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I’ve a 2010 MCS since new. 157k. Awesome scalpel for commuting over the Santa Cruz Mtns for years. I know, I know,,,, R56 talk in a R53 thread. Sister in law had a R53 MCS that I got to dive on several occasions. I do prefer the supercharger over the turbo, stock to stock comparisons.
We experienced the dreaded direct injection carbon fouling at around 30k. Painful but, covered by Mini. The factory remap to mitigate the problem did result in decreased performance which sucked a bit. Still, a blast to toss around. Gas mileage is still around 34 mpg. Did invest in a new turbo at the same time I had the timing chains, ramps replaced at 150k.
I actually prefer the R56 interior designs more than the R53 as well as some of the exterior changes. I dislike most of the post 2013 models.
Now what I really want is a R53 GP to play with.
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Harmlessly passing gas in the grassland away;
Only dimly aware of a certain smell in the air
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