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R52: 2005 – 2008 Convertible

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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...

by Gabriel Bridger 14 years agoFeb 19, 09
Faults & Fixes R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible 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...

by DB 14 years agoSep 29, 09
R52 Convertible

How-to: Burning a MINI to the Ground

A sad ending to a great car. Here’s what happened courtesy of AUSmotive.com: >Ever wondered what happens if you drive your car over a...

by Gabriel Bridger 14 years agoJan 12, 09
Best of the Web Marketing R52 Convertible Video

Cadillac vs. MINI Round 2

You might remember the comparison by Car and Driver we posted a few months ago pitting the Cadillac Escalade against the MINI Cooper. It...

by DB 14 years agoJan 6, 09
DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S) R55 Clubman 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...

by Gabriel Bridger 14 years agoOct 1, 08
Official News R52 Convertible

The Last R52 MINI Convertible Comes off the Production Line

Official MINI Release: Style icon, global player, “value master” and now already a classic. Now that around 164,000 units have been produced, the MINI...

by Gabriel Bridger 14 years agoAug 7, 08
R52 Convertible

R52 MINI Convertible Production Ending

The R50/R52/R53 era is just a few weeks away from being officially over. The current MINI convertible (last of the R5x architecture) will be...

by Gabriel Bridger 15 years agoMay 21, 08
DIY R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R52 Convertible 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...

by MF Staff 15 years agoDec 28, 07
Official News R52 Convertible

MINI USA 2008 Convertible Press Kit

This is the first in a series of official releases by MINI USA that details the US spec 2008 line-up. While there may not...

by MF Staff 15 years agoNov 23, 07
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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...

by MF Staff 15 years agoNov 21, 07
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