Hi everyone.

I have to say that i've not seen too much discussion about Minis on the forum - no doubt due to their stigma with being a car preferred by ladies, or simply that there are better man-cars around. However, few people really know that a Mini is a BMW's offspring.

Most of them are powered by same 1.5L engine found and used in the BMW i8. Interior space is surprisingly decent and driving experience on the S or the more aggressive JCW (John Cooper Works) is a blast.

Feel free to talk about your Mini here and ask questions regarding issues you might have.

Thanks.

I have always admired them, especially the clubman. They are quite popular in Kaduna, i cant figure why, but i have seen more there than any other state in Nigeria. I wonder how reliable & the maintenance costs are like

Onowu1979:
Hi everyone.

I have to say that i've not seen too much discussion about Minis on the forum - no doubt due to their stigma with being a car preferred by ladies, or simply that there are better man-cars around. However, few people really know that a Mini is a BMW's offspring.

Most of them are powered by same 1.5L engine found and used in the BMW i8. Interior space is surprisingly decent and driving experience on the S or the more aggressive JCW (John Cooper Works) is a blast.

Feel free to talk about your Mini here and ask questions regarding issues you might have.

Thanks.

Mini doesn't have a 1.5L engine (as far as I can tell for the 2002-2015 models). It either came with a 1.4 or 1.6 naturally aspirated or Turbo engine. They usually come with Peugeot prince or BMWs engine.

Very terribly engineered vehicle and very unreliable with parts scarce yet prohibitively expensive, for the models with the All4 (all wheel drive) you must drop engine before you remove that crankshaft sensor.

I know this cos I fix them (I stopped fixing them so no need).

kingreign:

Mini didn't had a 1.5L engine (as far as I can tell for the 2002-2015 models). It either came with a 1.4 or 1.6 naturally aspirated or Turbo engine. They usually come with Peugeot prince or BMWs engine.

Very terribly engineered vehicle and very unreliable with parts scarce yet prohibitively expensive, for the models with the All4 (all wheel drive) you must drop engine before you remove that crankshaft sensor.

I know this cos I fix them (I stopped fixing them so no need).

You just closed this thread

chiefbuchiV12:

You just closed this thread

lol. But na true na. Also, their boots paces and rear seats are apologetically small due to their small sizes.

chiefbuchiV12:

You just closed this thread

. Kingreign took a hammer to the post.

kingreign:
lol. But na true na. Also, their boots paces and rear seats were apologetically small due to their small sizes.

Yeah that's true....

9icetoo:

. Kingreign took a hammer to the post.

Thor's Hammer

I know a thing or two about Minis

EgunMogaji2:
I know a thing for two about Minis

Tell us a thing or two we r all ears

aumusa:

Tell us a thing or two we r all ears

What specific question do you have? I have experience with classic Minis and modern MINIs.

EgunMogaji2:


What specific question do you have? I have experience with classic Minis and modern MINIs.

Reliability is what my concern is
How reliable is it?
Kingreign made some points here though but will like to know more

aumusa:


Reliability is what my concern is
How reliable is it?
Kingreign made some points here though but will like to know more

They are very reliable when maintenance is done as specified.

Life is too short, please buy and own anything that you want if you have the means.

I see Jaguars and Opels as well as many other non descriptive vehicles running around Nigeria.

Old classic minis are reliable for what they're.

Modern Minis especially early 2000s till 2016 models are terrible. A mix of BMW and Peugeots. How more terrible could these get?
Early 2000s had a CVT as auto transmission, they were known to throw up failures. Their turbos also were known to fail, prince engines, N18 with turbos were also known to develop faults. Then are their electricals.

Access to parts are also an issue here in Naija.

EgunMogaji2:


They are very reliable when maintenance is done as specified.

Life is too short, please buy and own anything that you want if you have the means.

I see Jaguars and Opels as well as many other non descriptive vehicles running around Nigeria.

Yeah true talk,
When you come to kano you'd see different card roaming around

Educate yourself bro. There is a 1.5l engine for the 3rd generation minis

kingreign:

Mini doesn't have a 1.5L engine (as far as I can tell for the 2002-2015 models). It either came with a 1.4 or 1.6 naturally aspirated or Turbo engine. They usually come with Peugeot prince or BMWs engine.

Very terribly engineered vehicle and very unreliable with parts scarce yet prohibitively expensive, for the models with the All4 (all wheel drive) you must drop engine before you remove that crankshaft sensor.

I know this cos I fix them (I stopped fixing them so no need).

There you go. 1.5l mini engine displacement for 3rd generation minis. It pays to be objective. Do your research next time before commenting so you wont sound stupid.

chiefbuchiV12:

You just closed this thread

No he didn't. I just schooled him with facts.

Onowu1979:


There you go. 1.5l mini engine displacement for 3rd generation minis. It pays to be objective. Do your research next time before commenting so you wont sound stupid.

Next time read S L O W L Y before you hastily rush to disapprove. Besides, Wikipedia is no authority when it comes to proper research. Learn this so you wont be stupidly blinded with fallacies.

kingreign:

Mini doesn't have a 1.5L engine (as far as I can tell for the 2002-2015 models). It either came with a 1.4 or 1.6 naturally aspirated or Turbo engine. They usually come with Peugeot prince or BMWs engine.

Very terribly engineered vehicle and very unreliable with parts scarce yet prohibitively expensive, for the models with the All4 (all wheel drive) you must drop engine before you remove that crankshaft sensor.

I know this cos I fix them (I stopped fixing them so no need).

No need for insults. It is a wonderful thread. I want to learn why it fails and why it's so cheap to buy nowadays especially 9ja used. It's true that they are common in Kano too. I guess that it is not meant for hustlers. It should be one of your cars or madam cars. The only thing I dread in the car is it's intolerance to our fuel

kingreign:

Next time read S L O W L Y before you hastily rush to disapprove. Besides, Wikipedia is no authority when it comes to proper research. Learn this so you wont be stupidly blinded with fallacies.

I still maintain sir, you are plainly stupid and lack the capacity to assimilate in simple terms.

Onowu1979:


I still maintain sir, you are plainly stupid and lack the capacity to assimilate in simple terms.

K
Tell that to your self.

OP open your eyes. At least "2002-2015" doesn't have 1.5L engine which you also confirmed. A car you will be searching around for BMW, Audi or Peugeot parts to replace ordinary linkage rod. A car that can have engine issue, cooling problem and electrical failure at the same time! Is that one a car OP?
If anybody want to try the cooper, the person must have another car. Even the price is a turn off.

xperiencelove:
OP open your eyes. At least "2002-2015" doesn't have 1.5L engine which you also confirmed. A car you will be searching around for BMW, Audi or Peugeot parts to replace ordinary linkage rod. A car that can have engine issue, cooling problem and electrical failure at the same time! Is that one a car OP?
If anybody want to try the cooper, the person must have another car. Even the price is a turn off.

Don't mind the monkey. His stupid parents are to blame for bringing him to this world rather than engaging in abortion so the whole world could be with one less stupid monkey. No need dragging anything with him.