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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [british_rover]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jul 19, 2007 (5:39 pm)
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Replying to: british_rover (Jul 19, 2007 5:33 pm)
Yeah it is, definitely. The old base MINI has a very rough engine IMO and a clunky shifter...the new base MINI's engine is quite smooth and it shifts nicely. I don't think it is too much more powerful but it has BMWs variable valve timing so you can rev it up pretty good. Its an engine that requires driver attention but I'm up to the task. After all, I duke it out with the big boys in a puny 1.5L Scion most of the time and it works fine (if you pay attention).
I'd expect the new base MINI engine to be even easier to modulate. But a speed demon it ain't.
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [carla6]
by alpha16
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Jul 22, 2007 (5:45 pm)
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Replying to: carla6 (Jul 11, 2007 12:22 pm)
I am also having huge problems with my '07 Mini Cooper S that I purchased at the end of June. It will be in the shop for 15 days this week, and I will then begin the Lemon Law papwework. The shop says they have no idea what is wrong with it. I would like to know where your at right now with them. Have you looked into the LL in your state? Please keep me updated on what is happeneing with your car. I hope it works out for you.
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warning lamps of Safety seatbelts and airbags
by gatkd
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Jul 25, 2007 (7:07 am)
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I bought a mini cooper convertible 2005 in USA Miami and arrive in my country(Panama, Central America) after 2 weeks. The problem is the warning lamp of airbags and safety seatbelts lights up while I driving.
In Panama the BMW donīt sell and repair minis.
I trie to disconet( Reset ) the battery in about 10 seconds and doesnīt work. I donīt think that the problem is mal funtion, something happens in the travel to Panama.
What Can I do?
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [Mr_Shiftright]
by bodble2
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Jul 26, 2007 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 19, 2007 5:39 pm)
Yes, the new base engine is quite smooth and rev-happy. But paired with the 6-speed steptronic, it was a bit of a disappointment. Probably more to do with the tranny than the engine though.
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [bodble2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Jul 26, 2007 (9:59 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Jul 26, 2007 9:22 am)
I think the steptronic adds about 1 second to the 0-60 time.
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [Mr_Shiftright]
by bodble2
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Aug 11, 2007 (10:29 am)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Jul 26, 2007 9:59 am)
You mean the stepronic is actually slower then the CVT?  
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [bodble2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 11, 2007 (10:48 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Aug 11, 2007 10:29 am)
No, slower than the 6-speed. I don't believe there is a CVT anymore is there?
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [Mr_Shiftright]
by bodble2
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Aug 11, 2007 (10:02 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 11, 2007 10:48 am)
Nope, no more CVT. I mistakenly thought you were comparing the steptronic to last year's CVT.
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [bodble2]
by Mr_Shiftright HOST
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Aug 12, 2007 (9:02 am)
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Replying to: bodble2 (Aug 11, 2007 10:02 pm)
I was just tracking down stats on the base model car (hard to find actually) since I'm thinking of getting the base model 6 speed and wanted to compare performance to say my 5-speed Scion xA.
Also I get a prompt through e-mail whenever someone posts a review of the new MINI on Yahoo, and while I've plowed through a lot of reviews, I haven't seen any particular trend regarding electrical glitches. I always worry about "first year" models, and a lot on the 2007 MINI is new, including engine and trans.
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Re: Is there ANY recourse for this widespread problem??? [Mr_Shiftright]
by bodble2
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Aug 12, 2007 (9:43 pm)
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Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 12, 2007 9:02 am)
"I always worry about "first year" models,..."
Me too. That's why I'm glad the lease on our '05 MINI does expire till July, 08!
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