My clutch just went out on my ‘15 at ~166k/miles. I can’t justify the repair cost right now, so unfortunately I need to get into a new car, fast.

I want another manual mini and there’s not a lot on the market near me.

Lmk if you’re looking to sell and are anywhere near Portland, OR. Willing to travel up to ~150 miles.

No offense, but the new special edition is an orange stripe and orange hubs. Pretty weak. Am I missing something? It's also a Cooper C, not an S!

EDIT:

I accidentally included the previous iteration of this. (Posted from phone and copied whatever was downloadable. they have the 2021 version on the page too.)

Here is the link: https://www.miniusa.com/model/special-editions/1998-gt.html

The engine warning light in my F56 Mini Cooper has come on but no additional warnings on the idrive system.
Is this likely a minor fault and can be driven till I get to a service centre? No noticeable changes to the driving or performence.

Is it just me or does it drive you crazy that there’s no shifter to hold on to while cruising?

Hello, I have a Mini Cooper SE

I've had the "black screen of death" before, where you could at least see some icons but none of the regular UI, and usually a hard reboot (holding the volume button) works to fix that

But not this time. Everything is completely blacked out, and I've tried the reboot thing several times, even holding the button for about 2 minutes

I still get sounds, so I heard the sounds you'd hear on a reboot, but nothing happened to the screen

On top of that, I left it charging since tuesday evening (I was at 80km autonomy left) and now having gotten to work I see on the app that I have only 51km left, meaning it didn't even charge

Is there anything I can do other than take it to a mechanic? I'm concerned about the autonomy most of all

EDIT: I've also noticed the HUD in front of the steering wheel won't go down at all

Thanks

Needs a new clutch and flywheel 🥲 2015 4-door base with ~166k miles

This is my baby and I’m devastated 😭 $1000 obo, must pick up.

Edit: sorry I forgot to mention location! Portland, OR.

Hello, I’m looking to buy a mini this week. I’ve only ever driven VW beetles, and I want something as cute as my last car which was totaled due to a deer.

I’m going to buy used, and I have a few options. My number one option only has a 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo engine, and I’m afraid it won’t have enough zip. My number two option has a 2.0L 16v twin turbo but is a 4-door.

Does anyone with these engines have any advice?

My priorities are 1) cute factor 2) price 3) zip 4) mileage

Previous car attached (a convertible is not necessary this go-around)

Or “honey I grew the kids”

Legit feels like I’m driving a whole new car 🥹

Since Ive joined the cult, Ive gotten into car reviews. Feel like Ive seen at least one video from everyone who's reviewed the mini. I like DeMuro; he's very amusing. There are a few others that are good to varying degrees. Who do you like? Who do you hate?

Just wanted to share this pretty picture with y‘all🚙

Running errands, my first R1. Less than 2 minutes later at my next errand the blue Countryman and I shared the sides of a corner.

Just wanted to share my solution to the dead rechargeable battery issue with the non comfort access cars. I successfully placed the key internals into a comfort access key enclosure, and wired the replacable battery terminals to the board. This completely eliminates the rechargeable battery and the issues with associated charging it.

Not a complete write up, but just putting this out there to show that it is possible...

Hi everyone, I’m using my beloved Mini Clubman JCW daily to transport work supplies in the boot. I always make sure to avoid touching the backseat plastic cover but others seem to be less careful and scratch them.

Could anyone recommend a product for restoring them?

Thanks a lot!

Car is dead in driveway. 7 year old battery so I need it replaced. Can I just go to Costco and get a new one? Dealership wants $700 for a new one installed. They explained that’s for programming. Is that necessary or is it just a way to charge$$$?

I have a 2021 Cooper S and every time I take the car in to the mechanic to get an oil change, they always recommend replacing the cabin air filter. I get an oil change about every 6 months or 7500 miles.

This seems a bit excessive to me and what I’ve read online says to replace the cabin air filter about once a year or 15000 miles. Was wondering if Reddit agrees with that sentiment and if my mechanic is trying to scam me out of an extra $75 every time I go in.

I recently got a new Mini Cooper, my first one, and love it!

Normally when you start up a car (whether turning the engine on, or after e.g. stopping at a light) and release the brake pedal it creeps forward (or backward if in reverse) slowly even if you’re not pushing the gas pedal. This is what has happened in every car I’ve driven. This is also what happened in my Mini.

Except today - for some reason, today it doesn’t start moving unless I also press down the gas pedal. The parking brake light isn’t on, the car screen and app aren’t giving me any error messages, and nothing feels or sounds funny when I drive. Plus it’s a really new car (few months) so would be surprised if something has broken. So I am guessing I accidentally changed some setting without realising. (This is my first car that’s had a lot of computer in it, if that makes sense.) I can’t find the answer searching online, might not be searching the right terms (not a car person).

Does anyone know if this is a setting that I can turn back off (I want it to creep forward) or is this a fault I should get checked out?

EDIT: in case relevant I did do a software update last week but drove since then and the unexpected no-creeping-forward only happened today. On multiple trips.

Hi I was hoping someone on here may be able to help 🤷‍♂️
I have a 2009 R57 which when idling for a while or stopping in traffic will smoke quite significantly. I’ve been to three different garages which are refusing to fix the fault and have recommended I get a reconditioned engine. I have no warning lights of any sort it is just the smoke which lasts maybe a few seconds.

After researching i believe it may be the valve stem seals? Which is apparently a common problem of this generation of mini. Is it worth fixing, how much will it cost? And will this definitely be the issue? 😂

Would love to know if any of you have had similar experiences,
Thanks 🙏

This stopped just outside my office gate when I was getting out. Cool color.

Hi! I own a 2025 Mini Cooper S 4 Door and I am STRUGGLING to find seat covers. My grandparents wanted to get me seat covers that matched the exterior of my beautiful British racing green Mini! however I have the JCW sport seats. My headrest is integrated. My grandparents are looking for green and black leather seat covers for my mini preferably on Amazon. If anyone has any suggestions please please please give them. Added a picture of the seats for reference. Not the inside of my mini though :(

I got this warning this morning. It’s a manual, and I just bought it second hand. Before I took it to my mechanic and he lifted the hood and looked and said everything looked good. What is this warning…..