i have a 2006 mini cooper s convertible 6 speed manual and 100000 miles. recently, 3 lights came on -- engine service, ASC, run flat monitor. with that, my car runs really slow no matter how fully i step on the accelerator. it takes about 10 to 20 seconds to go up to about 30 mph and my rpm stays below 3000. i was causing some traffics on the way home today. I don't know what the problem is and not sure whether to take it to the dealer, or is authorized independent mini repair shop any good? im in LA and i found authorized repair shop in 6-7 miles from where i live called Avus autosport.

 

While I do not know what is wrong with your car you need to get it serviced. If the car will not go above 30 because it is in " limp home mode" Basically the car has a problem and there is only enough power to do small things. You do not want to ruin it .

 

get the cars computer scanned to get codes. If you are not a mechanic it will likely need dealer/service anyway

 

i think its time for you pal to get your car serviced well
if it's really not accelerating well, there is something very wrong with it

 

My car is doing the same thing as of today.. What was the issue? How much was the repair?