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R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

R50: 2001 – 2006 Cooper

1st Gen | R52 Convertible MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Official R50/R53 Magnetic Badge Holder PDF

After posting the R56 instructions yesterday, it occurred to us that we had never officially offered the first generation MINI’s grille badge instructions on the site. So if you have an R50,...

Dec 28, 07Dec 28, 07
1st Gen | R52 Convertible MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MINI’s Official License Plate PDC Retrofit

Let’s say you missed the boat on ordering park distance control or bought your MINI used without it and suddenly realize it’s a must have. While it can be retro-fitted, it’s not...

Nov 16, 07Nov 21, 07
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Official PDF: Window Sun Guard

Friday DIY is back this week with official instructions for an accessory most probably don’t know exists. So you’ve got an R50/R53 MINI and the need for less sun. Maybe it’s a...

Nov 9, 07Nov 9, 07
1st Gen | R52 Convertible Ask MotoringFile MINI DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Ask MF: R56 All Clear Turn Signals

Great question with an easy answer. I’m using bulbs you can actually buy from your local BMW dealer. They’re made for BMWs but fit in your MINI perfectly (any model). The BMW...

Nov 5, 07Nov 6, 07
MF Feature R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MotoringFile MINI R50/R53 US Buyers Guide

Consider this buying guide a living document and what you see here to be version 1.0. While we’ve worked hard to create the basic information, you the reader will be essential in...

Oct 29, 07Oct 29, 07
MINI In the Press R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Anniversary of the MINI Debut

With the 2008 R55 MINI Clubman having made it’s public debut last month at the Frankfurt Motorshow, we thought it was appropriate to re-run a story that was first published on the...

Oct 2, 07Oct 2, 07
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R56 Two-Door Hardtop

Ask MF: R50 or R56 MC?

Clearing of the inbox Sunday night brings us today’s Ask Motoringfile. This one sent in by MF Reader (but not yet MINI owner) Brendan. >You see, I’m not a MINI owner but...

Aug 24, 07Aug 24, 07
Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF: Connecting an iPhone

You all had to know that it was only a matter of time before this question came up! MF Reader Stacy writes in: > I am interested in purchasing the new Apple...

Jul 26, 07Jul 26, 07
1st Gen | R52 Convertible R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

BMW Sells Stake in Tritec Plant (Updated)

In a move that has been expected for over five years, BMW has officially sold its stake in Tritec Motors to DaimlerChrysler. With enough Tritec engines in storage to last through the...

Jul 12, 07Jul 13, 07
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) Video

The Original New MINI is Revealed (1997)

Here’s a blast from the past for this week’s MF video Friday. This is a BBC news report from the day that the first new MINI prototype was first shown off to...

Jun 29, 07Jun 29, 07
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