Here are some of my updates over the years. I am still on the origional clutch, and I swapped the first supercharger out at 191000 miles, basically because I was nervous. The water pump gears were still submerged in oil, so all was good. I did just have to replace the fuel pump today, but after pumping over 11,300 gallons through it, I really can't complain.

150,000 mile check in

200,000 mile check in

Oil Analysis

Nik

 

New to us R50 with 130,000km's. Just replaced LCA bushes and upper motor mount. Other than that just working on getting the stereo system in.

 

2005 MCS

I just ticked over the half-quarter century mark! (for those in the know that's 125k)

 

That's just a little esoteric. In that spirit, may I inform you that I just passed the exp(11.51292546497023) mark.

 

Probably trying to hide the fact that he likes the car so little he doesn't drive it...

(just goofing with you geeks!)

 

Whoa, cowboy. Do you mean geek like a socially inept person? Or geek like a circus performer? Cuz that's awfully close to calling my MINI a clown car. Don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry!

 

110000 miles on my '03 R50 CVT. CVT has held up well with fluid change at every inspection (1&2). I had to replace a speed sensor which sent it into the default limp mode 3 years ago, but otherwise it really runs just about as good as when I first took delivery 11+ years ago. I love that car, even nowadays, I often get compliment from people. It is a truly timeless design. I can't imagine people saying the same about any 11 year old BMW (Z8 may be the exception).

I had to replace the radiator (started leaking), and fan (low speed resistor out). Also emergency brake cable rusted and burnt up rear brakes which required a replacement.

My wife is giving her car to our niece, so she is now using the Cooper as her primary car. My smart will become my primary car.

While my car was in the dealer getting oil service, I had a chance to check out the 3rd generation. It is decent, but thought it has lost the cult character of the first generation. Now gadgetry, rather than tradition, is the dominant design factor. And I don't care for it getting longer at every generation either, the "cute" factor diminishes as it gets longer.

 

187k on an 03 Indi Blue Cooper S. I never want to get rid of this car, and am getting ready to get the supercharger pulley reduction. It's been an awesome car.

 

05 MCS - Hyper Blue Metallic - 1100xx total miles - 2nd owner I believe

Parts put in:

Brake pads - Ceramic Fronts
E brake cables - mine snapped
Power Steering Unit (Extended Warranty Fixed it for free because it was under 130k miles)

Otherwise it's been good. Bought it with 98k been driving it since April

Going away for winter though.

 

Only owned my '05 base for about a month now, she's just passed 154k

 

2005 MCS. Hit 85,400 this afternoon.
I bought him back in October of 2012 with 37900.

Motor on!

 

2006 MCS Hyper Blue just passed 109,000 miles and today the oil dipstick snapped in half

Good news is it did not fall down the dipstick tube.

 

How'd you get it out?... Probably should ask "did" you get it out?!

 

How in the world do you break a dip stick? You must be one heavy handed ****!

 

The stock ones are cheap pieces of junk. Ive had a couple break over the years.

Nik

 

2003 MCS BRG with 88,000 miles.

 

143k miles on my 2003 Indi Blue MC-S. Just finished major rebuild/refresh of engine and front suspension. Switched to R56 front brakes while it was all apart.

 

When I was checking the oil I noticed it was kinked and starting to split 3 inches down from the handle.

I went ahead and cut off the bottom part of the dipstick off so it is still usable to plug the dipstick hole until the new one arrives.

If I did not notice it, it probably would have snapped in half and fallen into the oil sump next time I checked the oil.

So far I only have to add 1/2 quart between every 5,000 mile oil change.

 

'Rebuild' as in, bearings, rings, etc??

 

2003 MCS Pure Silver
88,xxx miles.

 

03' MCS - 209,000 Miles - No engine work ever done, runs like brand new. Oil changed every 3-5K miles.

 

just crossed 11,500. hoping to keep this car for life

 

Just bought an 2006 R53 last week with 49k on the clock. I'm the 3rd owner, and am very excited to be here.

 

'05 MCS 190,000

Was starting to feel nervous about the mileage and the supercharger. Gray Raven's mileage has me feeling better about it.

 

2004 with 25253 miles! The car just arrived here in the Philippines after 6 months of waiting for the transport from Korea. Hopefully we can get more miles here with the MINI Club here in Manila on road trips.