Took delivery on 1/7/2007 (Nov 2006 build) and hit 100K today.

It's been fun!

 

Congrats ! That truly is a milestone !

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

So we know what MINI we are congratulating might you post some info. on your Baby??!!

 

Congratulations!
And many motoring miles more!

 

It's been a great 100K. The Titan still runs just the way he did when he rolled outta Bob Smith Mini in Calabasas back in 07.

Warranty issues: Battery at 2 years. Thermostat housing at 3 years. Seat back at 3 years. Motor mount at 3 years.

Out of warranty issues: Passenger seat airbag sensor (unresolved) at 70K.

I'm still on the original clutch. Of course, I've never replaced a clutch on a car. My 1991 Honda Civic got traded in with 275K, original clutch. My 1997 BMW 318 ti was sold with just shy of 200K, original clutch. Lastly, my beloved 1989 RX7 GTUs sold with 225K, orignal clutch. So, I'm happy but not surprised the Mini's clutch is still AOK.

The driver's seat is starting to split in a couple places so I'll have to have the leatherette replaced soon.

Most impressive to me? I drive this Mini hard, like I do all my cars. The elements that make it a good driving car have been quite consistent over time. The Titan's not loose and fulls of rattles. He's tight and solid!

I am tempted to get a new Mini, but the Titan still seems to have a lotta life left. Plus, man-trans Minis are very hard to come by.

May be that the Titan sticks around for another couple years...

By the way, the original floor mats still look new and the Titan doesn't have so much as a single door ding.

 

That's an accomplishment in it's self!


Dings,dents and rock chips always find their way onto my cars.

 

Got a couple paint chips on the nose and front bumper and a rock chip on the front windshield that's been repaired.

 

Thought I'd update this just for fun a little over a year after my OP:

Once the Titan hit 100,000 I had thoughts of selling it but there wasn't really anything out there I wanted (except for a BMW 128). Since I didn't (and don't) want to drop $30,000 plus I decided to keep the Mini.

My target mileage is now 150,000, maybe 175,000...

Today the Titan's at 118,000 and he's in for front brakes at Mini Corsa and off to get to new tires after that. Last set of fronts lasted a tad over 50,000 and so did the tires (Kumho). I've gone to 195/60-15. They're a tad wider and .2" taller than stock and make a big difference; way better grip.

The things that have impressed me most over the long haul are how tight the car has stayed. I truly runs, feels and handles like it did when it was new. I'm always surprised when people talk about rattles and squeaks because mine doesn't have any. There was one: the passenger side center column pillar clicked every now and then. My cure? I cut a tiny bit off one of my business cards and stuck it in the gap. No more noise.

The Titan is still free of door dings and curb rash!

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