1st Gen | R52 Convertible Archives

A Guide to the R50, R52 & R53 MINI Cooper Special Editions

Dec 24, 24Dec 24, 24

The R50, R53, and R52 generations of MINI are celebrated for their classic styling, perfect proportions, and visceral dynamics. But if you’re looking for the perfect used example, you’ll want to get...

MINI’s Secret Concepts From the 90s That Almost Changed the MINI Cooper Forever

If you think the new J01 MINI Cooper EV is a radical departure, wait until you see what MINI was cooking up in the 1990s. As MINI ushers in an entirely new...

Jan 23, 24Apr 17, 24

1st Gen MINIs | 2001-2007 1st Gen | R52 Convertible Accessories R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

R50 & R53 MINI Parts are Becoming Scarce

R53 MINI parts are becoming scarce. It had to happen sooner or later. It’s been 9 years since the last supercharged MINI rolled off the lot and a full 17 years since...

Dec 6, 17Dec 6, 17

1st Gen | R52 Convertible F57 Convertible R57 Convertible

The F57 2016 MINI Convertible vs the R52 and R57

Yup the 2016 MINI Convertible is bigger. But proportionally it may be the best looking MINI Convertible yet. Take a look below and sound off with your opinions in the comments section.

Oct 24, 15Oct 22, 15

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

MINI USA Recalls 92,000 MINIs for Airbag Faults

MINIUSA is recalling 92,000 cars due to a flaw in the front passenger airbag that may keep it from deploying. The recall will affect 59,000 2006 Cooper and Cooper S models (R50...

Apr 19, 15Apr 23, 15

1st Gen | R52 Convertible F57 Convertible R57 Convertible

MINI Celebrates Ten Years of the MINI Convertible

It’s been ten years since the R52 MINI Convertible was launched and a new MINI model was born. Since that time we’ve driven every model variation from the very first 2005 R52...

Jul 18, 14

1st Gen | R52 Convertible R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible

Finding the Perfect Used MINI – Your Stories

For so many years MotoringFile has focused on whats new and recently released. However with the price of 2002 MINIs now well below $10k there are great used MINI deals to be...

Sep 24, 13Sep 23, 13

1st Gen | R52 Convertible Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

R50/R53 MINI Power Steering Warranty Extension

Do you own a ’02 – ’05 MINI Cooper, MINI Cooper S or MINI Cooper Convertible in the US? Have you had to replace your power steering pump at your cost? Did...

Jun 1, 13Jun 2, 13

1st Gen | R52 Convertible Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

NHTSA Investigating MINI Power Steering Failures

Tuesday the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation into potential power steering problems of the 2004-2005 MINI. The site lists this as involving MINI “Coopers” but we believe this...

Sep 28, 10

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

R50/R53 JCW Accessories Becoming Scarce

BMW has a history of producing enormous amounts of parts and sitting them on shelves for many years. However when it comes to accessories long-term availability is something less than a certain...

Mar 22, 10Mar 20, 10

1st Gen | R52 Convertible Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper)

Nissan Doubles Warranty on CVTs Due to Mechanical Failures

Ah the CVT. The answer to all of our problems. Its step-less shifting was to be both good for performance and economy while giving you a wafting cloud like experience. That is...

Nov 18, 09Nov 18, 09