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	<title>MotoringFile &#187; R53 (Coupe)</title>
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		<title>MotoringFile&#8217;s R50/R53 Buyers Guide Updated</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/10/15/motoringfiles-r50r53-buyers-guide-updated/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/10/15/motoringfiles-r50r53-buyers-guide-updated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:41:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[R50 (Coupe)]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=10332</guid>
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One of the most viewed parts of our sites has to be the R50/R53 buyers guide we launched back in 2008. And while we felt it was a good introduction to the cars for those looking to buy used, we new it would need to be updated periodically. Our latest updates have focused around the [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>17</slash:comments>
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		<title>First Generation MINI Oil Leaks &amp; Checking Your Oil (Updated w/more Info)</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/09/29/r53-cooper-s-oil-gasket-failure-checking-your-oil/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/09/29/r53-cooper-s-oil-gasket-failure-checking-your-oil/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
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Over the past couple of years a very serious issue has reared its head in many a 2001-2006 MINIs (aka the R50/R53/R52). The problem stems from oil seals or gaskets going bad (usually towards the front of the motor) and allowing oil to leak from the reservoir. If unchecked this could result in oil starvation [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>57</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ask MF: Best Roof Rack for an R50 MINI</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/08/07/ask-mf-best-roof-rack-for-an-r50-mini/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/08/07/ask-mf-best-roof-rack-for-an-r50-mini/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MF Staff</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9886</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

This week&#8217;s Ask MF comes courtesy of Lisa:


  I want to purchase a roof rack for my 2005 Mini Cooper.  Please point me in the
  right direction.  Should I buy Thule, Yakima, or other?  Which is best/ easiest
  to work with?  Which foot  packs, etc do I need?  I want to haul [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/08/07/ask-mf-best-roof-rack-for-an-r50-mini/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>18</slash:comments>
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		<title>Official R50/R53 License Plate PDC Retrofit</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/05/16/official-r50r53-license-plate-pdc-retrofit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/05/16/official-r50r53-license-plate-pdc-retrofit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 21:53:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MF Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[R50 (Coupe)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R52 (Conv.)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R53 (Coupe)]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=9158</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Let&#8217;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&#8217;s a must have. While it can be retro-fitted, it&#8217;s not easy. Luckily MINI has a solution. It&#8217;s the new license plate based PDC. And as you can guess, installation is a little [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
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		<title>Automobile Magazine Names MINI as One of the Best 12 Used Cars (with help from MF)</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/04/20/automobile-magazine-names-mini-has-one-of-its-best-12-used-car-values-with-help-from-mf/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/04/20/automobile-magazine-names-mini-has-one-of-its-best-12-used-car-values-with-help-from-mf/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[R50 (Coupe)]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8949</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

Automobile Magazine has a great piece in this month&#8217;s magazine that details 12 of it&#8217;s favorite used car deals. But why is it great? Ok it may have something to do with the website they used as a source for the article. Here&#8217;s an excerpt:


  The current version of the new Mini is bigger, [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>14</slash:comments>
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		<title>Happy 7th Birthday MINI USA</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/23/happy-7th-birthday-mini-usa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/23/happy-7th-birthday-mini-usa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:19:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[R50 (Coupe)]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8751</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

Seven years ago on March 22nd 2002 the first MINI dealers in the US opened their doors. While this may be US specific I think the enthusiasm of that time translates well to any market and any language. Personally I vividly remember showing up at the local MINI dealer that morning in an effort to [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>39</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ask MF: The Best Place to Find Used MINIs</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/16/ask-mf-the-best-place-to-find-used-minis/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/03/16/ask-mf-the-best-place-to-find-used-minis/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MF Staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[R50 (Coupe)]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[

This week&#8217;s Ask MF comes from Demian:


  I wanted to let you know that your website is a great one! I daily check for updates and info. In regards to used minis, I am looking for a used 2005 and later model. Could you recommend an adequate price range for these models? Any website [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>10</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ask MF: R53, R56, R60 &#8211; What Does it Mean?</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/02/23/ask-mf-r53-r56-r60-what-does-it-mean/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/02/23/ask-mf-r53-r56-r60-what-does-it-mean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:38:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[R52 (Conv.)]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8485</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

We&#8217;re reposting this Ask MF originally from last year due to a number of similar questions we&#8217;ve gotten over the last few weeks.

This week&#8217;s &#8220;Ask MotoringFile&#8221; comes from Dave M and is quickly becoming a very common question:


  I have a 2008 MCS on order and am relatively new to the MINI world. I [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>34</slash:comments>
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		<title>Common Issues:  Power Steering Failure</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/02/18/common-issues-power-steering-failure/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/02/18/common-issues-power-steering-failure/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DB</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[R50 (Coupe)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R52 (Conv.)]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Recalls/Campaigns]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=8429</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A very interesting story over at BBC sent into us recently concerning Power Steering issues on R50/R53 MINIs.


  BMW&#8217;s customer service told Heather this wasn&#8217;t a common fault, which is surprising because we&#8217;ve heard from dozens of other Mini owners who&#8217;ve told us they&#8217;ve had exactly the same problem, and have had to fork [...]]]></description>
		<wfw:commentRss>http://www.motoringfile.com/2009/02/18/common-issues-power-steering-failure/feed/</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>73</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ask MF: Which MINI Should I Buy?</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/12/22/ask-mf-which-mini-should-i-buy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/12/22/ask-mf-which-mini-should-i-buy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2008 10:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DB</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=7829</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

This is a question we get asked quite a bit around these parts.  It&#8217;s also a question that we have covered in a few older episodes of White Roof Radio.

MF Reader Chris writes.


  I know nobody trusts Consumer Reports, but they appear to say that Mini Cooper reliability improved greatly from 2005 on. [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>44</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ask MF: R50/R53 Window Issues</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/12/02/ask-mf-window-issues/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/12/02/ask-mf-window-issues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 10:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DB</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ask MotoringFile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R53 (Coupe)]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=7723</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This Ask MF comes from reader Ryan:


  I have an &#8216;03 MCS with 60,000. Tonight while driving down the road the driver&#8217;s window started rapidly oscillating between the full up position and the 1/2 down position and the dome light came on. No other parts of the car&#8217;s operation were seemingly effected.


He did turn [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>14</slash:comments>
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		<title>MINI vs Tahoe &#8211; A Texas Showdown</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/11/24/mini-vs-tahoe-a-texas-showdown/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/11/24/mini-vs-tahoe-a-texas-showdown/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Best of the Web]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R53 (Coupe)]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=7680</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

Is this what happens when a MINI and a Tahoe meet? Apparently in this case. Now we&#8217;re not here to pretend the laws of physics would always favor the smaller car. But in this case they clearly did and the result is nothing short of hilarious. Check it out at the link below.

+ Chevy Tahoe [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>14</slash:comments>
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		<title>Ask MF: Replace/Upgrade a Worn-out Suspension?</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/11/24/ask-mf-replace-or-upgrade-suspension/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/11/24/ask-mf-replace-or-upgrade-suspension/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:42:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Ask MotoringFile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[R53 (Coupe)]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=7666</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[

We&#8217;ve had a few MF readers ask us this question over the years and we finally thought it was time to open it up to other MF readers to help us answer it. Especially not that early cars are getting up in miles, there seems to be a need for good advise when it comes [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>28</slash:comments>
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		<title>MINI World Challenge 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/10/10/mini-world-challenge-2008/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/10/10/mini-world-challenge-2008/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DB</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=7346</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you seen this?


  Oscar and Salvatore will drive a Mini Cooper Gp around the World.Driving this Special Edition Mini Cooper is not going to be an easy drive.Going across the States, Russia and Europe


It looks like they left sometime in September, hitting Korea first, then treking across Asia to Russia.  On their [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>3</slash:comments>
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		<title>Official MINI Steering Stop DIY</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/10/01/official-mini-steering-stop-diy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/10/01/official-mini-steering-stop-diy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 15:21:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Gabe</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=7301</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ 

If you have 18&#8243; OEM MINI wheels on your car put on by the dealer, odds are you have the steering stop installed on your car. The reason? Apparently under extreme circumstances MINI found that the tires with this set up will rub the inner fenders slightly. Their solution? To restrict the steering angle [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>12</slash:comments>
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		<title>World&#8217;s Fastest MINI</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/08/22/worlds-fastest-mini/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/08/22/worlds-fastest-mini/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DB</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.motoringfile.com/?p=6966</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In case you haven&#8217;t seen the ABF MINI doing it&#8217;s thing on the track, here&#8217;s a video clip for you to enjoy.



That&#8217;s right.  10.48 @ 135MPH.  I&#8217;d call that pretty fast.
]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>8</slash:comments>
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		<title>iPhone your MINI: The Shure Music Phone Adaptor Reviewed</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/12/diy-iphone-your-mini/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/12/diy-iphone-your-mini/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 13:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[

This one sent in by MF regular Nathaniel Salzman.  It&#8217;s a great way to get iPhone integration in your MINI without breaking the bank!

MINI iPhone integration: The Shure Music Phone Adaptor

The topic of iPod integration in the MINI is nothing new on MotoringFile. Options abound for getting your music through the speakers of your [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>4</slash:comments>
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		<title>New York Times on the GP&#8217;s Value</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/01/nyt-on-the-gps-value/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/05/01/nyt-on-the-gps-value/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 10:51:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MF Staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[JCW GP]]></category>
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We first heard earlier this year on MF that the GP values may be on the way up. While we have yet to see hard evidence of that first hand, prices seem to be holding rather well according to the New York Times:


  In two years, the GP Kit, according to my friend, had [...]]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>16</slash:comments>
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		<title>Michael Strahan drives the Weiner MINI</title>
		<link>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/03/20/michael-strahan-drives-the-weiner-mini/</link>
		<comments>http://www.motoringfile.com/2008/03/20/michael-strahan-drives-the-weiner-mini/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:39:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>DB</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[And you thought you&#8217;d seen the last of the Weinermobile MINI.


  Wednesday morning in Times Square a small crowd gathered in the cool shadow of ABC Studios to watch Michael Strahan, defensive end for the Super Bowl champion New York Giants, drive a car.
  
  Not just any car: Mr. Strahan had [...]]]></description>
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		<title>MINI Cooper Weiner Mobile</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We all know the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile, right?  A giant motor-home shaped like a hot dog in a bun, painted the colors of mustard and ketchup.

Well, someone over there thought it would be neat-o to give that same treatment to a MINI Cooper S.  Same bubble top, same mustard and ketchup paint [...]]]></description>
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