7 reasons you should buy an R56 Mini Cooper S

7 reasons you should buy an R56 Mini Cooper S

1. Size/weight

2. Engine power potential

3. Handling abilities & potential

4. Price

5. Availability of aftermarket parts

6. Knowledge base

7. Looks/fun factor

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[aldencruz]

Awesome cars I have 2009 cooper S racing green manual 11 years later I still driving it

200, 099 miles

[josefz]

Thanks for your informative videos. I special ordered my R56 back in Feb. 2008 and took ownership that July. It’s a pepper white MCS manual 6 speed with LSD. I now have 215K miles on it and have had just a few issues. It’s on its third clutch and third turbo. Right now I’m replacing the thermostat housing and water pipe. I may need a new ac compressor as well. Before I attempt any work I make sure to visit NAM and look for your videos. I definitely don’t just speak for myself in appreciating the efforts of folks like you taking the time to document your work.

[precool]

Had mine for just over two months. It’s really fun, especially after a 5k service, new exhaust, plugs and coils, tires and battery. Once I replace the headlamp assemblies I’ll feel great about driving with the utmost confidence. At times it scares the hell out of me. Getting better at taming/riding the beast!

[Gamboa]

i would like to see you driving you car! there aren´t many if any videos of r56 with automatic... and stage 3 :D
would be awsome!!! great work keep it up!

[michaelvanna]

Hi from Toronto🍁...thank you for sharing anything on R56

[ianreed]

I really love mine and I am totally new to this small fast car thing ! I have been driving lifted trucks for years, what a drastic difference lol . I'm definitely not used to looking up at everyone.

[edgardocapinpin]

Hi you have a nice Mini Cooper behind you. I just bought a 2007 cooper automatic 67 miles in it and I really like it. How do you shift it on the left?

[onlyoneromeo]

is there a reason why you chose the r56 over the r53?

[lstrong]

😮 shifter to the left? How do you know I could do that. There’s so much fun things to do in this 🚗

[gardnerwebb]

I bought my with gobs of miles for 500 shipped to my house.... She does need some work though. Now I am dreaming of my garage that I want built with lift and all.👊🍾🤙

[jordanfriedman]

Hey bro my check engine light came on and code is p0087 fuel rail/system pressure . Do I need a new hpfp ? 2012 Mini Cooper s

[BLACKOREANangel]

Mine is giving me problems these days. Just got it less than 2 weeks ago. :( check engine light came on and gave many codes... reset it and hasn't come back on... but I do feel it's running funny... alternator checked out. Not sure what else it could be... :(

[JM-nnyk]

Got a 2013s same color as your car. Live in Ca too and surprisingly had a WRX before the Cooper. Recently upgraded the intercooler, changed out the overflow tank to an aluminum one bought one of those p3 gauges and made a few cosmetic changes ie new hood scoop(although I know these aren’t really functional). Don’t belong to any clubs. Seems like these cars are expensive to maintain and aren’t really reliable. I guess all these German engineering cars are that way. Fun car to drive like a go cart feel to me. I am short so in that respect fits me well I guess.

[srtowner]

I always enjoy your videos. If I had a Facebook account I'd definitely join your FB group.

[RobertoRodriguez-bblq]

I have a 2009 mini copper j w c, I’m in Burbank ca need someone to maintain my car trustful and reasonable Recomended someone. Thanks

[Kai]

Hello a great video perfect 👌 👍👍👍 from Germany 🇩🇪 👋👋👋 Kai

[SULKNATIONtv]

Great and informative video! Great minds think a like, I filmed '6 Reasons Why you should Buy an R53' last week, waiting to be edited!

[lstrong]

U live in cali & there where alpacas running around

[T.Lspitz]

Another good fb group is mini cooper n14 survivors group

[peteglanton]

Glad you mentioned the alpacas 🦙 I thought I was seeing things again...