found that my mini (regular cooper 2006) ignites like an old car.

it doesn't ignite 'sharp', but rattling a bit(exactly like a 10 year car, if you've ever had it), sometimes stalls and doesn't really ignites. when i do it 'again' then it does like a new car. that said, if i have it not run for at least one night, the first ignition is not as smooth as it is supposed to be.

can't think of any fuel line failure since it's only 2 year old. could it be a plug problem or a low-voltage thing? the funny thing is that again, once it's failed or done 'not smooth', the second one goes perfect even if it has just failed for the first one.

i know it is going to be totally fine if bring it to the dealer, since they are gonna check it right after it's driven.
will appreciate any input, guess, or similar experience. again, if you've owned an old car, you would know what the old-car-like ignition means...


orangeology,
NJ

 

Could be something as simple as dirty fuel injectors. Or spark plugs. I'm not a big believer in those '100,000 mile' spark plugs. Try a good injector cleaner (Lucas, Sea Foam, Techron, etc.) and see if it clears up.
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