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I have an R53 MCS with 6MT and LSD. I also have a 2015 FR-S. Our MINI has been pretty good to us with 2 failures (seat lever, steering pump) in 10 years and 75k miles. Both were covered under warranty with the steering pump corrected at 10 years old! That said, they just aren't designed to be beaten on. Engine mounts, strut towers, and body hardware will go if you are rough on them. Our's us a queen: garage kept, female driven.
The FR-S feels much more direct and sporty. The MINI is more charming. We will likely replace the R53 with a new 6 door clubman next year, though. As much as we love the R53, we don't drive it enough because we have a 3 year old daughter.
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