What it's really like driving my MINI R53 as a daily driver

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Жыл бұрын

Now that I'm using my MINI R53 as a daily, at much request, here's a video of my wide arch MINI R53 on the road.
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@jasonwest1343 3 ай бұрын

Nice one Molly, i am another man child R53 owner that's throwing $ and many hours into my 2005 hyper blue Mini and can barely wait to complete the project and just enjoy it but like most plans they just get bigger 😂. Love your set up too looks great.

@MollydoesYoutube 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@blackfrost273industries4 Жыл бұрын

I love the color and color matching fender flares! It looks sharp and sounds tamely cool! I am having a mini fever with my mini engine apart for a rebuild. Hopefully, getting another mini to stay inspired to complete it and have a rumbly mini! This is a good video I appreciate it

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@Mrtallguy76 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been dailying mine recently too, and any downsides are properly outweighed by that supercharger whine !!!

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

So true, love this!

@johnhall8564 6 ай бұрын

Just about to pick one up on an 03 plate it’s immaculate all original and has only done 24k miles electric blue….. I can’t wait I’ve never driven one and it will be hard to resist modding it 😅 my weekend car is a Lotus Elise. Thanks for the informative video it’s helped me get some insight on these cool little machines.

@MollydoesYoutube 6 ай бұрын

Ahh sounds like a great find! I’m certain you’ll have a smile on your face driving it round 😁 thank you very much!

@johnhall8564 6 ай бұрын

@@MollydoesKZfaq definitely will no doubt about that 😁…… can you tell me is there much of a difference in performance with an 03 plate compared to 04-06 models ? Thanks again 😉

@TheMoffBoy 10 ай бұрын

My MCS isnt even lowered and i have to go over the dumb half width bumps very specifically in order to avoid bumper ejection.

@R53rockstar Жыл бұрын

nice video i daily drive mine and love it

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it’s getting used and thanks for subscribing ☺️

@R53rockstar Жыл бұрын

@@MollydoesKZfaq yep and only has 48k on so far

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

@@R53rockstar really good mileage then

@danielwindberg187 6 ай бұрын

I daily my 04 r53 100-150 miles a day mainly highways and if a cruise at about 70 mph on California messed up freeways and get about 32mpg .as long as you stay ontop of the services it will treat you right just like any other performance car its going to be a little more pricey. My r53 has just shy of 160k miles on it and still runs amazing.

@MollydoesYoutube 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing, it’s great to hear the love everyone has for their R53s ☺️

@hipoman8087 6 ай бұрын

I’ll be 65 April. Have had my 02 R53 almost 2 years. I’ve got such a long list of parts on my shelves. Performance and cosmetic related. Quaif, cam , clutch, large intercooler and a LOT more. Front and rear. Even ALL the hoses and sensors. Figured since I’m in there I might as well. Pain to take apart every time you do an upgrade. Going to be a blast! Hey woman. Your car looks fantastic. May get the front facia. What brand is it and does it have to be a full kit to blend in. Thanks

@MollydoesYoutube 6 ай бұрын

Amazing! Yepp, may aswell get everything done while it’s apart! Thank you, what do you mean by front facia? ☺️

@hipoman8087 6 ай бұрын

Sorry. After looking at it closer I realized it’s stock. Looks nice. I have extra flares that I’ll paint to match car. Probably all the black parts. I’m 6’3” so having those seats would be fine. How are they holding up? Did you do springs or coil overs. I decided on coil overs. I’m really throwing $ at it lol. I have muscle cars, truck, motorcycles and a drag car. I never grew up. My matchbox and hot wheels are bigger and more expensive! Thanks for the reply.

@hipoman8087 6 ай бұрын

Also I forgot. A couple guys I know that street race kept their factory belts in for convenience while not racing. 4 point race only.

@rgrlim Жыл бұрын

Love the steering wheel! Where did you have it done?

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃 It’s a retrim by Royal Steering Wheels then I’ve just wrapped the centre bits myself

@Oplix Жыл бұрын

Really cute. Girl isn't bad either.

@hipoman8087 6 ай бұрын

Isn’t bad ? She’s adorable! Icing in the car 😄

@jeffbrey123 3 ай бұрын

Where did you get the spoiler?

@MollydoesYoutube 3 ай бұрын

Hey, it was on it when I bought it but Orranje do a very similar one

@TheAdamRawks Жыл бұрын

That's my daily speed bump.

@TheDuckseason Жыл бұрын

some day Io will drive the super charged , just got my first.

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

You’ll be addicted to Minis soon!

@TheAdamRawks Жыл бұрын

Aaaand my daily run through Fishley lol

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

A real daily run then 😂

@TheAdamRawks Жыл бұрын

@@MollydoesKZfaq Better on the motorbike. I can't see what's coming the opposite way in the Mini cus I can't see over the bushes.. you did well to get a clear run.

@richyclubsport5155 Жыл бұрын

Be lucky to find a Mini that's reliable enough to drive daily, need to check oil from cold daily if that's the intention.

@MollydoesYoutube Жыл бұрын

Depends on the age really, if the gen 1 age I agree oil needs checking regularly but depends on the daily mileage. Some would say it’s not a Mini if it doesn’t have a oil leak 😂

@OhioRed55 Жыл бұрын

Don't need to be lucky. I've daily driven my 2006 R50 for 302000 miles in Northwest Ohio, with just regular oil changes, maintenance items, etc.

@johnmccarthykarting 7 ай бұрын

JCW owner just serving oil and filters ect very reliable I really don't know what people are on about

@richyclubsport5155 7 ай бұрын

@@johnmccarthykarting well as an Ex BMW service manager i know what I'm talking about, they are garbage

@ThorMotorWerks 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn’t say it needs checking daily. As with most cars that are 20 years old now, maintenance is going to be something to keep on top of. I’ve got an R53 all oil seals have been replaced hasn’t leaked a drop in last couple of years. If you ain’t handy with some tools, it can be costly but if you’re willing to lean the owners clubs are always a good place to find some help locally and the mini community is one of the best around

@stef01885 3 ай бұрын

Sure I’ve seen this car for sale on eBay

@MollydoesYoutube 3 ай бұрын

It was on Facebook, not on eBay so might have seen it on there

@InMyMind2304 8 ай бұрын

I also use my 2005 R53 as a daily driver. The features also make the car a real driver's car. Ok, the depreciation with 50 miles daily is high. A total distance of 150,000 miles has now been driven. But the high fun factor of the car more than makes up for it. The handling, sound of the supercharger and sports exhaust make you feel like you're driving a sports car! The consumption of a car of this caliber is not too bad. 8.6301554 Miles / Liter.

@MollydoesYoutube 8 ай бұрын

Like you say high fun factor does make up for it!