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R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

R53: 2002 – 2006 Cooper S

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Ask MF: Best Roof Rack for an R50 MINI

This week’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,...

Aug 7, 09Aug 6, 09
1st Gen | R52 Convertible R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Official R50/R53 License Plate PDC Retrofit

Let’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’s a must have. While it can be retro-fitted, it’s...

May 16, 09May 16, 09
R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Automobile Magazine Names MINI as One of the Best 12 Used Cars (with help from MF)

Automobile Magazine has a great piece in this month’s magazine that details 12 of it’s favorite used car deals. But why is it great? Ok it may have something to do with...

Apr 20, 09Apr 20, 09
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
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