Just bought an 08 Clubman S 9 days ago from Autonation in Las Vegas. Well the clutch is already fried! It only has 60000 on it. Is the clutch on these junk or did someone just beat on this beforehand. No warranty either so I hope they can help me out without me paying a fortune.

 

Are the factory clutches on these cars garbage?

 

9 days ago and u didn't notice anything. It would not go out that fast. Unless it was just about ready to go. U would have felt something. Do u have experience with a clutch driving .

 

Over 20 years experience. I went through the gears pretty good on test drive and it was fine. Day 7 going into 2nd I notice an unusually high rev but not again until last night or in any other gear until this past Saturday. Pulled out of my street and it did it in 2nd, 3rd. I quickly did a u turn and parked it in the garage. Must have been on the verge of going out because I haven't been driving unusually hard. Hopefully this wasn't beat on bad by prior owner.

 

60k not to bad. Even if was beat on it will be all new and u will be set. Sorry to hear that. Sux.

 

Definitely not planning to get money back, just want it repaired. I've had some decent vehicles in my time but this car is by far the most fun I've had in a street legal stock car. Plus it's great on gas...traded in a F350 4x4 crew cab long bed diesel for it.

 

Clutch and flywheel are fried. $2400 covered by dealer (MINI of Las Vegas), $1000 out of pocket. Effing pissed! I know there was no warranty but that is not a good way to get return customers. I know I won't be one!

 

At $1000, you are paying for the parts. Labor on this is huge. Go on youtube and search for MINI clutch and you will see how big a job this is . . . . . about 10 hours labor, easy. Sorry to hear you got stuck.

I have a 2009 Clubman S with 58K miles and our clutch is still hanging in there. Keeping fingers crossed. Good luck with yours.

Just curious, what did you have to give for the car and what were the options?

 

$13000, leather, panoramic roof, upgraded stereo, all power obviously

 

Considering the flywheel alone is $1100, you got quite a deal. I just went through this. Dealership wanted ~$3400 for clutch, flywheel and labor. I ended up going aftermarket and got it for $2500 for clutch masters fx100, lightweight steel flywheel and labor. The dual mass flywheel is a spendy part.

 

I'd think about doing a non-oem clutch. The stock TOB is plastic... I'm at 80K with my r55 but I'm waiting for the clutch to start slipping...

 

Thought about upgrading the clutch for sure. If so I'll do the labor myself. Don't want to go through this again.

 

+ 1 it's a big job 1000.00 it's a good deal although it sucks but better now than later.

 

I've done a few trans rebuilds and different things on various trucks, cars etc. I'll get my Haynes guide and watch a few YouTube videos for reference. Rather do a higher end rebuild and not have to worry for a while.

 

At $13k you got a decent deal and once the clutch is done, you'll go back to smiling everytime you set foot in her again. Good luck.

 

Finally some good news! After some begging and pleading MINI of Las Vegas is doing everything free of charge! They've just gained a customer for life.

 

dcat, if you bought the car from a dealer with a bona fide warranty in hand, they should be doing the work under the warranty. Congratulations!

While they have the whole car apart . . . and the engine will be nearly out of the car, have them check/replace the obvious parts that may be ready to go . . . . thermostat housing is one that immediately comes to mind. Also, check for recalls while it's there and see if the timing chain has been done . . . . that may be part of a recall. Good luck.

Quick story, my brother recently bought a 2007 BMW from a dealer in SoCal and the twin turbos on the car failed during the 90 day warranty . . . . . all replaced for free . . . would have been at least $5-6K w/o the warranty.

 

my research shows clutches failing from 30-50K on MINI's , so I bought an auto. And talked wife out of a stick.

Was probably traded in because they knew it was slipping. And to be honest I dumped my Geo Storm back in the day that way.

 

That' tells me it's driver lack of experience.

 

Too many early failures from experienced drivers
Means poor quality clutch. Just like the brakes
That don't last long. Too many bean counters
In control.

 

That sux.

 

Maybe the guy that had it before me beat on it, I'm not sure. I just know that I am happy to not be paying out of pocket for it!

 

My 2009 Cluman S has 95K+ and the clutch is still strong !

 

Picking her up tomorrow morning...can't wait!

 

My 2008 Clubman S has 118,300 and the clutch finally died. Quoted $2550 to replace clutch & flywheel, but that's not happening. I've got tools, some experience, and a hotline to a seasoned coworker who has done these jobs a lot. I was told by another indie shop (the one I trust) that 118,000 is pretty much par for the course as far as longevity.