Hi, I just took delivery of my dark silver '07 Mini Cooper S yesterday. I custom ordered it, and it's been a long 1-1/2 months. I got the sport and hyper sport packages, and pretty much no other options (I don't care about flashy features, just the pure driving experience). Anyhow, I have some impressions and some questions.

First, the car I traded in for the mini was a '98 540iA Sport. And, even though I haven't taken the mini over 4500 rpm (break in limit) it seems just as fast... I'm starting to think that the quoted 0-60 time is a bit pessimistic. How much variance is there from car to car? How badly did BMW underrate this car?

Secondly, I have one issue, the car has a (very) slightly uneven idle, but only when the car is gear and stopped, not in park. Is this normal, or is this a problem?

Finally, I'm glad to be here, this is my second mini (I had a '02 Cooper for my first car), and even though I was apprehensive about trading my 5'er, now that I've gotten and driven my car, I've very glad to be back in the Mini camp.

Edit: I have one more issue, I tried out the windshield washers at the dealer, and a bit of the liquid ran down the hood... so, I tried a bit of mequiars detailing spray on it... and it won't come off! Anyone have suggestions on how I can get it off?

 

You don't care about "flashy features" and yet you paid $1,400 for the hyper sport package??? Huh???

In my book, I'd definitely consider body kits as being "flashy".

Welcome to the MINI world...

 

1 I have just broke-in my r56 and indeed it is much faster that i think the car buyers guide quoted it.
2 I am having the same problem (if it is a problem). I would like to know as well.
3 Its called weeping and it seams like every one has this problem from time to time, haha try using a water softener in your washer resevar( no hard water stains)
4 just wait untill the yellow gue starts leaking from the bonnet

 

2. I had this same 'scenario' with my car at first. I do have to say that after 2000 miles, I felt a nice change throughout the vehicle performace and the idle thing went away. Every once in a while I hear it/feel it when the engine is cold. I would say no big deal unless it is sputtering quite a bit.

my .02 cents..

 

Yellow goo?? I'll try water softener...

 

Maybe it's just the adaptive throttle not knowing what to do before it's mapped driving style?

 

Ahh, the sport package, not the hyper sport. The hyper-sport is the one that tweaks the suspension. Anyhow, I was refering to the inside of the car...