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#164 of 268 Don't just complain - take action Mini owners by mspepper Jul 23, 2008 (3:01 pm)
Go to message #162 where there is a link to Consumer Affairs - I usually never go to this length but after reading everyone's complain about the same issue- transmission failure, our voices should unite and hopfully there will some good that will come out of it. As of now most of us are all out $7,000 +/- except those who got lucky and received help from Mini customer Service. To those that received help - more power to you!
#165 of 268 SPROCKET WITH EXCLAMATION POINT LIGHT by tammy21063 Jul 23, 2008 (6:19 pm)
MY 2008 AUTOMATIC MINI OCCASIONALLY DISPLAYS A SPROCKET SHAPE WITH AN EXCLAMATION POINT INDICATOR LIGHT WHEN I TURN IT OFF. THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN EVERY TIME I TURN MOTOR OFF. NO PROBLEM WITH PERFORMANCE. HAVE ANY OTHER MINI OWNERS EXPERIENCED THIS??????
#166 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [cracker2225] by mspepper Jul 31, 2008 (1:29 pm)
Replying to: cracker2225 (Jul 16, 2008 9:02 pm) Hi,   I went ahead and fixed my transmission through an independent as well. I found a person who is trying to get signatures together for a class action suit. If you are interested, here is her email address: no2numba-tu.com   I believe she is in San Francisco as well. There is strength in numbers.   How is your Mini driving now or did you get rid of it? Replies to this message: miccrab (Sep 11, 2008 3:35 pm) winniep (Sep 11, 2008 4:07 pm) wilemakeit (Sep 11, 2008 5:14 pm) nxyv2277 (Dec 03, 2008 9:51 am) dbw477 (Jan 21, 2009 12:49 pm)
#168 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [mspepper] by miccrab Sep 11, 2008 (3:35 pm)
Replying to: mspepper (Jul 31, 2008 1:29 pm) My transmission just went at 66000 miles, 2003 mini cooper. I have 1 month left on my extended warranty. Does anyone know if I'm going to have a problem collecting, never dealt with extended warranties before.   I'm seriously thinking about getting rid of it, but can only get 7000 from a dealer. My sunroof (moonroof) has leaked since day 1, fixed it once, but didn't last. My air conditioning has never worked. I have owned it for 2 years.   The dealer is about 2 hrs away so I have been taking it to private mechanics. The tires cost me almost 1000. and a new muffler cost me about 1000. From the sound of it I'll be lucky if I don't have more transmission problems even after puchasing a new one. Replies to this message: winniep (Sep 11, 2008 4:07 pm) wilemakeit (Sep 11, 2008 5:14 pm) nxyv2277 (Dec 03, 2008 9:51 am) dbw477 (Jan 21, 2009 12:49 pm)
#169 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [miccrab] by winniep Sep 11, 2008 (4:07 pm)
Replying to: miccrab (Sep 11, 2008 3:35 pm) I have collected about 60 people whom I have been in contact with who also had the same problem. My car failed at less than 60K miles. I know at least one person who was not able to collect through the extended warranty. If you would like to join us, please write me at no2numba-tu.com. Thanks! -winnie
#170 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [miccrab] by wilemakeit Sep 11, 2008 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: miccrab (Sep 11, 2008 3:35 pm) I am looking for a 2003 Mini.....Let me know if you want to sell it and where you live? A few words about it and pictures can be sent to: wilemakeitaol.com Thanks
#171 of 268 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [gusp] by bashmichel Sep 17, 2008 (9:41 am)
Replying to: gusp (Sep 20, 2005 9:30 pm) I have a 2006 mini that makes clutch noise on almost all my shifts from 1st gear. When I complained to the dealer I was told that is common in 2005 and 2006 and there was nothing they would do about it. I was also told it is not under warrenty. Reading other peoples clutch problems in this forum I see some say they were covered under warrenty and some people had their clutch "de-glazed"? The dealer told me if it makes this noise all the time my clutch is going out. I only have 32k on the car and have never heard of a clutch going out with that few miles. I am very disappointed because I thought BMW had a reputation for excellence. I am thinking about selling my car but how can I when it makes that noise? I asked the dealer this and he just shrugged his shoulders. What have other people done about this noise? Replies to this message: reminthorn (Sep 17, 2008 1:03 pm) reminthorn (Oct 07, 2008 4:21 am)
#172 of 268 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [bashmichel] by reminthorn Sep 17, 2008 (1:03 pm)
Replying to: bashmichel (Sep 17, 2008 9:41 am) Our's is a 2008. From delivery, it made a strange noise when downshifting from 3rd to 2nd. Kind of the noise the front brakes make on a 21 speed bike when you hit them hard. Anyway, the dealer has deglazed the clutch 3 times now and the noise has pretty much disappeared. We're at 6,000 miles now. Replies to this message: reminthorn (Oct 07, 2008 4:21 am)
#173 of 268 Re: 2008 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [reminthorn] by reminthorn Oct 07, 2008 (4:21 am)
Replying to: reminthorn (Sep 17, 2008 1:03 pm) Update on our clutch/transmission noise. Our car would make a metallic sound when downshifting mainly from 3rd to 2nd. Our Mini dealer deglazed the clutch 3 times and the noise improved. Mini has a new Service Bulletin out #210107 which says "the clutch and dual mas flywheel have an unfavorable tolerance." They removed the transmission and replaced the clutch assembly. So far...no noise!

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