We bought a new 2011 Clubman. We like it becaise it is comfortable and we can fit our three dog kennels. Warranty expires in Jul 2015. So far, the car has replaced two ignition coils and sparks, a cooling system auto switch, a/c loose vents, and the right side visor, a couple of check engine warnings; each in separate visits. The local MINI service center takes at least three days to fix the car of their "appointment system". They are very short on loaners,so I seldom get one. Now the car is leaking engine oil (only three yrs old) and I took it to the Service Center.

I hace checked MINI repair shops, but there are not many around.

My wife is mad about this and is asking to trade it in for a Big H (we have an E an has been great, their Service Center works faster) make as soon we pay it off in July.

My question is, based on your experience, Is it worth to keep the MINI or to trade it in and move on? If we decide to keep it, iis it worth to pay an extended warranty plan offerred by the Service Center?

Any advise welcome. Thanks!

 

It sounds like you will not be doing your own repairs. Furthermore, it seems like you no longer want to use the dealer for repairs because of the lack of loaner cars and slow service....

As a result your best bet would be to find a small repair shop that works on MINI, if you're keeping the car.

Help me please...what is a Big H and an E?

Also, how many miles are on your 2011 Clubman? Is it an S or base?

Because it is more than likely paid off, or close to being paid off, my advice is to keep the car and forgo the extended warranty, because your local dealer sucks.

 

Big H is Honda, Big E is the Honda Element.

 

lol

 

lol, Hmmm... almost 3 yrs to reply has to be a record here.

BTW what did you end up doing with the clubby since you left us in suspense ?

 

I had to say something lol (in a nice way)...You'll be answered in 2020 stick around

 

pls. let us know what happened.