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R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

R53: 2002 – 2006 Cooper S

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 think the enthusiasm of that time translates well...

Mar 23, 09Mar 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 updates and info. In regards to used minis,...

Mar 16, 09Mar 11, 09
1st Gen | R52 Convertible Ask MotoringFile R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman | 2009 to 2014 R56 Two-Door Hardtop R57 Convertible R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

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 week’s “Ask MotoringFile” comes from Dave M and...

Feb 23, 09Feb 19, 09
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
Ask MotoringFile R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF: R50/R53 Window Issues

This Ask MF comes from reader Ryan: >I have an ’03 MCS with 60,000. Tonight while driving down the road the driver’s window started rapidly oscillating between the full up position and...

Dec 2, 08Dec 1, 08
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MINI vs Tahoe – A Texas Showdown

Is this what happens when a MINI and a Tahoe meet? Apparently in this case. Now we’re not here to pretend the laws of physics would always favor the smaller car. But...

Nov 24, 08Nov 24, 08
Ask MotoringFile R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF: Replace/Upgrade a Worn-out Suspension?

We’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...

Nov 24, 08Nov 24, 08
Best of the Web R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MINI World Challenge 2008

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,...

Oct 10, 08Oct 8, 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
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