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282 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 6:07 PM
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hi well I use the car more for daily use, rather than weekend use, so the zipcar thing is not really a good option for me. yes, I could go without, and it looks like I might have to if I turn Minnie in since my lease is up in 3 weeks and I haven't done anything yet to sort my situation out, like order a new one! yes, I could take nyc public transport again (more ecological I know, but such a pain to lug all your crap around!) It's been nice to have my mini be the 2nd walk in closet I don't have in my small NYC apt! Anyway, thanks for all your feedback, I've got to decide in the next week or so. I'm so swamped with work and this isn't a prioriity though.  will keep ya posted on what I do!
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I would never own a mini for the simple reason the car is made in england and the british can't build a car to save their ass. You will have countless electrical problems that will never get fixed (Jaguar!!) and the quality is crap. Expect to pay high service bills because car is owned by BMW, famous for ripping off their customers, and high inital purchase price so BMW can recover all the warranty costs for the first 4 years. Buyer Beware!!!
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Replying to: fmko (Apr 11, 2008 10:27 pm) Expect to pay high service bills because car is owned by BMW, famous for ripping off their customers, and high inital purchase price so BMW can recover all the warranty costs for the first 4 years I guess thats why BMW is increasing its sales volume in the USA each year...everyone wants to pay more for a less reliable and more expensive-to-maintain automobile. |
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Replying to: fmko (Apr 11, 2008 10:27 pm) Korean car makers weren't supposed to be as reliable as their Japanese counterparts, but Hyundai is one of the more dependable car makers in the affordable hatchback and sedan niche. Kia backs their cars with one of the longest running warranties. If you're a "glass is half full" kind of person, you could look at the MINI as a car that offers German reliability and British affordability! 
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I would hope that most folks reading these postings consider the source before reacting. After all, why do people posts comments here? Some of the most probable are... 1- They believe that they have useful information that will assist another vehicle owner... 2- They have a problem that they believe someone may be able to help them solve. 3- They have an axe to grind with a manufacturer, model, or just plain upset by their experiences. I agree with waterflame in posting 165. Most of us would despise being judged on what our relatives may have done years ago, or for that fact, what we may have done 30 years ago...it simply isn't relevant to today. To be honest, every auto maker makes a lemon every now and then. I am quite often amazed by some of the comments made in these forums on occasion by some of the more disgruntled posters. For instance, some may have the gripe that they had an engine problem at 120 K miles and feel the manufacturer should repair it free. Once and a while, you even see a posting that is so poorly written that I have difficulty seeing how the poster could operate a vehicle. If you look at the number of postings on ANY vehicle in these forums and compare that to the total number of units produced, you quickly see that, at best, only a miniscule amout of owners are expressing opinions here. That fact indicates to me that, by in large, most owners are reasonably satisfied with their automobiles. Yes, there are exceptions, as there are to every rule. And, that doesn't mean that there aren't occassional "oh-oh's" that get by the manufacturer. Its a competetive market, and everyone wants to be the first to offer the "latest and greatest". Some owners do have real problems, even after doing everything correctly and performing all the prescribed maintenance by the manufacturer. If you want to see what happens to manufacturers that really do consistantly turn out garbage, simply look up "Yugo". |
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I am new to Minis and potentially buying a 2005 Mini Convertible with 56,000 miles. It is out of warranty, but appears to be in Great shape. Any comments or suggestions about reliability? I would appreciate any wisdom from Mini Owners! 
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Replying to: theboz7 (May 31, 2008 2:01 pm) She absolutely loves the car... |
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Replying to: theboz7 (May 31, 2008 2:01 pm) |
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I am getting ready to get an 2008 Mini. I live 80 miles from the Dealership out in a rural area. I am a little concerned of what could happen based on what I have read online about issues with these cars. Should I be worried or is it just a few articles of things that can happen? What about the runflat tires. Can a shop in my town replace them if one goes etc....I just worry that I am far from the dealership...Anyone else in my shoes.. I love these cars. I had one before but it was a 2 year lease in 2004. Only one issues but the mileage was very low before I traded it in. I miss it so that is why I am here again. Thanks.
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Replying to: coasterguy (Jun 16, 2008 5:14 am) Since you've owned one before, you know that they are pretty reliable cars. However, you also know that ANY car can give you trouble. I've had two good friends that have owned MINIs (one 05 Cooper S & one 06 Cooper, both manuals) and they had not had any issues outside of normal wear and tear (tires) and oil changes. And yes, your shop could replace the RF tires.
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