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#21 of 267 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30] by sconant Sep 19, 2006 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am) FYI The clutch should be covered under warrenty going by the milage you represent.
#22 of 267 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30] by markjenn Sep 19, 2006 (7:20 pm)
Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am) Clutches are a judgement call for warranty repairs. The warranty covers defects but does not cover abuse. Without abuse, they should be covered but I'm sure a great many of these 7K loaner miles were at the hands of drivers who couldn't have cared less about what problems subsequent drivers might have. And 31K is not out of bounds for where a clutch can be worn out if the car is driven aggressivly.   I'd work with the dealer and escalate up and try and get satisfaction, but the 24K miles the car has accumulated in your hands are going to work against you. They may be willing to take it apart and make a judgment call on whether it was a defect, abuse, or simply wear/tear. The first they're likely to pay for, the 2nd you, and the third, they probably will suggest a sharing of the repair cost.   Good luck!   - Mark Replies to this message: afox30 (Sep 21, 2006 10:09 am) sconant (Sep 21, 2006 11:31 am)
#23 of 267 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [markjenn] by afox30 Sep 21, 2006 (10:09 am)
Replying to: markjenn (Sep 19, 2006 7:20 pm) Well, just to update, it wasn't covered under warranty. He said the clutch was absolutely shot and gone. I asked him to save the parts, but I don't know what I'm going to do from here. I asked about any service bulletins on the clutch from two dealers and they said there were none. What a freaking kick in the gut this was. Replies to this message: sconant (Sep 21, 2006 11:31 am)
#24 of 267 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30] by sconant Sep 21, 2006 (11:31 am)
Replying to: afox30 (Sep 21, 2006 10:09 am) Call Flow Mini in Winston Salem, N.C. Just tell them you are experiencing problems and see what they say.
#25 of 267 Re: Grooovy [sconant] by marieh Sep 25, 2006 (6:31 am)
Replying to: sconant (Sep 19, 2006 1:55 am) hi....just found this website!! I have 02 mini and its breaking my bank account. Yesterday it caught on fire and the steering went. Love to talk to u Sconant if you have time. email me pls.
#26 of 267 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30] by minidivision Sep 25, 2006 (8:47 am)
Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am) I’m with MINI USA. I’m sorry to read about your problem with your clutch. If you would like our assistance, please phone us at (866) ASK MINI or email us at MINI.AssistanceaskMINIUSA.COM and mention Reference #200626800788 so that we can help you more efficiently.
#29 of 267 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30] by kathryn78 Oct 10, 2006 (8:02 am)
Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am) hi...my 03 mini S died many miles into a trip recently...roadside assistance was pretty good. towed to mini. dealer. was then told 2600.00 for a clutch. not covered...just over 30K miles!!!!!! so, i called back with tow number and asked to have it sent to my mechanic who was going to do it FOR HALF!!! next thing i know...Mini is covering the WHOLE THING. While i'm very pleased, a clutch should not go at 33K...esp driven only 10K per year, much of it highway. so...be vigilant... Replies to this message: cosgrovet (Oct 10, 2006 2:40 pm) rus3 (Oct 10, 2006 5:51 pm) wongkid (Nov 03, 2009 9:21 am) sconant (Jan 07, 2007 12:42 am)
#30 of 267 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [kathryn78] by cosgrovet Oct 10, 2006 (2:40 pm)
Replying to: kathryn78 (Oct 10, 2006 8:02 am) Did the MINI dealership pull the transmission before you asked to have it towed?   My clutch went up at 28,000 miles. I had AAA tow it to the MINI dealership. They pulled the transmission and now they tell me that even if I don't get it fixed I am in to them for $1,700!   Tom cosgrove.tatt.net Replies to this message: rus3 (Oct 10, 2006 5:51 pm) wongkid (Nov 03, 2009 9:21 am) sconant (Jan 07, 2007 12:42 am)

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