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#198 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [sailordan] by ramquist Mar 24, 2009 (9:09 am)
Replying to: sailordan (Mar 24, 2009 7:18 am) I need an email address
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#200 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [sailordan] by winniep Mar 24, 2009 (9:46 am)
Replying to: sailordan (Mar 24, 2009 7:18 am) your email address is listed as private and I can't send you an email with info. If you could unlock it for today, I will check back later. (In regards to class action)
#201 of 268 Mini Transmission by sadmini Jun 05, 2009 (4:58 pm)
I have a 2003 Mini with 103,000 miles on it and the transmission suddenly went out. The dealer quoted me at $9,000 to repair the it, which is essentially the value of the car. Has anyone had any luck with extended warranties or with the dealer? Replies to this message: bfromhold (Jun 06, 2009 8:02 pm) miniva (Jun 22, 2009 5:45 pm)
#203 of 268 Re: Mini Transmission [sadmini] by bfromhold Jun 06, 2009 (8:02 pm)
Replying to: sadmini (Jun 05, 2009 4:58 pm) Wow, sorry to hear that! Was the repair quote from the MINI dealer... I know you mentioned a dealer, but not sure if it was specially MINI? You should check with a reputable transmission shop that specializes in MINIs. Their quotes have got to be cheaper than $9,000. We've got a few repair facilities that work on MINIs here in WA State, but I'm not sure where you live. Replies to this message: miniva (Jun 22, 2009 5:45 pm)
#204 of 268 CVT Transmission nightmare by kac035 Jun 08, 2009 (7:51 am)
Hi all, I bought my 2003 MINI out after my lease last year, and just financed the remaining payment, roughly around $9K in loans. (Blue book value around 9K) I had planned to pay it down for another year and then use it as a trade in or sell it to CarMax.   Unfortunately, my automatic transmission has died on me abruptly, to the estimate of $7500 from a local mechanic to replace. (It's out of warranty)   I called MINI customer service, who suggested I tow it out to their dealership so they could take a look. I am hoping for either a goodwill repair, or having them give me a good deal on a trade in for the broken MINI.   Anybody have any other options or ideas?   I tried taking it to Toyota for a trade in estimate, which is putting $2500 on it. Which still leaves me $6500 in upside down loans.   My only saving grace is that I live in the city and could make do without a car for a while. Thoughts? Suggestions? Replies to this message: kac035 (Jun 11, 2009 12:00 pm)
#205 of 268 Trading In A Broken Mini.... by CeeeeCeeee Jun 08, 2009 (1:31 pm)
I will never buy another MINI knowing what I now know about the transmission/clutch problems. I have decided to drive my 2004 MINI with its new factory installed transmission....courtesy of the dealership which sold me this car just a few thousand miles ago and tried to tell me the replacement of this transmission wasn't covered....into the ground. I will then give it to the Salvation Army. Have you had to replace a tire yet? Another "Gulp!!!!!"
#206 of 268 2005 Mini Cooper S on 2nd Clutch by mjbaughman Jun 10, 2009 (11:54 am)
I am having the 2nd clutch put into my 2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible within 50K miles. The first clutch was put into the vehicle at 18K miles and was covered under warranty. The latest adventure this week resulted in a call from MINI service yesterday telling me it would cost me $2600 minimum to have the clutch replaced. When I explained to the gentleman at Dreyer & Reinbold in Indpls that I had already had 1 clutch replaced under warranty and that I didnt feel I should be responsible for another faulty clutch 32K miles later, he said he would check into it. I just received a call telling me they were going to handle the full clutch repair under warranty again.   It sounds like, even though I have been frustrated by what is obviously a known clutch issue with the Mini Coopers from 2005, I am at least fortunate to be working with a dealership who stands behind their products. I enjoy the car very much, but knowing what I know today, not sure I would purchase another one. Replies to this message: CeeeeCeeee (Jun 10, 2009 1:31 pm)
#207 of 268 Re: 2005 Mini Cooper S on 2nd Clutch [mjbaughman] by CeeeeCeeee Jun 10, 2009 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: mjbaughman (Jun 10, 2009 11:54 am) In addition to the 2004 MINI, I also have a 2003 BMW 525i and both dealerships share the same lot/garage/etc. Today, I was having the BMW serviced and I happened to mention "my other car", the MINI. Well, first question was, "How do you like it?" I explained about the automatic transmission problems and the clutch problems, as well. I said I was not the only one. The person's response was, "Well, you are not hearing from the 9000+ other MINI owners who are satisfied." Yeah, right!

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