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Message #252
Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [boxingday]
by reminthorn
Oct 02, 2009 (5:02 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 ...
Message #251
Mini Compromise...
by boxingday
Sep 30, 2009 (3:36 pm)
Just an update to all you Mini people out there in a world of dismay.... . I just met with the ... 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 ...
Message #249
Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom]
by boxingday
Sep 27, 2009 (1:35 pm)
Do you still the the link to Mini international? I too will try that route and see if they give me ...
Message #247
Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom]
by boxingday
Sep 25, 2009 (4:27 pm)
This is most deffinitly a problem with Mini....I wish there was a way that all of us could get ... 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.
Message #162 Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [gusp]by minimad2 Jul 18, 2008 (11:06 am)
Sadly, I too have had a very similar experience - not on an '04 Mini, but on an '05. Clutches are clearly an ongoing issue with these cars, but one that the company refuses to ...
Message #246
Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [sconant]
by boxingday
Sep 25, 2009 (4:12 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. ...
Message #244
worried
by krosshairs
Sep 08, 2009 (7:58 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 ...
Message #241
I feel your pain!
by CeeeeCeeee
Aug 21, 2009 (12:47 pm)
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 ...
Message #240
Re: 02 transmission problems [jmac1964]
by stephwisdom
Aug 21, 2009 (9:47 am)
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 ...
Message #236
Re: 02 transmission problems [jmac1964]
by ccs8c
Aug 18, 2009 (7:04 am)
I've called Mini of North America several times about my premature burnt clutch and they aren't doing anything to help out the situation.
Message #234
Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom]
by ccs8c
Aug 13, 2009 (12:19 pm)
This is very disheartening. I find it unbelievable that a clutch would go out at 14,500 miles -- and that's what they are telling me. They won't cover any ...
My Story is much like the story of the person above.
Message #233
Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [minitech]
by stephwisdom
Aug 13, 2009 (9:00 am)
Same thing happened to me at 22k miles. Here I am at 36k and my clutch is slipping again. Just put my call into the dealership and waiting to see what they say. ...
Message #232
Clutch in 2005 Mini
by stephwisdom
Aug 13, 2009 (8:47 am)
I'm still trying to figure out how the other poster got his first clutch paid for under warranty. My clutch went out at 20k miles and they told me that it wasn't ...
Message #229
Burnt clutch after 14,000 miles? 2008 mini Cooper S s
by ccs8c
Aug 10, 2009 (1:39 pm)
I just got a call from my mini dealer saying that the clutch was burnt on my 2008 mini Cooper s that I purchased brand new last July. I brought it into ...
Message #227
2009 Mini Cooper S making clutch/transmission noise
by georgiat
Jul 29, 2009 (9:20 pm)
We have a manual 2009 Cooper S with 20,000 miles on it. For about the last 7,000 miles it has been ... to find the problem, which would cost $1800 if it was determined that there was abusive wear on the clutch. An 09 with only 20,000 miles having a busted clutch? The bumper to bumper warranty doesn't ...
Message #226
Re: Mini Coper rattling clutch [brinataylor]
by marcusian01
Jul 22, 2009 (1:44 pm)
i replaced my clucth too. i had i think like 72000 on it when i got it back it made a clunkie noise ...
Message #225
Mini Coper rattling clutch
by brinataylor
Jul 19, 2009 (3:48 pm)
I have a 2004 Mini with over 70000 miles on it and just got the clutch replaced. Now that I got it back it's making this rattling sound when I accelerate it. ...
Message #223
Re: Should I keep her or let her go? [marcusian01]
by jeffshaw1
Jul 08, 2009 (5:52 pm)
I love my Mini as well. I just hate the costly repairs. I hate car payments also, so I am ... I haven't had any trouble. What I don't need is a transmission problem. I need a new clutch, but I may sell the car rather than make this repair.
I am MINI Cooper Buyer #011-1112 or at least that is how I feel.
Earlier this week, I ventured back to the dealership where I purchased my car. My hope was that the dealer, who seemed nice enough, would " work with me". I guess, I thought that being a repeat customer and the issues I experienced with the car they sold me would lend itself to better negotiations. Nope!
Instead of happy ending & reliable car, I left with copious hand written notes for a car that was not quite the right fit. According to the sales team, I could get the special interest rate of 2.9% if I was willing to put down at least $3,800 in cash and increase my monthly payment by $130 for the next 61 months.Well, I am no math or finance savant but, this does not sound like a good deal in light of the repair costs $5,400 .
Determnined, I went to a dealership in the Irvine area. Honestly, these guys were great. I left the dealership more informed than when I came. I had a print out of the buying scenarios and I knew my options.
When I called the local dealership and mentioned that I went South looking for acar, the saleman's interest was peeked. I was no longer MINI Buyer #011-1112.
As it happened the dealer had another car that was more within my budget. I was elated. Unfortunately, the sticking points are the money down and trade-in value. Honestly, after spending $5,400 on repairs, putting down an additional $3,800-$5,000 for anotther MINI car seems well, ridiculous. It's like a co-dependent relationship nightmare, I want a MINI, MINI Cooper wants to sell me a car, The dealer makes promisee it cannot keep and I pay the freight making & paying allowances for MINI Cooper.
All I really want is a happy ending where the dealer does a trade in and I get a new reliable car with the same or less in monthly payments. I think it is usurous to ask me to pay still a third time purchase+ repairs+ downpayment) for the dealerships empty promises.