The MINI is officially 100,000 miles old today. Drove out to Seaside, OR with a "short list" of friends and rolled-over 100 large along the way. Yeah!

dan

 

That is really great! Are you going to start working toward 200K?

 

2 working, active adults, 1 car.

dan

 

Congrats!!!!

Nik

 

sweet!

 

way to go!! and go,,and go,,

 

Sounds good I have the 2006 version of that. BRG MCS

Anything of note that had to be changed? Do you live in a high traffic stop and go ******** area like I do in NY?

 

Congrats! Many more miles to come

 

Congrats!!

 

Does anybody EVER have engine or tranny problems with these things when going high mileage? They seem bulletproof so far... we need someone to get to 250k. I'll volunteer! Just need a sponsor...anyone?

 

How often do you change oil? Do you use any oil for high mileage cars?

Are you going for 200 large?

What kind of mpg do you get now?

Does your MINI drive about the same as new?

 

73.5k and counting problem free miles...

also an '03.

 

happy MINIversarry...

Let's MOTOR.

 

In response to numerous questions:
I change the oil every 15,000, just like the computer tells me to (5/10w40, I think, Castrol Syntec full synthetic).
I have changed the belt once at 60,000.
I got new brake pads, OEM, at 80,000.
I got the oil pan gasket changed once at 75,000.
I have gone through 4 sets of tires; number 2 is winters, still use 'em.
The steering response is a little hazy (old steering bushings), but a ***** load tighter than a sedan.
I have new Koni FSDs; the original dampers were toast. Still on OEM springs.
I think it burns a little oil; I added a quart recently, but it has been 10,000 miles since the last change.
The engine knocks a bit at WOT.
It STILL goes 120+ . And feels solid.
It STILL corners hard.
It STILL accelerates at a fun rate.
I put on a 15% pulley at 35,000 miles.
I get 29 mpg in town. I get 31 mpg in the twisties. I get 35+ highway.
This car at 100,000 is still lightyears better than most other cars in its price range, new.

One harbinger: the clutch is starting to "wookie" a little, but only in the morning when it's cold.

dan

 

Wooottt!! Congrats on such a milestone.

Donna

 

I'm at 107,000 miles on my 2004 MCS and I found this thread: http://www.motoringalliance.com/foru...e-failure.html

that talked about some estimated 100,000 miles lifespan for the Supercharger. Are these guys just smoking crack and guessing, or should I be worried that my SC is going to go soon?

For what it's worth, I've replaced my brakes, done regular oil changes and just had my alternator, ball joints, trailing arms, a power steering pully and a fan shroud replaced for about $3k at the dealer. I'm amazed I haven't needed a clutch yet. I've posted elsewhere that I'm thinking about a 15% pulley swap, but if these SCs have a limited lifespan around 100k that probably isn't wise.

 

Congratulations on the high mileage!

From the first post of that thread:
"I know that the real world failures on these s/c is far from predictable.."

And the succeeding posts basically argue against any magic 100,000 mile number. So, don't worry too much about it. Put on the 15% and if you need a new SC you can transfer it to the new one!