I have a 2007 Mini Cooper that needs a new engine. Car has 126k miles...great body and interior. Is it worth replacing engine or should I sell as a parts car?

the R50 engine has the timing chain...the R52 has a timing belt...Cooper S has the R52...which engine are you servicing?

even after timing belt destruction...if the pistons have not been touched a "head job" with new valve seals and valves should be performed...with your new timing belt (if R52)....save the engine~!

Those CVT automatics are jerky sometimes, but if you work with them they are alright...I find myself using the "shift0matic" often enough~

Brian Wilson is totin' 00 as his Dodger uniform number~

Get a replacement motor if you haven't a super-duper HIgh-Class outfit like Berkeley Motor Works~ (if in the Bay Area)~

Judge...I think you're REALLY talking waaaay over Mary's head in terms of the engine specs. Take it down a notch, maybe and put it into layman's terms for her. I highly doubt she understands the difference between an R50 and R52 engine. Also, I would go under the assumption that she (and other people who post) are not in the Bay Area or the State of California. A lot of us (like me) live on the opposite coast...or somewhere in between :) ------> Have a good day, mi amigo!

We're there any answers for this? I have a 2007 mini sport which has a destroyed engine from mechanics forgetting to put in coolant after doing an oil change. 60,000 miles. Hoping to find lowest price and best way to replace engine. Had it one month before mechanics ruined it. It cost ten thousand.

That is exactly how my engine failed, my daughter used wind shield wiper fluid instead of coolant...In any case, I ended up selling the car to a mechanic who put a new engine in the car. I had priced a new engine, and the cost was about 5K. I sold the car for 4.5K. For me, that was the best option and I bought another mini.

Hi Mary, does your mechanic need another mini?? I have the same problem needing a new engine but I can’t justify to pay $3k-$5k when he cars value is much less. I just have it parked at my parents house. It’s been non operative for several yrs now. Just finished paying it off. =*\. The most I’ve been offered for no engine, was $500! But congrats to you on such a great sale! For anyone interested I have a 2007 Mini Cooper S Manila transmission. Exterior and interior is in pristine condition due to being parked in a garaged!

Anyone looking to sell a 07-13 mini copper s with bad motor ? I need front end replaced on my car and or will swap out motor from it.

yes i have 2007 that needs motor every thing else is good new tires and brakes

I have a black 2009 Mini Cooper S with a bad motor for sale. Can't afford to replace it, so I need to sell it.

I would be interested in mini coopers with bad engines. Also, I have front parts for sale as well. ljwoods3@aol.com

I have a 2013 Mini Cooper S convertible that I would sell to you for not much money call me in South Florida 954-588-6826 but it's got to be soon because it's at my mechanics shop and he wants it gone

I have a 2009 mini clubman S - pepper white in perfect condition with a timing chain issue and could also be tensioners. Dealer wants $7600 to fix the main oil leak but can't guarantee it wouldn't have other issues. Just brought brand new mini tires 3 months ago. Body is perfect. For sale for parts.

Hi, does a 2015 Mini Cooper engine fits 2008 minicooper?

Anyone with a Cooper S 2007 or newer, that has a bad motor, but the block is still good, please give me a call and leave voicemail, text or email at: (417)356-3895 tlyerington@gmail.com Thanks!!

I am in AZ. If anyone is selling a mini that needs engine work or a engine replacement please let me know.. chrisls1956@outlook.com

In PA and have an 04 mini cooper with dead R50 engine. All other parts are solid. Contact anniemaselli@gmail.com if you have any interest! So sad to be selling her, but trying to move quickly.

I have a 2013 red 2 door hatch back MANUAL mini cooper that the mechanic said has a busted engine. Looking to sell. 100kms on it. Alberta Canada location. Mostly highway miles. Everything else in mint condition. Email eviehill-o1@hotmail.com

Hi, I have a black 2009 R56 Mini Cooper S with a dead engine. Brand "new" rebuilt automatic transmission with less than 200 miles. Paid $2500 for the transmission work a month ago. Never in an accident, perfect inside and outside. I cannot afford to repair the car. The car is in Fort Lauderdale. The car has a hitch. Please send me an offer if interested. matiasalmeida4@gmail.com

Selling 2007 Mini Cooper Sport-Turbo / Hatchback. Turbo or Engine problems. Just replaced the 4 coils & spark plugs. We cannot afford to repair. $136,000 miles. Body & interior in great shape. Clean title Christine clingerchris@gmail.com

Our 2009 mini clubman S 6 speed manual with 120,000 miles has no compression in cylinder #2. B British Racing Green body is excellent. Put in $4,000 in the past year, and now has new Bilstein struts all around new high end tires, new snow tires on rims, and many more new parts. email me at dgew@comcast.net in Connecticut.

Have a 2010 mini coop blown timing chain mechanic thinks engine is wrecked engine gonna cost 5k. To much for me right now. 1000 left to pay on it. If interested contact me. Natascha2970@yahoo.com

Have a red 2007 Mini Cooper S with blown engine due to coolant failure. The plastic thermostat body failed on the highway. Anyone interested in a project car. Would like to sell it in one piece.

I'm always looking to buy cars with bad engines and transmissions. Where are you located Jeff? I would be interested if you're in AZ.

Car is located in Lawrence Kansas. Thanks!

Jeff, can you send me pictures price message? Seven 14 272 nine 0 four 7

I have a 2007 S with blown engine in Denver . Need to sell, ASAP. Never has been in an accident and interior is in good shape. Needs AC too. Interested rtnme7@sbcglobal.net

What year engines are the same as a 2010 base. Looking to rebuild one for when the one have gives up. Smoken bad right now. I am sure its rings

I have a 2009 Mini S (automatic transmission) that needs a new engine. Silver and white top. Some dings, Has never been an accident. For sale

I have a 2008 red Mini Convertible S with a bad engine for sale. Just turned over 100,000 miles.

Any in Arizona for sale.

Chrisls1956, I have an 09 S that is for sale

Where are you located

I have a 2007 base, I am looking for a motor. Bought from some guy who told me it was a timing chain issue..:timing chain had already been replaced prior to me buying per carfax and mechanic..mechanic said there is metallic contamination in the engine.

I have a 2008 mini cooper convertible with around 230,000 miles on it. Engine blew. Is anyone interested for parts? the body and convertible top are in great condition as are the front passenger and rear passenger seats among a bunch of other things. Minimal rust its been garaged for years. Im the only owner. Its also a 5 speed. located in CT

I have an 03 S with a motor that needs replaced. 4 lbs of oil pressure on a manuel gage. 6spd. Like to sell. Need 1000 for it. I can be reached at outwestisbest@yahoo.com

charlevoixboy Yes I do. It’s in Texas

Hi Mary. Wish we had connected 7 years earlier. I have a 2007 Mini; Black, with Camel,((total leather), interior. I blew one piston and ran into the same dilemma. The answer I came up with, came down to one question. If I loved the car enough, to keep it, put in a new engine. My answer was yes! So I put in a new engine; paid 10k, (with a trade in of 1.5k; 3 year warranty). I have had the new engine for 3 years, and have hardly driven 1k miles. I bought it for10k 3 years earlier. Now, at least I know that Mini engines only last for 92k. Anything after that, is pure luck!

I am ready to buy a 2010 or newer Mini cooper S (turbo only and manual transimission) with engine issues. It has to be a nice car, other than that engine, I can not do body work...period! Let me know what you have for sale. I would trailer the right car home. I live in northern Michigan. I bought an '08 off this message board a couple of years ago, still have the car (well, my daughter does) and I LOVE the minis! I want a turbo to rebuild to do the Mini on the Mac (Mackinaw Bridge) next year. What ya got?