Mini Cooper queries

[inlinesix]

5 minutes ago, Sdf4786k said:

thats rather nice for a mid life update..

Would you know if its LTA friendly or must switch during STA inspection ?

I think it is LTA Friendly

[Jerms]

Hi everyone, looking at getting a 2011/12 Mini Cooper Countryman. I looked through a lot of the previous post and noticed that water leak seems to be an issue even with low mileage usage and a few are advising not to get too old minis... Just want to see if there are other views? 

Thanks! 

[inlinesix]

17 hours ago, Jerms said:

Hi everyone, looking at getting a 2011/12 Mini Cooper Countryman. I looked through a lot of the previous post and noticed that water leak seems to be an issue even with low mileage usage and a few are advising not to get too old minis... Just want to see if there are other views? 

Thanks! 

The engine bay is very tight and hot.  Water leak is common with hardening rubber.

I have Cooper S hatch.  My hose was replaced around the 5th year.

Labour charge will not be cheap

[Freeder]

17 hours ago, Jerms said:

Hi everyone, looking at getting a 2011/12 Mini Cooper Countryman. I looked through a lot of the previous post and noticed that water leak seems to be an issue even with low mileage usage and a few are advising not to get too old minis... Just want to see if there are other views? 

Thanks! 

Try to find from N18 model onwards..

[Jerms]

1 hour ago, inlinesix said:

The engine bay is very tight and hot.  Water leak is common with hardening rubber.

I have Cooper S hatch.  My hose was replaced around the 5th year.

Labour charge will not be cheap

Thanks for the reply! Yeah I saw online that she to the tight engine bay, alot of stuff needs to be remove in order to change something damage so it's going to be costly. 

[Jerms]

1 hour ago, Freeder said:

Try to find from N18 model onwards..

Okay! Will look ard. Saw that generally 2014 versions onwards are better. 

[MC2015]

 

On 10/4/2020 at 6:12 PM, villan said:

thanks for sharing. Any issues with huge/high humps and all given the low ground clearance?

looking at rides with low mileage (<60k)

 

Hello. I am an owner of a cooper bought in 2015 October. I was in love with the car until last year. The car since 2020 has become a nightmare. The problems  are:

A  engine oil seepage

B  coolant leak - surprisingly there was no sign or warning. Drove off one morning and the car alerted me that the engine was overheated. Checked and found out there was no coolant 

C. Windscreen reservoir leak 

D. Air compressor spoilt and need replacement 

E. Brake pad sensor not working  - went for regular servicing and was alerted that the pads and callipers need replacement 

F. Engine mounting worn out and in a bad state according to mechanic

G. Left rear light housing  all the bulbs burnt out at one go. Was told the grounding of the wires caused it  

H. Rotor at the gear lever - that ring losy it's solid click when turned. Suddenly it can again  very weird 

I. Stop start- since 2020 the car can't decide to stop or not and it resulted in the car shuddering to jumping 

J  gear lever cover- it flew offa few days ago. This has never happened to my other cars 

Then there are observations that are unexplained: 

1  tyre puncture senior was activated but found out that it was triggered off by uneven tyre pressure 

2. Steering  was told that it could be wheels alignment that caused the car having a preference to keep steering left. But after all it without any work done it stop

3  between late December and early I had the tryes. The car since then experienced a significant drop in braking capabilities. Again one unexpyed morning the car starts to brake nicely. Very weird. 

4 reverse senor ' very unpredictable. Some time all it take was a person walking behind and other times no repond

[Freeder]

9 minutes ago, MC2015 said:

 

Hello. I am an owner of a cooper bought in 2015 October. I was in love with the car until last year. The car since 2020 has become a nightmare. The problems  are:

A  engine oil seepage

B  coolant leak - surprisingly there was no sign or warning. Drove off one morning and the car alerted me that the engine was overheated. Checked and found out there was no coolant 

C. Windscreen reservoir leak 

D. Air compressor spoilt and need replacement 

E. Brake pad sensor not working  - went for regular servicing and was alerted that the pads and callipers need replacement 

F. Engine mounting worn out and in a bad state according to mechanic

G. Left rear light housing  all the bulbs burnt out at one go. Was told the grounding of the wires caused it  

H. Rotor at the gear lever - that ring losy it's solid click when turned. Suddenly it can again  very weird 

I. Stop start- since 2020 the car can't decide to stop or not and it resulted in the car shuddering to jumping 

J  gear lever cover- it flew offa few days ago. This has never happened to my other cars 

Then there are observations that are unexplained: 

1  tyre puncture senior was activated but found out that it was triggered off by uneven tyre pressure 

2. Steering  was told that it could be wheels alignment that caused the car having a preference to keep steering left. But after all it without any work done it stop

3  between late December and early I had the tryes. The car since then experienced a significant drop in braking capabilities. Again one unexpyed morning the car starts to brake nicely. Very weird. 

4 reverse senor ' very unpredictable. Some time all it take was a person walking behind and other times no repond

Trade-in for new car..

The repairs are not cheap..

 

Edited March 20, 2021 by Freeder

[inlinesix]

59 minutes ago, MC2015 said:

 

Hello. I am an owner of a cooper bought in 2015 October. I was in love with the car until last year. The car since 2020 has become a nightmare. The problems  are:

A  engine oil seepage - Seep out from where?

B  coolant leak - surprisingly there was no sign or warning. Drove off one morning and the car alerted me that the engine was overheated. Checked and found out there was no coolant

    This is normal.  Engine bay heat will cause premature wear of coolant hose. 

C. Windscreen reservoir leak 

D. Air compressor spoilt and need replacement 

E. Brake pad sensor not working  - went for regular servicing and was alerted that the pads and callipers need replacement 

    Warning from sensor will be trigger only when brake pad reaches its minimum thickness

F. Engine mounting worn out and in a bad state according to mechanic

G. Left rear light housing  all the bulbs burnt out at one go. Was told the grounding of the wires caused it  

H. Rotor at the gear lever - that ring losy it's solid click when turned. Suddenly it can again  very weird 

I. Stop start- since 2020 the car can't decide to stop or not and it resulted in the car shuddering to jumping 

J  gear lever cover- it flew offa few days ago. This has never happened to my other cars 

Then there are observations that are unexplained: 

1  tyre puncture senior was activated but found out that it was triggered off by uneven tyre pressure 

2. Steering  was told that it could be wheels alignment that caused the car having a preference to keep steering left. But after all it without any work done it stop

3  between late December and early I had the tryes. The car since then experienced a significant drop in braking capabilities. Again one unexpyed morning the car starts to brake nicely. Very weird. 

4 reverse senor ' very unpredictable. Some time all it take was a person walking behind and other times no repond

I guess you are driving F56 (2L).  I am driving R56 (1.6L).

My car has replaced water coolant pipe, shock absorber and shock mounting.

[inlinesix]

56 minutes ago, Freeder said:

Trade-in for new car..

The repairs are not cheap..

Replacement of coolant piping will have a high labour cost.

Headlight & Bumper need to come out before any work can be done.

[IreneNeo]

Hi,

This is my first time using this platform and wanted to seek some opinions...i am looking to get a COE mini cooper and this will be my first time getting a COE car...anyone has any experience getting one before? any advise?

 

[inlinesix]

1 hour ago, IreneNeo said:

Hi,

This is my first time using this platform and wanted to seek some opinions...i am looking to get a COE mini cooper and this will be my first time getting a COE car...anyone has any experience getting one before? any advise?

Not advisable.  The worry is the car may not be properly maintained.

If die die must buy, get YEAR OF MANUFACTURING 2010 onwards (Engine code N18) as well as get Mini specialist to check before purchase.

[Mkl22]

2 hours ago, IreneNeo said:

Hi,

This is my first time using this platform and wanted to seek some opinions...i am looking to get a COE mini cooper and this will be my first time getting a COE car...anyone has any experience getting one before? any advise?

 

Conti cars are the worst to buy as coe. Even more so mini. Good luck or you need a fat wallet. 

[inlinesix]

I looking for WS to adjust the alignment of FRAMELESS window.  Any recommendation?

[Mkl22]

58 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

I looking for WS to adjust the alignment of FRAMELESS window.  Any recommendation?

mini go to R2D lor.

[inlinesix]

@Mkl22 Any panel beating ws that can adjust the window?
 

[Mkl22]

49 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

@Mkl22 Any panel beating ws that can adjust the window?
 

maybe you can try sin hock heng upholstery at sin ming. they did my old car headliner and sunroof.they replace windscreen and  glass too. but yours is more of a mechanical issue so a regular workshop is better.

[inlinesix]

Just now, Mkl22 said:

maybe you can try sin hock heng upholstery at sin ming. they did my old car headliner and sunroof.they replace windscreen and  glass too. but yours is more of a mechanical issue so a regular workshop is better.

I don’t know.
There is gap btw glass and seal (at A pillar).

Thanks for the tip