R50/53 So... who is planning to keep their 1st gen MINI literally forever?
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Yea, replaced all mine already with the ECS SS brake lines , the hose went on one and replaced them all. I did not have the main hard line rust out yet. Just surface rust.
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Glad they covered that. Many threads on it.
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The 05-06s have a 12 year warranty against corrosion.
I haven't had any problems with the dealer I took it to, (they have record of the car being maintained there by previous owner).
It was rust on the hatch that was bubbling, very small, and I said that in another year or two, while under warranty, will probably be a hole. Having said that, I also showed them the inner door sill surface rust which had a service bulletin already for repair.
Hatch was replaced as well as the inner door rust and a small bubble near the gas cap, (not to mention a chip).
When getting a small dent fixed, I had the tail light removed and noticed some bubble rust inside by where the metal panels join. I snapped a few pictures and got that approved, as well.
Taking it in next week. They'll also be covering the passenger side door sill rust.
I haven't had any problems with the dealer I took it to, (they have record of the car being maintained there by previous owner).
It was rust on the hatch that was bubbling, very small, and I said that in another year or two, while under warranty, will probably be a hole. Having said that, I also showed them the inner door sill surface rust which had a service bulletin already for repair.
Hatch was replaced as well as the inner door rust and a small bubble near the gas cap, (not to mention a chip).
When getting a small dent fixed, I had the tail light removed and noticed some bubble rust inside by where the metal panels join. I snapped a few pictures and got that approved, as well.
Taking it in next week. They'll also be covering the passenger side door sill rust.
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The 05-06s have a 12 year warranty against corrosion.
I haven't had any problems with the dealer I took it to, (they have record of the car being maintained there by previous owner).
It was rust on the hatch that was bubbling, very small, and I said that in another year or two, while under warranty, will probably be a hole. Having said that, I also showed them the inner door sill surface rust which had a service bulletin already for repair.
Hatch was replaced as well as the inner door rust and a small bubble near the gas cap, (not to mention a chip).
When getting a small dent fixed, I had the tail light removed and noticed some bubble rust inside by where the metal panels join. I snapped a few pictures and got that approved, as well.
Taking it in next week. They'll also be covering the passenger side door sill rust.
I haven't had any problems with the dealer I took it to, (they have record of the car being maintained there by previous owner).
It was rust on the hatch that was bubbling, very small, and I said that in another year or two, while under warranty, will probably be a hole. Having said that, I also showed them the inner door sill surface rust which had a service bulletin already for repair.
Hatch was replaced as well as the inner door rust and a small bubble near the gas cap, (not to mention a chip).
When getting a small dent fixed, I had the tail light removed and noticed some bubble rust inside by where the metal panels join. I snapped a few pictures and got that approved, as well.
Taking it in next week. They'll also be covering the passenger side door sill rust.
#811
Yea , 2005 , was the big year as it was the extension on the rust warranty.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-warranty.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-warranty.html
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Little maintenance
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#817
Whew, thought you were just changing the turn signal bulbs ;-)
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I put loads of time and money into my 2006. It was brand new to me and an instant love affair. Alas, I sold it in a moment of financial weakness. Sad story right? Should have never let her go!
BUT!!! Karma was on my side this time around in life! I found a real gem. A diamond in the rough. a 2005 with less than 30k on it! One previous owner! And to top it off, the same color as my original. I can hardly wait to get started, putting things back to right with my long lost love. Cheers gang!
BUT!!! Karma was on my side this time around in life! I found a real gem. A diamond in the rough. a 2005 with less than 30k on it! One previous owner! And to top it off, the same color as my original. I can hardly wait to get started, putting things back to right with my long lost love. Cheers gang!
#823
That is awesome !!
My friend with his 02 MC just hit 200,000 miles, original clutch went around 170,000 miles. Made it to the shop just in time since it needed to pushed into the garage.
Just reached 120,000 on my 06 MCS, I think I might be six feet under by the time I reach 300,000 miles on the Mini.
#824
Or just clean the engine.
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