DIY: 2010 Mini Cooper S (R56) Spark Plug Replacement
When I recently put my 2010 Mini Cooper S into the shop for a new windshield, I was notified that my car was due for […]
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Owner’s Log: 2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop (2/2015 – 2/2016)
If you were wondering where the quarterly updates were on my Mini, wonder no more! With only 2,668 miles put on the Mini last year, […]
Quick Drive: 2016 Mini Cooper S Hardtop
During a recent visit to the dealership for a new windshield for my 2010 Mini Cooper S, I was given a 2016 Mini Cooper S […]
Owner’s Log: 2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop (11/2014 – 2/2015)
One year of ownership! While it wasn’t all smooth sailing, it’s been a lot of fun. The Mini needed some TLC, and continues to light […]
2010 Mini Cooper S (R56) Engine Air Filter Replacement – DIY
The R56 Mini Cooper S was sold in America for the 2007-2012 model years. It featured a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, producing over 170 horses and […]
Owner’s Log: 2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop (8/2014 – 11/2014)
Nine whole months with a car that could just about fit in the bed of my F-150? Yep, you got it! The Mini does well, […]
Owner’s Log: 2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop (5/2014 – 8/2014)
Another quarter spent commuting in the Mini, testing its limits, both street performance and capacities. It performed well, and I even learned a few things. […]
Owner’s Log: 2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop (2/2014 – 5/2014)
Don’t let the image to the left fool you, this is a write-up of my first quarter owning my 2010 Mini Cooper S! I used […]
Review: 2010 Mini Cooper S Hardtop
The iconic Mini Cooper. Released in the 1960’s through 2000, its shape and size have made it recognizable world-wide. In 2001, BMW (Mini’s parent company) […]
Replacing an Heirloom: Bye-Bye BMW, Hello, er, BMW? (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, I chronicled my ownership of a family-owned 1992 BMW 525i, including it ups and downs. Click here for […]