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#235 of 269 02 transmission problems by jmac1964 Aug 15, 2009 (2:53 pm)
my 02 mini just died and it is the transmission. my mechanic is telling it will be $7000 to replace. I am just starting to come accross all the info on the net on this. wow! I had no idea this situation existed. I will call the dealer and MiniUSA Monday but does anyone have any advice? Replies to this message: ccs8c (Aug 18, 2009 6:04 am) ramquist (Aug 20, 2009 6:56 am) stephwisdom (Aug 21, 2009 8:47 am) malamoja (Aug 30, 2009 8:33 pm) puffin1 (Sep 12, 2009 6:40 am)
#236 of 269 Re: 02 transmission problems [jmac1964] by ccs8c Aug 18, 2009 (6:04 am)
Replying to: jmac1964 (Aug 15, 2009 2:53 pm) I've called Mini of North America several times about my premature burnt clutch and they aren't doing anything to help out the situation.
#237 of 269 Re: 02 transmission problems [jmac1964] by ramquist Aug 20, 2009 (6:56 am)
Replying to: jmac1964 (Aug 15, 2009 2:53 pm) please send me your email address to ramquistnc.rr.com and I will send you a copy of my email chain that was successful in getting Mini to provide part if I paid labor. BTW $7k is high.
#238 of 269 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [leahrocks] by ramquist Aug 20, 2009 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: leahrocks (Aug 11, 2009 4:17 pm) send me your email address at ramquistnc.rr.com and I will send you my email chain. Replies to this message: CeeeeCeeee (Aug 20, 2009 6:34 pm)
#239 of 269 Re: Fearing the worst re: transmission [ramquist] by CeeeeCeeee Aug 20, 2009 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: ramquist (Aug 20, 2009 6:17 pm) For some reason your e-mail address won't work for me. Is it ramquistnc.rr.com?????
#240 of 269 Re: 02 transmission problems [jmac1964] by stephwisdom Aug 21, 2009 (8:47 am)
Replying to: jmac1964 (Aug 15, 2009 2:53 pm) Well, i got a call back from the dealer regarding my clutch. To remind you, so you don't have to scroll back through posts, I have an 05. First clutch blew at 22k miles, second one blew at 34k miles. They made me pay for the first--citing that it wasn't covered by warranty, because it was a "wearable" part, due to driver habits. They tried to pull the same crap this time. I emailed mini international. They asked for my VIN number. Next thing I know, my dealership is calling me, telling me that they're paying for the whole thing. However, the dealership guy's little speech was still laced with "under the table" hints--basically telling me that I blew the clutch because i'm a poor driver. I have had 6 cars in my lifetime, all have been standards, and i have NEVER blown a clutch. I love my Mini, but i can't afford to replace a clutch and flywheel every year. I'll be trading it in.
#241 of 269 I feel your pain! by CeeeeCeeee Aug 21, 2009 (11:47 am)
Wish I could find a car as small and responsive as the MINI without the MAJOR transmission/clutch problems. I've decided to hang onto my 2004 basic MINI (automatic) until I have another problem with the transmission! At that point I will dump the car for as much as I can get for it. Never, never again.....and, all those people who come up to me with envy in their eyes, leave with a whole new appreciation (or lack, thereof) for this clunker of a car!
#242 of 269 Re: 02 transmission problems [jmac1964] by malamoja Aug 30, 2009 (8:33 pm)
Replying to: jmac1964 (Aug 15, 2009 2:53 pm) DISGUSTED with mini. First anger and then tears. 10k got a new tranny (under warranty). didnt think twice, gave bmw the benefit of the doubt and thought it was just a mistake. one in a million. now at 75k need a new tranny. not to mention ive had 2 dead batteries. and when i mean dead - i mean they couldnt even jump it regularly. the two truck had to use some super jumpers.   now i dont know what to do. i love the car but it will be just a pit of money. do i get a lawyer involved what. so confused and so lost   03 mini CVT Replies to this message: puffin1 (Sep 12, 2009 6:40 am)
#244 of 269 worried by krosshairs Sep 08, 2009 (6:58 pm)
New to site hi all, just bought used mini 02 s with 70000 miles and clutch feels a little weird like kinda catch type grind type of deal with the pedal but seems to shift ok. I started reading on here and now im kinda worried about transmission issues.I carfaxed it and no transmission issues reported.im even willing to go w lighter flywheel and a clutch upgrade, or even try the extended warranty thing u see on tv all the time any advice is welcome. thanks p.s its a 6 speed does it hv the problems of a 5 speed or do all the tannys have issues?

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