Bought an r53 cooper s for the wife about 18 months ago. MPG is shocking for a small car - currently averaging 15.2lt/100km (around 18mpg). Luckily it only does around 5k km a year. Currently has 119k km on the clock and the only problems we've had are broken exhaust box hanger and a cracked flexipipe (below the manifold) - both welded by Souhans in Trim for €80. The kids (5 & 6) absolutely love it