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[Raggie]

Always hated it but wife’s choice. Horrible thing turned up its Citroen burn-oil-kill-cat toes.

It is in otherwise great condition for a twelve plate but to fix the emissions is more than the car is worth.

Anything worth stealing for my non-precious mpi? I’m sure this is a mental conversation others who aren’t totally precious about keeping their proper Mini 100% original.

Interior is decent half leather etc.

[beardylondon]

You’re scrapping a BINI, surely not, they are so reliable?

Edited by beardylondon, 08 March 2025 - 09:30 AM.

[mab01uk]

You’re scrapping a BINI, surely not, they are so reliable?

 

The Mk2 MINI's with PSA Peugeot/Citroen engines are not great for reliability....

 

However my 2002 Mk1 MINI R50 with a Chrysler Tritec engine and Rover gearbox is still going strong and passing MOT's with no faults!

 

The later MINIs with BMW engines seem to be pretty reliable though, with MINI even beating Lexus in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey:-

https://www.whatcar....s-brands/n26159

Edited by mab01uk, 08 March 2025 - 09:34 AM.

[Icey]

You’re scrapping a BINI, surely not, they are so reliable?

I don’t think anyone’s said that? The newest ones are top of the rankings but the N series, PSA (Prince) engines are well known for issues. Step back a generation though, and the Tritec (W10, W11) engines are solid, there’’re some unopened W11s getting into the 400hp range!

I scrapped an R55 for the same reason, filled its cat with oil and failed an MOT. Good car but always knew the engine would let go before the car was worn out.

Edited by Icey, 08 March 2025 - 09:36 AM.

[68+86auto]

BMW = ****. A certain large car dealer won't accept BMWs as trade ins for that reason.

[mab01uk]

BMW = ****. A certain large car dealer won't accept BMWs as trade ins for that reason.

 

Usually the later era of BMW's with the timing chain at the rear end of the engine....when the chain stretches or tensioners fail or chain breaks it can destroy the engine....either way if the engine survives its a big expensive job when out of warranty.....as the complete engine has to come out just to fit a new timing chain and tensioners, etc!

 

Earlier BMW's have the timing chain conventionally at the front of the engine as most cars, so always check what engine is fitted if buying a used BMW.

Edited by mab01uk, 08 March 2025 - 01:52 PM.

[beardylondon]

I was being sarcastic, see other threads, they are generally a pile of sh1t3!

You’re scrapping a BINI, surely not, they are so reliable?

I don’t think anyone’s said that? The newest ones are top of the rankings but the N series, PSA (Prince) engines are well known for issues. Step back a generation though, and the Tritec (W10, W11) engines are solid, there’’re some unopened W11s getting into the 400hp range!

I scrapped an R55 for the same reason, filled its cat with oil and failed an MOT. Good car but always knew the engine would let go before the car was worn out.

[Raggie]

I think the replacement is looking like a 2022 Countryman Hybrid. My soul actually hurts. I could take MINI off with a belt sander, but actually seems like a good (functional) everyday car. And I do like heated leather and time set defrost for winter….. head over heart and all that.

[mab01uk]

I think the replacement is looking like a 2022 Countryman Hybrid. My soul actually hurts. I could take MINI off with a belt sander, but actually seems like a good (functional) everyday car. And I do like heated leather and time set defrost for winter….. head over heart and all that.

 

I know a few F60 MINI Countryman Hybrid owners and they all really rate the car, especially if the charged battery range (lower in cold weather and as the battery ages) covers most of your local driving mileage, leaving the petrol engine mainly for longer journeys. I believe the later F60 Countryman Hybrids have a larger battery with improved range. The hybrid Countrymans also have a smaller fuel tank due to space needed for the batteries plus they weigh more overall than the ICE versions.

Edited by mab01uk, 09 March 2025 - 03:05 PM.

[Shooter63]

BMW = ****. A certain large car dealer won't accept BMWs as trade ins for that reason.

 
Usually the later era of BMW's with the timing chain at the rear end of the engine....when the chain stretches or tensioners fail or chain breaks it can destroy the engine....either way if the engine survives its a big expensive job when out of warranty.....as the complete engine has to come out just to fit a new timing chain and tensioners, etc!
 
Earlier BMW's have the timing chain conventionally at the front of the engine as most cars, so always check what engine is fitted if buying a used BMW.

I've said this recently and I'll say it again, the N series engines only suffer chain problems because of the stupid service intervals that BMW state, you cannot expect a big powerful turbocharged chain driven oil burner to go upto ( if you drive it like a woose) 22k between oil changes, the earlier engines had a service interval of around 10k,hence why they would go on for ever. Any chain or gear in the engine will chop the polymers, alot of engines suffer these type of problems now because of the stupid service intervals. Oils today are so far superior to what was available even 20 years ago, but even then there is a limit.

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