I just called my local dealer (Crevier) and asked for a MINI service Manuel. They told me they are not available?!?!?! So I was wondering, what they use? Is it just my dealer? And how good are those aftermarket ones. I’ve seen ones on CD (BMW TIS) but I just think the book is more useful but I guess the price difference makes it up.

Anyone know anything?

 

I sort of doubt they make paper manuals anymore.......the CD one is OK.

 

Here is a link to Bentley Publishers for the Mini Service Manual. Despite what it says about not being available until Se[tember 1, 2004, it is available now. I have not seen it but have had Bentleys in the past.

http://www.bentleypublishers.com/pro...amp;subject=37

 

Cool! I'll call Bentley tomorrow and see if I can get hold of a copy.

 

That sounds tempting to order but for $100, i think ill get the CD for $20 off ebay. Thanks Though

 

>>I just called my local dealer (Crevier) and asked for a MINI service Manuel.

I have a friend called Manuel

 

>>Here is a link to Bentley Publishers for the Mini Service Manual. Despite what it says about not being available until Se[tember 1, 2004, it is available now. I have not seen it but have had Bentleys in the past.
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>>http://www.bentleypublishers.com/pro...amp;subject=37


From what I've heard, it's actually won't be out until September. There is a shop owner here in Austin, TX, that knows the guy writing the book.

Where did you hear that it was available now?

-Rob

 

thank you for posting this. Its exactly what I was looking for. I did buy the one off ebay, but Its a bit confusing to figure out... plus when you're in the garage you dont have time click away at the computer. I will get a copy asap. Thanks againf for the great post.

 

>>>>I just called my local dealer (Crevier) and asked for a MINI service Manuel.
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>>I have a friend called Manuel



Ok, just how tall is he?

 

how much is the CD?? i need one!

 

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>>From what I've heard, it's actually won't be out until September. There is a shop owner here in Austin, TX, that knows the guy writing the book.
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>>Where did you hear that it was available now?
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>>-Rob

I heard it was available now by going to the web site. I filled out the form to notify me when it was available, and received the message that it was available now.

 

We have the BMW/MINI TIS (Technical Information Service) CD and a CD that show exploded views of various parts covering most BMW's from the E30 up to the E60 (both CD's).

It is NOT the be-all-end-all we hoped it would be...

 

Bentley sez as of today:

Not til September.

 

Replaced both rear springs and shocks today on the basis of the CD.....piece of cake...... :smile: tomorrow the fronts