driver tail light. I still have a lot of work ahead of me, but my biggest worry right now is bucking/lurching. It has 141K miles on it, the dealership said it needed a plethora of things, but the mechanic I have been taking it to said most things are not so urgent. There is a rubber pulley on the water pump that is cracking, but the mechanic said I have time. That was going to be next on my list, but my money is now very limited, although, looking at the paperwork as I type this, the dealership is actually $1000 cheaper, but I need to figure out the bucking first and foremost, and get that squared away. I was told by the dealership that I need a new battery, but the mechanic said it's fine (though I still might get one before NE winter), the dealership also said I need a new serpentine belt, which is cracking, suspension and shock absorbers, spark plugs, tires, and rear coil springs. I believe most of the other things I either got fixed or mentioned in this blurb. I'm still learning about Mini's, so my question is, what could it be? Spark plugs? Coil springs? Something not on the list? I've been trying to research, and maybe I can ask the mechanic or the dealership tomorrow, but I was hoping for immediate feedback now, so I can further research on my own and understand what I should be looking out for. Is it okay to drive when this is happening?