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MrWhoa · May 9th, 2003, 11:12 PM

Well somebody said it would make a good thread... I guess we will see. I didnt even know that it varied based on your driving, that is really cool! So be honest, how did you treat your baby??

KenL · May 9th, 2003, 11:28 PM

9000 for me.

QQQ · May 9th, 2003, 11:38 PM

10.000 for me, mr. Whoa why not make it a poll, we'll get a better overview

Paul · May 9th, 2003, 11:43 PM

My Cooper was just about 9,300 something (if I recall correctly).

Abi's MINI One went in at 8,500.

She drives like a maniac I tell you! (Although she denies it). hmmmmm.

TonyB · May 10th, 2003, 01:09 AM

Should be going in very soon - near 8.5k. With a morning drop-off can I expect maybe an evening pick-up? Hope, at least...

AidenL · May 10th, 2003, 01:28 AM

8,800 here.........super-maniac !

thanos30 · May 10th, 2003, 01:37 AM

I went early for an oil change, but the computer told me to go at about 9,300. My dealer allows 500 earlier than the computer countdown.

Strange - the S. African Neon has the same engine, and their recommended service interval is 12,000 km (7,500 mi).

Jones · May 10th, 2003, 01:48 AM

Well I drive like a loon and the car is telling me about 15000!!! IS this right? How does it know??

paulgraz · May 10th, 2003, 02:03 AM

About 12,500 for me - I did change the oil/filter myself at 5,500 (it was pretty clean) and I do mostly highway driving... After that service the computer said the next one will be in another 15,500!

Bonnie Scotland · May 10th, 2003, 02:39 AM

11500 for me, i'm far too sensible

Bonnie Scotland

zoooooom · May 10th, 2003, 02:48 AM

My first Cooper was 6000 then 19000 for the next service

My new Cooper had its first service at 8000 and at the moment its looking like its going to be about 21000 for the next service but that could easily change

MiniMinor · May 10th, 2003, 02:54 AM

7,300 miles for me and i drive steady.
Lots of short journeys though.

Paul · May 10th, 2003, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by zoooooom
My first Cooper was 6000 then 19000 for the next service

My new Cooper had its first service at 8000 and at the moment its looking like its going to be about 21000 for the next service but that could easily change

6,000?!

MINIMiller · May 10th, 2003, 04:44 AM

About 11,500 miles for me although I changed the oil at 5k as well. I'll change after 5k more and then wait for the computer again.

Willy · May 10th, 2003, 04:58 AM

I will be changing the oil and rotating the tires at 6000 miles this Monday.

Mini Cruiser · May 10th, 2003, 05:09 AM

Mines saying i need a service in 500 mile, ive done around 6000 miles, but i think my problems with my exhaust didnt help.

BillK · May 13th, 2003, 08:33 AM

I think it was 10,500, but the real kick is that when the service writer came out to check how many miles until the service was due it was -- exactly -- ZERO!

He had never seen that before. (If you go over the display is "---")

BruceK · May 13th, 2003, 08:46 AM

It took until 11,600 for my car (and I thought I drove it hard!) Must be my daily boring commute to/from work that lengthened it.

Paul · May 13th, 2003, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BillK
I think it was 10,500, but the real kick is that when the service writer came out to check how many miles until the service was due it was -- exactly -- ZERO!

He had never seen that before. (If you go over the display is "---")

Actually, it goes into minus figures, Abi's was -300 or something like that when she finally got it booked in!

Keith · May 14th, 2003, 08:27 AM

Mine asked for its first service at around 12,000 miles. I now have 22,600 and it says there are 7,600 until the next service - that makes the second oil change at over 30k!!! I changed my oil when it said there were 10,000 to the next service and will do it again when it says 5,000. That is putting the changes at about every 6,000 road miles.

May 9th, 2003, 11:12 PM	#1
MrWhoa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pensacola FL Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 284 Offline	How many miles did it take for your first service?? Well somebody said it would make a good thread... I guess we will see. I didnt even know that it varied based on your driving, that is really cool! So be honest, how did you treat your baby?? Mr Whoa Everytime you mod a Mini a VW cries. WARNING! Looking at my gallery has been known to cause brain damage

May 9th, 2003, 11:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	9000 for me. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 9th, 2003, 11:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	My Cooper was just about 9,300 something (if I recall correctly). Abi's MINI One went in at 8,500. She drives like a maniac I tell you! (Although she denies it). hmmmmm. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

May 10th, 2003, 01:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
TonyB Don MINIo Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: South Bay Area, CA Local Time: 05:09 PM Posts: 1,669 Offline	Should be going in very soon - near 8.5k. With a morning drop-off can I expect maybe an evening pick-up? Hope, at least... '03 (9.6.02) MCS IB/W Lapis Blue Leather Mission = 10:1 (Weight:HP)

May 10th, 2003, 01:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	8,800 here.........super-maniac ! *Global Moderator*

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May 9th, 2003, 11:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
QQQ MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: rotterdam Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 2,421 Offline	10.000 for me, mr. Whoa why not make it a poll, we'll get a better overview

May 10th, 2003, 01:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
thanos30 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Local Time: 05:09 PM Posts: 204 Offline	I went early for an oil change, but the computer told me to go at about 9,300. My dealer allows 500 earlier than the computer countdown. Strange - the S. African Neon has the same engine, and their recommended service interval is 12,000 km (7,500 mi). '02 Indi Blue Cooper, white wheels and roof w/ US flag

May 10th, 2003, 01:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jones See you in my rear view!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Many places.... Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 925 Offline	Well I drive like a loon and the car is telling me about 15000!!! IS this right? How does it know?? *210bhp JCW MINI Cooper S (S950)*

May 10th, 2003, 02:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
paulgraz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howell, NJ USA Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 190 Offline	About 12,500 for me - I did change the oil/filter myself at 5,500 (it was pretty clean) and I do mostly highway driving... After that service the computer said the next one will be in another 15,500! ~Paul 03 Elec Blue/white MCS Prem/Cold/Fog/Nav Ordered 8/9/02, Built 9/27/02, Home 10/29/02! 71 Volvo 1800E (weekend classic fun)

May 10th, 2003, 02:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
Bonnie Scotland Gadget Man Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Montrose, Scotland Local Time: 11:09 PM Posts: 1,869 Offline	11500 for me, i'm far too sensible Bonnie Scotland

May 10th, 2003, 02:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 2,406 Offline	My first Cooper was 6000 then 19000 for the next service My new Cooper had its first service at 8000 and at the moment its looking like its going to be about 21000 for the next service but that could easily change

May 10th, 2003, 02:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
MiniMinor Rockin' up the Rift ! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Over it ! Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 87,379 Online	7,300 miles for me and i drive steady. Lots of short journeys though. Soon be Christmas !

May 10th, 2003, 04:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by zoooooom My first Cooper was 6000 then 19000 for the next service My new Cooper had its first service at 8000 and at the moment its looking like its going to be about 21000 for the next service but that could easily change 6,000?! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

May 10th, 2003, 04:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
MINIMiller Sham's apprentice Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 740 Offline	About 11,500 miles for me although I changed the oil at 5k as well. I'll change after 5k more and then wait for the computer again. Picked up 12 July 2002. 69,000 rev happy miles Autocrossing in G Stock this year!!!

May 10th, 2003, 04:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Willy MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Running From The Law Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 2,452 Offline	I will be changing the oil and rotating the tires at 6000 miles this Monday. http://billlawrence.blogspot.com

May 10th, 2003, 05:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mini Cruiser Pain In The ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midlands, uk Local Time: 01:09 AM Posts: 2,716 Offline	Mines saying i need a service in 500 mile, ive done around 6000 miles, but i think my problems with my exhaust didnt help. www.MINI2mini.org the original and best MINI club in the UK

May 13th, 2003, 08:33 AM	#17 (permalink)
BillK MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Local Time: 05:09 PM Posts: 541 Offline	I think it was 10,500, but the real kick is that when the service writer came out to check how many miles until the service was due it was -- exactly -- ZERO! He had never seen that before. (If you go over the display is "---") MC/VR/B/PP&SP/CVT/Xenon

May 13th, 2003, 08:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:09 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	It took until 11,600 for my car (and I thought I drove it hard!) Must be my daily boring commute to/from work that lengthened it. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

May 13th, 2003, 04:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BillK I think it was 10,500, but the real kick is that when the service writer came out to check how many miles until the service was due it was -- exactly -- ZERO! He had never seen that before. (If you go over the display is "---") Actually, it goes into minus figures, Abi's was -300 or something like that when she finally got it booked in! Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

May 14th, 2003, 08:27 AM	#20 (permalink)
Keith MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SW Florida Local Time: 12:09 AM Posts: 683 Offline	Mine asked for its first service at around 12,000 miles. I now have 22,600 and it says there are 7,600 until the next service - that makes the second oil change at over 30k!!! I changed my oil when it said there were 10,000 to the next service and will do it again when it says 5,000. That is putting the changes at about every 6,000 road miles. 2007 DS/W MCS LSD, sport suspension, Enkei RPM2 wheels 2002 EB/W MCS Sport package, Rogue intake, Borla exhaust, 15% pulley & Madness sway bar

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