Cooper S Query
Discussion
Hi, we're wondering about getting a Cooper S for my wife (subject to seeing if the boot is big enough for the pushchair etc). I'm just wondering if they have any common faults that I should consider? I notice from 2007 that the engine gets a bit more power and more mpg so we'd probably try to stretch to one around that time. Thanks for any help.
Won't get a pushchair in the boot without lowering the rear seats unless its a very compact version.
2007 on cooper s has lots of possible issue's, drinks oil for fun, possible can chain problems and high pressure fuel pump issue's amongst others, great to drive though.
2007 on cooper s has lots of possible issue's, drinks oil for fun, possible can chain problems and high pressure fuel pump issue's amongst others, great to drive though.
Edited by rigga on Wednesday 6th May 07:27
As an R56 MCS owner...
You won't fit a pram into the boot of an R56. The weekly shop seems to be as much as it can take. Anything more and the rear seats need to come down. Speaking of rear seats, you are unlikely to get anyone into the back seats at all the space is that sparse.
I've had mine for 2 years, 30000 miles. In that time, it has cost me £600 in servicing, £380 in a cracked alloy and $400 on tyres. My timing chain and tensioner have never been changed, HPFP has never had an issue either and both look to be holding up fairly well.
The interior can be squeaky on some cars, but mine hasn't been too bad. The best change I ever made was to move to non-runflat tyres. It transformed the car. On the whole it is a brilliant car, and the moments when I have a laugh with the car outweigh the moments I get frustrated at its ergonomic shortcomings...especially when the exhaust pops when I change gear
Any questions gimme a shout!
You won't fit a pram into the boot of an R56. The weekly shop seems to be as much as it can take. Anything more and the rear seats need to come down. Speaking of rear seats, you are unlikely to get anyone into the back seats at all the space is that sparse.
I've had mine for 2 years, 30000 miles. In that time, it has cost me £600 in servicing, £380 in a cracked alloy and $400 on tyres. My timing chain and tensioner have never been changed, HPFP has never had an issue either and both look to be holding up fairly well.
The interior can be squeaky on some cars, but mine hasn't been too bad. The best change I ever made was to move to non-runflat tyres. It transformed the car. On the whole it is a brilliant car, and the moments when I have a laugh with the car outweigh the moments I get frustrated at its ergonomic shortcomings...especially when the exhaust pops when I change gear
Any questions gimme a shout!
We have a Clubman S (2007 model) - with the turbo rather than supercharger.
It can fit a pram in the back - Mamas and papas buggy we have fits okay in the boot. We have also had a 2004 MINI Cooper S and fitting a pram in the boot is an impossibility.
We have a two year old and six year old. For longer journeys we have a roof box. With one child we used to fit a pram behind the passenger seat to give more space in the boot.
Problems with the car have been few and far between for us (I have had the car four years now). Tyres can be expensive. We had the thermostat housing crack and needing replacement (£205 fully fitted from BMW). It likes a drink of oil so needs regular checking (TADTS)
They can suffer from timing chain failure (expensive!!) but I 'think' this is linked to the oil consumption and not checking regularly enough - others disagree on this point. They start to sound like a diesel when it starts to happen. When I first had mine it had the death rattle and had a new tensioner put on. Now 30k miles later it is still fine....
It can fit a pram in the back - Mamas and papas buggy we have fits okay in the boot. We have also had a 2004 MINI Cooper S and fitting a pram in the boot is an impossibility.
We have a two year old and six year old. For longer journeys we have a roof box. With one child we used to fit a pram behind the passenger seat to give more space in the boot.
Problems with the car have been few and far between for us (I have had the car four years now). Tyres can be expensive. We had the thermostat housing crack and needing replacement (£205 fully fitted from BMW). It likes a drink of oil so needs regular checking (TADTS)
They can suffer from timing chain failure (expensive!!) but I 'think' this is linked to the oil consumption and not checking regularly enough - others disagree on this point. They start to sound like a diesel when it starts to happen. When I first had mine it had the death rattle and had a new tensioner put on. Now 30k miles later it is still fine....
If you're looking at an R56, try and get an LCI.
They're from circa October 2010 onwards.
Pre LCI models are notorious for coking of the engine and also the timing chains needing to be replaced.
Search it up on MINI forums, they'll be plenty of info.
The later engines were much more improved.
They're from circa October 2010 onwards.
Pre LCI models are notorious for coking of the engine and also the timing chains needing to be replaced.
Search it up on MINI forums, they'll be plenty of info.
The later engines were much more improved.
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