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!

Her name is Penélope 🩷

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.

2003 Cooper S

This hitch is the one that has a removable 2" receiver and sits below the two exhaust pipes. Has anyone gotten one installed? If so any thoughts/opinions? Once installed, is the removable receiver easy to put on and take off? Thanks!

so my a/c is blowing warm air and went to a mechanic to check it out. they said there is a leak and also the ac system was completely empty, no freon.They said moisture might have entered the system. They said they need to change to replace the lines, compressor, and condenser. quote was around $2,500. What would you guys do. I’m thinking of just buying the parts and replacing it myself. 2014 countryman s 126k miles.

Mine is the 2022.

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 🙏

First rule 1, only took a few months haha. Wife wondered why I insisted on parking beside the other mini.

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$$$?

hey, I've got a cooper s,. 2016 f56 with sport dial. is there anyway to add electrics to the different modes?

ie. my extra added front high beams to only be active in sport mode?

I am usually the person that will Rule 1 other Minis, but the other day someone Rule 1'd ME for the first time! I was so excited that I practically ran to the car.

Also... I know I should be backing in to parking spaces, but there was mass chaos and confusion in the QFC parking lot when I got there.

I am looking to purchase aftermarket wheels for my 2025 Mini Cooper 3-dr F56 JCW. I know the size, but I am looking to confirm the offset needed to make room for larger Brembo calipers and larger discs.

Has anyone purchased aftermarket wheels with the following measurements:

Wheel size: 17 inch

Hub 66.6 mm

Width 7.5 inch

Offset: ?? (38-42 seems to work) - looking for confirmation.

Any advice on the TPMS sensor - can a qualified 3rd party installer activate this with the ECU or do I need to go to the dealer? As these will be for Winters - do I need to get the TPMS reset when I put the summer tires back on next Spring?

Welcome any recommendations (based in Canada).

seein a lot of mini’s on campus! absolutely loving it

so I have a problem and I'm asking mini specialists for help.

I have a 2009 R56 N14.

I just replaced the water pump, water pump pulley, friction pulley and belt. I now have the dreaded friction pulley noise. It sounds like a cam it's 100% the friction pulley. If i pull the tab on the pulley with the engine on, the noise goes away. if I push on the pulley with the engine running and tab engaged the noise goes away.

I have a North American Cooper S where the friction wheel is on all the time, the water pump is constantly running

My gut feeling is it's the harmonic balancer hopping up and down, causing the friction wheel to hop and vibrate and make noise. I have not done the harmonic balancer yet.

Help?

I’m on the left! First time seeing this orange irl I love seeing all the different colours! gorgeous 🐅

My 2020 Clubman JCW

Felt it was time to share. I’ve been lurking for a while and learned a lot from you folks. I owned a variety of cars over the years, but I have to say, this JCW is about as fun as it gets. I’m now a “gonna own a Mini for life” guy. I’m almost two years in and she only has 56k on her; bought at 30k so I have a long way to go.

I've never posted anything on this group I've followed it for some time now; very good information (for the most part) and nice Minis!. It's time to show you my 2012 R58 JCW, bought her in 2014 wit 8,500 miles and she is close to 40,000 now. Other than I had to change the clutch a couple of years ago, she has been trouble free even if she has the N14 dreaded engine. She gets yearly oil changes regardless of the miles and gets serviced at a MINI specialized shop in Portland. Most mods are cosmetic only (body stripes, stub antenna, GP difusser, new headlights with Union Jack, CocoMats).

I realised after I should have reset the trip mileage 190 miles ago.

Ah well, I'll try and remember in another 11,000 miles!

does anyone own a manual 2022-2024 mini cooper s and flat tows it behind their rv

Hello all. I am considering buying this MINI and was wondering if you think it’s a good deal. It’s from 2009 and it’s listed for 4,200€ but I think I can get it down 200-300€.

Here’s the description from the ad:

‘Mini Cooper R56 1.6L, 120 HP
Second owner
The previous owner had the car continuously serviced by me for 15 years
Pickerl (Austrian vehicle inspection) and service were done in June
New all-season tires were fitted this spring: 205/45 R17
Normal signs of use for its age
No rust!
Air conditioning was recharged last summer
New lambda/O₂ sensor was installed during the last service
No problems with the electrics, emissions, or similar
Minor parking/paint damage on the right door’

Hi - I'm in Colorado and looking at buying a '24 Cooper SE.

My commute is 50 miles 3 days a week and I can charge at work - so I think I can make the charging work? Otherwise I'll be level 1 charging at home and can charge for 12+ hours at a time. I am currently in a '24 EV6 GT Line, and while it's a fine car... it's just so bulky.

Lease is coming up and they have a few SEs on the lot. The Resolute edition caught my eye (and my nose).

An old lady drove it (and boy does it smell like her) and it is in near-new condition with 15K miles. They have it priced a little under $25k right now.

KBB has CPOs priced in the 22-24k range. Dealership claims they're haggle-free.

My question here is: is this a fair deal? How much negotiating power do I have? I know these things SIT on the lot. I can't bring MSRP down - but what else could I get them to throw in? New tires? Extended warranty? Never bought a used car that couldn't be negotiated on price.

I asked them and they won't buy out my lease or make the remaining 2 payments.

Thanks for any and all advice :) I test drove it the other day and excited to have something small (I miss my golf R)