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Originally Posted by Quentin
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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Mine wasn't too bad at 75000 so be warned.
Also I'm jealous the extended power steering warranty doesn't apply to the 06 steering pump. They didn't change anything for 06 either. It's the same pos. I think my first pump started failing under warranty so 30000ish second pump gave out on me close to 80000, I think my mechanic used a reman for #3 which made it to 105000. Fourth is a cheap Napa reman I installed that has sounded bad from day one, I haven't gotten around to cashing in on the lifetime warranty yet.
Wish I got the m7 strut brace on earlier I've got a little mushrooming on the struts. I don't thrash it but life happens. You can't miss every pothole.
Needs a 2nd oil pan seal at 11000.