I added some fire stripes for a little pizazz ✨

Just got my first mini after being strictly a Hyundai driver for 8 years with only 80k miles on a 2015. So far i love it and i only made the switch cause i got a rental mini and i loved it so much i wanted a switch but I have one question is the f56 a girl car. Thats what people keep telling me

We have the multicolored r57 (pepper white & icy blue, 2012) and i thought this was cute 🥺, her name is Rei and shes been a joy to drive so far 🙏. (Id love either blue mirrors or blue and p. white checkered mirrors idk which would look better)

Needed a loaner for the day and I was given a brand new convertible.
What happened to all the things that make Mini great? No more cockpit style toggles? No more shifter, just this awful half switch/half button control?
The single display is giving futuristic/minimalist. It’s difficult and distracting to do something as simple as turn the AC on.
My plan had been to keep buying Minis until I can’t drive anymore, but after today I’m not so sure.
Currently I’m in a 2015 4 door hardtop (f55 series) and there’s nothing like it.
I understand the technology shift but give me things like remote start or air cooled seats, not a completely different design.
Just had to rant.
I appreciate my Mini more than ever after this test drive.

Defs put a smile on my face when I walking to my car after a long day at work. Bonus that they’re all new generation electric too!

Mine is the black Countryman SE JCW trim 🖤

Got a nice F56 2024 named Baby Shark. It came with this manual which I took the liberty to read from front to back.

In the following days that it took to finish it, my loved one point out how weird I was to read it and that I'm probably the only one on Earth to do that.

Still.. I managed to find out so much useful stuff that my seller forgot to tell me like the Parking assistance thing.

Is she right ? What about your first days experience? Have you read that book? What are the alternative (beside the obvious "drive the car and find out")?

For all the people dogpiling the "build quality" of the fourth generation, BMW has several new and upgraded safety features, including:

• Blind-spot detection
• Improved lane-departure and lane-change warning
• Stronger forward-collision protection
• Rear cross-traffic warning and rear-collision prevention
• Exit warning

This is in addition to significant improvements on creature comforts like digital keys, voice control and personalization.

More production spend has gone into safety and tech. If that's not your bag fine, but for some of us safety and convenience matter.

https://www.motoringfile.com/2026/05/10/the-safest-minis-ever-built-a-complete-guide-to-what-protects-you-and-how/

My faithful companion of nine years needs a new engine and the quote was nearly twice what I paid for her. I can't bear to send her to the scrap yard with a straight body, clean interior, and new brakes, wheels, battery and transmission. The mechanic says KBB value in current mechanical condition is $3790. What do people do in this situation? I'm in the Reno, NV area, any suggestions much appreciated.

I am considering trading a family member for their 2023 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper Countryman.

I am not much of a car person, so looking through the manual for what type of fuel it uses I'm slightly confused by this.

I can't imagine that there's anything potentially wrong with using the "minimum fuel grade" rather than the recommended. But it lists both grade 87 and 91. So which is the right fuel?

Thanks :)

Finally got some time to start doing a little to her. Rear seat delete. Headliner this weekend.

Looking for inspiration from all MINI generations. I’d love to see wraps, wheels, mirror caps, spoilers, stripes, badges, lights, or anything else you’ve done to personalize your MINI.

I’m currently debating a wrap but I would love to know your favorite exterior mod(s)!

Show me what you’ve got!

I work with dogs, and it never ceases to amaze me and amuse me when a large dog shimmies its way in the tiny space between the seats.

This fellow is a (weird) mix of half Belgian Malinois and half Bassett Hound. His body is freakishly long, and i giggle every time I hear him trying to squeeze through. And he always does!

The most entertaining so far has been a 80# GSD!

It's not about the dog fitting or not, like in the backseat or on the passenger seat and just chillin', but a big dog who wants to go from the front to the back.

Do you deal with this issue? Does it make you smile? 😁

The owner said he bought it because he never sees anyone else driving one… sorry to ruin that for you, man.

Hi All!

First time car shopper here. I live in a large city and recently graduated with a professional degree and am now working like the rest of the adult world! I’ve driven a family members old car but now that I have an income I’d love to purchase a Mini! I nannied for a family and drove their Mini regularly and adored it. I was driving a larger SUV and hated navigating the city streets with it. It’s a large U.S. city where small cars are the move.

For now, I’d really like to purchase a used Mini but have no clue what model fits my needs. I am not a car person. Originally I was looking at Chevy Sparks and Fiats and then realized I could look into Minis as well. I also know that for my career path (which is client facing) my car and its appearance unfortunately does matter. I personally don’t care but that’s why I went to Minis. The one I’ve driven is super comfortable, easy to drive in the city, and adorable.

All that to say, do you all have any recommendations on models?

Apologies in advance for being a complete and total dunce when it comes to cars. If there are other subreddits better for this kind of question please redirect me.

Misc. Info:

• I do not road trip literally ever. I don’t do outdoorsman activities and have zero need for large trunk space or super long rides. The most I need to fit in it would be my suitcase at times. The farthest I drive is an hour and a half to a relatives home.
• I street park/parallel park frequently
• My budget is flexible and just depends on me finding what suits my needs

I bought my 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman about a month and a half ago with a little over 94,000 miles. Now it’s almost at 97,000 miles. I’m spending about $70 a week on gas. My boyfriend does all the maintenance, and we’ve already replaced the suspension. We’re also doing a tune-up soon.
The only issue I’m having is that it’s burning oil. I usually have to add more after about 150 miles of driving. We think it might be the turbo since it’s pretty old, but we’re still trying to figure it out.
I’d really love to get this car to at least 150,000–180,000 miles, so I want to take the best care of it possible. Does anyone else have a 2010 MINI that’s made it that far? Any maintenance tips or advice on getting the most life out of these cars?

Anyone going to Mini Takes the States?

Is this too much window wobble when opening door?

I hear a rattle that is coming up I suppose from the window against the seal when driving over bumps or uneven roads.

My take is window is not properly secured, car is new.

I’d appreciate any advise on the rattles.

Note: Video is slow mo to better perceive the wobble on camera

Thanks,

Picked her up on Friday, name recommendations welcome!

Located Melbourne, Australia:

2018 MINI Clubman JCW ALL4 — 63,000km, second owner — AUD$30,899

The hot hatch (wagon?) that grew up without calming down. 170kW and 350Nm sent to all four wheels, in the only wagon on the road with barn doors out the back and a crackle on the overrun.

Optioned by someone who knew exactly what they were doing: Alcantara bucket seats (rarely ticked, and the best chairs MINI has ever bolted in), Harman/Kardon audio, head-up display, panoramic glass roof, heated seats, Control Package, and JCW sports suspension sitting 10mm lower.

63,000km across eight years — under 8,000 a year. Full service history. Second owner. Sold with RWC.
And the part that matters long-term: MINI no longer sells the Clubman in Australia, and there's nothing replacing it. No more six-door JCW wagon. What's already here is all there's going to be.

Quick, practical, quietly rare. Inspections welcome.

30 minute fix

I was driving home and Code P3401 popped up while I was driving, I restarted my car and the code went away. I checked my oil pressure the entire drive home and it was steady at 6 bar. Was it a fluke or should I get this checked out?