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R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

R50: 2001 – 2006 Cooper

1st Gen | R52 Convertible Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) 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 wasn’t a common fault, which is surprising because...

Feb 18, 09Sep 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 older episodes of White Roof Radio. MF Reader...

Dec 22, 08Dec 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 time to give you my thoughts about this...

Nov 11, 08Nov 11, 08
1st Gen | R52 Convertible MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 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 your car. The reason? Apparently under extreme circumstances...

Oct 1, 08Oct 1, 08
MINI In the Press R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Katrina Cars Still Around

Buyer beware. From ABC news, a story about a MINI that was damaged during Katrina, ended up in Kansas City then sold to an unsuspecting buyer in South America. >Sight unseen, Vargas...

Sep 15, 08Sep 15, 08
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

R50 Designer Frank Stephenson Joins McLaren

Frank Stephenson, lead design of the R50 MINI, has joined the McLaren as its Design Director. That’s according to the Cardesignews.com. Here’s an excerpt from the site: >”McLaren is pleased to confirm...

Aug 11, 08Aug 12, 08
MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop

iPhone your MINI: The Shure Music Phone Adaptor Reviewed

This one sent in by MF regular Nathaniel Salzman. It’s a great way to get iPhone integration in your MINI without breaking the bank! MINI iPhone integration: The Shure Music Phone Adaptor...

May 12, 08May 12, 08
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Stephenson Leaves the Fiat Group

Frank Stephenson, exterior designer of the first generation “new” MINI has stepped down from his post as design director at Alfa. While at the Fiat Group, Mr. Stephenson oversaw design on everything...

Apr 8, 08Apr 7, 08
Best of the Web R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Pioneer Builds a MINI ‘Camino

You would think that MINI + El Camino would equally Subaru Brat, but I don’t think so. This is the 2nd time I’ve seen a MINI modded this way. And I like...

Feb 2, 08Feb 27, 08
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Sales

Car Resale Values Explained

Have you ever wondered how Kelly Blue Book and Edmunds determines the resale value of a car? >According to Jesse Toprak, senior analyst for Edmunds, in Santa Monica, Calif., there are four...

Jan 19, 08Jan 11, 08
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