It's the 110hp PSA engine in the R56 mini. The key is to replace the gauze filter in the sump fairly regularly (some do it every oil change, others about every 4th change) and use the correct oil, then they don't go wrong. I've removed the DPF on mine and had it remapped to about 130bhp so it's good fun, cheap as chips to run and looks pretty good too. It's not practical as a family car but most of the time it's just me driving to work and back, 50 mile round trip.
Suspension is pretty hard, and run flat tyres don't help either. Although mine is bearable on Scottish roads, so on English roads it would be absolutely fine.
Cant you just move closer to the job?
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Volvo C30 2.4i worth a look?
Following ABT's lead, this looks quite tidy but its 9K and mpg is closer to 30 than 50
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...01809130456032
I didn't realise they were the 110 version. I nearly bought a cooper-D but found a focus with 20k on the clock that some old duffer had kept in his garage so felt compelled to buy that as it was basically new. id not heard about the sump strainer so will fire a new one on next time its serviced.
the Mazda's don't seem to have aged well with the lexus style rear lights.
the C30 R-design would be a good shout if the tailgate opening wasn't tiny.
2004 - on : 1999 S14a 398bhp 378lb/ft
2010 - on : 2007 RX8 PZ
1998 - 2004 : 1991 S13
I Has a 2011 Volvo C30 D4 R-design
They’re fun to drive, even if it is a focus chassis
2L 5 cylinder diesel,177hp, 400nm torque, 6 speed, and can crack 56mpg on a long journey
Reliable as feck! Had mine 3 years and the only thing I’ve had to do is service, change tyres, and front brake pads, drove it to the Netherlands and back 4 times!
Bought it on 63k now has 93k and still drives like a new car
Only problem, and why I will be selling soon is the boot, too damn small!
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Selling soon.... Chelmsford....
Soonish, got a car in the workshop to shift first, so I can give the Volvo some routine maintenance and a tidy up before selling!
Got tyres to fit, possible C.V joint too, and a bloody good wash!
Will be around the 5k mark
She’s fully loaded, sat nav, premium surround sound, Black leather, heated and electric seats, 18” diamond cut wheels, aux in and usb radio connectivity
Stainless twin exhaust with backbox delete too
Has a few car park dings to the passenger rear 1/4 but other than that shes straight and true!
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Probably a bit outside of where I want to be though, sorry