Just turned over 40k yesterday. Funny story is that when I got in the car and started her up the odometer was at 39,999... a few minutes later.. turned 40k. I took photos of the celebration. But havent gotten them off my phone yet. Its awesome to see other minis though well into and over the 100k mark.

 

I just hit 84,000. I will be replacing the rear wheel bearings as there is a slight hum. Knock on wood, everything else is golden except for a run in with a turkey.
Matt

 

03 mini cooper (non-s)
100,400 Miles after a knotts berry farm trip

I Do my own repairs which is a saver, grats on others miles too!

 

Looks great- I love those wheels.

Oh, will hit 70k today in my '06 MCS.

 

Those are the 'winter' wheels, the summer wheels are the OEM

May have to change that arrangement .....

 

On a trip missouri this weekend my 05 r50 turned over 80,000 it's at 80,432 right now. Here is a pic from the trip back.

 

78k and still running strong.

 

Just hit 104,000 on my 2004 R50 yesterday! Ive had it for a little over a year now, and the only problem i had was 2 weeks after i bought it from the dealer. The transmission went kapput, i guess the previous owner likes grinding gears. at least thats what my mechanic told me haha. MOTOR ON!

 

I just hit 108000

 

I'm at over 89,000 on my '07 R56 MCS. I work out of my home, no commuting, so those are pretty much trip highway and fun miles. Now that I've moved to Arkansas (as of February 1), I'm planning to have a blast, blasting on these lovely highways.

Actually, just driving through HSV is plenty fun!

 

149,xxx 2004 mini cooper s

Good$$Mendez

 

Amazing thread - I've been considering another MINI but reading the R56 Forum has caused me to re-consider. Maybe I should look for a R53? Congratulations all!
:-)

 

What's wrong with the R56? I found the R53 too cramped in the footwell, especially where the down pipes hit the side of your calf. The R53 has door pulls that look like armrests but aren't functional as such. The R56 makes that area usable. The R56 has many, many technological features that are, at best cludgey to add to an R53 such as keyless entry, Bluetooth integration and MINI Connected. The dash has extra storage. The R53 parcel shelf was discontinued. The power steering pump on the R53 was noisy and prone to failure.

I could go on. I've owned both. I would not go back to an R53. I'd rather have a classic MINi as a second car than to give up my R58 (essentially a tweaked R56) for an R53.

 

Changed the oil again last night, milage now at 296,160 miles

Nik

 

Ill be honest, ive been looking for a Mini for a little while when I stumbled on this sight. Some of the things scared me. I wondered If a Mini wasnt for me. This thread has reinstated the faith in me. Cant wait for my first Mini

 

Im in the same boat...the carbon buildup/timing chain horror stories scared me off. Looking for an R53

 

I agree. I bought my R56 right at the end of R53 production. I found an immediately available brand new R53 in my area with the options and color I wanted...but ordered an R56 anyway, knowing that it would be nearly 3 months before I could lay my hands on it. And the car I then owned was sick, so I basically stopped driving, except for absolutely essential errands.

Why did I pick the R56? Well, for starters, I liked the much more fuel-efficient engine, the better seats and suspension, and the longer list of standard features. No mushrooming struts, etc. Better low-end torque.

My car was delivered 2/21/07, with 3 miles on the odometer, and I've had very few problems. I expected new-model issues, but basically haven't had them. I'm a happy camper!

And yes, put me on the list of those looking for a classic...

 

Have you had any of the carbon build up or timing chain issues?

 

196000 and for sale in the Marketplace.

 

Carbon buildup, no. I'm very careful about fuel. I also drive many more highway miles than city.

I did have the timing chain replaced just before I moved, at 88,000 miles. It was done prophylactically. It had not failed, but my dealer's mechanics talked to me at length about why they fail or don't fail. Chiefly, it's a matter of oil. Many people use the on-board computer to sense when an oil change is needed. Their typical customer coming in at 15,000 miles on the oil had actually only 1 to 2 quarts left in the engine. I'm much more conservative on oil, and change at 5,000 to 7,500 miles. I've never had to add oil, there's always been plenty left in the engine, and this is the ONE thing the mechanics pointed to when telling me why I got 88,000 miles before the service was needed.

 

124,563 and running strong. 2003 MC base, and 5spd.

 

19,600 yesterday. Getting ready to roll over 20k. =]

 

I've got 2 MINI's

2002 Cooper - 192,480 and counting .. original motor and trans (5-speed!)

2002 Cooper S - 168,570 and counting ... motor replacement at 160K.. lost cyl 2 piston through the block .. slight over boosting!!

 

152,007 on my 2006 R52 S

 

93k and never had to flat bed or walk once...