Both brands, Austin and Morris were owned by British Leyland. With the success of this model, the Mini became a brand instead in Resources of Austin and Morris combined to become the brand: Mini.
Mini remained successful for years to come. But the same model can only last for so long without any major updates. In , the company launched a new generation of Mini, which was in production till It no longer remained a niche product due to limited practicality. You can now have 2 door, convertible, 4 door or a crossover Mini. And that too in petrol or diesel engine option. Soon, Mini is coming out with an electric powertrain too.
This plant has over years of automotive manufacturing history. Austin, owner of Mini had a factory nearby. Mini has a huge role to play to turn the area around into an automotive manufacturing zone. Under BMW, Mini has been manufacturing here since Assembling to be exactly.
Well, it takes three UK Plants to manufacture Mini. Plant Swindon makes Body Pressings and sub-assemblies. Plant Hams Hall makes engines. Unfortunately, it was going to take more than a day, so I was given a rental and would have to go back the next day.
By the time I arrived the next day, it still wasn't done. I basically wasted two days on getting the car maintained, but it was worth it. There was an oil leak, which is apparently common in MINIs, but for whatever reason they don't tell people that or do a recall. Had it been ignored, especially since the local repair shop didn't find it, it would have crippled the vehicle.
There were some recalls as well, but for whatever reason, I was never notified. Despite all of that, I was pleased with the service. They talked to me throughout the process, and for the first time ever, I was taken back to my vehicle where the mechanic explained some of the repairs to me. Even the mechanic was friendly. So despite the issues I had having to take two days off work to get this done, I was happy overall with the experience.
I am concerned about any future repair costs, but I think if you take care of your car and have a Mini dealership look at it directly, then there shouldn't be many issues.
I recommend this car for anyone who wants something fun and exciting to drive. I eventually traded in my MINI. Once the warranty expired, I didn't feel comfortable owning it since I did not have a local dealership close by to service the vehicle. I do miss the vehicle and will probably pick one up again if a dealership ends up in the same city I live in.
I still have concerns about reliability, so I need a dealership close by if I ever were to consider one again. The reliability of these vehicles is slightly checkered. This mostly relates to the common problems that older models had. These problems were typically related to the transmission and front radiator support. The more recent models of this car have seen redesigns that have fixed these major issues.
The high-end build and design of these cars mean that they are a bit more expensive than other small cars on the market. These cars were built to perform, and you will feel that in how they handle. You also have to consider the fact that these cars are made in Europe, so these are imported vehicles.
Some models are more affordable than others, but what will really drive the price up is the addition of options. These cars have designer looks and feature powerful engines. Some of the nicer options available for MINIs include panorama roofs, automatic climate control, and heated seats.
Small cars have a reputation of not being sturdy in a collision. It would be pretty awesome to say your first car was a MINI. These are essentially luxury cars that will get attention.
The major issue to keep in mind is cost. Some people may be hesitant to give a high-end car to a first-time driver. The cost of maintenance can be pricey, and these cars require premium fuel. The chances of a young driver being able to afford this vehicle is pretty slim. If you are considering older models, you have to keep the reliability issues in mind. Yes, a model of the Countryman does come as a hybrid.
You should look into that model if you are looking to reduce your carbon footprint. You should probably avoid models from the first and second generation of MINIs. These range from the years to As noted above, these models had frequent issues with the transmission, power steering, and water pump leaking.
The third generation of MINIs, introduced in , have made revisions that fixed these issues. If the MINI isn't quite what you are looking for, you should consider these cars for your next purchase.
They were initially marketed under the Austin and Morris line of cars before they eventually became their own brand in Answer: That's hard to say. I know one person who has a MINI that has lasted for a long time, while mine was having recall issues.
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