Bought my first Mini today. 2003 R53 Cooper S Hyper Blue. 123k miles and there is not a squeak or rattle anywhere. Bodywork is almost perfect. Somebody has looked after this car. I'm in love with it already.
I was at the launch event of these at the 2000 Birmingham motor show. They had the biggest marquee, if I recall. I got loads of Mini-branded stuff, and it was a fond memory for a seven year old into cars.
Prices are shooting up now, I'm keeping mine. 2003 R53 only 60000 miles. In the glove box there is a switch on the right side, when aircon is on it cools the glove box. Very good
I just purchased a 2004 Mini Cooper S with 15K miles so the car is practically like brand new. I have owed two Toyota MR2's, two Honda Civic SI's, and a 2003 Mitsubishi EVO VIII. I haven't logged a lot of miles on the Mini yet but what I will say is that driving-wise the Mini makes an incredible first impression. It's unbelievably fun to drive. Of all the cars I've owned this Mini will no doubt provide more smiles per mile. The "go-kart" handling isn't marketing hype. It actually delivers an exhilarating driving experience as it goes around corners like a gnat. Adding to that insane handling is the linear quickness you get from a supercharged engine as it whines up the rev counter. All while the driver's cockpit makes no mistakes in ambiance. You know your driving a Mini because no other dashboard in automotive history looks like a Mini Cooper. The ride is firm and athletic with a bit of sports car stiffness reminiscent of my MR2s but with a nimbleness even better than the AWD EVO. The suspension is more than adequate as it defty absorbs the bumps and jumps of undulating American interstate pavement. Given the short wheelbase of the Mini the BMW engineers did a remarkable job designing the car to stay planted in order to send continuous feedback to the driver through the seat and the steering wheel. I too have the same two-tone leather seats shown in this video which are both comfortable and supportive as you would expect from the quintessential driver's car. I'm very excited to be a new Mini owner. But I'm not delusional. Already I have experienced a niggle with the window regulator having a problem negotiating those large panes of glass up and down and suspect upon research that repairs are forthcoming for both doors....an outlay of around $400 for parts alone. Since I don't have a garage this fix could be a bit wallet draining with the addition of labor costs. Lastly...the elephant in the room is the rising cost of 91-93 octane petrol required by a supercharged power plant. I wouldn't ordinarily bring this up. If you buy a sports car such operational costs aren't normally a consideration. They go with the territory. But we're living in a new era where cost of ownership must be calculated. In my case, the Mini will be used sparingly so it's not a big issue. For others it should be factored in. Cheers!
Cheers! That's some stiff competition it's had in your previous cars, so it's high praise. Glad you like the car! Bet it feels quite small over in America, though an MR2 isn't exactly big either :)
@@JJonCars I absolutely love this car. It does everything well but it's strongest attribute is the handling. There's no corner on the planet a Mini can't navigate. It makes an average driver good and a good driver Nigel Mansell. Exaggeration I know but you get the point. On American roads the Mini makes up for its size with quickness and agility. Our roads are inundated with behemoth SUVs and semi trucks but I'm not fearful among them in the Mini. Although it probably would be wise to make myself as visible as possible.
LOL---my left window occasionally won't operate for a couple of weeks but then it fixes itself and operates flawlessly till 6 months or a year when it happens again. It can run on 89 octane without harm- maybe a slight performance hit.
Nice vid. Nearly got the beer can story right but not applicable for the JCW which has a different exhaust. It's actually in relation to the standard Cooper S which has 2 exhaust tips that look exactly like 2 beer cans! I have BEP R53 with nearly exactly same mileage as this one. Absolutely love it.
Haha. R50, actually. One exhaust, which is slightly larger (you could say beer-can size) than the R53's dual tips (which also look like beer cans, only a bit smaller).
Great video. Had one of these about 15 years ago & loved every second of it (until it blew up). Took me right back - particularly the DIY “launch control” you could use with the buttons on the back of the steering wheel…. 😃👍
Cheers Will! You'll have to explain that DIY launch control to me lol, the only buttons on the back of the steering wheel were for the radio on this one I think 😄
I have a 2004 R50 auto, even 18 years on it goes like the clappers - have had some minor issues with cooling and cat converter, but worth it as they're such a unique drive.
Having an 07 Cooper s, i can confirm that the n14 engines are fraught with issues. Timing chain, oil consumption, valve guides, turbos, oil feed lines etc. Gets expensive. The R53 was the better engine unfortnuately.
Had two R50’s and they were great, at the moment have an R58 coupe but am looking to change to an R53 as a rolling project and getting another R50 for the lad as his first car. Love the Mini’s!!!!
Just bought 2002 Cooper S same sort of colour as this with sunroof and its white wheels and also white roof with aero aero kit really set it off Upgraded full exhaust Supercharger pully Bigger intercooler Spark plugs Fuel injectors Air cone intake with cold air feed Remapped On first drive love the handling and the supercharger whine its addictive rapid car for not a lot of money my kids love it
Well done. The R50 and R53 are awesome cars if you know how and enjoy working on cars, and can get a low-mileage 2005 or 2006 with a manual transmission (an automatic in these cars is oxymoronic). Once sorted (getting rid of squeaks and rattles, making the usual upgrades for power, suspension, etc.), they are reliable and a delight to drive; every bit as engaging and fun as a late-60s or 70s Porsche, but for a fraction of the price, much safer, and more practical thanks to the hatch. I've had the same 2005 R50 since new; it's barely the same car it was when I bought it, but upgrading it and learning how to work on it over the years has been part of the joy of owning it. I live in North America and have had mine from coast-to-coast in Canada several times (both in summer and winter) and have had it everywhere in the States from Chicago to Los Angeles. Approaching 150K miles and the car still feels and looks like new; I can set the cruise and drive comfortably at 70-90 mph all day on a road trip, and I can take corners at an alarming rate of speed.
I just picked up a 2006 cooper s 6 speed with 54k miles. Amazing deal on it, just had everything serviced and new parts throughout the engine, suspension and including clutch, pressure plate and flywheel. It has a 15% pulley and I am installing the TPE precision charge pipe and larger core intercooler tomorrow.
My girlfriend has one great little fun car, and has great room as well love driving it fast around town and corners it handles great and the 5 speed manual is satisfying
February this year i bought a mini cooper S R53 supercharger, identical to this one in this video, belter car to drive, really quick too, i intend upgrading the engine to about 250bhp, great car to own, i do not intend selling it.
Hi JJ. I must have missed this vid first time round and have just had it pop up on CZcams. They are a great little car and my wife used to have the base spec One which, even with its low power output was still fun to drive. But oh my goodness, it was quite costly to maintain. Not necessarily unreliable but when it did need work, the Shaw bank vault was drained of a fair few quid. Cheers and I will try to keep up a bit better...promise.
Hey John. Yeah, these cars can be more like a premium German car to maintain in terms of costs, which can be suprising to people expecting a cheap runabout. But interestingly as you say, this generation was apparently the most reliable, the engines being some strange combination of a Chrysler engine built in Brazil. But the later BMW ones had timing chain issues and other things. No worries, the videos are there for whenever you get time 😄 Cheers
2004 JCW here---replaced steering rack and steering pump at 120,000 k---can't justify changing cars yet as it's just the most enjoyable little go-kart and more speed isn't needed.
Great review, I own a 2006 r53. I've had if for ages and love it so much I spent the money for a new car fixing it back up. I can't bare to part with it. Your friends is in such nice condition. Is it starting to get to the age where it needs a lot of work doing? I've never found a cup that fits into the front cup holder 🤣
Thank you! He's always made sure it's been looked after and serviced etc. So it doesn't need much, it is in excellent condition and quite low miles. We looked into the supercharger service as we figured it might need one at 20 years old, but multiple sources told us that you only need to service the supercharger oil at 100k miles, regardless of age. If anyone knows any different they can let me know here haha. Haha, they're bad, but I seem to remember the Fiat 500s being even worse 😂
@@JJonCars I had my supercharger re oiled at 90000 miles. What was surprising was it was almost out of oil. The oil was ok but somehow there was only a bit left. Luckily enough to keep it in good health but worth checking as his is a little older. Does he still have the run flats on his or did he get rid of them?
I have a 2002 cooper s with 135k on the clock. Still pulls like a train. 15% pulley, full sportex exhaust and induction kit and uprated plugs and leads with a map done by previous owners. Should be pushing about 200bhp. Love the way it drives and hugs the road. Point and go. Adult sized go kart. I'll also add is 6ft2 and fit in it no problem.
I’ve had a couple of first gen coopers, two things of note. At the face lift, some things were changed including the gearbox from a midland box to a Getrag, also the suspension was softened. I believe the overall gearing was reduced to give the basic models a bit more pep.? All this resulted in a softer car and (for me) a car that isn’t quite as satisfying to drive quickly.
I have an original R52 Cabrio Cooper S built October 2004...at 116,000 miles and 25 mpg. It is the rocket in my 3 MINI garage and gets treated to two different wheel sets with Pirelli PZero summer and Cinturato P7s all season
@@JJonCars The Cabrio is an "05 S manual gearbox (typo 2014) but was one of the earliest constructed on the line in "04. The Countryman SE was custom ordered Feb 2020 but Covid delays and ultimately a battery recall had them deliver a replacement that is a 2021 hybrid. PZeros on summer 18" BlackJack wheel set. Just added the "19 Clubman S All4. Love the paddle shifters and came with Cinturato P7s.
I have a 2006 park lane Cooper S JCW with only 63k on the clock have owned it since 2012 love it , just concerned that parts are getting hard to find especially if something goes wrong with the super charger
i have an 05 facelift (1st gen) cooper s convertible. Love it to bits, but never had a car ive spent so much ££ on maintaining/reparing. had mine for 10 years and have replaced nearly everything in it. (only has 75k miles :0) Buy one of these if you dont mind looking after it and replacing mulitple parts haha. The whine is so addictive though ;)
Oh wow, that's a lot of maintenance. They are quite complicated cars given how relatively simple they appear to be. Glad you like it and it's great you're keeping it on the road. It's a glorious sound!
As usual, another excellent review. You must spend some considerable time in researching each vehicle, as well as the time taken to put your reviews together (filming and editing etc). I still don't like the spotlights (tacked on to the grill?) but the blue bodywork colour is great. The roof would be better in white, though! 🙂
Thanks Fred! Yeah, they're a labour of love the vids. I'd like to say I already know it all, but yep there's the research phase before I film anything :) The colour is fantastic, and I guess the white roof is the more iconic colour, but I think the black roof with panoramic roof makes the car feel more modern.
I think we are Gen 1 mini mad, I have a park lane and cooper s convertible, wife has park lane and son has a cooper convertible, they just got it right, have had Gen 2 but too unreliable and Gen 3 too big
I don't own one but my son does. Maybe it is because I am middle aged but the ride is awful and the interior plastics are nasty. However it handles brilliantly, the engine whilst is a bit raw does suit the character of the car. The gearchange is superb and the car looks great. My son is grumbling about fuel economy and it is starting to rust, which is a worry. Avoid the R56 version like the plague; I had a Peugeot 308 GT with the same engine used in the Cooper S and it was an unreliable piece of dog poop. The Peugeot bits were great but that BMW engine was junk. Rattling cam change, low speed pre-ignition and a huge thirst for oil - a litre of synthetic every 900 miles or so which apparently was better than usual.
Cheers Mike. I get where you're coming from with the ride - I like a smooth ride these days too. But it does help make the car fun :) They should have stuck with the supercharger! 😄
I have one just like this one, 2002, blue with white roof, cooper s, JCW. Drove it for 20 years! Love it!
Bought my first Mini today. 2003 R53 Cooper S Hyper Blue. 123k miles and there is not a squeak or rattle anywhere. Bodywork is almost perfect. Somebody has looked after this car. I'm in love with it already.
Awesome, sounds great, enjoy :)
I was at the launch event of these at the 2000 Birmingham motor show. They had the biggest marquee, if I recall. I got loads of Mini-branded stuff, and it was a fond memory for a seven year old into cars.
Mega. That's exactly the sort of thing I'd remember clearly too. My memory is otherwise terrible haha
Another brilliant video by JJ of the iconic Mini
Thanks Tony!
Prices are shooting up now, I'm keeping mine. 2003 R53 only 60000 miles.
In the glove box there is a switch on the right side, when aircon is on it cools the glove box. Very good
I have two minis, a 2002 R 50 and a 2003 R53 , identical to the car in the video, i love them both.
Great little cars.
I just purchased a 2004 Mini Cooper S with 15K miles so the car is practically like brand new.
I have owed two Toyota MR2's, two Honda Civic SI's, and a 2003 Mitsubishi EVO VIII.
I haven't logged a lot of miles on the Mini yet but what I will say is that driving-wise the Mini makes an incredible first impression. It's unbelievably fun to drive. Of all the cars I've owned this Mini will no doubt provide more smiles per mile. The "go-kart" handling isn't marketing hype. It actually delivers an exhilarating driving experience as it goes around corners like a gnat.
Adding to that insane handling is the linear quickness you get from a supercharged engine as it whines up the rev counter. All while the driver's cockpit makes no mistakes in ambiance. You know your driving a Mini because no other dashboard in automotive history looks like a Mini Cooper.
The ride is firm and athletic with a bit of sports car stiffness reminiscent of my MR2s but with a nimbleness even better than the AWD EVO. The suspension is more than adequate as it defty absorbs the bumps and jumps of undulating American interstate pavement. Given the short wheelbase of the Mini the BMW engineers did a remarkable job designing the car to stay planted in order to send continuous feedback to the driver through the seat and the steering wheel.
I too have the same two-tone leather seats shown in this video which are both comfortable and supportive as you would expect from the quintessential driver's car.
I'm very excited to be a new Mini owner. But I'm not delusional. Already I have experienced a niggle with the window regulator having a problem negotiating those large panes of glass up and down and suspect upon research that repairs are forthcoming for both doors....an outlay of around $400 for parts alone. Since I don't have a garage this fix could be a bit wallet draining with the addition of labor costs.
Lastly...the elephant in the room is the rising cost of 91-93 octane petrol required by a supercharged power plant. I wouldn't ordinarily bring this up. If you buy a sports car such operational costs aren't normally a consideration. They go with the territory. But we're living in a new era where cost of ownership must be calculated. In my case, the Mini will be used sparingly so it's not a big issue. For others it should be factored in.
Cheers!
Cheers! That's some stiff competition it's had in your previous cars, so it's high praise. Glad you like the car! Bet it feels quite small over in America, though an MR2 isn't exactly big either :)
@@JJonCars I absolutely love this car. It does everything well but it's strongest attribute is the handling. There's no corner on the planet a Mini can't navigate. It makes an average driver good and a good driver Nigel Mansell. Exaggeration I know but you get the point.
On American roads the Mini makes up for its size with quickness and agility. Our roads are inundated with behemoth SUVs and semi trucks but I'm not fearful among them in the Mini. Although it probably would be wise to make myself as visible as possible.
LOL---my left window occasionally won't operate for a couple of weeks but then it fixes itself and operates flawlessly till 6 months or a year when it happens again. It can run on 89 octane without harm- maybe a slight performance hit.
Nice vid. Nearly got the beer can story right but not applicable for the JCW which has a different exhaust. It's actually in relation to the standard Cooper S which has 2 exhaust tips that look exactly like 2 beer cans!
I have BEP R53 with nearly exactly same mileage as this one. Absolutely love it.
I knew something was off about it haha. The standard Cooper S does look a lot more beer-can-y. They are great fun cars.
Haha. R50, actually. One exhaust, which is slightly larger (you could say beer-can size) than the R53's dual tips (which also look like beer cans, only a bit smaller).
2005 R52 S We love it!
Great video. Had one of these about 15 years ago & loved every second of it (until it blew up). Took me right back - particularly the DIY “launch control” you could use with the buttons on the back of the steering wheel…. 😃👍
Cheers Will! You'll have to explain that DIY launch control to me lol, the only buttons on the back of the steering wheel were for the radio on this one I think 😄
I have a 2004 R50 auto, even 18 years on it goes like the clappers - have had some minor issues with cooling and cat converter, but worth it as they're such a unique drive.
Nice to see you back 😀 . Hope you good 👍
Cheers Ben!
Your the best car reviewer you cover everything very unbiased
Thank you, much appreciated!
Having an 07 Cooper s, i can confirm that the n14 engines are fraught with issues. Timing chain, oil consumption, valve guides, turbos, oil feed lines etc. Gets expensive. The R53 was the better engine unfortnuately.
Had two R50’s and they were great, at the moment have an R58 coupe but am looking to change to an R53 as a rolling project and getting another R50 for the lad as his first car. Love the Mini’s!!!!
Haha loving the double roles 😁👍🏾
Cheers man :)
Just bought 2002 Cooper S same sort of colour as this with sunroof and its white wheels and also white roof with aero aero kit really set it off
Upgraded full exhaust
Supercharger pully
Bigger intercooler
Spark plugs
Fuel injectors
Air cone intake with cold air feed
Remapped
On first drive love the handling and the supercharger whine its addictive rapid car for not a lot of money my kids love it
Lovely. It's a great colour isn't it
Got to get one of them, when the mk5 gti goes.
Well done. The R50 and R53 are awesome cars if you know how and enjoy working on cars, and can get a low-mileage 2005 or 2006 with a manual transmission (an automatic in these cars is oxymoronic). Once sorted (getting rid of squeaks and rattles, making the usual upgrades for power, suspension, etc.), they are reliable and a delight to drive; every bit as engaging and fun as a late-60s or 70s Porsche, but for a fraction of the price, much safer, and more practical thanks to the hatch. I've had the same 2005 R50 since new; it's barely the same car it was when I bought it, but upgrading it and learning how to work on it over the years has been part of the joy of owning it. I live in North America and have had mine from coast-to-coast in Canada several times (both in summer and winter) and have had it everywhere in the States from Chicago to Los Angeles. Approaching 150K miles and the car still feels and looks like new; I can set the cruise and drive comfortably at 70-90 mph all day on a road trip, and I can take corners at an alarming rate of speed.
I just picked up a 2006 cooper s 6 speed with 54k miles. Amazing deal on it, just had everything serviced and new parts throughout the engine, suspension and including clutch, pressure plate and flywheel. It has a 15% pulley and I am installing the TPE precision charge pipe and larger core intercooler tomorrow.
@@Hosteggy Awesome! Enjoy!
My girlfriend has one great little fun car, and has great room as well love driving it fast around town and corners it handles great and the 5 speed manual is satisfying
February this year i bought a mini cooper S R53 supercharger, identical to this one in this video, belter car to drive, really quick too, i intend upgrading the engine to about 250bhp, great car to own, i do not intend selling it.
I - or rather my wife has a 2005 Cooper with 220.000 kilometers on the clock, we love it enough to forgive all its problems 🙂
Same here. Owner of 2005 Cooper S 240k
Hi JJ. I must have missed this vid first time round and have just had it pop up on CZcams.
They are a great little car and my wife used to have the base spec One which, even with its low power output was still fun to drive. But oh my goodness, it was quite costly to maintain. Not necessarily unreliable but when it did need work, the Shaw bank vault was drained of a fair few quid.
Cheers and I will try to keep up a bit better...promise.
Hey John. Yeah, these cars can be more like a premium German car to maintain in terms of costs, which can be suprising to people expecting a cheap runabout. But interestingly as you say, this generation was apparently the most reliable, the engines being some strange combination of a Chrysler engine built in Brazil. But the later BMW ones had timing chain issues and other things.
No worries, the videos are there for whenever you get time 😄 Cheers
I've got an R53 JCW 210 with a few extra tweaks.
It's actually better on fuel than a standard one if you don't hammer it
2004 JCW here---replaced steering rack and steering pump at 120,000 k---can't justify changing cars yet as it's just the most enjoyable little go-kart and more speed isn't needed.
Love the 2 spoke steering wheel. I wish they had kept that.
It's definitely a unique look
Great review, I own a 2006 r53. I've had if for ages and love it so much I spent the money for a new car fixing it back up. I can't bare to part with it. Your friends is in such nice condition. Is it starting to get to the age where it needs a lot of work doing?
I've never found a cup that fits into the front cup holder 🤣
Thank you! He's always made sure it's been looked after and serviced etc. So it doesn't need much, it is in excellent condition and quite low miles. We looked into the supercharger service as we figured it might need one at 20 years old, but multiple sources told us that you only need to service the supercharger oil at 100k miles, regardless of age. If anyone knows any different they can let me know here haha.
Haha, they're bad, but I seem to remember the Fiat 500s being even worse 😂
@@JJonCars I had my supercharger re oiled at 90000 miles. What was surprising was it was almost out of oil. The oil was ok but somehow there was only a bit left. Luckily enough to keep it in good health but worth checking as his is a little older. Does he still have the run flats on his or did he get rid of them?
I have a 2002 cooper s with 135k on the clock. Still pulls like a train. 15% pulley, full sportex exhaust and induction kit and uprated plugs and leads with a map done by previous owners. Should be pushing about 200bhp. Love the way it drives and hugs the road. Point and go. Adult sized go kart. I'll also add is 6ft2 and fit in it no problem.
Aweseome. You've basically built yourself a John Cooper Works car :)
Cracking video JJ 👌👍
Cheers Matt!
iv got the r53 cooper s keep thinking whether to have coil overs on but not sure, i like the r53 mines black iv had it for 6 yrs
Great car. Can't really advise you on the coilovers, not something I have any experience with :)
I’ve had a couple of first gen coopers, two things of note. At the face lift, some things were changed including the gearbox from a midland box to a Getrag, also the suspension was softened. I believe the overall gearing was reduced to give the basic models a bit more pep.? All this resulted in a softer car and (for me) a car that isn’t quite as satisfying to drive quickly.
That's interesting. As this car is all about the fun, I'd reckon then the prefacelift would be the one to have!
First I got a R50 Cooper, change it to a R53 Coooer S and now I got a R53 Cooper S Works with low mileage. Strictly stock! :)
Worked your way up to the top! Good man for keeping it stock, especially with the low mileage :)
I have an original R52 Cabrio Cooper S built October 2004...at 116,000 miles and 25 mpg. It is the rocket in my 3 MINI garage and gets treated to two different wheel sets with Pirelli PZero summer and Cinturato P7s all season
2004? :) As a tyre nerd, I love to hear people spending good money on tyres! What other MINIs do you have?
@@JJonCars The Cabrio is an "05 S manual gearbox (typo 2014) but was one of the earliest constructed on the line in "04. The Countryman SE was custom ordered Feb 2020 but Covid delays and ultimately a battery recall had them deliver a replacement that is a 2021 hybrid. PZeros on summer 18" BlackJack wheel set. Just added the "19 Clubman S All4. Love the paddle shifters and came with Cinturato P7s.
I have a 2006 park lane Cooper S JCW with only 63k on the clock have owned it since 2012 love it , just concerned that parts are getting hard to find especially if something goes wrong with the super charger
There are other after-market superchargers available that work well.
i have an 05 facelift (1st gen) cooper s convertible. Love it to bits, but never had a car ive spent so much ££ on maintaining/reparing. had mine for 10 years and have replaced nearly everything in it. (only has 75k miles :0) Buy one of these if you dont mind looking after it and replacing mulitple parts haha. The whine is so addictive though ;)
Oh wow, that's a lot of maintenance. They are quite complicated cars given how relatively simple they appear to be. Glad you like it and it's great you're keeping it on the road. It's a glorious sound!
Frameless doors are ok until winter time and they won't drop, my clk was a pain for that.
Yes it's true, I have this problem every year. Looks so good though 😄
I just put sparco seats in my R53
I have a 2005 cooper s 😄
As usual, another excellent review. You must spend some considerable time in researching each vehicle, as well as the time taken to put your reviews together (filming and editing etc). I still don't like the spotlights (tacked on to the grill?) but the blue bodywork colour is great. The roof would be better in white, though! 🙂
Thanks Fred! Yeah, they're a labour of love the vids. I'd like to say I already know it all, but yep there's the research phase before I film anything :) The colour is fantastic, and I guess the white roof is the more iconic colour, but I think the black roof with panoramic roof makes the car feel more modern.
Just got a jcw vert. Why a vert? It was a JCW! Not too many here in the states.
I think we are Gen 1 mini mad, I have a park lane and cooper s convertible, wife has park lane and son has a cooper convertible, they just got it right, have had Gen 2 but too unreliable and Gen 3 too big
Chrysler are reliable?
Apparently this engine is at least!
I don't own one but my son does. Maybe it is because I am middle aged but the ride is awful and the interior plastics are nasty. However it handles brilliantly, the engine whilst is a bit raw does suit the character of the car. The gearchange is superb and the car looks great. My son is grumbling about fuel economy and it is starting to rust, which is a worry.
Avoid the R56 version like the plague; I had a Peugeot 308 GT with the same engine used in the Cooper S and it was an unreliable piece of dog poop. The Peugeot bits were great but that BMW engine was junk. Rattling cam change, low speed pre-ignition and a huge thirst for oil - a litre of synthetic every 900 miles or so which apparently was better than usual.
Cheers Mike. I get where you're coming from with the ride - I like a smooth ride these days too. But it does help make the car fun :) They should have stuck with the supercharger! 😄
Bmw/rover actually