Category: MINI R55, R56, R57, R58, R59, R60 & R61 Forum

Hello Minigemeinde, after 2 years I drove my leased countryman John Cooper Works to and wanted to exchange for a economical BMW (530xdrive diesel). Basically this then goes as follows: the MINI is evaluated and bought out from the BMW/MINI used car center at the BMW Leasing Bank. The residual value at the bank new price minus leasing rates must of course be as close to the rating as possible otherwise it will be expensive. It is possible that after 2 (instead of 3) years of one However, there was already positive experience, since the running line was lower and the residual value better. However, that was a Mercedes E-Class. Back to the CM: The offer then calculates as follows: New price 46,000€ 35,000km per anno makes after 2 years 70,000km. (contract over 3 years therefore total after expiry 105,000km) Leasing rate so far 24 x 620€ (640 inclusive service) makes around 21,000€. The bank wanted 2 8,000€ so a difference of 3,000€ between rate and trigger sum. As far as can still be done to get out of the contract after 2 years. Funny was then the rating by MINI used cars: 18.00€ Exactly! The residual value is 10,000€ below the book value. For this I like to drive another year 😉 so who buys a JCW makes new after 2 years directly 60% loss. Since my after 3 years has over 105Tkm on the clock it probably becomes unfor saleable for over 15,000€. I know a few others who have got rid of a brought MINI very hard at a good price. So the supposedly very good value preservation is not so good depending on what it is. To get rid of the risk of loss of value is worth leasing or these 3 because of financing also for private. Then I can still think about what I do. would I be interested in how your experiences with the used value are?

Hay people, I bought a Mini Cooper s today Bj 2005 and wanted to ask you now some questions: – 18 inch rims are no problem with deeper springing or ? Ca 30mm deeper – which ET I need the rims are finally with the kotflügen – which tires I need at 18 inch (dimensions) – which exhaust from kat can you recommend should make a nice dull sound (max 1000€) – which rims you can recommend I thought of OZ (max 140€ with mature) Grü ße and thank you already

Hello together! I’m just about to ask if I should continue driving my Cooper S R53 or not. So my Cooper S was built in 2003 and has almost 140,000km on the hump. The brakes are starting to squeak, the climate compressor is defective, just my cooling water compensation tank was broken (renewed) and at the end the cylinder head seal (????) is a bit damaged. My friend said that the seal is still going on but I am stronger on the oil consumption The servo pump was also renewed about 3 years ago. The master said that I should look around for a new car. Now I asked myself the question: If I have to repair the mini completely again and drive it as long as I can or buy something else? How about engine damage etc.? Since I am quite a layman, as far as the technology and all the problems are concerned, I wanted to ask you for advice. Because 12 years and 140,000. km i I’d like to look around for an A4 Avant or A5. But I really hate to separate myself from my little fun mobile!! Thank you in advance! Nice greeting from Hannover.

Hello, I’m new here in the mini forum. After almost 4 years with my A3 convertible I play with the idea to switch to a mini convertible. In the A3 I have the Bose sound system. But find this only to a limited extent recommended, it sounds only very rough dissolving, but is rather for sound pressure without bass. So mass instead of class. What I’m looking for is a fine resolution, which is also suitable for classical and jazz muck. Do I get a better goal with the Harman Kardon system?

Good morning dear minifriends , in the general purchase advice forum this subforum was recommended to me and now I have landed with you I am now 25 years old and therefore it will be time for the first own car in my opinion. Budget is up to 8500 euros, reserves would still be there, but I am looking for a reliable car with which I do not have to constantly go to the workshop. Is this realistic with a mini or should I change my mind oen? Originally my dream car was the BMW 1er hereof I had to now unfortunately because of all the steruer chains/coils/injectors – problems distance, I do not want to shovel me in young years no financial grave. What does this look like here with the Mini ? Similar problems ? I targeted the Cooper with 120 HP , built 2007 /2008 so the second generation with a maximum of 100 000 kilometers .Do you think I find something decent here for my budget ? Should I rather go to the One too I have a few offers, which you can possibly evaluate briefly if you can spend the time. My postal code is 80 333 http://suchen.mobile.de/…/details.html?…http://suchen.mobile.de/…/details.html?… http://suchen.mobile.de/…/details.html?… http://searchen.mobile.de/…/details.html?…http://searchen.mobile.de/…/details.html?…http://searchen.mobile.de/…/details.html?… Have a nice day and thank me for your help

Moin! Last week I changed the chain tensioner because it was stuck in the “dead” position and created a terrifying rattle. Changed – rattles immediately away. Earlier I want to drive home from work, there is exactly the same noise again, from cold start to arrival. Cann’t it be that the part after a week and almost 300km already gives up the mind?! The oil level (Castrol 5w30) was and is ok, I control it right often. I can only explain it so that there must be another cause, why in such a short time two chain tensioners have broken – only which one?

Good morning, I need your opinion, experience or advice… Since December 2014 I have been driving an R56 S, EZ May/2011. Purchased from BMW. My problems so far: 1. Clutch pedal knärzt if it is warmer only when tapping or on the first two centimeters pedal path. 2. Side disc / driver side / inside: constantly a lubricating film. 3. Circuit rather shaky, transition from 1 to 2 gear unclean, clutch point inappropriate. 4. Air conditioning is jamming up to approx. 80 km/h or when driving/besch 5. Cold start: car rattles and scrapes, i.e. whether a sheet metal would be loose or a can on the rear. You can hear clearly when the car is standing on a wall or driving through narrow streets. Statement BMW: 1. Car is in the 5th year of operation, analysis costs, an MC just makes noises and that just makes it. 2. Is on the sealing lips, no final solution possible. 3. Can one set nothing, because hydraulic. 4. possibly. lack of coolant, noise makes the fan, would be normal. 5. possibly chain tensioner or valve control. It greets an annoying S-driver…

Hello together, I play with the idea to give my CM Cooper S a little more sound (… without exaggerating it though). Meanwhile, the rear silencer (model: 18302239423) by JCW is available for 470 €. Has someone already built this part and can tell about first experience? How elaborate is the installation, how does the exhaust sound (…very intrusive or still suitable for neighborly use?) It would also be interesting if a retrofit to the old system is possible, if it is possible. too loud (…a customer can be found over the forum determined 😉 Looking forward to your information. Greetings

Hello dear community! I’ve been a proud owner of a Mini Cooper S R50 (JCW Tuning Kit from factory for almost a week) bj 10.2002 136t km Last night – when I came home, I noticed a strange noise, which I don’t think was there before (know the car very little):http://vocaroo.com/i/s1xmVAIHqHXO The noise definitely comes from the engine block! unfortunately not exactly limitable.. The engine runs calmly (no speed fluctuations), and has its power. I did some research on the internet and read a lot about the control chain problem (but the R56). In my case, I can’t detect a loud rattle. Do I have to worry about this “knock” or tractor noise? And a second problem, rather incidentally: If I speed up to about 40 km/h, the front commutes slightly to the left and right (for the other occupants hardly noticeable) Evtl important: it is a Bilstein b12 coilover suspension installed and set quite low I am happy about every tip! PS: I’m not a mechanic – and as far as Mini is concerned a layman at all Thanks

Hello On the weekend I polished our Mini Cooper S and encountered small bumps in the paint. As I looked more closely, I realized that the paint “blossoms” not at the edges but in the middle of the sheet metal parts. On both sides the rear plates between the door and the wheel run are hit, as well as the passenger door. There are several spots to recognize, on which the paint shows itself in about 3 mm large points really blooming. At a “pickel” I scratched once and already bl Yesterday the vehicle had to be inspected, and then I immediately approached the workshop master and showed him the jobs. Someone from the advertising department was called up and now it is to be advised internally how to proceed… The vehicle is by the way first registration 06/2008 and in my opinion a garage car must not start rusting after just two years…. Does any of you know these problems?