My 2008 is doing the same and has been in 5 times. -- Still not fixed!! What did they tell you?

Awesome! I only have a couple of minor issues:

Issue 1: sometimes I get a tremendously loud "POP" sound over the speakers (H/K sound system) when I put my key into the ignition. This doesn't happen often, and there doesn't seem to be any other problem with the electrics...but I jump a mile when it happens. (and it does seem a bit odd)

Issue 2: I did not get the translucent paint protection on the bonnet. I just noticed a small scratch on one of the bonnet stripes about 2 cm long. Upon further inspection...looks like I have the beginnings of road rash on my MINI's nose. Can these minor issues be repaired and covered with translucent protector or do I need to get the entire bonnet repainted/striped. (I have had my MINI for six months to the day today--and I am heartsick that my once pristine car has scratches).
How should I approach this with the lowest cost? Repaint/restripe the bonnet then protect it? Invest in touch-up paint / indelible markers to cover up the road-rash and have protectant applied? Can you provide a ball-park figure on having a clear protectant applied to the bonnet?

Thank you - I appreciate any suggestions you can provide.

Nothing...said they had no idea what it was. Something that I notice with my MINI that never happened with my Camry: there seems to be alot of static electricity generated. When I get out, if I accidently touch the outside of the car, I get zapped. Never really thought about it before, but wonder if it is somehow holding a charge?

valve noise
 

Okay, so I just got a 08 mini cooper s today. When I got it home I noticed a loud ticking noise – valve noise coming from the engine. On the highway when I was driving home I shifted down instead of up and am not sure if I already broke my mini? Please help?!

sound from engine
 

take it back asap. If you bought it from a dealership they usually have a five day return policy or 30 warranty (they will fix the problem free of charge).

Also there is a cold weather tensioner issue that causes chain slap/rattle

Hey Doug, I have a 07 mini cooper in my shop it has a #2 misfire only when temp above 100 deg Celsius. I found out it was bought back by the dealer, but our customer got a "GREAT" price on it. So I replaced coils and plugs, it had a multi misfire when it came in but plugs and coils fixed that. Now I get #2 misfire, checked compression in all cylinders 130ish,checked valve build up(clean),replaced PCV. Today I replaced valve cover,because it shows all the signs of overpressure but we don't have the equipment to do proper oil cap test. I think it has a valvetronic issue, please give me some advice on where I should go with this or if your dealership has seen anything like this. Email me at nismo_sport@hotmail.com Thank Nick

I need help to find an alternative to the dealer who wants $1000 to replace the next key I lose, along w/ a computer part, as apparenly needed when you are unfortunate enough to lose 10 keys ( I had ehlp, but have lost 9 keys and am waiting for the axe to fall.
Karen

There's no other way that I can think of. I did a lot of research,cause I work on mini's. That's why they give you 10 keys,with every German car. Sorry for tell you the bad news. Well you do find another way, let me know please.

I have a 2006 cooper s that is making a whinning sound in the engine compartment. Something did leak from the car but all the fluids I can check are good and I've been told the power steering pump/motor are electric. Any ideas?