R56 N18 Reliability
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N18 Reliability
I am quiclky approaching to that magic 50k mark, and the way I am driving now i feel like I'll be hitting 60K by the end of the year, so at this point I am comtemplating whether to keep it as a daily driver, buy a beater and keep the mini on the side, or trade it in for another mini, or other car. Being a college student I know I won't be able to afford big repairs if something major goes wrong. So those with high mileage N18's have any input or advice?
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I've had my N18 MCS for two years and only two issues that killed my joy a coupe times was the thermostat and something else(not that major). Other than that, great car and I take care of him! I wouldn't expect a timing chain or something too major to happen besides normal wear and tear stuff such as water pump, trans fluid flush, spark plugs and maintenance stuff. Good luck in your decision! BTW I have 50K on my N18.
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Zippy read this long thread and maybe it will help with whether or not there will be a build up of carbon.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...buildup-4.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...buildup-4.html
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Awesome...that's good news.. I was very curious about that.. maybe the N18 doesn't have the problem as bad as others.. The reason I was asking was I was thinking on purchasing a new 2013 MCS but don't want the added cost of the carbon thing if it becomes something that has to be done a lot!!
Thanks!!
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Zippy read this long thread and maybe it will help with whether or not there will be a build up of carbon.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...buildup-4.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...buildup-4.html
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Let me tell you this so you remember, carbon buildup will always happen no matter what direct engine you have. You can try to reduce it from building up on the valves but these N18 engines seem to have reduced it quite a bit. Of course you'll need to eventually do a walnut blast but not anytime soon. My valves are not covered completely or bad at all. I should have took the picture when I have the cover off awhile ago. I just don't believe you need to waste $170+ for a OCC, IMO. But read that article above my post, it'll help you understand it more.
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