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monkeynuts · Jun 13th, 2007, 07:06 PM

Is anyone aware of any issues on the late 54reg / 05 model ?

were any recalled etc

cheers

wiggis · Jun 17th, 2007, 08:54 AM

Biggest problems you will find with a Cooper S Works :

1) Developing a lead right foot and addiction to supercharger noise.
2) Thinking up excuses to give to your wife/partner for 'going out for a drive' at 9pm - do you really need milk for the morning ?
3) Obsessive compulsive washing of the car and parking well away from others in car parks
4) Wondering why such a small car is only getting 24 miles to the gallon (imperial)
5) Becoming a MINI geek and attending MINI2.COM more than once per day

Otherwise, just watch out for the normal squeeks/rattles like any other MINI.

Parc77 · Jun 17th, 2007, 08:23 PM

Dont think there are really any major issues mate, the car was pretty well sorted by then (facelift) otherwise as wiggis says...usual squeeks n rattles

Sten · Jun 18th, 2007, 05:59 PM

Had my 05 Cooper S Works for a month now. Two issues so far:

1) Broken engine mounts (Get knocking when pulling off/stopping)
2) JCW Exhaust centre box needed replacing. (Rattle from under car)

Think more people have had problems with the engine mounts than the exhaust. Other than that seems pretty sorted, no recalls affecting them that I know of. Maybe worth getting engine mounts checked at next service though, as my dealer says they have done a few of them.
HTH

Parc77 · Jun 18th, 2007, 07:44 PM

Engine mounts are not a major issue but equally as much they on the standard S.

monkeynuts · Jun 18th, 2007, 07:53 PM

cool cheers guys
got it in for some warranty work on wednesday so will ask them to give it a check

R1 · Jun 19th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Done 13,000 in my 2006 S works and am still thrilled to bits with it! I had the new flywheeel and clutch fitted around 2,000 miles ago (to solve the S tickover rattle in neutral. See faults and fixes), but thats it! No rattles and it goes like stink!

My only regret is that they don't make them anymore!
What the hell am I going to buy when it's time for a change?!

I still don't like the look of the new S and it has no supercharger!

sam_a156 · Jun 19th, 2007, 04:11 PM

Some of the JCW upgrades at least in Germany and Poland got the wrong ECU map. Don't know about UK.

Mine was one of them (installed in Warsaw( and can say that this resulted in lack of power and poor fuel consumption. Now sorted out though.

Jun 13th, 2007, 07:06 PM	#1
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 5,100 Offline	Cooper S Works 2004/5 - any issues? Is anyone aware of any issues on the late 54reg / 05 model ? were any recalled etc cheers m o n k e y : n u t s

Jun 18th, 2007, 07:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 5,100 Offline	cool cheers guys got it in for some warranty work on wednesday so will ask them to give it a check m o n k e y : n u t s

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Jun 17th, 2007, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
wiggis VW GT Sport 170 TDI My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxford Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 343 Offline	Biggest problems you will find with a Cooper S Works : 1) Developing a lead right foot and addiction to supercharger noise. 2) Thinking up excuses to give to your wife/partner for 'going out for a drive' at 9pm - do you really need milk for the morning ? 3) Obsessive compulsive washing of the car and parking well away from others in car parks 4) Wondering why such a small car is only getting 24 miles to the gallon (imperial) 5) Becoming a MINI geek and attending MINI2.COM more than once per day Otherwise, just watch out for the normal squeeks/rattles like any other MINI.

Jun 17th, 2007, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 2,369 Offline	Dont think there are really any major issues mate, the car was pretty well sorted by then (facelift) otherwise as wiggis says...usual squeeks n rattles

Jun 18th, 2007, 05:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Sten MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 22 Offline	Had my 05 Cooper S Works for a month now. Two issues so far: 1) Broken engine mounts (Get knocking when pulling off/stopping) 2) JCW Exhaust centre box needed replacing. (Rattle from under car) Think more people have had problems with the engine mounts than the exhaust. Other than that seems pretty sorted, no recalls affecting them that I know of. Maybe worth getting engine mounts checked at next service though, as my dealer says they have done a few of them. HTH

Jun 18th, 2007, 07:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 2,369 Offline	Engine mounts are not a major issue but equally as much they on the standard S.

Jun 19th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 07:44 PM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Done 13,000 in my 2006 S works and am still thrilled to bits with it! I had the new flywheeel and clutch fitted around 2,000 miles ago (to solve the S tickover rattle in neutral. See faults and fixes), but thats it! No rattles and it goes like stink! My only regret is that they don't make them anymore! What the hell am I going to buy when it's time for a change?! I still don't like the look of the new S and it has no supercharger!

Jun 19th, 2007, 04:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
sam_a156 Flying Finn My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Warsaw Local Time: 08:44 PM Posts: 371 Offline	Some of the JCW upgrades at least in Germany and Poland got the wrong ECU map. Don't know about UK. Mine was one of them (installed in Warsaw( and can say that this resulted in lack of power and poor fuel consumption. Now sorted out though.

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