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#146 of 268 Re: very disappointed [scootros] by busiris Apr 26, 2008 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: scootros (Apr 25, 2008 9:19 am) A broken motor mount along with clutch issues would tend to make one believe you are an aggressive driver, as both items are quite often damaged in "spirited" driving.   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... Replies to this message: joem5 (Apr 27, 2008 9:02 am) scootros (Apr 27, 2008 9:34 am)
#147 of 268 Re: very disappointed [busiris] by joem5 Apr 27, 2008 (9:02 am)
Replying to: busiris (Apr 26, 2008 1:06 pm) You, maybe right about agressive driving. I've always had 4,5,and now a 6 spd and have had no problems.     However,alot of people are postng the same complaint. I can't see alot of women posters popping the clutch or double clutching.IMAO
#148 of 268 Re: very disappointed [busiris] by scootros Apr 27, 2008 (9:34 am)
Replying to: busiris (Apr 26, 2008 1:06 pm) No explanation was given for either broken part. No accusation was made by the service department that I was at fault. I have driven cars with manual transmissions for over 20 years (am I THAT old?!!), and I have NEVER had a mechanical failure until now. I will say that I drive this car in a spirited way sometimes, but I am much gentler with it than I was with the '87 BMW 325 I had 20 years ago, and I put about 80,000 miles on that car with no major issues whatsoever. The bottom line is that I don't think the MINI is built to last. Enjoy it while it's in warranty, and then get rid of it; that's what I'm going to do.
#149 of 268 2002 mini cooper by tkowalsky Jun 04, 2008 (12:22 pm)
I need to know if you can put a 6 speed in a mini that had a 5 speed without many problems
#150 of 268 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [cracker2225] by rufust1 Jun 04, 2008 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: cracker2225 (Mar 15, 2008 10:26 pm) I feel your pain. My 2002 Mini cooper with only 34 thousand miles just blew a transmission 2 weeks ago. As I am finding out this is the norm. My sister owns an S model, with 55 thousand miles and I have not given her the bad news yet. My father raced and built engines for the originals and I grew up with Minis. Morris motors must be horified to see what BMW has done to their cars. My dream of owning a Mini has become a nightmare. BMW needs to recall them all!!!
#151 of 268 Re: 2002 Mini Cooper - Two clutches in less than one year! [tiff_c] by rufust1 Jun 04, 2008 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: tiff_c (Sep 26, 2007 9:12 pm) I found a recall also the number given was 1-888-327-4236
#152 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [afox30] by ramquist Jun 19, 2008 (12:08 pm)
Replying to: afox30 (Apr 18, 2008 6:27 am) After reading posts about transmission failures I was fearful of this impending repair (noise at 60k and I was wondering how long I could milk it before the huge cost).   Well I complained to the dealer when they informed me of the good news and they said contact Mini Customer Service.   MINI CS actually responded quickly, 3 email communications in 36 hours. They called the dealer and made the arrangements to provide the parts at no cost but I pay labor. I feel this is a very reasonable response because in life things to happen.   I have the email chain with CS if you are would like to see what I did. I don't think I did anything other than maybe hit the right cord. Replies to this message: cracker2225 (Jun 19, 2008 8:50 pm) ramquist (Jun 20, 2008 4:57 pm) kfero (Jul 07, 2008 6:41 am) mspepper (Jul 16, 2008 2:35 pm) mspepper (Jul 16, 2008 2:33 pm) cracker2225 (Jul 16, 2008 9:02 pm) mspepper (Jul 31, 2008 1:29 pm) and 5 more... sailordan (Mar 24, 2009 7:18 am) ramquist (Mar 24, 2009 9:09 am) winniep (Mar 24, 2009 9:46 am) leahrocks (Aug 11, 2009 4:17 pm) ramquist (Aug 20, 2009 6:17 pm) CeeeeCeeee (Aug 20, 2009 6:34 pm)
#153 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [ramquist] by cracker2225 Jun 19, 2008 (8:50 pm)
Replying to: ramquist (Jun 19, 2008 12:08 pm) Hi, there. I contacted Mini CS as well about my "massive transmission failure" at 74K miles, and they did nothing (I had purchased the extended warranty until 50K miles). I would be interested in the email chain with CS, as I exchanged numerous e-mails with them as well but to no avail. Mini of San Francisco was completely unresponsive as well. I ended up paying over $8,000 to replace my transmission.   What year is your Mini? How far out of warranty were you? Replies to this message: ramquist (Jun 20, 2008 4:57 pm)
#154 of 268 2008 Mini Cooper S Clutch Noise by reminthorn Jun 20, 2008 (4:19 pm)
We just took delivery of a new 2008 S. We now have 2,000 miles on it. From almost day 1, we started getting a strange noise when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd if between 30-40 mph. The noise sounds like rubber on metal...kind of a skreech but not like a loose belt. More like chauking a pool cue or hitting the front brakes on a 10 speed bike. The dealer has deglazed the clutch twice. The sound is now less frequent but still there. It also seems to go away after the car heats up. Anyone had a similar problem or better yet, a fix?
#155 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [cracker2225] by ramquist Jun 20, 2008 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: cracker2225 (Jun 19, 2008 8:50 pm) I was 10k and 2 years over (60k and 6 yrs old). email me ramquistnc.rr.com and I will send you the email chain.

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