Frank's 08 Cooper S

[FrankH]

Hi all,

Happy to be here!
Thought I would go ahead and share as well.
2008 R56 Cooper S in Laser Blue with White roof and mirror caps.
Just over 54k on the clock, and appears to have been very well cared for.
This is my first foray into Mini, coming from a background of Honda & VW automobiles in the U.S.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sC67tb3PPY9CqKRH3

[irlmin]

Hi Frank ,
Welcome to the site , thats a clean R56 S you have picked up . mileage is also low for year , please feel free to post some more photos and if there is any advice you need on MINI ownership and R56 potential issues just ask . 1 important thing is ignore MINIs official oil change intervals and change your engine oil every 7000 km or less using a reputable 05/30 full synthetic oil .as I said welcome and look forward to updates .
G

[FrankH]

Thanks--Much appreciated!
I have spent a good bit of time reading posts here and on other sites and have learned a lot!
Very interested in getting the timing chain done, as the previous owner was unsure if this had ever been completed.
Also thinking about the JCW Tuning kit--expensive, but so tempting!