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Re: Automatic Trans Problems and Overheating [zippco]
by bfromhold
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Apr 22, 2007 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: zippco (Apr 22, 2007 10:07 am)
zippco ~
I have a '06 MCS with an automatic transmission. I've got nearly 11,000 miles, but haven't had anything unusual happen yet. What happened to yours that warranted having the transmission replaced? Is your Mini an S?
I've considered buying the extended warranty, but not sure what I should do right now. I figure on keeping the car for about 3 years, but I may be past 50,000 miles by then. I average about 18k a year. From what I understand, the extended warranty & extended maintenance should be bought together. I've heard that you need to show proof that you've had the transmission "serviced" at regular intervals (not sure what they do). That means a lot of extra dough $ to spend. 
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Re: Automatic Trans Problems and Overheating [geochavez]
by nona47
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Apr 22, 2007 (12:10 pm)
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Replying to: geochavez (Apr 21, 2007 6:10 am)
They are adorable cars but full of glitches, the reason we bought ours in 06 is because the reviews seem pretty credible from the auto mags.... I wish I would have found this forum earlier it would have made a difference.... in our decision. Our Mini makes a grinding- squeal- clutch on first, which they told me at the dealer is a known problem, in order to apply the Lemon Law the dealer must attempt to repair the same problem x3- the way it is in FL. So if one has problem that is not reproduceable once the vehicle has warmed up, such as our problem, at worst all one can hope is that the transmission dies while on warranty- nevertheless we will have to pay for the clutch on this repair as it is not part of warranty, even with a full transmission change. 
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Re: Loud sound from clutch - MORE LIKE GRINDING-SQUEAL [nona47]
by hotwlz
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May 18, 2007 (3:19 pm)
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Replying to: nona47 (Apr 03, 2007 7:06 pm)
Hi: I have a 2006 Mini, 5 speed and was having a grinding noise especially at idle. If I depressed the clutch partially, the noise would go away. I brought it to the Mini dealer and they at first thought it was the clutch. So I left it at the dealer. I got a call the next day from and was told that it wasn't the clutch but the transmission. Apparently the transmission is non-serviceable so if a part breaks internally, the entire tranny has to be replaced! It only had 6500 miles on it. The service person was great! They assured me that it wasn't my fault and would replace it under warranty. I've read a lot of the responses and I would blame the dealer for not stepping up and taking care of the customer. Fortunately, the service is so good where I am that I would buy another because I am so confident that they would take care of any problem that came up. Makes a huge difference! 
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Re: Loud sound from clutch - MORE LIKE GRINDING-SQUEAL [hotwlz]
by nona47
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May 20, 2007 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: hotwlz (May 18, 2007 3:19 pm)
With 6000+ miles and warranty the tranny is covered, did they used the same clutch and parts or they replaced with new ones? The problems with the clutch, is well known, I think BMW should find a remedy, as it is not a problem the dealership can resolve but rather at engineering level with the clutch assembly. I like my dealership but I am not too happy with the manufacturer...., I also understand the frustration of my service manager- as there is no repair for my specific problem. 
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Clutch and Transmission Problems
by annisez
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May 23, 2007 (12:20 am)
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I just joined this group after reading many reviews and experiences of others' with their Mini. I've been considering a 2007 Mini S for a few months now, and going for a 2nd test drive tomorrow. This board has been most helpful and quite revealing, to say the least. Unfortunately, I'm very disappointed after reading about so many problems with this car! It's a great looking car, fun to drive and very peppy. But reliability is also a main factor for me, and it doesnt sound like the Mini is reliable. Very disappointing. 
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Re: Automatic Trans Problems and Overheating [geochavez]
by winniep
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May 23, 2007 (4:11 pm)
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Replying to: geochavez (Apr 21, 2007 6:10 am)
I have a 2002 Mini Cooper with a CVT engine and 55K miles on it. This morning when I was driving to go teach my 2nd grade class, my car stopped running in the middle of the road. This was not the first time this happened-the car had stopped on me three times previously, once in the middle of a busy freeway-but this was the first time the check engine light did not come on. I towed it to my mechanic, and he reported that my transmission is busted, and not pumping hydraulic fluid. My warranty just ran out June 2006, so I am looking at $5000 to replace the transmission plus labor. Since I purchased the car, they have had to also replace my computer chip (apparently, this was the reason why my car stopped the other 3 times). I am finally going to sell it, or call a lawyer! I would not suggest any one buying this car.
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2006 Mini Cooper Convertible transmission problem
by 06mc_conv
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Jun 20, 2007 (11:27 am)
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I just bought a brand new 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible with the auto CVT transmission. I complained immediately about the car hesitating to go into reverse when the car was shifted into reverse. They stated that was customary for the CVT engine. I advised that I had owned a 2007 Nissan Altima and that it too had a CVT engine and that you could not feel it shift at all (hence the reason for getting a CVT engine). I have owned the car for 45 days and only have 1300 miles on it. Yesterday the car after stopping at a light in downtown Denver traffic would not go in drive or reverse. Mini picked the car up and called me today to tell me the transmission is shot. They stated that they are going to put a new tranny in car. I advised that was unacceptable as the car is brand new. They agreed to buy the car back and give me a new one. The dealership, Ralph Schomp Mini, has been phenomenal and will keep me a happy and loyal customer. DO NOT BELIEVE when they tell you that it is normal for the CVT engine to hesitate and shift hard.....the whole idea behind the technology is that you do not feel the transmission shift!!!!
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Who do you trust?
by iraida2
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Jun 25, 2007 (6:46 pm)
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Hello all, I am a Mini '03 owner - 36000 miles on the car. I went to Carmax for an appraisal and they found everything in great condition, except for the transmission which they say shifts hard. 2 weeks ago I took the car for a service visit at the dealership (now off warranty) and they found nothing wrong with it. I don't feel like it's driving differently - would the mini dealer have detected this on inspection or is Carmax trying to give me a run for my money?
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Re: Who do you trust? [iraida2]
by hotwlz
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Jun 26, 2007 (2:47 am)
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Replying to: iraida2 (Jun 25, 2007 6:46 pm)
Hi, if you don't think there is anything wrong and the dealer doesn't think there is anything wrong, the most likely Carmax wasn't being truthful. If there was a problem and you are off warranty, the Mini dealership would have at least given you an estimate so they could do the repair.
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Re: 2006 Mini Cooper Convertible transmission problem [06mc_conv]
by nona47
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Jun 26, 2007 (4:37 pm)
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Replying to: 06mc_conv (Jun 20, 2007 11:27 am)
I am glad the dealer came through for you, but still it leaves a bad taste when a brand new car is having tranny problems. I will have a problem accepting another mini fm the dealer as we ordered our mini fm Oxford- didn't care for all the bells and whistles the dealership always orders on their cars. Mine is a stick shift, and still has that grinding noise on first. It does not happen all the time but it makes you wonder where the fine German engineering went on the trannys in these cars....
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