Really a BMW product in the CAR WIZARD’s shop! And he fixed this '10 Mini Cooper S for under $1K!

Many repairs are very expensive, especially on Euro cars. The CAR WIZARD 🧙‍♂️ breaks down how they don't all have to be and why this 2010 Mini Cooper S got out the door for under $1,000.00.

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[g-mang-man]

Wow! A 100k Mini! Most that come through our shop are hemorrhaging oil, and have coolant leaks galore. It seems most owners are one and done.

[lucasglowacki]

As an ex Mini owner I can vouch for the saying “very fun to drive but horrible to own”
Had an 03…went through 2 transmissions before writing it off over one year of ownership😑

[Powersproductions]

I had a supercharged Mini Cooper S and I got rear ended by a drunk driver while I was traveling 65 down the highway, I flipped a few times and scrapped upside down to the side of the highway.
I didn’t break a single bone and I just came out with cuts and bruises. These are surprisingly safe cars.

[smokey]

My brother bought one new 8 years ago. Babied it and maintained it beautifully. Sucked a valve 1, 000 miles out of warranty. Six month battle with BMW. They covered half the repair cost. Traded it in the day after getting it fixed. Always check internet feedback on any make or model before buying!

[jb]

I own two MC's...the Cooper Clubman S (R55) and the Cooper Countryman JCW (R60). RULE NUMBER 1: change the oil twice as frequently as OEM recommended. In other words, I change the oil every 5K miles. This will save the timing chain from early replacement and keep the engine from burning excessive oil.

[jonathanmcmillan]

This guy has so much wisdom, this is the only mechanic i watch and it's like a TV show. Really down to earth ass guy. Great content. I'm 20yr old from California and drive a 2004 Lexus is300, hopefully one day I can stop by the shop for some maintenance!

[slimbubbaify]

Cali plate in the front and Kansas in the back……hmmm she knows how to party!

[Easylivin]

the F56 generation, 2016 and up are amazing cars. very reliable.

[kevinshort]

Having hit the back of a new "mini" (they aren't minis anymore, they are huge), it was like hitting a brick wall.
It did a lot of damage to the front of mine, and very little to the back of it.

[AustinNumberOne]

California plate on the front and Kansas plate on the back. Whoa. 🤔

[mattszurko]

Love your videos Mr & Mrs 🧙‍♂️!!! Very informative, and just love the commentary!!

[tm]

Honestly I'm so thankful for people like you & others honesty! Thank you very much

[chestnut]

This 1.6 Turbo is a joint effort between Peugeot/Citroen (PSA Group) and BMW, but you only see them in Mini's in the USA.

[redbullgavemewings]

had a r53 mini, honestly a blast to drive. Plenty of torque and the steering was great. Although it went through 2 rebuilds in 8 months so it had to go.

[Cars_and_adventures]

Just like to say the f56 Minis 2014s onwards are a complete different car !! Reliability problems have gone and they feel soo much better built !

[colingoldthorpe]

I love everyone smashing the Mini Coopers!! I own three a 2012 Cooper S and 2015 regular Cooper convertible and a 2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman All 4. I drive them all thru Western Canadian winter down to -40c with snow tires and have never had any issues. I've own them all for 5 years or more and other than oil changes every year I've only bought tires for them!!!

[spooky]

You and me both. I daily a 9/2003 pre-facelift S. Wouldn't trade that supercharger whine for anything. It's done 161900 miles and still going strong!

[williamdunn]

This car is dope af!! My Mini is 7 years and 40, 000 miles old and I’ve never had a single problem. It has developed three rattles that happen when it’s below 0 and it doesn’t seem to like starting when it’s colder than -35 out. Love this car 9 months out of the year!!

[anonamous]

Here in England Minis have a reputation for being unreliable. The original Morris Minis are classics of course, but back in the day they were simple for DIY to work on. The downside was the distributor was horizontal facing the front grill and in heavy rain storm water could get in and you would conk out. The old classic 70, s minis and minvans would be far more reliable than the new BMW ones.
Original mini " coopers " versions
even wrecked ones, as long as they have that engine plate number are worth a lot of money nowadays.

[michaelhawkins]

Yep, you gotta love the brittle German engine plastics. Always a joy to get cheap pieces when you pay a premium price. Thanks for caring about your customers BMW!