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#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?
#245 of 269 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 269 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 269 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 269 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)
#249 of 269 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom] by boxingday Sep 27, 2009 (12:35 pm)
Replying to: stephwisdom (Sep 27, 2009 11:52 am) Do you still the the link to Mini international? I too will try that route and see if they give me any Joy...You are right about Mini blaming in on the way you drive. We only put 3000 miles on this car since we bought it 4 months ago. I will be pushing this in a big way....thanks for the info
#250 of 269 Re: transmission failure [karen31] by boxingday Sep 30, 2009 (9:26 am)
Replying to: karen31 (Feb 19, 2008 2:13 pm) Hi Karen,   Are you still dealing with your law suit? Please let me know whats going on...my email is boxingday26gmail.com. Thanks Anthony
#251 of 269 Mini Compromise... by boxingday Sep 30, 2009 (2:36 pm)
Just an update to all you Mini people out there in a world of dismay.... . I just met with the Service manager of SF Mini and with the Mini Rep for northern Cal. After a not so well presented repertoire from the Rep explaining how the problem with the clutch was not a manufactures issue I proceeded to re-educate this man on the fact that any clutch that can't last past 10,000 miles is ridiculous regardless of how bad a persons driving is. This clutch has been replace at 8000 miles and then again at 11000 and now with a new European driver (for the last 3000 miles) that has driven only stick shift for 26 years. I did a lot of research here on this site and found out about a class action law suit .......(I need more info)...Anyway I told these guys that I was not paying their estimate of $3600 plus tax......They had the car taken apart..without my permission....They had to replace either with the broken parts or new ones???? I offer to pay for the new parts!!! We had a DEAL.....$1300 for me ....way less than $4000. I also told them that I am selling the car ASAP. Its lots of fun to drive but this will happen again and again.$$$$$$ Good Luck People. Replies to this message: puffin1 (Oct 03, 2009 6:18 am) british_rover (Oct 03, 2009 6:32 am)
#252 of 269 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [boxingday] by reminthorn Oct 02, 2009 (4:02 pm)
Replying to: boxingday (Sep 25, 2009 3:12 pm) We have a 2008 Mini S with 17,000 miles on it. Mini replaced the clutch at 6,490 miles and again at 14,438 miles. They obviously are having clutch problems whether they admit it or not! It's either a bad design or bad manufacturing of the clutch components.
#253 of 269 Re: Mini Compromise... [boxingday] by puffin1 Oct 03, 2009 (6:18 am)
Replying to: boxingday (Sep 30, 2009 2:36 pm) you are the only person on here with brains.    Coopers have always had problems with their clutches and trannies. Plus the Brits can't build cars.              People think they are cute or you get alot for your money. You have to have deep pockets . People buy them ,then write glowing reviews after 100 mile up to 5k. Then the clutch goes and they get on here for help. Mini has the worse realiability . VW is now better rated than the Mini,and thats sayin' something.                       Mini buyers not all do not do their homework. Replies to this message: british_rover (Oct 03, 2009 6:32 am)

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