Hi all. I just bought a 2007 mini cooper convertible last month with only 10700 miles from the original owner and I didn't register it yet because I am waiting to do something (long story) . BUT I have been reading so many horror stories about the R52 Mini Cooper that I am thinking of putting it up for sale because I am afraid to even start this car or lower the roof in case it stops working. From all the stories that I read, these cars are a disaster to own!!I should have read all of these stories before buying the car.