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#26 of 269 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 269 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 269 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)
#31 of 269 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [cosgrovet] by rus3 Oct 10, 2006 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: cosgrovet (Oct 10, 2006 2:40 pm) I have a Mini 2002 S model with manual transmission one of the first model's that came out(Average 10K per year mileage).   I had the clutch changed at 45,000 miles for the first time. Clutch lifespan can go out sooner depending how you drive the vehicle (Clutch yoke noisy and worn out clutch). Lucky I was covered under a 50K warranty when I purchased the car. A normal clutch in other car's can get a lot more mileage than 45K miles. I now have 48,000 miles on the car.   Some of the most common problems I have experienced is with the Mini Cooper S (manual transmission) not of the routine kind of things of owning a car.   1) One of the first problems I had overheating problem with engine at 10,000 miles. 2) Rear latch on rear trunk never locked (needed replace latch). 3) Idiot lights on dash tire flat (Motor wheel rotation sensor) you hit a pot-hole it stays on very common and sometimes for weeks off and on. (Computer software glitches of some kind)Airbag idiot light stays on all the time now. The Mini dealer service told me eventually they will come up with a better software upgrade. I've learned to live with idiot light on the dash being on or off so don't be alarmed if you see them.   4) Cooling fan to engine kept turning never shut off then drains battery overnight. Mini dealer had to change both Cooling fans which they were very reluctant when its under warranty. 5) Brakes last 20,000 miles about on the front and 30,000 miles on the rear. 6) Clutch problem at 45,000 miles.   7) All Tires replaced.   Yeah, we all have problems the Mini Cooper S but I would rather own a Toyota Corolla that I have as a second car with 250,000 miles and never had these kind of problems with only 48,000 miles. If I keep the car for another 50K miles will have the same problems again plus more.   The tow truck driver who came to load my Mini cooper to the shop say most Mini's he towed are transmission problems and overheating problems. Replies to this message: wongkid (Nov 03, 2009 9:21 am)
#32 of 269 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [gusp] by rus3 Oct 14, 2006 (7:39 pm)
Replying to: gusp (Sep 20, 2005 9:30 pm) The clutch problem has been an issue on mostly all models since the first one that was sold in the USA.   I drive my Mini Cooper S 2002 about 10,000 a year....so most of the time its parked and really has not much chance for a hot running engine.   I happen to get on my Mini Cooper 2002 S 45,000 miles out of the clutch before it broke. I have had many Volkswagens in the past I got at least 95,000 miles out of a clutch. I drive a stickshift like you would think its an automatic transmission ride. The shifting is smooth and you never realize its a sticksift car since I had many clutch car's in the past.   This car has more problems than a normal running used car you buy off the lot. I personally, would stay away from these cars until they make them much better and realiable. They just are not working on the problems that the first models had and now they still have the same problems on newer models.   Buyer beware, its still an experimental car with lots of bugs to be worked out even in the latest models.
#33 of 269 Automatic Transmission Replaced by ctm3267 Jan 03, 2007 (11:47 am)
Hi - New to this site. My mini is 2002, automatic, with 43,000 miles. Warranty was up in August (just 4 months ago) and I noticed a sputtering sound recently. I took it in and the dealership told me the transmission is shot and will cost $7500 to repair! I took it to a non-dealer repair shop and they said they needed to replace the transmission with a brand new one b/c it was hard to say what's wrong with the transmission inside.   Replacing is will cost me almost 1/3 of what I paid for it...I don't know what to do. Any suggestions/similar experiences? I'm leaning towards getting it fixed and then selling it. I just wonder if it's even worth getting fixed at all.   Thanks, colleen ctm3267yahoo.com Replies to this message: cct1 (Jan 06, 2007 7:45 am) 03minidrvr (Feb 24, 2007 5:31 pm)
#34 of 269 Re: Automatic Transmission Replaced [ctm3267] by cct1 Jan 06, 2007 (7:45 am)
Replying to: ctm3267 (Jan 03, 2007 11:47 am) That's a tough one--that's really a bad break. First thing I'd do is find out how good your dealer is--if you bought it new there, I'd see what they'd do on a trade in on it, as is. The only way I'd drop the 7500 to fix it is if you planned on keeping it (If you trade in after putting the 7500 in it, I doubt you'll get your 7500 back out of it--ask your dealer what they'd give you if it were fixed versus as is to get an idea of how much fixing it would or wouldn't help you.). Dropping 7500 into it and then trying to sell it yourself may be problematic--it's going to be a tough sell to get the price that the car's worth on a car with a tranny replaced. Replies to this message: 03minidrvr (Feb 24, 2007 5:31 pm)
#35 of 269 Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [cosgrovet] by sconant Jan 07, 2007 (12:42 am)
Replying to: cosgrovet (Oct 10, 2006 2:40 pm) I know this is now 01/07/07 but what was your outcome with the clutch and having to pay for "diagnosis"?

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