Thanks for the concern guys.
Mini would not start at all today. Not even a click or any dash lights. Wouldnt even unlock. Battery is brand new and fully charged - checked with my booster. Grounds are good and cables are tight. Car ran perfectly fine and strong before this, despite at least 3 engine codes, a leaky rear main seal, and failing ABS/steering wheel position sensors. Car drove great.
Had trouble starting a few times in the last week because of the failing camshaft position sensor. Was putting off until I could get car in. Now it is in, so the sensor is being replaced along with a LLLLLOOOOONNNNNNGGGGG list of other things that need doing because they are broken, or due for maintenance. This is going to hurt. Yes guys, pile on and say "I told you so." I still love driving the car, that is the problem. Its smiles per mile are off the charts, but boy is it a nightmare in terms of niggling things breaking.
No IS300s with a stick that I can see. What about a GS460h with 270k on it? Still a good car?