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Replying to: coasterguy (Jun 16, 2008 5:14 am) At that distance every time something breaks you will have two choices, live with it or take a FULL day off of work. After you factor in the time, now factor in the gas money. On the bright side the scheduled maintanence is every 15k. Right now for instance I have a lock that does not work to let me out of the car easy and I will just wait 3 more months to take the car in for its regular maitenance rather than make a special trip. Just calling it the way I see it. R |
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| You must wonder after reading most of these forums online. How many good stories are there to bad stories? I only had my first mini in 2004 for a year. Only problem was a little "almost stalling" symptom at the end of my apartment driveway in the morning. Once on the street it was fine. I traded it in for a "larger" car at the time. But, I miss the fun. I have a camry now. Wonderful car but, Boring to drive. Actually puts me to sleep. ehehehe I think I am trying to justify my move here. hahah | |
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IT would be nice if those with "Great Stories" of their Mini's would post. Maybe I will just lease it and get a new one every 3 years?
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Replying to: theboz7 (May 31, 2008 2:01 pm) |
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Replying to: rayt2 (Jun 01, 2005 6:48 am)
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I have a 02 mini cooper with 112k miles, change oil myself every 5k miles, no problems, replaced battery at 95k. now the radiator fan will not stop running, I have to disconnect neg battery cable to get it to stop. dealer (Richmond, Va.) says the whole fan needs to be replaced to the tune of $600. the bumper and radiator needs to come out to replace the fan. anyone have any experience with this? I'm fairly mechanically inclined so is it something I can do? also it is time to do my first brake job, Id like to replace the rotors with drilled and slotted and use EBC green stuff pads and replace lines with braided stainless any thoughts?
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Replying to: mymemni (Jun 20, 2008 8:38 am) 
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 20, 2008 11:49 am) Either you must drive with one foot on the brakes or be a mail delivery person. Just joking, but that is WAY too early to need a brake job!
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Replying to: busiris (Jun 22, 2008 11:06 am) That's what I thought too. Mind you though, that 20K miles were 100% city, stop and go miles.
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 22, 2008 7:44 pm)
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