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Q: How do you remove the washer bottle for a mini cooper 07?
I hit debris on the motorway in my mini cooper. The windscreen washer bottle is cracked and I need to replace it. Anyone know how to get it out? Or any links for on line tutorials?

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A: Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front left wheel arch trim
Remove left headlight

Release expander rivet (1) on fluid tank for windscreen washer system (2).

Disconnect plug connection (1).
Release retaining clip (2) on fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.
Release screws (3).

Remove level switch for windscreen washer system.
Remove windscreen washer pump.
If necessary, remove washer pump for headlight washer system.
Lever fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system with a suitable tool out of opening (2).
Feed out fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Installation:
Guide (1) must be correctly seated in opening (2).
Make sure hoses and wiring harnesses are laid without kinks.
Fill fluid reservoir.

For pictures email me at kormanmike@yahoo.com

Q: Do you recommend a Mini Cooper to a sixteen year old?
I’m 16 next April an was thinking about getting Mini Cooper. Which model you prefer? Pros and Cons?

A: I think it’s a great first car for a 16 year old. It’s sporty, cool, handles GREAT! and would be fun to drive.

If you can get an “S” model you’ll be even happier with the extra power.

Q: What brand is the Hifi system in a Mini Cooper?
So I’m not going to be getting a car for a while. But when I’m old enough and ready to get the car I want, it’s going to be a Mini Cooper. I was wondering though, what brand are the speakers used in the optional Hifi system, and how good does it sound? For an added bonus, compare the quality to that of good speaker brands such as Klipsch (but not Bose, if they’re comparable to the boxed in, highly unrealistic sound of the overpriced budget systems that they all are then I don’t want to spend the extra money)

A: The optional stereo is a Harmon-Kardon unit.

The stock stereo is pretty damned good though.

Q: To all mini cooper owners, why do you own them?
I am writing a paper about Mini Coopers and why its so popular. I, for one, own a light blue Mini cooper S. I like it because it is fun to drive and small in size but still perfect for me and my two little boys. How about you?

A: I love the looks and performance of the Mini Cooper S. Size is perfect for a couple and/or maybe 1-2 kids. It can fit and maneuver confidently in tight parking areas. It has just about perfect power for a small car for regular street drving. Its not a weak econobox for sure or a huge monster V8 where you can’t exactly use all that power on the street legally. That’s not to say that the Mini’s speed won’t get you into trouble if you’re not paying attention to the speedo, but its power just seems right for the road and not obnoxiously so like some other overpowered cars.

Q: What are repair costs on the MINI Cooper?
I am thinking about getting a 2004 MINI Cooper and was wondering about the costs of maintence and repairs on this vehicles compared to other such as dodge and ford vehicles. I was wondering about such things as transmission repair and other things that may go wrong with it. Thanks

A: close to the same prices, all high.

Q: How well does a 2001-2004 Mini Cooper run?
I really want a mini cooper. Preferably mellow yellow convertible. But in 2001-2004 what is the mpg? Is it a reliable car?

A: Fun cars. Get a Cooper S with manual trans.No automatics.Clutch jobs are expensive so be easy on the burn outs.

Q: How do I change bulb on Mini Cooper speedometer?
I have just purchased a 1994 John Cooper Mini, but the bulb appears to need changing on the speedometer (as it does not light up).
How do I do this? Do I have to remove the dashboard to get to it?

Many thanks

Sam

A: remove the cluster vesel only most of the times with a phillips screwdriver

Q: What is a good mini cooper shift knob replacement?
I am looking for a shift knob that will fit on the factory shifter of my 2004 mini cooper. most of the universal ones are out, because the shaft has a lip that wont let you push the knob down far enough and still get the ring that covers the screw holes up on. Any ideas?
I have looked at the whalen ones, my concern is that those conduct heat too well

A: Check here:

http://www.whalenshiftmachine.com/

Whalen has sold thousands of their shift knobs, and they don’t conduct heat any more than the stock knob. If you’re looking for a leather knob, Momo makes one, and they’re expensive.

Q: mini cooper?
I’m thinking of buying a mini cooper. I was wondering if anyone had purchased one, and if you had good or bad experiences with it. I also heard when you go to have it serviced, its automatically $3000. and you have to take them to mini dealers, that no one else will touch them. Thanks.

A: I just bought a pre-owned mini, and I love it. The gas mileage is sick, but you do have to fill up with premium which is a bit of a pain. When you purchase direct from a bmw/mini dealership, they toss in maintenance/service for free and its worth it. Some small independent places will also fix them, but you run the risk of voiding the warranty.

Q: Mini Cooper!!!!?
Anyone have a mini cooper? If so, what year, model, make, and do you like it, hate it and why? Looking for feedback!!!!!!

A: I have a 2006 Cooper S with the John Cooper Works package, or MCS-JCW for short. Green with a white top and hood stripes.

I LOVE IT!

Love the agility that allows me to avoid the soccer moms in their SUV’s and the ability to pass at will with the 207 Supercharged HP under the bonnet for the JCW.

The 2007 MCS has a turbocharger.

Bags of room inside for such a small car. I’m 6′7″ and fit fine. We never use the back seats for passengers, that’s not why we bought it.

Aside from great fun to drive, decent gas mileage, and real easy to get parking spaces, we also autocross in it.

Reliability has been good. There’s really nothing I hate about it, because it is exactly what I expected. Get to a dealer and do a test drive.

Go to North American Motoring and check the forums, all Mini info.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/index.php

Mini owners are rabid about their cars, and there’s quite a legion of them out there in clubs and such. Annual events like AMVIV (A Mini Vacation in Vegas) or MOTD (Minis on the Dragon) are huge.

Go to http://www.miniusa.com/ and build your own Mini.

Q: Mini Cooper??
I want to get a new car and was thinking about getting a mini cooper?? What do you guys think? Pros and Cons?

A: Have you checked the price? I thought they were cute too until I saw the price. Lotta money for a little car.

Q: Mini Cooper?
What are the pros and cons of the mini cooper.

A: Pros:

Extremely safe, nimble car.
Outperforms trucks and SUVs in crash tests.
Economical (depending on your right foot habits).
Lots of room inside (I’m 6′7″, 280), more room in the Clubman version for cargo and people in the back seat.
Mondo-fun.

Cons:

No real room for passengers in the back seats unless it is a Clubman.

Q: Mini Cooper??
I want to get a new car and was thinking about getting a mini cooper?? What do you guys think? Pros and Cons?

A: I have a 2006 MCS-JCW (Mini Cooper S, John Cooper Works package). It’s been a great car, lots of fun. It’s everything I expected it to be, and I really haven’t had any issues with it.

They’re incredibly safe, as some thread in the website below will attest to.

For a lot of good discourse about Mini’s go here: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/index.php

Q: mini cooper?!?
i was looking in classifieds online and some guy is selling a mini cooper. says it is in perfect condition. it is a 2003, and the price is $2900. are mini coopers good cars.. do you think this is a good idea to buy a car this way- it would have to be shipped here from another state? hahaa i dont know much about cars but it seems like a good deal (?!). thanks!!
he says he is selling it so cheap cause he needs the money for his son who is in the hospital …

A: RED FLAG!!!!
$2900 for an ‘03 Mini? Ha! If the car even runs it would have sold in the first two minutes it hit the classifieds. Either a misprint or a flood-car…..

Q: mini cooper?!?
i love mini cooper cars! its like my dream car…they are so cute and tiny! but i was wondering from anyone who owns them..are they good reliable cars that get good gas mileage? and are they worth the price? any help is greatly appreciated!

A: mini coops are very reliable. they are very well made and are a BMW so they have BMW build quality. they get good gas mileage. the base mini cooper gets roughly 32/40. while the cooper s gets 26/33.

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