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R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

R50: 2001 – 2006 Cooper

Ask MotoringFile JCW R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Ask MF: Anyone Have R50 JCW Info?

This week we’re cleaning out the in box a bit and getting to some Ask MF’s we’ve had in the queue for awhile. The...

by Gabriel Bridger 12 years agoJul 2, 09
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Official R50/R53 License Plate PDC Retrofit

Let’s say you missed the boat on ordering park distance control or bought your R50/R52/R53 MINI without it used and suddenly realize it’s a...

by MF Staff 12 years agoMay 16, 09
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Automobile Magazine Names MINI as One of the Best 12 Used Cars (with help from MF)

Automobile Magazine has a great piece in this month’s magazine that details 12 of it’s favorite used car deals. But why is it great?...

by Gabriel Bridger 12 years agoApr 20, 09
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Happy 7th Birthday MINI USA

Seven years ago on March 22nd 2002 the first MINI dealers in the US opened their doors. While this may be US specific I...

by Gabriel Bridger 12 years agoMar 23, 09
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF: The Best Place to Find Used MINIs

This week’s Ask MF comes from Demian: >I wanted to let you know that your website is a great one! I daily check for...

by MF Staff 12 years agoMar 11, 09
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible R60 Countryman

Ask MF: R53, R56, R60 – What Does it Mean?

We’re reposting this Ask MF originally from last year due to a number of similar questions we’ve gotten over the last few weeks. This...

by Gabriel Bridger 12 years agoFeb 19, 09
Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Recalls/Campaigns

Common Issues: Power Steering Failure

A very interesting story over at BBC sent into us recently concerning Power Steering issues on R50/R53 MINIs. >BMW’s customer service told Heather this...

by DB 12 years agoSep 29, 09
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Ask MF: Which MINI Should I Buy?

This is a question we get asked quite a bit around these parts. It’s also a question that we have covered in a few...

by DB 12 years agoDec 22, 08
MF Feature R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

200K Miles in an ’03 R50

It’s official as you can see from the photo. My MINI eclipsed the 200,000 mile mark recently and thought it would be a good...

by DB 12 years agoNov 11, 08
DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible

Official MINI Steering Stop DIY

If you have 18″ OEM MINI wheels on your car put on by the dealer, odds are you have the steering stop installed on...

by Gabriel Bridger 12 years agoOct 1, 08
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