What You Hate Most about Your Mini???
#701
#702
#703
Not really hate, just annoying:
Drip off roof when raining or after wash.
Cup holders nearly useless.
Armrest lid won't stay closed.
No switches for back windows. Have to put all windows down and then raise the front ones. Only way to go when using sunroof function.
Wish it had just a bit more oomph. And don't tell me to go buy an S. I am retired on limited income and could barely afford to buy this one used with a lot of miles on it.
2008 Justa Cabrio CVT Melo Yelo
Dennis in Maryland
The Krusty Old Phart
Drip off roof when raining or after wash.
Cup holders nearly useless.
Armrest lid won't stay closed.
No switches for back windows. Have to put all windows down and then raise the front ones. Only way to go when using sunroof function.
Wish it had just a bit more oomph. And don't tell me to go buy an S. I am retired on limited income and could barely afford to buy this one used with a lot of miles on it.
2008 Justa Cabrio CVT Melo Yelo
Dennis in Maryland
The Krusty Old Phart
#704
Not really hate, just annoying:
Drip off roof when raining or after wash.
Cup holders nearly useless.
Armrest lid won't stay closed.
No switches for back windows. Have to put all windows down and then raise the front ones. Only way to go when using sunroof function.
Wish it had just a bit more oomph. And don't tell me to go buy an S. I am retired on limited income and could barely afford to buy this one used with a lot of miles on it.
2008 Justa Cabrio CVT Melo Yelo
Dennis in Maryland
The Krusty Old Phart
Drip off roof when raining or after wash.
Cup holders nearly useless.
Armrest lid won't stay closed.
No switches for back windows. Have to put all windows down and then raise the front ones. Only way to go when using sunroof function.
Wish it had just a bit more oomph. And don't tell me to go buy an S. I am retired on limited income and could barely afford to buy this one used with a lot of miles on it.
2008 Justa Cabrio CVT Melo Yelo
Dennis in Maryland
The Krusty Old Phart
#705
It's happening on my '11 S with the built in adapter under the toggles. My possible work around is to scramble the songs in iTunes, sync it, and just play without using the random mode in the car. But, I am just curious if others are experiencing this phenomena and if it can be fixed.
#708
#710
it sort of is, I belive you just have to push up and either back or forward. Depending if you're opening or closing it.
Can't remember exactly since I usually just crack the sunroof by pushing up, and it's too late at night for me to go check,lol
#711
@Stangace20 I have a 2008 Clubman and you have to press the button the full time for it to open or close. Even to crack it it is not one touch to crack. A lot of times you press it to crack and it wants to not crack all the way or it starts to open... On our other car it is push up once to crack, back once to open etc... The side windows on our Mini work the way they are supposed to.
#712
#713
1. not as 'zippy' as my old 2006 cooper was...
2. headrests are literally a pain in the neck. Why are they tilted front so far. maybe this is great for those who like to "recline" while driving, but i like to sit up pretty straight due to low back problems. this is a REAL pain in the neck.
if I could take them out and turn them backwards, it would be soooo much better, but the darn things dont come out!
2. headrests are literally a pain in the neck. Why are they tilted front so far. maybe this is great for those who like to "recline" while driving, but i like to sit up pretty straight due to low back problems. this is a REAL pain in the neck.
if I could take them out and turn them backwards, it would be soooo much better, but the darn things dont come out!
#715
#717
1. not as 'zippy' as my old 2006 cooper was...
2. headrests are literally a pain in the neck. Why are they tilted front so far. maybe this is great for those who like to "recline" while driving, but i like to sit up pretty straight due to low back problems. this is a REAL pain in the neck.
if I could take them out and turn them backwards, it would be soooo much better, but the darn things dont come out!
2. headrests are literally a pain in the neck. Why are they tilted front so far. maybe this is great for those who like to "recline" while driving, but i like to sit up pretty straight due to low back problems. this is a REAL pain in the neck.
if I could take them out and turn them backwards, it would be soooo much better, but the darn things dont come out!
#719
Seriously?? This thread is very negative. Go read the other topics that deal with the joy of owning a MINI. Had mine 7 mos. and LOVE EVERYTHING about her!!!! Now get OUT of this thread, it is meant for the complainers!!!
#720
You will change your mind once you get it. When I first got my 09 MCS I found this site and the negative comments made me a little scared to drive my car. After 2 years of ownership I can say that this car is awesome. While I did have a few problems early on, all where known problems, I have had ZERO problems. Use this site as a reference tool as opposed to seeking out negative comments.
#721
#723
We have 2 Mini's, a 2008 Justa that I traded a 2004 Honda Accord coupe for, and a 2011 Hardtop S that I traded a 2006 Acura TSX. Both cars were my two most favorite cars I've owned. While I have not had any serious problems YET with either Mini I plan on getting rid of both of them in the next 2 months. Sure they are fun to drive and get great gas mileage, but owning them is like having an axe hanging over your head waiting for something to go wrong. I'll be going back to either an Acura or Lexus for the peace of mind and more intuitive controls.
Anyone interested in a 2011 Mini S with 6 speed, premium package, cold weather package, Mini connected, anthracite headliner, in Eclipse Grey with 1400 miles, in the Sacramento area? Or 2008 Chili Red with black top, auto, heated seats, foglights, ipod connector, 18,000 miles.
Anyone interested in a 2011 Mini S with 6 speed, premium package, cold weather package, Mini connected, anthracite headliner, in Eclipse Grey with 1400 miles, in the Sacramento area? Or 2008 Chili Red with black top, auto, heated seats, foglights, ipod connector, 18,000 miles.
#724
If you're buying brand new (which is sounds like you are), you are fully covered for practically all out of pocket for 3 years, 36,000 miles plus the warranty. Beyond that you'll have a good sense of how your car is and you can decide whether to keep it or drop it.
I know from my first week of driving my MINI, I'm in love. I've never driven a street legal machine that provided this much fun for the dollars. Just to provide some context, my second choice was a Lexus IS-350, third choice was an Acura TSX.
Percy
#725
I worried as well, but once all my fellow worriers get their car, it will become crystal clear that most of the complaints are extreme hyperbole, or just simple nonsense at best.
I could list countless examples from this thread alone, but the most recent about the headrest being a problem is entirely ridiculous. It's gripes like that that make me wonder if people actually drive their car or just sit around looking at it trying to find things to worry about. Let's not make a huge issue out of a non-factor...
Seriously, don't worry, it will exceed your expectations, I guarantee you.
j
I could list countless examples from this thread alone, but the most recent about the headrest being a problem is entirely ridiculous. It's gripes like that that make me wonder if people actually drive their car or just sit around looking at it trying to find things to worry about. Let's not make a huge issue out of a non-factor...
Seriously, don't worry, it will exceed your expectations, I guarantee you.
j