Mini Cooper Average Life Span

I have a 06 mini cooper that has about 50k on it.
Mini cooper average life span. I commute to and for work and personal transport. A few months later it started sounding funny. I bought it used 2 years ago. But then where is the fun getting it on and off.
With the manual transmission the mini cooper gets fuel economy estimates of 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway. The average mini that comes into the shop appears to be under 100k. Im not here to knock anyonejust adding my first hand experience to the mix. Lifes journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body but rather to skid in.
It was due for a service. I really dont see how oil changes could effect the diaphragm life better material should have been used. It has been a good little car with minimal issues other than routine maintenance. Mini cooper s and john cooper works models typically get an epa estimated 23 25 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway.
I own 2009 gen2 mini cooper s convertible purchased in near perfect condition at 30k miles now at 85k miles. That said dont let this list alarm you. We now see some that are 100k on average between 2002 2004 model years if that helps. I have not had to replace the run flats yet so i cannot speak of their replacement cost but i will say that those tires ride a little rough.
Had another mechanic look at it. Could have been made better for sure. Mini cooper gas mileage. Bought an 02 mini cooper 5s manuel off the street about 2 years ago.
As i recall about 35k on the oem another 35 on the next and maybe 6 on this one. Thats about average for a subcompact car. Longevity with the mini. Mini cooper maintenance costs are in line with other performance cars.
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