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TSsabrina222
post Sep 11 2020, 06:24 PM, updated 6y ago

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How is the maintenance like for this car? Thinking to get one second hand for weekend drives/ for gf to drive incase she needs to use a car..

Rented from socar for 3 hours, costs us about 200 bucks ++ for 3+++++++ hours drive include excess mileage

Damn it's so fun to drive lol. Totally underestimated from the Outlook, I bash the mini so much but this one drive really changed my mind.
0-240 is easy.. Which is about the same performance with the A250.. But cheaper than the a class in terms of secondhand price. It has subtle exhaust pops as well!! Unlike the A250 which doesn't have pops lol

Interior quality feels similar with A class (obviously with BMW DNA).


So, easy to maintain this car? Won't be a daily driver! Because of how uncomfortable it is to drive in the city jam lol. But incase gf needs a car she can use it la..

Looking at 2018 year model

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post Sep 11 2020, 06:27 PM

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Sabrina Spellman. Please go to the principal office immediately.
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post Sep 11 2020, 06:27 PM

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below 2k every year. Roadtax also damn cheap. It is a fun car.
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post Sep 11 2020, 06:28 PM

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Cheaper than cheong
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post Sep 11 2020, 07:50 PM

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senang rosak, share bmw platform.
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post Sep 11 2020, 07:51 PM

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post Sep 11 2020, 07:51 PM

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I would've love the car if it wasn't so cramped.

My wife loves it because she's small
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post Sep 11 2020, 07:53 PM

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QUOTE(sabrina222 @ Sep 11 2020, 06:24 PM)
How is the maintenance like for this car? Thinking to get one second hand for weekend drives/ for gf to drive incase she needs to use a car..

Rented from socar for 3 hours, costs us about 200 bucks ++ for 3+++++++ hours drive include excess mileage

Damn it's so fun to drive lol. Totally underestimated from the Outlook, I bash the mini so much but this one drive really changed my mind.
0-240 is easy.. Which is about the same performance with the A250.. But cheaper than the a class in terms of secondhand price. It has subtle exhaust pops as well!! Unlike the A250 which doesn't have pops lol

Interior quality feels similar with A class (obviously with BMW DNA).
So, easy to maintain this car? Won't be a daily driver! Because of how uncomfortable it is to drive in the city jam lol. But incase gf needs a car she can use it la..

Looking at 2018 year model
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Ok nice car easy to maintain. Countryman also equitable.
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post Sep 11 2020, 07:56 PM

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Easy maintenance car. Fun to drive.
But space is a bit of a concern and the interior my god everything so plasticky....and rounded here rounded there....

Despite all this still considering mini countryman as wife loves it. Probably be getting it by next year
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post Sep 11 2020, 08:01 PM

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Must be using Prince engine

Cabut..
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post Sep 11 2020, 08:02 PM

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Tried countryman and didn't like the seats. Myvi seats even better. 1series bmw seats also nicer to sit in.
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post Sep 11 2020, 11:13 PM

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Prince engine, prepare dompet bocor
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post Sep 11 2020, 11:31 PM

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post Sep 11 2020, 11:33 PM

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Gearbox is shit for traffic and normal driving.

Everywhere must 100%
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post Sep 11 2020, 11:36 PM

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QUOTE(sabrina222 @ Sep 11 2020, 06:24 PM)
How is the maintenance like for this car? Thinking to get one second hand for weekend drives/ for gf to drive incase she needs to use a car..

Rented from socar for 3 hours, costs us about 200 bucks ++ for 3+++++++ hours drive include excess mileage

Damn it's so fun to drive lol. Totally underestimated from the Outlook, I bash the mini so much but this one drive really changed my mind.
0-240 is easy.. Which is about the same performance with the A250.. But cheaper than the a class in terms of secondhand price. It has subtle exhaust pops as well!! Unlike the A250 which doesn't have pops lol

Interior quality feels similar with A class (obviously with BMW DNA).
So, easy to maintain this car? Won't be a daily driver! Because of how uncomfortable it is to drive in the city jam lol. But incase gf needs a car she can use it la..

Looking at 2018 year model
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Quite easy if u maintain it well. But most ppl don't. And claim banyan masuk workshop

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post Sep 11 2020, 11:44 PM

That's a tripod.
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QUOTE(pg84 @ Sep 11 2020, 11:13 PM)
Prince engine, prepare dompet bocor
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2018 mia no use princess engine anymore. use b48
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post Sep 12 2020, 12:36 AM

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Mini is good until BMW bought Mini. It's supposed to be Perodua Kancil efficiency ffs. Too bad I 'm too tall else will buy the old school Mini.
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post Sep 12 2020, 12:42 AM

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QUOTE(Boy96 @ Sep 11 2020, 11:44 PM)
2018 mia no use princess engine anymore. use b48
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Poor pipu can only afford mini with b38
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post Sep 12 2020, 12:57 AM

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https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mini/c...18/reliability/

Go read then decide.
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post Sep 12 2020, 01:00 AM

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QUOTE(max_cavalera @ Sep 11 2020, 07:56 PM)
Easy maintenance car. Fun to drive.
But space is a bit of a concern and the interior my god everything so plasticky....and rounded here rounded there....

Despite all this still considering mini countryman as wife loves it. Probably be getting it by next year
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Lampu belakang dia sahaja kalau pecah. Rm1600. dia punya pad brake 200 lebih
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post Sep 12 2020, 01:14 AM

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QUOTE(demamkuning @ Sep 11 2020, 07:51 PM)
I would've love the car if it wasn't so cramped.

My wife loves it because she's small
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it's suitable for petite women especially 3 door version,not for giant built men.
or even land whale coz it will spoil the elegance of the car itself.

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post Sep 12 2020, 01:20 AM

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oh my i always wanted to try out a mini.. gonna try out socar soon then.

is there a huge difference in driving expereince between the usual Mini and Mini S?
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post Sep 12 2020, 01:23 AM

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QUOTE(garlicpesto @ Sep 12 2020, 01:20 AM)
oh my i always wanted to try out a mini.. gonna try out socar soon then.

is there a huge difference in driving expereince between the usual Mini and Mini S?
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Normal mini is 3cyl 1.5 turbo, mini s is 2.0 turbo, best is the JCW mini


Try the JCW on socar. Damn nice car. Popopoopopopopp exhaust

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post Jan 4 2021, 06:47 PM

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QUOTE(demamkuning @ Sep 11 2020, 07:51 PM)
I would've love the car if it wasn't so cramped.

My wife loves it because she's small
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but the current model that TS mentioned is quite spacious


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post Jan 4 2021, 06:50 PM

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QUOTE(K.I.T.T @ Sep 12 2020, 01:00 AM)
Lampu belakang dia sahaja kalau pecah. Rm1600. dia punya pad brake 200 lebih
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if u wanna compare with oem axia brake pad priced at rm30, well ...
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post Jan 4 2021, 06:53 PM

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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Jan 4 2021, 06:50 PM)
if u wanna compare with oem axia brake pad priced at rm30, well ...
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Why tetiba bump this tered
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post Jan 4 2021, 06:59 PM

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Not bad car..

Got 1 biji countryman S...

Suit pompuan

Maintenance.. Service centre Chg brake pad will need to change the blade... That's the only thing I don't like..


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post Jan 4 2021, 07:08 PM

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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Jan 4 2021, 06:50 PM)
if u wanna compare with oem axia brake pad priced at rm30, well ...
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That is the problem. Pandu axia. Then upgrade to suv or sivik ketam tebu. Then complain makan minyak.
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post Jan 4 2021, 07:09 PM

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QUOTE(kcchong2000 @ Jan 4 2021, 07:08 PM)
That is the problem. Pandu axia. Then upgrade to suv or sivik ketam tebu. Then complain makan minyak.
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petrol one thing

then complain why maintenance more expensive compared to axia. that one topkek.
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post Nov 29 2022, 05:22 PM

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1. If you have TIME and MONEY , Yes MINI is fine .
2. Easy to maintenance? i would say yes because we have more and more third party conti car repair workshop now .
3. Depends on modal of MINI and type of engine . Below 2014 its PRINCE engine which are the N series . They have common problems such oil leak , shock absorber, water pump etc. would cost you major fix about 50k millage .. major fix usually around within 5k
4. If you love MINI you will definitely ignore all these reliable or not . Because lets be honest MINI is a lifestyle you love MINI because of the style . Reliable budget wise no.
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post Nov 29 2022, 05:27 PM

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QUOTE(leftycall9 @ Sep 12 2020, 01:14 AM)
it's suitable for petite women especially 3 door version,not for giant built men.
or even land whale coz it will spoil the elegance of the car itself.
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exactly why my friend stands at 180cm, muscular well built body, loves this car...can see many triggered lol

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post Nov 29 2022, 05:29 PM

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Mini, if buy new, is great as long as under warranty.

Will have small electrical issues but warranty will cover. Waste 1-2 hours at center only. Your main expense during that time will be brake pads and tyres. Also, the interior may look nice, but it’s not exactly put together well. After a while, a lot of plastic rattling sounds. Similar to French cars in that regard.

After warranty ends, problems start and maintenance/ parts costs sykrocket.

Basically it’s the same as any German car. Never plan on keeping it for longer then the parts warranty period.

Edit:
Didn’t realize someone necrobumped this thread.

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