How many miles on your 07 to 2010 MCS. Just kinda a poll and a great source of information for all owners of 2007 to 2010+ MCS turbo cars.

I am really concerned about long term reliability.

Just wondering weather or not to hold on to mine or not. At 7000 miles
and the dreaded cold start issue [timing chain/tensioner] that mine has and the
dealer says they can't duplicate it so they will not fix it yet.

Now I am reading about carbon build up and a few other issues. thanks

 

I'm at 41K on my 2008. Had the timing chain replaced related to apparent cold-start issues with no ill effects. No issues with carbon build-up.

Even if you choose to bail on the car before potential issues become your problem, there's a long way between your current 7,000 miles and the 50K warranty expiration. Don't stress, just enjoy the car.

 

I've got 9,600 miles on mine so far and just had the intake manifold replaced.

 

The real concern about mine is it's an '08 with only 7,000 miles on it. I'm just worried about all of these problems happening when the warranty runs out because I'm not going to get 50,000 miles on it at this rate.

 

07 MCS with 15,500 miles. Factory warranty good to April, 2011. Not really worried. The ride is worth it.

 

We have an 07 that we picked up in January 08. She has almost 44,000 miles on her and we are going into the dealer on Tuesday for an "engine rattle". Luckily we go to Happy Hour with a couple of the wonderful techs from Mini of Dallas so the noise has been heard by someone who knows MINIs. No other major issues so far.

 

2010 with 3K no problems so far

 

08 with 20K hard on it still runs like a gem

 

2008 with 49,700 miles. Had the thermostat and rear latch replaced under warranty and squeaking clutch pedal fixed (some lubricant). No other problems.

 

On my May 6th 2007 pick up of my Cooper S, I am at 80365kms/49936mls. And I may add that for the 1st complete year of owning my car, I had a company work vehicle that I drove daily.

I love my car!

 

2007 with 19,000 and I have had tons of problems...

 

Just turned 50,000 on my 2008 MCS. Ran some Seafoam through it, changed the oil & filter, transmission fluid(6 speed), and will be changing the fuel filter and spark plugs tomorrow.

 

23k on the 07 and 12.5k on the 08. No major problems.

 

Just passed 7,000 miles on my '09 MCS Convertible with no problems so far - runs like new - 100% reliable to date.....

 

I've had my 2009 MCS since mid Oct 09, and have 22k miles on it so far, with zero issues. The SA just shook his head when I showed up for service. lol

I expect to have about 100k on it this time next year, and if its as reliable as I hope it is, I will be replacing it with another one. Great car so far!

 

I have a 07 mcs bought it at like 46 k all highway miles.

and now it has 56k

Had cold start replaced before warranty went out thank god!
They found it before it started to get worst. But im still having problems with starting it in the morning it doesn't sound right and it seems like im running on 3 cylinders

 

11/07 delivery date, with 92,500 so far- I had the cold start rattle for over 20k before I could get the dealer to fix it once and for all at 50k. Up until then the replacement tensioners weren't effective- this third version seems have done the trick. Carbon build-up removal was done then too at no charge to me. I paid for a high pressure fuel pump replacement around 60k (~$1200), and just had a cracked thermostat housing replaced for $350 at a non-dealer shop last week.

 

11-4-09 Now at 3100 miles. Just need a new bumper cover, hood, stripes, 3M, headlight. All from a 2.5 mph parking lot snowy bump... $4300 in repairs... You are kidding me...

 

2007 MCS with 15,500 miles. Had the intake manifold replaced (didn't even know I had a problem) and the chain tensioner ( wasn't too bad but they replaced it anyway). If you are really worried perhaps you should trade for a Toyota!
All manufacturers have problems with a certain percentage of their cars. Those are mostly the cars you read about on the forums.
I have a Boxster with zero problems yet if I listened to their forum I would have sold it a long time ago because of all the potential troubles.
Just drive it and smile and if it breaks, get it fixed and smile again!

 

07 with 9500 miles. No problems.

 

08 W/38457 still runs as good as the day i got it !!!

 

'08 with 12.5k miles. Have the cold start issue, they can never reproduce. Going to sell the car before warranty is up anyways, so I don't really care too much. Otherwise, just a lot of rattles.

Don't worry so much... at least until you're out of warranty!

 

09 MCS with 6200 miles. Taking her in for service tomorrow for cold start rattle that has now occurred twice in 8 days. Only other problems are slightly melted hood scoop and cosmoline stained arches.

 

09 JCW purchased on 11-28-08. 12,000 miles so far. No issues to report.

 

'07 MCS, delivered 4/07,32K miles, no major issues. High pressure fuel pump replaced under warranty.