Everything in MODeration: 5 Wallet-Friendly R50/53 Mods
With this article we are introducing our latest MotoringFile contributor Brendan Nystedt. Brendan has been a MINI enthusiast for quite a few years and currently owns a 2006 MINI Cooper (R50). Look...
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...
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...
MotoringFile’s R50/R53 Buyers Guide Updated
One of the most viewed parts of our sites has to be the R50/R53 buyers guide we launched back in 2008. And while we felt it was a good introduction to the...
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. Â Please point me in the right direction. Â Should I buy Thule, Yakima,...
Classic Mini In the Press JCW GP JCW WC50 R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R55 Clubman R56 Two-Door Hardtop
Autoexpress Tests 12 Minis to Find the Best
Dare we say it Autoexpress has created a pretty interesting article. They’ve taken 12 of the best MINIs ever and tested them all. Worth a read for sure but there’s no definitive...
Ask MF: Anyone Have R50 JCW Info?
This week we’re cleaning out the in box a bit and getting to some Ask MF’s we’ve had in the queue for awhile. The first of the week was sent in by...
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...
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...