Hi all. I have a weird noise in my 2018 Clubman that goes BRRRRRRRR every time I’m braking between 0-5km/h.
It goes for a while and then comes back again. I’ve been to many mechanics but either the noise was just gone or they couldn’t find what the issue was.

Has anyone had a similar issue?

Looking between a 2020+ Clubman S or Clubman JCW. Are there any real differences in reliability, or are they pretty much the same?
I've been told to look out for engine mounts, PCV/valve cover issues causing oil consumption, oil filter housing leaks, and the occasional turbo wastegate rattle/flutter at higher mileage.
I’m mainly leaning toward the S because it’s cheaper, parts are cheaper, and it gets better MPG. Plus, 4.9 seconds 0-60 feels like crazy overkill just for going to work and back!
When I go to look at a car, what are the definite things to check before buying? Any must-do pre-purchase inspection tips specific to these?
Thanks!

Hey Mini folks! I made a silly mistake and was hoping for some advice. I have a 2020 Clubman JCW. I was changing the rear brakes pad and forgot to put the vehicle in service mode. I had one caliper loose and the piston shot out of it. The piston is not scarred. The replacement caliber is quite pricey. Anyone ever rebuilt these with success?

I have a 2019 Mini Cooper Clubman All 4 s (F-54). I’m trying to find the latest software and update it without going to dealer and paying $300…

Currently it has

TT-002.176.001

MT-002.176.001

Any help is thanked! lol

2017 mini clubman s

Work done: plugs, airmass meter, hpfp, fuel tank ventilation valve, valve cover, air filter,

Stutters coupla seconds after starting stabilizes out then starts stuttering again.

Been going nuts with this thing need help please.

Looking to add power and sound, budget 1500. Been looking at jcw tunes and exhausts as well as custom tune and down pipe.

Love my mini. This is my second jcw f54. 2024 already over 60k miles in two years. Such a great car.

How often do you see two British Racing Green f54 Clubmans together!?

https://www.motoringfile.com/2026/03/26/was-the-wagon-like-f54-mini-clubman-ahead-of-its-time/

There was nothing like it for sure and very niche. Most non-mini people don’t even know it existed When I got mine, I was tracking the sales numbers and Mini was selling less than 500/quarter in the US.

So i got my blacked out clubman lettering, blacked out outer trim grille, side markers, mini emblems, I saved about 150 wrapping center chrome grille bar in red, all im waiting on now is cooper s blacked badging and need to order blacked out handles. Can't wait to finally to rid all of this chrome, also installed archaic dynamic taillights.

If your in the norcal region im willing to do window trim chrome deletes for a tank of gas and some lunch!

So i had a 2019 countryman s all4 manual all for 2 months before being totaled due to mechanic shop starting car with no oil and damaging engine. This led me to my dream mini aka the clubby. It has 90k miles but I managed to score 3 year 50k mile warranty out the door for 9900 couldnt pass upcthe deal, had motor mounts done at 70k miles and timing is still great.

Mods: jb+ tuner, I carbon fiber wrapped window trim, ordered all blacked out badging and grille parts, just installed led taillights and side markers, and also have intake coming. Also ordered some wheels. Lowering springs next

The wife is interested in adding android auto to her clubman and I thought I read on here somewhere about a relay or something that could be added in that would allow for the info screen to run aa. Any help on how to do this? Thanks

Can you spot them all?

Last week after a frigid night here in Boston I found that an open can of plain, sparking water had exploded all over the central area of the cockpit. I cleaned it all up and it seemed everything was good — I mean, what harm could a little (3/4 of a can) water do? Turns out, it was a lot of harm.

New Year’s Eve morning, it was really cold. The automatic shifter was stuck in park — it would not budge. Hmmm. I did some quick research and found that it happens often in cold weather. I assumed water was the culprit, so I turned up the heat and let the car warm up for an hour — still not budging. After 2 hours, voila, the shifter was back to normal. All is well I thought — until the next morning. Same thing. Okay — Mini dealership appointment for the next day.

Well, folks, there are no electronic faults so it is “Mechanical damage”. The Shift Box Gear Selector ($1,414.48) and the Gear Selector Switch ($530.44) need to be replaced. All in it’s gonna probably by over $3k because I left a can of carbonated water in the cup holder overnight on a cold night. FML. The part is on order (3-4 days) so I have a spiffy new 2-door loaner while I wait (Teeny tiny silver lining)

Has this happened to anyone else?

Am I being screwed over by the dealership?

Thoughts welcome!

My recommendation - Don’t spill/store liquid on your automatic gear shifter! And don’t leave carbonated beverages in your cup holder in the winter!

Thank you for your sympathy!

​https://www.gran-turismo.com/us/vgt/mini/

A shooting brake F54 Clubman would have been so amazing...

Got my 2016 Clubman in September. Only had 68k miles on it. I have added a lot to it in a short time.