HI all,

Interested getting a Recon Mini Cooper S R56 or F56. But somehow I read in the internet, mostly US region owner comment Mini reliability really sucks. First 1~2 years ok...then nightmare comes.

Some issue unable to fix till the car have to in workshop for few weeks. Some even said is the most regret decision for buying a Mini. Sold the Mini in great loss just to get rid of it.

Any owner here especially Recon Cooper S R56 / F56 can input how the reliability after owning for few years? I looking for for 2012/2013 R56 or 2014 F56 batch.

Japan spec and UK spec any different? Somehow Japan spec is much more cheaper. Is it 180km/h limited like those JDM car?