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that's a boy-knowlege question about the hydraulic pump. I did a Google search and DID come up with some complaints about Mini's power steering giving out. However, it seemed to be on '04s and '05s.... I emailed a bunch of people on Craig's List in various crowded cities--NYC, Boston, DC and Chicago--who were trying to sell their Minis to see why they were selling and what their expeirence was. Two responded thus far and said they were selling to get a new Mini, and they said the power steering was stiff, as were BMWs I believe, but not a huge problem. MINE was DEFIITELY a problem--I broke a sweat trying to turn the sucker. I'm going to call the Mini mechnanics today and see if they know anythign. Maybe it was just that one car, and a fluke. |
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Replying to: british_rover (Apr 26, 2007 5:05 am)
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Replying to: blueguydotcom (Apr 26, 2007 6:53 am) One of the complaints with the last gen MINI was that they power steering pump made weird noises. This is one of the things that contributed to the MINI's poor showing on the JD Power Surveys. |
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Question,does anyone have any solid info on the 08 convertable.I'm seeking solid info as to if it will be the new design,such as the 07 coupe is-alum.engine,etc. Some dealers have stated it won't be till 2009.But I don't trust them,probably not many 07 converts sold this year,if people knew the it will be changed less than a year from now. I've test drove a 07S convert and a 07S Coupe,both 6-speeds.And deffently like the Coupe's ride,etc. better. 
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Replying to: musky1gfm (Apr 26, 2007 12:21 pm) There's a world of difference from the R53s to the R56s (07s). |
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Hi I'm still trying to decide whether to go with one on the lot (and looks like they'll knock off a few hundred)--with features I don't want and missing a few that I do, or order. when I was at the dealer I was able to see on a couple of cars taht I was shown the paper that showed how many days on the lot--one was 58 days and the other in the 40s. Are they quicker to sell a car--i.e., negotiate more--if it's been hanging around a longer time? the salesman did admit sort of that there was some sort of end of month quota/bonus too--which I sort of mentioned as a reason for him to give me a discount if I took one off thelot |
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!!!! I went out to do another test drive yesterday and it turns out I must have had a bum car with that stuck steering wheel because I parallel parked 5 times in a row and this one held up fine. I ended up getting a car on the lot--perhaps a little more car than I bargained for--and more options than I initially intended, but it seemed better than waiting while I ordered. I basically got all the options I initially wanted--and then some. What I got: Chili Red with white top basic Mini/Automatic 2007 arm rest sports seats cold weather package fancy 3 spoke steering wheel with controls What I also got: comfort package--which also have Bluetooth (anyone know how to use it? I'm due to get a new phone now, do I need a special phone, or any phone with blue tooth will do?) also autodim mirrors, auto headlights/rainsensors wipers/auto a/c, etc. also there's a rear fog light (not sure about a front one) convenience package--sunroof (i didn't actuallyw ant this since I wanted less hotness and a quieter ride, but oh well), and whatever else is with this one So I WAS supposed to go pick up the car today but my sales guy seems to be flaking on me now--I think it's cuz it's the last day of the month and he's trying to meet sales quota. He ended up doing a great deal on this car (I think) Lease for ONE YEAR; 169/month for 12 months and 2320 down (includ 1800 down plus taxes/regis) To buy later it's 21,500 I think. Car is originally MSRP at 24,200. So he knocked a few hundred...maybe 500 off the car? Im not entirely sure. All I know is that somehow he made my lease payments be only 10/more months (from 158/moth and SAME AOUND down on my original 21,700 car I was going to order). My other residual was going to be about 2000 less or so. Also, in case anyone's interested, they, Hassel Mini, in LI, has a souped up John Cooper works S I think on sale--it's a 2006 new and it's original 35K and they are selling it for 29K I think. I forget the color but it's in the showroom. If anyone can share what to do about the Bluetooth, I wouldn't mind trying to get the phone in advance if I can that would be much appreciated thanks |
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Replying to: tica (Apr 30, 2007 10:25 am) |
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I just put 500 down now and am doing the rest of the lease when I pick it up tomorrow...is that even possible? but seems like 1800 at 5% is not much interest anyway $90 for the year..... actually a friend told me today that when it comes down to buying it at residucal price after a year, I probably can negotiate it down from there because they probablyw ould be more willing to drop it by 1000 or maybe more to sell it to me, rather than have it hang around the lot somemore...esp since at that point I guess 2008s will already be in...
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Replying to: tica (Apr 30, 2007 6:55 pm) The bigger issue is that you will lose all of the money you put down if the car gets totaled or stolen even with gap insurance. If you have problem credit, it's true that they may not "let you" take the car with less or zero down. It makes more sense to put money down on a purchase rather than a lease. |
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