Mini owner again - MINI Cooper Forum

Tonyrec · #1 (**permalink**) Jan 7th, 2013, 06:06 PM

Hi,
After a bit of time away with other cars, I have just purchased our 6th Mini.
This time its a Dec 2010 (60) plate MCS with the 184bhp engine. It has done 14,000 miles by one private owner and has lots of options including Chili/Sports pack.

I collect it on Wednesday and i can't wait as it seems like ages since i've been behind the wheel of a Cooper S.

Does anyone know what the main changes to the engine are as the BHP is up from 175. I know that its not a massive increase but is it noticeable.
Also, has the 'knocking' timing chain from the 2007 models been fixed now or does it affect these new models.

AMAUTOS7 · #2 (**permalink**) Jan 8th, 2013, 10:10 PM

timing chain issue is not really issue on the newer models

Better MPG too

Is your the facelift model?

Tonyrec · #3 (**permalink**) Jan 11th, 2013, 04:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AMAUTOS7 (original)

timing chain issue is not really issue on the newer models

Better MPG too

Is your the facelift model?

Yes it is, really nice 'popping and banging' when it's in Sports mode. Sounds really nice and I don't remember my other ones doing it other than my 2007 model with the JCW engine kit.

Really pleased so far with the car as I had forgotten how much fun they were.