Greetings all! Okay so I am a little sad with my 05 Mini Cooper S convertible. Last year, at appx 25K miles my power steering pump went bad. Because I figured I would keep the car awhile, I bought the extended maintenance plan to cover to 100K miles.
Well, the car just hit 40K and I realized that I no longer had reverse lights. Took it to the shop, it was a failed switch, and then they discovered that I have a rear main seal leak. There was oil showing in two places under the car. Now I'm scared. The car runs out of warranty at the end of March. Had the reverse lights not failed, it would have been later this year before it was due for maintenance again, so I would most likely have been footing the bill for this one.
I have had all maintenance done at the dealership and as stated before, have maintenance to 100k. Givevn the problems I have had, should I expect to have more and get an extended warranty if it is offered? Or should I just get rid of the car altogether? I know I CANNOT afford multiple K's in repair charges every few months. I have read other threads that have said after the rear main seal goes, it goes again, and other problems surface.
I love this car...what do you guys think?

 

I think y'll get more responses if a mod can move this to 1st gen Problems and Fixes subforum. good luck

 

Thank you this is my first time posting!!! I appreciate your input and have a great weekend!

 

After warranty expire take it to MINI specialist or BMW/MINI independent shop. Where in the states do you live?