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#239 of 270 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 270 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 270 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 270 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 270 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?
#245 of 270 Re: 02 transmission problems [malamoja] by puffin1 Sep 12, 2009 (6:40 am)
Replying to: malamoja (Aug 30, 2009 8:33 pm) Mini never solved their tranny problems untill 06. mini owners formed a class action suit against BMW. You can go to Mini transmission forums of old and read alot of horror stories.   However, like I said there are not many complaints from 06.   I dump your car as it is a money pit.I wouldn't own one below an 06.               The Fiesta is coming to compete with the Mini for alot less. The Titanium Ford mini outsells the Mini in Europe. I ' not a ford person but it's the rage now.
#246 of 270 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [sconant] by boxingday Sep 25, 2009 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: sconant (Sep 19, 2006 4:16 pm) I Bought a 2006 Mini Copper S 4 months ago because it only had 16000 miles on it and the factory warranty still had lots of time left. Now 3000 miles later the clutch goes out. Now keep in mind that I am from Europe where we drive nothing but stick shift. The SF Mini people are telling me that the warranty will not cover this .....now as I dig a little deeper i find out that this is the third time that this has happen!!! The previous owner lost their clutch at 8000 miles and then again at 11000mile......what does this tell us. Now I also have a friend that works with BMW as a car mechanic and he tells me that the clutch is a weak component with Mini. I am waiting to see a Mini Rep from Northern Ca ....any ideas out there? Replies to this message: reminthorn (Oct 02, 2009 4:02 pm)
#247 of 270 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom] by boxingday Sep 25, 2009 (3:27 pm)
Replying to: stephwisdom (Aug 13, 2009 8:00 am) This is most deffinitly a problem with Mini....I wish there was a way that all of us could get together and write a pertition to Mini ....there is power in numbers! MY mini is about to be on its third clutch and not even on 20000 miles. This is beyond the word..rediculas. Replies to this message: stephwisdom (Sep 27, 2009 11:52 am) boxingday (Sep 27, 2009 12:35 pm)
#248 of 270 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [boxingday] by stephwisdom Sep 27, 2009 (11:52 am)
Replying to: boxingday (Sep 25, 2009 3:27 pm) When my Mini clutch (2005) went out at 24000 miles, I paid for it. When it went out again, 14k miles later, I did not. I emailed Mini International and let them know of my issues. They called the dealership, and my next clutch was paid for. That same week, I traded in my Mini for a Mercedes. I LOVED my Mini. LOVED it. However, I can't fathom dropping $2400 every year to get a new clutch, all the while, having the dealership tell me "it's the way you drive." Replies to this message: boxingday (Sep 27, 2009 12:35 pm)

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