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R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

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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
Best of the Web Motorsports R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) Video

World’s Fastest MINI

In case you haven’t seen the ABF MINI doing it’s thing on the track, here’s a video clip for you to enjoy. That’s right. 10.48 @ 135MPH. I’d call that pretty fast.

Aug 22, 08Aug 22, 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
JCW GP R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

New York Times on the GP’s Value

We first heard earlier this year on MF that the GP values may be on the way up. While we have yet to see hard evidence of that first hand, prices seem...

May 1, 08Jan 15, 09
Best of the Web MINI In the Press R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Michael Strahan drives the Weiner MINI

And you thought you’d seen the last of the Weinermobile MINI. >Wednesday morning in Times Square a small crowd gathered in the cool shadow of ABC Studios to watch Michael Strahan, defensive...

Mar 20, 08Mar 20, 08
Best of the Web MF Mailbox R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

MINI Cooper Weiner Mobile

We all know the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile, right? A giant motor-home shaped like a hot dog in a bun, painted the colors of mustard and ketchup. Well, someone over there thought...

Mar 15, 08Mar 12, 08
Ask MotoringFile JCW MINI DIY R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Ask MF (Guest Host Edition): Is JCW A Good Idea for an Older MINI?

After last week’s Ask MotoringFile marathon, we realized we still have a couple more that needed to be answered. However for today’s edition, we’ve got some professional help. The question comes courtesy...

Jan 24, 08Jan 24, 08
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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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