I just drove home with my first MINI last night! It's a 2015 Countryman S ALL4 with 138k miles and a 6-speed MT. The interior is immaculate, and it seems to run and drive well, but it needs some minor body work. I'm guessing that's why I picked it up from a used car lot for only $3,400—at least, I'm hoping that's why.
There is a CEL for emissions failure related to a minor fuel line leak. Autozone says I probably just need a new gas cap. It also says it hasn't had an oil change in forever, or maybe they just didn't know how to reset the maintenance reminder? I'm having that done tomorrow regardless.
I'm wondering a few things, including what high-mileage maintenance needs to be done -assuming it hasn't already been done.
Also, I paired my phone to car via BT, but it doesn't seem to have a BT car stereo mode, Is the BT really only for hands-free phoning? 🤔
The used car lot only had one key fob, which makes me very nervous. I'd like to make spare. Can I buy one on Amazon or eBay and program it to work with my car? Or do I actually have to take in to a dealership to have that done?
And lastly, despite being an S, and having a six-speed, it feels pretty lethargic. Any suggestions?