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14 messages,  Last post on Jan 31, 2013 at 9:47 PM

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#12 of 14 Re: Asking for guidance from Mini owners [wendalinajolie] by wendalinajolie

Jun 28, 2012 (5:50 pm)

Replying to: wendalinajolie (May 26, 2012 7:47 pm)
Thank you, everyone, for your help. I ordered a MINI with options suited to my needs, taste and budget and hope to pick it up around July 9th. I'll be on the lookout for brake issues after 30k BUT SINCERELY HOPE I DO NOT have issues with the dealership when it's time for maintenance. I bought the extended warranty for peace of mind. If nothing else, that was a huge take home message after reading.
 
Is there anything specail I need to know about repairs when I drive it off the lot? Some folks suggested taking it easy for the few hundred miles and keeping some oil in the trunk. (Which I found odd as aren't I supposed to get all work done at the dealership to keep the integrity of the warranty?)
 
Thanks again.

#13 of 14 Re: Asking for guidance from Mini owners [wendalinajolie] by kandrive

Jun 29, 2012 (9:28 am)

Replying to: wendalinajolie (Jun 28, 2012 5:50 pm)
I got my 2012 MINI Countryman (base) in late May and I haven't had one single problem with it, including oil refills. Your Cooper will come to you fully checked out and detailed and they'll let you test-drive it before you leave as well as answer any questions you'll have.
 
I hope you enjoy your new ride as much as I do mine! They're great cars, really!

#14 of 14 Re: Thinking of purchasing [tylonal] by ldt66

Jan 31, 2013 (9:47 pm)

Replying to: tylonal (Jun 08, 2012 2:06 pm)
Mini Cooper S 2006 ....
First 6 months new radiator and Thermostat ...Warranty
Run Flats ... Waste of money...changed out to non-run flats at 5k
At 35k new brakes ... I'm now at 50k ...
Power steering hoses leaking $580.00
Oil pan gasket leaking $515.00
Lower control arm bushings No estimate
Harmonic trans balancer $927.00
Right side engine mount $709.38
Some part I can't remember because I was in state of shock for $933.03
Basically a year of car payments In one shot ...please note I maintained and serviced regularly at the dealership ... what was my baby is now my un-wanted step child .

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