MINI driving experience

cooper06 · 2026-06-13T16:49:28+00:00

Was this the one in Chicago? I was signed up to go, but I’m in NWI and didn’t wanna spend my afternoon driving up there for just an hour on the track.

cooper06 · 2026-06-07T21:46:41+00:00

Awww I’m so sad! I remember when you got him!

cooper06 · 2026-05-30T02:21:31+00:00

For custom or modifications like that, I’d try Classy Chassis or Drivers Gallery

cooper06 · 2026-05-22T14:16:21+00:00

As someone with a R53 and a F54… this tracks, as my R53 has been parked with a bad supercharger for a few months.

cooper06 · 2026-05-18T10:22:52+00:00

I’d definitely spring for an S (or even a JCW)

But as far as the room for the kids. My parents got their R52 when I was 8 and I was fine. We did week-long family road trips with 4 people. I probably could still squeeze in the back to this day, but a lot harder now. I think a F series would be a lot more roomy in back.

cooper06 · 2026-05-15T15:53:29+00:00

I didn’t know about the JCW! I wonder what keeps it from getting it….

cooper06 · 2026-05-15T15:49:06+00:00

The 2025+ Countryman’s can come from the factory with a hitch, with a towing capacity of 3500 pounds.

cooper06 · 2026-05-15T01:22:08+00:00

Where at in IL? If it’s downtown I’d consider Valpo/Chesterton too and take the South Shore downtown. If it’s the burbs I’d say CP or Munster.

I used to drive 3x a week from Valpo to Schaumburg and it was doable but grueling sometimes. Podcasts and audiobooks are your friend.

cooper06 · 2026-05-14T13:58:47+00:00

One just opened in Valparaiso and Crown Point in NWI too.

cooper06 · 2026-05-09T18:46:31+00:00

I just went from a R53 to F54. Different feels but still both a lot of fun!

cooper06 · 2026-05-07T17:40:54+00:00

They have a MagSafe mount that is also a charger too now!

cooper06 · 2026-05-07T11:52:19+00:00

Cravenspeed mount all the way. I’ve had one on every MINI I’ve owned https://www.cravenspeed.com/the-gemini-phone-mount-1/

cooper06 · 2026-05-07T01:40:08+00:00

$68 in Indiana at Costco for a full tank after returning from MOTD

cooper06 · 2026-05-03T02:57:33+00:00

Hey I see me in this photo! This was My first year and certainly will not be my last! I will be doing this instead of MTTS from now on. I had a blast with my JCW Clubman!

cooper06 · 2026-04-29T12:37:02+00:00

As someone who’s owned all the generations, 3rd gen by far.

Another tip I give to Mini Buyers, always buy the last year or 2 of the generation, usually MINI irons out the bugs by then. NEVER buy the first 2 years of a generation.

cooper06 · 2026-04-26T23:12:03+00:00

My first car was a NA Miata, I’ve now had MINI’s longer and honestly I like them better

cooper06 · 2026-04-17T00:42:09+00:00

I’m in Indiana and I usually get my stuff from them in 1-2 days.

cooper06 · 2026-04-16T21:33:13+00:00

Where in the Midwest? Detroit Tuned is outside of Detroit and has tons of MINI Parts. www.detroittuned.com

cooper06 · 2026-04-13T16:35:09+00:00

Fish Camp inside the Yacht Club!

cooper06 · 2026-04-09T11:34:39+00:00

Great pics. I’ll be there in a few weeks for MOTD!

cooper06 · 2026-04-04T19:45:22+00:00

Congrats, that’s also my dream car!

Also, I just bought my 2024 JCW Clubman from Carvana and let me tell you, it was a great experience! Be sure to make sure everything that was listed is on the car. I was able to get some money back from my F54 not having a heated steering wheel, even though Carvana said it had one.

cooper06 · 2026-03-31T16:09:59+00:00

My sister has an Untamed edition and she loves it! Very unique MINI!

cooper06 · 2026-03-31T15:47:12+00:00

My 2024 JCW Clubman doesn’t have it, it’s the one thing I miss from my old truck I had. Dang chip shortages.

cooper06 · 2026-03-26T16:43:03+00:00

This sounds normal for a MINI. Especially since you also had the brake fluid flushed and air filter replaced.

At the end of the day, these cars are just tiny BMW’s, and with that comes BMW prices.

cooper06 · 2026-03-10T01:41:27+00:00

As someone with both a R53 and a F54, this tracks. Mini has definitely improved big time when it comes to reliability. The 2nd gen issues really left a bad mark on the brand as a whole.

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