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Originally Posted by tattedXB
Hey folks
So i've been talking with Amanda from South Bay Mini - and will most likely be going in saturday for a test drive and possibly to place an order. As I read more into the threads here, however, it seems the reliability on the coopers and clubmans sucks. 4/10 on some major car sites - and it seems quite a few of you have issues with club doors, melting hood scoops, and other stuff that should not be a problem for a 30k(give or take) car.
Somebody convince me i'm doing the right thing by wanting/planning to get a clubman, and tell me I won't have these types of problems.
I don't know what else I like at the moment ,sans the bmw I series - and that has even LESS rear leg room.
This is a serious post, so help me out- tell me about your experiences with the clubman (s) and reliability, etc.
Obviously Mini takes care of the stuff before 50k miles, but what about after that? I drive a 2004 scion xb, and did not have ANY issues until my tranny died at around 90k, and that was in 2008 - seems the clubmans are having issues that need repair after 18k miles in some instances.
Thanks all for reading this. Hope to see you all at meet-n-greets soon 'n stuff. 
Jeff |
I ordered a Clubman which is due to set sail to America sometime this week. I'm in the same boat as you. My wife wanted the Clubman for its style and uniqueness. We considered a Honda Fit but honestly it was about as interesting as my 2001 Ford Focus.
The Minis do seem plagued with complaints. I have owned Dodges and Fords and I'd say they appear to put Mini to shame as far as reliability. I had some GMs which had a bunch of problems. It really seems though that you either get a lemon or you don't with the Minis. Some people have no problems and some have alot. Funniest one I read about today was cosmoline (heavy grease) seeping out from under the hood on hot days. What the hell? I thought cosmoline was only used by the Chinese to pack SKS rifles in :-)
