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Replying to: cracker2225 (Mar 12, 2008 11:04 pm) I will also be contacting Karen at her alternative email address. I had to replace my clutch on my 2004 mini after just 2 years, and now 20k miles later (no longer under warranty). The dealer in Boston (where it was purchased) insists there's nothing wrong with the car and that it must be the fault of the operator. I've been driving standard autos for over 20 years and NEVER replaced a clutch one time. Before buying this new mini, I always bought used cars. I've driven all of my used cars between 5 and 8 years and never once had to replace a clutch. The dealer offers no acknowledgment that there's a problem with anything other than the driver! Lisa |
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So, I'm back. I was researching yet another potentially catastrophic issue with my Mini when I noticed my post on this forum from back in September 2006 when our clutch was fried at 31k miles! This time, the transmission is making noises and I fear we're about to head down another costly road. This time, we're sitting on 53k miles, but our warranty expired in December. Definitely not covered, IF it is the transmission. I'm getting another opinion today. In any event, it's something NOT GOOD, and something guaranteed to be costly. The beat goes on...
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Replying to: afox30 (Apr 18, 2008 6:27 am)
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Replying to: afox30 (Apr 18, 2008 6:27 am) My transmission went out at 57,000 miles (over warranty) and 2 months before my lease was up. I brought it to Motorwerks Mini in Minneapolis and calmed listened to them tell me it was not covered.... then I pulled out the card I had in my pocket. Class action lawsuit, formal complaints to BBB, NTSB and Commissioner of Commerce and since i have a very big mouth, the media. I said $9500 is pennies compared to the damage this will do to your dealership if you don't stand behind your product. They ended up covering the cost though told me when I called to check on it that my front strut was out $500, oil pan gasket leak $750 (really, for a$12 pc. of cork? Are you on crack? was my loving response) and of course 4 new run-flat tires for over $1000 (another class action) Anyway, my point is be persistent with these people, 3000 mile over warranty? and 53000 miles for the life of a transmission is unacceptable, that cannot be argued. Good luck and don't take any dookie. |
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Replying to: scootros (Apr 25, 2008 9:19 am) No accusation here, but what explanation did the dealer give for the broken motor mount? Given it is an "S" model, one would think that that type of driving would be anticipated by Mini...
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Replying to: busiris (Apr 26, 2008 1:06 pm) However,alot of people are postng the same complaint. I can't see alot of women posters popping the clutch or double clutching.IMAO |
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Replying to: busiris (Apr 26, 2008 1:06 pm) |
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| I need to know if you can put a 6 speed in a mini that had a 5 speed without many problems | |
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Replying to: cracker2225 (Mar 15, 2008 10:26 pm) |
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Replying to: tiff_c (Sep 26, 2007 9:12 pm) |
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