R56 Overreacting or is all of this completely absurd? Timing chain problem. I think?

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Jan 18, 2014 | 01:59 PM

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vetsvette

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Good for you!

I know that's a load off your mind.
When I got mine back just before the first of the year I thought I had a new car.

Jan 19, 2014 | 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by turbofun

Glad to hear a great outcome. Motor on! Your diligence and research paid off. Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by ashchuckton

Very happy for you.

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Originally Posted by Systemlord

Alright that's what we want to hear and more often!

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Originally Posted by vetsvette

Good for you!

I know that's a load off your mind.
When I got mine back just before the first of the year I thought I had a new car.

Exactly what went through my mind too!

Jan 19, 2014 | 08:01 PM

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gchin

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Congrats!

MINI came through for you.

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Originally Posted by jaxsngrl

**UPDATE**

My SA came through! Said he spoke with MINI and they approved my repair on the spot! Repair was approved on Monday and I got the car back yesterday. Didn't want to post anything in fear of jinxing the whole thing.

I'm not gonna lie.....the car starts and runs better than ever before. It must have been such a gradual process that I never even noticed. The vroom it gets when it turns over and the pep it has when I accelerate.....WAY different.

To say I am relieved is an understatement.