I Bought A Cheap MINI Cooper S And The Comments Are Going To Hate It!
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- čas přidán 8. 05. 2020
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In this episode we take a look at my new MINI Cooper S that you guys are obviously going to hate!
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Cool car and a lot of car for your money. In terms of real world performance, it’s hard to beat for the price. 😃
It is, I got one with the n18 for my first car about 2 years ago and I love it minus the maintenance.
@@calebhopkins7354 i own an n14 the maibtenance is real :p
Good luck. Mini’s suck.
Wait until it needs work and they will. Thermostat housing is plastic and will crack and melt. The motor mounts are bolted to the head which causes the head bolts to stretch and blow head gaskets. The factory battery costs $450.
I have a Mini Cooper since 2009 and I'm so happy with it. I don't care about people saying bad things about them, my experience after 11 years driving this car almost every day is great and I'm very satisfied.
Agreed, if you a diligent with the oil changes its a good car. If not...it can get expensive quickly.
I totally agree with you guys hey. I'm obsessed with Mini's. Got one recently, got a couple problems. I'm just gonna fix it, simple. But this car has been the most fun to drive. I'm not interested in driving any other car and I'm going to buy another Mini😎🤭😁😋
Dude and you have a tj in your profile pic! A tj and a mini are the vehicles I want!
Wow 11yrs?!
Damn. Okay. I only have 3 with mines but alright. I’ll appreciate my car more.
The key is to keep up on the maintenance or even staying ahead of it (Like many newer cars actually). The head gasket is not forgiving as so many cars that have 0 clearance aluminum head. Defiantly fun to drive though!
just bought a 2013 Cooper s and am so excited, this is the only video that seems to have the same reasoning as I do. I just can't drive a boring civic everyday. Ik it may not be the most reliable but no ones gonna tell a story about the awesome time their car was reliable.
I’ve had my 2010 Mini for 3 years and it’s the most fun car I’ve ever owned. They get a lot of hate, but only by people that have never driven one. If you do your own wrenching and keep up maintenance religiously, they aren’t expensive cars. Still daily mine at 170,000 miles with little to no issues.
Thank you my is 2010 clubman non sport it fun little car
2013 S and all I've done to it is suspension. I could've got away with just struts and strut mounts, but I replaced everything. Upgraded to polyurethane bushings and bigger sway bars. My car handles like an dream! I just had the PCV diaphragm fail. Disappointed that BMW discontinued the diaphragm, but I found a company selling aftermarket for 30 bucks.
Ditto. I've had four BMW minis and if serviced as they should be have been reliable well over a 100,000 miles. Dashboard rattles is the worst thing I've had. Tyre and brake wear can be heavy if you chuck them around (as you will 😂).
Do you still have it?
Yes. I've had five over all since they first came out. All apart from my current one had done over 100,000 miles. The worst was the one with a Renault engine as it had lag from the gas pedal when moving away. The first suffered excessive tyre wear but each new one has been progressively better. Interiors wear well. I would say letting one go past any servicing date / mileage is a mistake.Servicing costs in the UK are similar to my wife's Ford Fiesta. @@shakirawright6350
I never thought I would want a mini but I’m starting to get a tad bit obsessed
Now you and Roman can use your Mini Coopers to pull off The Italian Job
They will break down meanwhile...
I love when people follow their heart. As an Abarth owner I know the joy of a truly fun car, and the extra cost of a full bumper to bumper warranty. :)
Well done.
When it breaks replace with performance up grades, then there just mods to improve it not repairs . ;O)
Hey, thanks for that tip! I am going to buy one before Christmas.
Just bought one, youre saying if ihave to rebuild the emgime, youre saying build wirh high-performance parts?? I dont think its a supercharged cooper
I have base 2004 r50 mini cooper, I'm 20 and it's my first car. I absolutely love it, it's such a fun little car, and everything wanted in my first car. It's fast (but not too fast) and handles great. Mine's not supercharged like the r53 cooper s, so I haven't had any unreliable engine issues. I'm also restoring a lot of the car, right now I'm insulating the interior and building a rear seat delete with audio upgrades, and when the weather warms up I have some rust to repair. It's a great little car that I'm going to have for a long time.
Totally agree with your assessment at the end. I feel the same way. I would love to do a similar purchase in the future with the convertible manual. Just budget for all the maintenance upfront. Wish you luck on it!
Nice to see someone rediscover older cars! Great job Tommy 👏
Amen, you want something cool, get what you love, and drive with a smile.
I had a ‘09 Clubman S, with the N14 engine. Just replace the timing chain, guides & tensioner now before you have problems. Always check your oil level and change it early and often. Also check the engine ground straps. They my look good but they really decay with age and exposure to winter salt. Best of luck!
FYI, I still own 2 first gen MINIs an R50 & R53...always a blast to drive. Happy motoring Tommy!
True to all of that. After the head gasket goes, install arp racing studs, copper head gasket and I used the copper sealant on the gasket. Worked great for me
tensioner fail is what killed my supercharged mini
I thought you meant an N14 Cummins... But that would weigh more than the car.
The timing chain is easier to replace than you might think. I had to replace the turbo oil feed line, which is on the front of the engine behind everything... So while I was in there is was simple enough to change the chain and tensioner as well.
I had 2 1st gen Mini's - such a fun car to drive - I autocrossed mine - fun on the track - easy to park - good on gas if you stay out of the boost - look forward to what you have in store for it👍
I just purchased a 2011 Mini Cooper S, just driving it for the very first time it’s impossible not to fall for this little guy, you can tell how much engineering goes in this little marvels, and I totally agree with you, after driving her for a phew blocks, I felt in love with this little machine
Got an R53 1 year and a half ago, absolutely love it ! And just like you, I know they're not the most reliable cars out there, but I've budgeted for that, and the car's simply worth it. Can't wait to see more from this car !
Trust me, everyone who has an r56, we all know about the “secret” glove box
I’ve had my 09 Cabriolet for over a year and did not know about the upper dash compartment until I watched this video
Perfect for my Glock.
@@kurtwomack6473 amen
I guess the folk I bought mine from didn’t know about it. There was a bag of coins in mine!
This must be a US spec thing; I've just checked on my wife's 2011 Mini Clubman and it definitely doesn't have one.
I've had my '07 R56 MCS since mile 6 on the clock. 136,000 miles later, 2 timing chains, 1 turbo, 1 HPFP, 2 thermostat housings and I still couldn't be happier to drive it. I've done the turbo jobs, 2nd timing chain job, both thermostat replacements, and upgraded the brakes to Wilwood 12.75" myself, over the past 13 years.
Noticed you guys are driving around Gunbarrel; would love to drive with you lot!
My first Mini had every problem under the sun. Textbook Mini. It was a Gen 2. I traded it in for, you guessed it. A Gen 3 Mini and I love it. You are spot on. Fun to drive and funky. Joining the local Mini club and having a blast. Even though I was constantly chasing issues with the first one, it was a love affair. What a fun car. Can't wait to see what you make of yours. Thanks for the video. Great job.
I’m glad you got it. I’d like to have a mini someday! Excited to see what your modifications will be. 👍
Good for you! The thing about the maintenance and repair is to get ahead of it and the car will give you little trouble and a ton more smiles!
Love it,
Nathan, Dad and yourself could have a “who can push their Mini to the kerb first “ race!..😄
I’m looking forward to the vids, really want one of these, just can’t afford it in my life right now..
My brother just got an early S 6 speed for cheap. He bought it knowing the chain guides were bad, and when they dropped the oil pan they found parts of the chain guide. The shop went through it and thankfully that seems like the only engine issues (for now) and he's been loving it the last few months.
Congratulations on your Mini. I have a 2013 JCW Clubman which I love. The car is an absolute blast to drive, and with regular maintenance-has not been any trouble.
I have a 2014 and its VERY reliable! Mini's are awesome! I plan on adding the JCW pro tuning kit to mine soon.
My old 08 328i had the same stick the key in the hole.. very underrated loved having a dedicated key holder
Thx for the vid! Looking forward to seeing more about your new project car!
Great stuff Tommy!!! Can't wait for the autocross videos with you and your Dad!
Tommy calling out Scotty Kilmer lol hey I'm on board with you Tommy if that's your weekend toy and not your daily and you know you're going to throw money into it then more power to you👍
Or your going to a independent shop and not a dealership there grand
@TFLclassics thank you Tommy for that rant at the end. I have become a huge car enthusiast because of your channels and believe that each brand/cars should be appreciated for what they offer. Great work.
They are super fun little cars. I once drove my sister's Mini Cooper S from AZ to TX overnight, I was in West Texas on a straight section of highway and before I knew it I was driving 110 mph. Sadly though they don't last, a few years into ownership it needed constant repairs. So much so, it was easier to sell it then keep fixing it.
"they don't last"
You realize that your experience is not necessarily the same as everyone else's, right? How often did your sister change the oil?
A former coworker liked small cars and bought a Mini. Eventually she could not take the repair expenses, unreliability and down time so she traded it in for a Fiat 500. Ouch. That is now gone, too.
Velo DJK ...wow! Talk about out of the frying pan and into the fire ;) I know what Tommy‘s saying though with the mini. Likes the car and aware of the weak points and accepting of the costs. Heck, I’m driving a Subaru with its infamous EJ25 weak points. Love the car though.
most unreliable car of all time in my personal opinion and yes i owned one lol
I feel the same way about my 07 cooper s. I know all the potential faults and I'm working through them all, its not cheap but I enjoy a project. So far I've changed the high pressure fuel pump, fuel filter, front and rear arb bushes, turbo oil feed, oil cooler gaskets, valve cover gasket, timing chain/tensioner/guides, spark plugs, coils because they all failed. I've still got to do the water pump/thermostat housing/cross pipe, front fog/side lights, front and rear subframe(they are very rusty), fit catch cans, new valve cover, get the intake walnut blasted, repair the reverse sensors. Seriously they are money pits, the list goes on and on. Once it is up to a decent standard I want to modify it too, wheels/tyres, intercooler, downpipe/cat, remap. Realistically I will have spent £10k by then
I’ve always liked the mini’s a friend of mine was in a crazy accident, his mini vs I think it was a 2500 ram truck. The truck T-Boned him, threw his car up onto the grass at the side of the road, my friend literally walked away, it broke the windows out, the airbags were dangling out the windows he survived, I was impressed with its safety too!
Just saw the this and your dads gp. You guys have always been fans of minis at tfl but I love to see some project cars! Can’t wait to see this build and compare what you do with what I’ve done on my Cooper s!
I did the same thing about two years ago. 09 R56 JCW. Drove it and had to buy it. Have done a bunch of performance mods to it since and love that car!
I bought my wife a 2006 MINI Cooper S convertible. The only major repair was installing a rebuilt valve body for the automatic transmission. It's supercharged, not turbo. We follow the maintenance schedule exactly as the manual reads and we've now have120K miles, zero rust, and a fun car that drives like it's on rails and feels like it's carved from a single piece of metal.
Tommy, I glad you like your Cooper, my best friend has many cars and his Cooper is in his top two fun to drive cars, and yes he has budgeted for it to go wrong, which it has! But he loves it, and that’s what counts.
I have an 08 Cooper S and it's EVERYTHING you describe. The most fun I've had on 4 wheels. Who cares about all the potential issues like timing chain "death rattle", turbo oil line leak, vacuum pump siezing up, etc. Those things are all easily fixed and the thing is STILL a blast to drive. Love mine!!
Hi Tommy 🙂. Your Mini Cooper makes you happy, so that's all that matters. You bought the Mini for you, and it's actually inspiring to see you happy with your purchase. I have a 2014 VW Jetta with push button start, but my key fob is a switchblade style key that I honestly never use. Congratulations Tommy 🙂.
One great review of a Mini. More smiles per mile. My heart sank a little when I saw an N14 but you got a good plan.
Yup..for all the others looking at minis do not buy the n14 engine.
I don’t know why it took me so long to realize this opening “jingle” was the same as the commercial break from the series “Firefly”. Good choice!
😉
My dad owned a 2007 Cooper S in Mellow Yellow and everyone knew it was his car because it stood out from everything else in our small town. When he hit about 95k miles the engine needed an entire rebuild because something had gone wrong with the oil system (I don't really remember exactly what happened because this was years ago) causing a 7000$ engine rebuild to be done. He did the rebuild and sold it to one of his friends and now it still drives around in Spokane Washington to this day.
One of my cousins had a Mini Cooper back in 2010 and I was really shocked at how much space those little cars have on the interior. He wasn't like a stocky dude but he was 6'5 and he fit in that car just fine. That's one thing I'll always remember about the mini's. If I was going to get one personally it would be the four-door all-wheel drive model.
Great video, my 20 year old son just purchased a 2011 S N18 . He is absolutely in love with his Mini. Yes, he knows there maybe be issues, but his enthusiasm outweighs these concerns and he is prepared to budget and keep the car as well maintained as possible.
N18 engines are much better engines than N14 engines. Just keep up with oil changes and scheduled maintenance.
I had an 05 R53 Cooper S and that thing ate me alive in parts and time down in the shop... BUT it has been one of the most fun cars I have ever driven! Still regret having gotten rid of it.
We are getting our 2nd mini this weekend. So much fun! I can’t wait to motor around PA!
My nephew had a 2012 Cooper S with a 6sp. Such a blast to drive and so much character. I really like them.
MINI's are GREAT in the snow too. I was able to drive through blizzards with unplowed snow where SUV's were running off the road and cars were getting stuck left and right. And my MINI was lowered too.
I love Mini’s too! Tommy, enjoy that sweet ride. Also would you guys do some Honda ruckus videos? I want to purchase one.
I’ve owned an r50 and currently have a r53 and have loved them both. They are crazy fun cars. I’m looking forward to more mini content!
WoW!! Fantastic Video !! You're honest & Fun...!! Thank You for sharing! ive watched your other videos ...!! Thanks so much!
Fantastic boy.
Stick to what you love.
Ignore the haters.
Live your life for you and the ones that love you
Great vid all way around. Good details and vid and audio is on point my dude 👌
Can't wait to see what you'll do with it! Minis are awesome!
I have a 2012 R56 JCW and I love it to. I can do a lot of maintenance myself, so that helps. Don't forget to save for a new high pressure fuel pump, those things like to die and aren't cheap.
Feel in love with a mini this year at my dealership... Can't wait to buy one.
Very cool car. I have a 2019 three cylinder Mini and it's a hoot to drive.
I've just bought a 2004 mini cooper. It's October 2022 now and only has 78000 on the clock. It's super fun. Really enjoy driving it. And apart from a slipping fan belt had no issues. I'll come back in 6 months with an update.
Hey ro.... I am 100 percent with you, I LOVE my 06 supercharged mini and I have the steptronic automatic that can also be manually shifted on the steering wheel , which is great sometimes. an 06 with on ly 80000 miles and its completely the most driving enjoyment in a car ive ever had (doesnt beat a motorcycle but what does?) So I have also spliced off some savings for planned repairs and am actually going to TRY to take care of some of the biggies before failure. ANDS also do lots of pampering preventative maintenance. SO I got your back dude for sure, any nay sayers are looking up our tail pipes anyways as we blow by them in a blur. ENJOY
Great video yes folks need to buy and drive what they want and can afford!! 💯💯
I bought a F54 mini clubman jcw manual trans and I absolutely adore it. 2017. Love it. Could not wait to get it. I also have a 528i BMW. This car is so much more fun. Good for you Tommy!!! Enjoy.
I just get a 2015 mini cooper hardtop and I love this car! The most fun car I ever drive! And I keep looking at mini cooper 2022 because I just love to drive mini cooper so much!
I'm a huge Mini fan, congrats. I'm on my 3rd BMW mini and the fun to drive factor is what keeps me coming back. They are not the most reliable, but if all you want is reliable transportation that's what Carola's are for.
I have a cheap Clio following my 2002 Mini being written off last year. I am in tbe process of buying a 2001 Mini 😃
I just bought a 2009 Mini Cooper for $450.00 that was running rough. Turned out the oil fill cap was missing replaced it for 18 bucks and the car runs great. Im going to replace wheel bearings, struts, and probably do the chain, seals, guides, and valve cover gasket. So far ITS AN AMZINGLY FUN CAR with that sweet six speed dog leg gear box!
I feel that, I purchased a Miata project and I got it running for just $250 in parts and a spare weekend! I really love the little thing. Love little cars - Dune Buggies, Miatas, etc!
I think AEM makes an intake that has ducts that use the hood scoop so it actually can be functional. I’ve seen a few customers cars with them installed and they look and sound nice
My 2011 S gets a bit hot right near the scoop/ turbo area. Had to replace starter, the bushings for the sway bar urethane material I think is called. It is a difficult time consuming job and so is the starter just to get to it. I can start the engine with the key fob in my pocket on first start etc. I press sport button and get pop's and bangs from the exaust.
Its a beautiful car. All future owners must know they are pricey to maintain. You are right though, theres nothing out there like it. The driving experience is quite unique!
Really like your good taste in Mini Coopers! I drive a 2015 Mini Cooper S, I added the JWC booster kit. It is a fast nimble BLAST! Great exhaust note, very baritone, on the plus side you gain the 20% power boost, but you loose the iconic "pop pop" Mini noise
My buddy had one of these and it was fantastic to drive. Loved driving it. It rattled and did break like you said but if that doesn’t bother you then whatever.
I have a 2009 Clubman S with the same engine and I have never had it break down. I have sorted out the potential issues before they fail. I found a great MINI specialist that replaced the timing chain, tensioner and guides, and sorted out the oil seepage but replacing the front main seal, oil pan gasket and vacuum pump. It was a very reasonable $1400. Before I found the independent specialist I had my local MINI dealership replace the oil filter assembly gaskets and turbo oil feed line and that was more expensive since it was at the dealership. It was about $1700 at dealer rates. Now I have no worries about driving for thousands of miles. The n14s engine is the best secret for those who understand that you need to check and maintain the oil level and regular service every 5k miles. Enjoy your MINI!
Mini Coopers are really cool cars I have been temped so many times but everyone says that the only last for 100k miles. I don't have the money to invest in a complete new or rebuild/install engine. But Tommy that looks awesome, enjoy it and keep posting videos of any upgrades or just updates.
Love the mini's, so cool and maneuverable.
P.S.: You discussed appearance changes in the comparison video with the GP. I vote for British racing green and wide white stripes . . . classic! 😉
Sweet car Tommy! Those things gave a Miata a good run for its money in autox. Can’t wait for more videos!
My '06 S is a blast! never a major issue, just consumables. Good little car and makes me smile!
I bought a 2015 cooper a for 6.5k because it had a blown engine and replaced it with my dad. Almost have it put back together after a couple months of working on weekends. Can’t wait to drive it! I hope you enjoy yours
I just bought my 1st Mini a 2004 R53 Type S. I bought the vehicle down in Arizona and live in Wisconsin and had it trailered up here. I purchased the car to build as a Memorial build for my Baby Girl. I have already thrown Raceland Racing coilovers on it and just got my Alta 17% smaller SC pulley, 2% larger Crankshaft Pulley, Cold Air Intake, Brisk Racing plugs and an MSD ignition system. This car was already sooo much fun to drive and I can't wait to see how it runs once I get all of these great upgrades on. Now my next goal is to get a staged clutch and Borla full exhaust as well as a aftermarket Intake and Intercooler. I recently discovered your father and yours Channel and it honestly makes me so happy to see there is a passionate Mini base out there all of my friends and Family are Mopar and Honda some love BMWs but only RWD ones that can be put sideways 🤷🤷🤷 I do t care I LOVE MY MINI
I had a 2013 Mini S with the John Cooper Works engine tune, exhaust, suspension and brakes. Then it also had the GP rear seat delete, aero bits, seats and basically full interior. It was a phenomenal build done with all Mini parts. I decided to add a Quaife LSD to the car and it became the best performing, completely perfect handling car I've ever had the pleasure to drive.
Have fun with yours. I sold mine as soon as the warranty ended as taking it 75 miles to Cleveland would have gotten old if I had to pay for it. I replaced it with an e36 M3 and don't regret the decision one bit. The M3 has proven to be more reliable even though it's 14 years older and has a 100k more miles.
I have an '08 R55s which I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! So far in 25000 miles of ownership (I'm the 5th owner) I've HAD to spend about $7k getting a forged rebuilt engine, new turbo, 200cpi sport cat, new intercooler, replaced suspension parts, nearly every accessory on the engine including two thermostats (belts, oil lines, coolant and vacuum pump, regulator, lines, starter, intake hoses, etc...) a competition clutch, lots of replaced broken interior parts, paint, new tires.... I just treat it like a poor man's Jaguar or Ferrari. It wants to be a track car that you drive on the street. So, you the owner get to be it's sponsor and pit crew.
Have fun with your new MCS-JCW!
Just got John cooper works 2009 clubman!am totally in love!
Also love your channel!
Love it bruh!...I live in the Bahamas and just bought my first Cooper an R50 2005...I need to do the suspension...but it's a sweet ride😁
09 Mini Cooper Clubman S owner here with 146,000 miles. These cars are such a blast to drive. Won’t lie it burns oil, around 1 qt every 1500 miles. I check oil when I get gas, just has become part of its upkeep.
This engine is very common still here in Argentina for PSA cars (Citroen/Peugeot). You HAVE to replace the timming chain every 50k miles as regular maintenance and it is expensive, but other than that, the engine is awesome. Please never cheap on engine parts, use OEM only, and if you buy them under Citroen/Peugeot brand they are way cheaper than Mini/BMW
just saw this post. I had a 2004 Mini and am now looking for another. I am a classic car guy 40's through early 70's, but I love Mini coopers.
They are such fun to drive. I have a 2008 base 6 spd, also a 20008 Mini S, 2015 Countryman S All4, and a 2015 MINI base. And soon to be a 2021 MINI JCW GP. So I love my MINIs.
That hood scoop helps cool the turbo after shut down. The 2000 Celica has the same type of system vent the heat from the catalytic converter.
Use to have an 06 Cooper S Checkmate! Miss that car all the time! Driving it was a blast! Repairs were pricey though.
I have an 05 cooper s and mines has Bluetooth but I don’t know how to set it up. Did your your have Bluetooth or an aux cord
I have a 2013 S with the blackout trim kit, sat nav, Harman/Kardon radio. I've replaced all of suspension with Bilstein struts and Powerflex bushings. I've owned it since new and I love it. I'm going to drive it until the wheels fall off. Mine has the speedometer, but it is different to accommodate the screen for navigation. The xeon headlights are amazing and I am very spoiled by them.
My 2003 R53 has a shrick cam, 550cc injectors, Megan racing long tube headers and Ireland engineering cat back, Ksport coil overs, an M7 intake , 15% super charger pulley, detroit tuned bypass valve and Revolution Mini Works ECU remap .. next on the list is better axles and a limited-slip diff. it's all go and no slow, right now. needs more grip and better brakes. We get 200hp at the wheels on the dyno. It's really fast Thanks for your videos.
Never drove a Mini but have sat in one and they seem super neat. Would definitely consider one.
Just got one! Love it. Fun fast ride. Lots of really cool features. Good call. Let them drive those boring cars that all look the same. We got lives to live!
Wow what a deal on your JCW. I don't blame you for putting money aside. My 09 Mini S is wonderful! Had it since 03/09 now shy of 36900 miles in 09/20. When I test drove the S back when I was sold instantly! So I got everything including heated seats which was a blessing on the east coast in MD/VA, now in NM. Maintenance goes a long way when one takes care of their car.
I am currently running a JCW R55.... but I’ve done a few upgrades and repairs: AEM Intake, Forge BOV, Turbo blanket (so no warped scoop), Intercooler, hot side tube and cold side tube, cat less downpipe........ oh and 43mm turbo upgrade along with a stage 2 tune. These cars are sleepers and can scoot. But not crazy fast just enough to be enjoyable because none of us really every reach 200mph really in our daily commutes
Bought an 04 r53 JCW on the cheap. Had some problems that anyone whose owned a Mini know. It was honestly one of the best experience fixing it up so it ran right. Its also one of the funnest cars I've ever driven. Gen 1 r53 is the best! The supercharger is amazing! Also the 1st gen looks so much better than the 2nd and onward ones. Wish we got the classic at a reasonable price but the r53 is a good compromise.
My wife bought a Cooper, and it is the more pedestrian 3 cylinder turbo, that being said: It's a hoot to drive. Two thumbs up for yours Tommie.
Key can be removed while the engine is running so in the morning when your car needs defrosting, you can have your car running and locked while you're doing whatever else. It's quite smart.
Hey Tommy my 2009 JCW allows for the car to be started without placing the key in the key slot. perhaps yours is not functioning correctly but I keep my key in the pocket and just depress the clutch and start the car. Nonethe less I love my mini and it has incredible bang for the buck. I've got the manic stage II tune and its a beast.
Just picked up my 2006 Cooper S yesterday. 116,000 KM (72,000 miles). Red with black stripes, excellent condition in and out and paid $6,000 CDN ($4600 USD) Absolutely love it. You are correct that if you budget for the more common issues then it is not an issue. And if something breaks, replace it with an aftermarket performance piece. Any used car (Honda, Toyota) can unexpectedly run into issues. You need to budget with any used car. Great job and nice find on your part. Enjoy it. I look forward to seeing how you do against the GT..
Can’t wait to see it come along