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#221 of 268 Re: Should I keep her or let her go? [jeffshaw1] by marcusian01 Jul 06, 2009 (7:12 pm)
Replying to: jeffshaw1 (Jul 06, 2009 9:51 am) well i have a 2003 mini and i just replace the clucth on it . i only haved 67000 on it.warranty didnt cover it ,cuz it was ware and tear.it cust me like 1,200.just to replace. parts and labor.$80 an hour.the clutch didnt give any signs. just stop working ,no gear would go in.and it smell like burned plastic and it squiled like a pig.like it was rubbing against sumthing.i like my mini but my wife tell me to trade it in.i dont want to. i like when people do the double take to look at my car..hopefully i helped u on ur choice.my mini has 78,000 right now. Replies to this message: jeffshaw1 (Jul 08, 2009 4:52 pm)
#222 of 268 Re: Thanks [CeeeeCeeee] by jeffshaw1 Jul 08, 2009 (4:47 pm)
Replying to: CeeeeCeeee (Jun 27, 2009 4:38 pm) I am on my fourth set of tires. My first set, runflats, lasted just 10,000 miles. I replaced these with non-runflats. I now have 101,000 miles on my Mini S (2003) and have never had a flat while on the road or otherwise. Something to consider: runflats can not be repaired. Since this is the case, being towed resulting from, or arriving at a station with a flat, it's likely you will have to wait until the service station or whatever can get you a replacement tire. If you have a non-runflat tire with a flat, it may be able to be plugged and you are on the road in no time. However, if you have runflats, you will have to wait until the correct size tire can be located, sent to the service station, and then put on your car. This could be overnight or longer. The high cost of runflats seem not to be worth the extra price and possible delay with tire repairs. I'm using Firestone tires and have been happy thus far with more than 35,000 - 40,000 miles per set.
#223 of 268 Re: Should I keep her or let her go? [marcusian01] by jeffshaw1 Jul 08, 2009 (4:52 pm)
Replying to: marcusian01 (Jul 06, 2009 7:12 pm) I love my Mini as well. I just hate the costly repairs. I hate car payments also, so I am deliberating and agonizing over my decision. Like you, I appreciate all of the looks my car gets when we're on the road. I love getting into it each time I drive it. I haven't ever felt this much satisfaction in a car before. Other than the power steering motor (replaced twice), breaks, both front window motors, oil pan gasket, front end bearings, and four sets of tires, I haven't had any trouble.   What I don't need is a transmission problem. I need a new clutch, but I may sell the car rather than make this repair.
#224 of 268 2008 Mini Transmission Goes after Two Weeks by seve83 Jul 16, 2009 (6:35 am)
I purchased a new 2008 Mini Clubman S about two weeks ago. Great car, took it on a 1500 mile trip and had no problems. Until yesterday....... When driving to work my transmission failed completely and I suddenly lost all power. It's at the dealer now and the tow driver noted that the transmission appeared to be completely gone since the wheels would not stop turning even when the car was in park. It has approximately 1800 miles on it.   I am awaiting word from the dealer and Mini Corporate about what they are going to do to address this issue.   Anyone else have a similar problem with an '08?
#225 of 268 Mini Coper rattling clutch by brinataylor Jul 19, 2009 (2:48 pm)
I have a 2004 Mini with over 70000 miles on it and just got the clutch replaced. Now that I got it back it's making this rattling sound when I accelerate it. Does anyone know what the problem could be? Replies to this message: marcusian01 (Jul 22, 2009 12:44 pm)
#226 of 268 Re: Mini Coper rattling clutch [brinataylor] by marcusian01 Jul 22, 2009 (12:44 pm)
Replying to: brinataylor (Jul 19, 2009 2:48 pm) i replaced my clucth too. i had i think like 72000 on it when i got it back it made a clunkie noise when i got off on first.like it something was rubbing. took it back and they didnt found anything with it.so went home rotated my tires and drove it and the noise went away.i guess they didnt placed the rack-in-pinion right.and by me tighten the wheel on the air,it snaped it in place.try that it might help....i hope i been alittle help.
#227 of 268 2009 Mini Cooper S making clutch/transmission noise by georgiat Jul 29, 2009 (8:20 pm)
We have a manual 2009 Cooper S with 20,000 miles on it. For about the last 7,000 miles it has been making a brief screeching noise - a bit like metal on metal - when the car starts off in 1st gear. We have taken it to two different Mini dealers in LA area, and both have said that they would have to open up the transmission to find the problem, which would cost $1800 if it was determined that there was abusive wear on the clutch. An 09 with only 20,000 miles having a busted clutch? The bumper to bumper warranty doesn't seem to cover anything - any problem seems to be met with a reply of "oh, that isn't included in the warranty."   Any ideas on a fix, or anyone have a similar screeching sound with their Cooper S?
#228 of 268 It's Not Covered..... by CeeeeCeeee Jul 30, 2009 (11:14 am)
seems to be the MINI mantra! When I heard that about my dead transmission I stood in the showroom and let "them" have it! The showroom was full of customers, by the way. It didn't take long before I had a free loaner car and, within two days, a brand new transmission PAID FOR BY THE DEALER. Abuse????? We know who the abuser is, don't we? A young man told me yesterday he has seen me with my MINI and as a result has decided that as soon as he finished college he is going to buy one. I hated to kill his dream, but I felt I had no choice. He said he was grateful for all the info and is now going to rethink what his dream car will be.
#229 of 268 Burnt clutch after 14,000 miles? 2008 mini Cooper S s by ccs8c Aug 10, 2009 (12:39 pm)
I just got a call from my mini dealer saying that the clutch was burnt on my 2008 mini Cooper s that I purchased brand new last July. I brought it into the dealer two weeks ago because I thought there was a transmission problem. The dealer is telling me that it's not covered at all--I raised a stink over the phone and got a call back informing me they would pay for parts and I was responsible for labor. After reading theses posts, seems like a scam! I've had an automatic since highschool, always a Honda or toyota, and never had to replace a clutch...is there something special about a mini clutch? The dealer is making me into a bad driver, even mentioning that an "old lady" had to get hers replaced at 5000 miles. I'm far from a little old lady....
#230 of 268 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [ramquist] by leahrocks Aug 11, 2009 (4:17 pm)
Replying to: ramquist (Jun 19, 2008 12:08 pm) Could you send me the emails you sent Mini CS as I have a blown transmission at 79,000 and have numerous other isues with the car prior to this HUGE issue. Thank you for you help in advance. Replies to this message: ramquist (Aug 20, 2009 6:17 pm) CeeeeCeeee (Aug 20, 2009 6:34 pm)

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