When I left for MOTD a couple of weeks ago, I knew I’d come close to turning over 100k when I was on US129 on the way in. Just missed it.....A few miles after turning onto Hellbender, it happened. So I pulled over safely and snapped a pic to commemorate the occasion.

 

My 2005 R50 has 83,000 on it. However, it looks like it spent most of the last 4 years or so in the shop, judging by the nearly new 4 year old tyres and the stack of receipts for work I got with the poor little thing!

 

78000 an some change on my 04 R50. Had to put a few things on her. But I still love it.

 

I'm at 218K on my 2004 R53 that's been having transmission issues. I have a new (to me) used transmission that will be going in soon, and assuming that goes well, I'll put some more effort into addressing some of the cosmetic things like a sagging headliner, dents and dings, and failing clearcoat. I'm looking forward to getting my baby shipshape again.

She's still on the original supercharger, so hopefully that baby lasts a little longer. It seems ok so far.

 

4 years and 34k miles for me and still getting the, “those must be so much fun to drive?!!”

 

Nearly 130k on my 05 R53 and only problems I have had so far are alternator and CV axles needing replaced. Previous owner claims he only had to replace clutch as far as major repair/maintenance goes.

 

16 days later, I have only commuted in it once and it now has 84,000 miles. Yup, 1,000 miles in just over 2 weeks, just driving it for fun. I like driving this thing WAY too much!

 

I bought my 2006 7 months ago. It now has over 260k miles on it and I drive it every day. What a fantastic car.

 

05-MCS, 6spd

Today: 211,921 and solid!

Bought used Jan 1st, 2019 w/ 174K for $2300-

We were, honestly, looking for things to repair or improve on this car for the first six months that we had it! Fixed little things- struts on the rear hatch, all new rotors, calipers & pads, window regulator;
we’re dealing with the dreaded P2096 code currently, but other than that —I’m IN LOVE with this car!
I seriously cant see myself driving anything else- even a newer one!

 

114,000 miles give or take...still love my baby

 

Wow! Almost 40K in a year?! I thought I drove a lot with my new Ranger...30K in less than a year...

 

205k and full bolt ons ....running good n strong and 0 rust too...car lived most its life in cali and was well taken care of. It's now residing in midwest and being better taken care of now by me as I been slowly going through it fully.
I got it at 180k 6 months ago and only thing I had to repair was the crank pulley , I have since done more mods too..

 

91000 miles so far. Well loved and maintained

 

165,000. Give or take. After replacing almost every part, maintenance and suspension, plus some fun extras it runs and drives like a new car.

robj

 

A smooth 44k. Weekend driver sometimes in good weather only.

 

418,000ish.....

Nik

 

Wow Nick! Thanks for giving me hope for more fun to come!
Bought my $500 Bargain Mini from my neighbor showing 165,000 already clocked, I've added about 500 after a pretty complete rebuild , Everything but rebuilding the engine.

Loving the potential for miles to come. Just curious, what oil change mileage interval do you use?
robj

 

You have a lot of fun left. I follow the OBC recommended oil changes which for me run somewhere between 15,000 and 21,000 using Royal Purple. See thread here. When I did the rebuild at 365,000 miles the original hone marks on the cylinder walls were still present, there was zero "gunk" build up, the engine looked great. rebuild thread here

Nik

 

I live in slightly suburban country and most places I need to go are not that far, maybe 10 miles at the most. My longer rides are pretty much for the enjoyment of driving the Mini.
As I didn't know what oil the prior owner used I went with a name brand Dino oil, but I'll probably do it at a 4000-5000 mile interval. Mostly due to shorter trips and Dino oil but also, being old [er] I'll be 68 tomorrow actually, I can't quite wrap my head around 15,000 mile oil changes.
I was actually thinking about doing the oil at 4000 and doing the filter every other change.

My business has 18 Dodge Caravans that are treated almost like Taxis and we stick to 4 K interval and have never replaced an engine in 30 years. And we usually get 250-300,000 miles despite their somewhat harsh treatment. By that time the rest of the van is falling apart but not the engines.

Thanks, and happy Mini-ing...
robj

 

06 MCS..........Just rolled over 20,165

Have replaced the wheels since this pic to black enkei 17"

racing ones.......now hunting a good track day tire

 

20k! WOW!

​​​​​​​What color is that?!?!

 

Its space blue metallic

 

Better jump on this band wagon at 256, 000 km's.. only 20 of them are mine as it's still new to me.

 

That's awesome! Love me some minis.....

 

Just turned 172,000 miles on my RaceR50! Over 10,000 miles on the Dragon!