MINICHI left me stranded in rush hour traffic last night, so once it's back from Hendrick, it's for sale.

Something to do with the clutch. 1-2 shift, loud twang, and nothing. The gear box saws fine, and the clutch pedal has no effect. Tried to synch it into 2nd with revs to no avail.

Fortunately, I had self-declared casual Friday so I was dressed to push it out of the way. MINI USA had a flat bed there in 30 min so that was good, too.

Good thing for next owner, it'll have nearly all new parts! New fly wheel and clutch are in already...

 

Bummer...

 

Sounds like a shifter cable broke. The 1-2 shift has always seemed a bit wimpy on my '05.

 

Hendrick can't get to it till Monday, I'll post once we know. BTW, man is my truck ssslllooowww! ;-)

 

Dave say it ain't so. 95K + miles on mine and no problems excecpt tires and rear brake pads at 74K still on the front ones. My clutch has been replaced also. It certainly doesn't have anything to do with the way we drive? lol? Good luck and don't sell your baby. But, if you do the BLUCOOPR may be for sale soon as the new coups come in in 2011.

 

Drive shaft came out? I must have a car built Monday morning after a long weekend?

 

Sorry to hear Dave!
Not to take away from Midnight Dave but I really need new brakes for my 05 Cooper. Front and back and 2 new rotors for the front. I guess when it goes out it goes out...LOL

Any suggestions on where to buy the parts reasonably?
I called a mechanic and they wanted almost $600 ... WOW!!!

 

CALL Dan at Grassroots garage. See vendor list or 1-336 972 4596 tell him what you want and he will give you an estimate.

 

Here is a link for 4 rotors and all pads, on sale for $299

http://www.fastmini.net/combokits.html

Wish I had seen this a month ago or so..

 

Not to sound like a troublemaker, but your MINI breaks down 1 time and you're selling it? Kinda harsh don't you think? Your MINI is after all a mechanical device...something is going to give eventually. There is no car on the market that has a zero malfunction record.

Can you imagine your family trading you in for a replacement because you got the flu, broke a bone, or got an infection?

Wow.

 

You've got 95k on your front (original) pads, but wore out your rears (and your clutch)???? I smell seafood ...

 

No 96K on front pads now and have to wear them down before the 100K extended warranty is out. Had the rear ones done in Vegas along with oil change. Clutch was warranty recall for some part that broke, so they replaced the whole assembly. I am a retired trucker and I down-up shift all the time, no need for brakes. Only reason rear ones probably wore out 1st I use hand brake in mountain driving, especially coming down pikes peak, or Mt Evans in colorado. Motor on!

 

Lawmann, as everybody around here knows, I'm a little emotional about this decision. Let's just say it IS an informed decision and let it go at that.

 

Whoa, I never called you a dufus, questioned your intelligence, felt you knew nothing, belived you to be a first-time poster, nor was I privvy to any of your prior maintenance issues. And the part regarding your family was not a slander against anyone, I was making a point that they wouldn't "trade you in" for medical issues. Don't be so hypersensitive.

Yes, I've had my share of maintenance issues with Cassie:

Passenger window stopped working- 200 miles
Factory boost gauge stopped working- 300 miles
Motor mount ruptured leaking oil everywhere- 27,000 miles
Clutch replaced-27,000 miles
Wheel Sensor replaced 55,000 miles
Rotors replaced- 54,000 miles
Thermostat leak- 25,000 miles
Thermostat leaking again- 56,000 miles

Regarding my repairs, not all were under warranty. For the record, I have a few mods myself so I understand that. To complicate things for me, I am 2 hours from the nearest MINI dealership...what I would give to have the convenience of one where I live.

MidnightDave, I wasn't taking shots at you, sorry you took it that way. I simply thought you were giving up too soon on your MINI, but I understand not everyone is as patient as the next guy when it comes to these things.

I too am involved in a lot of events, travel many, many miles to attend them. I am glad you do the same, I just hate to see you stop having fun doing things like the Dragon and working with Hendrick; not that these have anything to do with the maintenance issue, but I understand how you feel. I guess my whole point was I hate to see anyone leave the MINI community, I feel we are all part of a family. Yeah, we may say something that gets misconstrued and upsets the other, sorry about that; but that happens in a close-knit community.

I guess if you are frustrated with your MINI it is best you sell it.

Again, my apologies for stepping on your toes. BTW, my post count isn't low either, even after not posting for quite a while.

 

sighs.. Dave.. I am so sorry that you have finally given up on your mini!! The mini community is non the better without you!!!! I can understand your decision.. do i like it ?? no.. but it makes sense!!! You know you will always have a place in the mini community... especially with your laughability... hugs!!!!!!!
and.. btw... lawman rawks!!! just a slight misunderstanding!!!!!!

 

Thought I would inset a promo on a new shop I was referred to just 30 minutes from my house (the garage is pristine)! Ruffcat is going to hate to hear this but I'm at least one up on her with my new lighted door sills (they glow blue to match my car). The shop is Import Connection in Mills River (between Asheville and Hendersonville, near the airport) and they only charge $140 for lighted sill installation!...that turned out to be hundreds less than all other quotes and they look great! Now that they have figured out the install on my car, they are ready for all interested takers. They are super busy (due to reasonable charges) and can be reached at 828-891-5309. Happy modding!