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Michelle of Litchfield, OH September 12, 2008

Michelle of Litchfield OH (09/12/08)
2003 Mini Cooper, want to let people know what a piece of junk they are. The moonroof has leaked since day one (bought it in 2006) and obviously can't be fixed. The air conditioner has never worked. Replaced the brakes at the cost of 1,000.00 around 50,000 miles. New muffler system around 55,000 miles for a cost of 1,000.00 New tires at an exorbitant price of 1,000.00.

Now at 66,000 miles I need a new transmission for an unbelievable price of 8500.00. I have an extended warranty that has a month left on it and I will bet 1 million dollars that they'll somehow get out of paying for it. It is criminal what they charge for repairs and criminal that these cars need so many repairs.

This car has cost me over 3,000.00 in repairs in the last 2 years and is going to probably cost me another 8500.00 soon if warranty won't cover new transmission. I can't afford 8500.00 and I will be without a car if the warranty company screws me.

Margaret of Bellport, NY September 11, 2008

Margaret of Bellport NY (09/11/08)
August: contacted dealer, Service Engine Soon light was on, 2004 Mini w/ 45,000 miles running rough, feels like it will stall out, bucking. Dealer said it was due for service anyway. Brought it in first thing in the am, husband went to pick it up, they didn't look at it all day, because they said they didn't know what our complaint was. Instead, they washed it, locked key inside while it was running, said there was a problem w/ the driver's side lock. Said to leave it overnite, they would look at it the next day. Said light was on because gas cap was not tight. Husband exasperated, took it home.

Light came back on 2 wks later, riding rough again. Took to local shop: transmission. Had it towed to tranny shop. IF it's only the control module, it will be 1000. If it's the unit, 7000. ARE THERE ANY CLASS ACTION SUITS OUT THERE? ARE THERE ANY LAW FIRMS OUT THERE LOOKING FOR A SLAM DUNK CLASS ACTION? PLEASE CONTACT US, WE WILL JOIN.

Potentially major repair bill OR sell off of vehicle w/ transmission problem at a major loss.

Michael of Port Jefferson, NY September 10, 2008

Michael of Port Jefferson NY (09/10/08)
Okay where to start? I bought my 2003 Mini cooper in June 2007 from a local well known dodge dealer. My car was traded in at the dealer I bought it from with 50,000 miles when I drove off the lot. Great deal right? WRONG! Shortly after the 1 month warranty expired my power steering pump went! Okay sh*t happens I spent 1300 for the repair. Then I noticed this weird sounding noise when the car was in gear, it sounded like a fan with somthing stuck in it. Almost like a grinding sound if you can imagin. I took the car to my local mechanic where I had my frequent oil changes done. My mechanic was in as much shock as I was when he looked me dead in the eye and told me, Mike your transmision is SHOT! This was approximatly 7 months after I had purchased my 17000 car! I called the dealer where I purchased the Mini from and of course they couldn't help (not to my surprise however). I called MINI USA and spoke with a rep. Who told me to take the car to a local Mini dealer for a proper diagnosis and see if they could help out. The rep. Explained that the service manager at the dealer would contact them (mini usa) for possible assistance. At the time the car had 62000 miles on it, just 12000 more then when I purchased it! Just my luck! The service manager seemed very helpful at first and PROCEEDED TO TELL ME THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER already had a new transmission put in while under warranty through the local mini dealer at 26000 miles!!! The service manager expresses it most likly wasn't the tranny. Thank god right? WRONG! After having the car for over 7 days he called me to let me know I can pick up my car. He continued to tell me that the transmission (the second one placed in the vehicle by mini) was no good! He told me he had eagerly expressed to MINI USA that the transmisson had been replace prior through the dealer under the original warranty. He explained that mini felt that because it was traded into another local deal they weren't shore if the car had properly been serviced after the trade in. I explained the car was traded in with 49500 miles, just 500 less then when I bought it! I explained that the 12000 miles I drove could all be accounted for with receipts. The service manger seemed VERY concernd, but said sorry there is nothing I can do. It turns out mini has MAJOR problems with their 2001 to 2006 transmissions! Hundreds, maybe thousands of other hard working people have the same tranny proplems. There are cival suits in the process throughout the country. If anyone would like to check the many dishearted people, just google mini transmission and you can see. I understand my circumstances and my obligations to my car. My concern is if mini replaced the transmission originaly and are VERY WELL aware of all the problems they are having with the CVT transmissions shouldn't they at least help? Can anyone help?

Jesus of Stockton, CA September 7, 2008

Jesus of Stockton CA (09/07/08)
My 2003 mini cooper which only has 47,000 would hardly start and would hardly run and made a lot of noise. I had it towed to a repair shop who said it blew a rod and that may not be all. I was told that it basically needed a new or rebuilt engine at a cost of 6000 - 10,000. They also said this should never happen and that the manufacturer should be liable. They took it upon themselves to call the manufacturer since when I tried they would not let me talk to anyone. Their phone call resulted in a too bad, the warranty is up and it must be user abuse. Well that is impossible, I have never even had a speeding ticket. Apparently mini cooper's popularity supersedes their willingness to back their product. That is such a crime.

Blown rod - 6000 - 10000

Eve of Snow Hill, MD September 5, 2008

Eve of Snow Hill MD (09/05/08)
Transmission slipped on 2003 MiniCooper/car died

Almost killed

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