Highest mileage on a R56 Justa?
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Highest mileage on a R56 Justa?
I have read a few posts that mention R56 MINI's that have mileages well over 100,000 miles. I would like hear from Justa owners with the very high mileages what problems they had and how they took care of their cars.
Morris, 2011 MC, PW/B, 19,000 trouble free miles
Morris, 2011 MC, PW/B, 19,000 trouble free miles
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Sorry, --- if my 2002 MINI Cooper is not an R56, I apologize for interrupting here.
But, I've never had to apologize for that car. It's been a joy to live with for 10 1/2 Years!
I'm waiting for it right now at Milwaukee's International MINI while they perform the routine 519,000 mile inspection. No problems no complaints, no questions - it's just time someone looks closely
at places this 87 year old doesn't go down to admire anymore. (Oh, Yeah - that muffler is original)
But, I've never had to apologize for that car. It's been a joy to live with for 10 1/2 Years!
I'm waiting for it right now at Milwaukee's International MINI while they perform the routine 519,000 mile inspection. No problems no complaints, no questions - it's just time someone looks closely
at places this 87 year old doesn't go down to admire anymore. (Oh, Yeah - that muffler is original)
Last edited by hstanfield; 03-21-2013 at 01:28 PM. Reason: Wording
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Sorry, --- if my 2002 MINI Cooper is not an R56, I apologize for interrupting here.
But, I've never had to apologize for that car. It's been a joy to live with for 10 1/2 Years!
I'm waiting for it right now at Milwaukee's International MINI while they perform the routine 519,000 mile inspection. No problems no complaints, no questions - it's just time someone looks closely
at places this 87 year old doesn't go down to admire anymore. (Oh, Yeah - that muffler is original)
But, I've never had to apologize for that car. It's been a joy to live with for 10 1/2 Years!
I'm waiting for it right now at Milwaukee's International MINI while they perform the routine 519,000 mile inspection. No problems no complaints, no questions - it's just time someone looks closely
at places this 87 year old doesn't go down to admire anymore. (Oh, Yeah - that muffler is original)
My hat is off to you kind sir!!
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[QUOTE=hstanfield;3703648]Sorry, --- if my 2002 MINI Cooper is not an R56, I apologize for interrupting here.
Thanks for the great reply, This is exactly the type of response I was looking for. There are so many threads pointing out the problems, we need some posts that point out something positive. I have read several posts showing the high mileage of some 1st generation MINI's. I am hoping that some of the 2nd generation owners that have higher mileages will also reply.
Morris, 2011 MC, Pw/B
Thanks for the great reply, This is exactly the type of response I was looking for. There are so many threads pointing out the problems, we need some posts that point out something positive. I have read several posts showing the high mileage of some 1st generation MINI's. I am hoping that some of the 2nd generation owners that have higher mileages will also reply.
Morris, 2011 MC, Pw/B
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Used or not, 87k is 87k and so long as it is still making you I think you can be added to the list!!
Molly will be 5yrs. old on April 19th and will have not hit 60,000mi. by then...I couldn't be any brighter each and every day we motor!!
Molly will be 5yrs. old on April 19th and will have not hit 60,000mi. by then...I couldn't be any brighter each and every day we motor!!
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thanks lol - in celebration of buying the car I will take it autocrossing tomorrow
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im at 120k right now have hit a major problem with the car. i dont want to discourage anyone, i want to do the opposite infact. i hope this post will help anyone in the future if they have the same problems as i do and can show anyone who needs help that its a very doable job with a little time hahah.
http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...=11772&page=47
http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...=11772&page=47
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my 2010 has just over 110000 and rapidly increasing!
The only repairs/issues so far: spark plugs changed @ 67000, one 02 sensor replaced @ 105000, just did timing chain tensioner bolt, oilfilter housing gasket replaced around 75000, and all 4 brakes replaced. Regular oil changes. No major issues. Best car I own so far!
The only repairs/issues so far: spark plugs changed @ 67000, one 02 sensor replaced @ 105000, just did timing chain tensioner bolt, oilfilter housing gasket replaced around 75000, and all 4 brakes replaced. Regular oil changes. No major issues. Best car I own so far!
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Just did her 5.5yr. Maintenance Service last weekend, Oil Change, Transmission Flush and Fill, didn't need much else, but did find a small coolant leak at the base of the Oil Stack.
Still runnin' strong and can still keep up with the "S"s in the PDX MINI Club!!
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2007 Base 133,000
I am the second owner of a 2007 Mini with 133,000 miles. The previous owner put 100,000 on this as a saleman in 4 years. The timing chain was replaced at 129,000. That is the only thing besides brakes and tires. I use 10w40 Mobil in a hot climate. Runs like new but it does burn about a quart of oil every 3,000 and I need to check it monthly and top it off off to keep the motor lubricated properly. The long interval for oil changes by the dealer is the main problem in my opinion. People simply do not check their oil and it wears down the timing chain.
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^ interesting that your base cooper needed the timing chain, though it is high mileage. have you tried different oils, to see if it still burns those? mobil 10w40 is pretty thick, and even in hot weather, a cold start is still under operating temperature for oil, not to mention harder on the pump, etc. etc.
my old '08 base cooper had like 97k miles, no problems. my '13 cooper has about 450 miles, no problems either lol
my old '08 base cooper had like 97k miles, no problems. my '13 cooper has about 450 miles, no problems either lol