R60 Would you do it again?
#76
Other than the flapping trim, my CM has been excellent. Maybe I got lucky, but after 5,000 miles, I don't have a single rattle or squeek. I've driven it pretty hard, at times, and the only issue is the handling over severe bumps. It does get a bit squirley when trying to negotiate a turn when hitting a bump. Other than that, it's getting over 30 MPG all around, which is great for an AWD vehicle. The interior room is ok, but not very well laid out. My wifes Honda Fit is infinitely earier to store material in, and the visibility out of her car is much better. On the plus side, this car rides much better on the highway than the Fit does.
Yes, I would buy it again. Now let's see if they ever fix the trim issues....
Mark
Yes, I would buy it again. Now let's see if they ever fix the trim issues....
Mark
im waiting for my CM base engine, automatic...if you are getting 30 (which is awesome) with a turbo and AWD, i hope to get mid 30s. its nice to hear you're enjoying your vehicle...i hope they fix your trim to, soon.
#77
Yes, yes, yes!
It took me a while to get used to the bigger size, i did not want a big car, just a 4 door MINI....
however, i am used to the size now, and it just as much fun to drive as my old MINI Cooper was. I LOVE it. Very convenient, especiallly when you are transporting kids.
I would definately do it again.
however, i am used to the size now, and it just as much fun to drive as my old MINI Cooper was. I LOVE it. Very convenient, especiallly when you are transporting kids.
I would definately do it again.
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We have had ours since May of 11 and we love it the trim issue was fixed no issues as of yet. Plenty of power lot more than Wrangler had in a power to weight ratio. I just started really driving it since we bought a Grand Cheroke she doesn't to want drive the Mini ride is stiffer but her biggest issue is no remote start and everyone says you cannot put one in. It does not bother me and I like it driving it it's like a sports car with a back seat. I do not care for the run flats so what do I replace them with. I have the All4 in black with comfort package heated mirrirs,seats Auto trans moon roof doesnot leak seems like no rattles if it does I just turn the radio up louder. We are going to
Mini's on the dragon in May so maybe we will see some of you there. Gus
Mini's on the dragon in May so maybe we will see some of you there. Gus
#83
re: sunroofs (another poster) I was always told that they're not the kind of thing that leaks right away - but a few years later as things get rattled around for a while the seal loosens and leaks can occur. I'd be interested to know if anyone has a regular mini with sunroof/moon roof and had any issues with it down the line.
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beaux - not sure if it's any consolation, but I had a 2003 MCS until 2009 and a 2006 MCS from 2009 - 2012 and neither ever had issues with the sunroof other than needing the tracks cleaned. And I was HARD on the first car - lots of HPDE track days torquing on the chassis in high-speed maneuvers. Rock solid. Can't promise that the larger chassis here wouldn't have issues, but... it hasn't been for me in the past.
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HTH,
#88
We had a noisy sunroof on the 06 MINI when it was first delivered but the dealer fixed that under warranty.
The CM is the tenth BMW / MINI product with factory installed sunroof or soft top and nine of them have been leak proof. The only one that leaked was my round tail light 2002, but that little car had 300k miles and was 30 years old. It was a driver (borderline crusher actually) so everything leaked!
The CM is the tenth BMW / MINI product with factory installed sunroof or soft top and nine of them have been leak proof. The only one that leaked was my round tail light 2002, but that little car had 300k miles and was 30 years old. It was a driver (borderline crusher actually) so everything leaked!
#89
ALL cars with a sunroof can potentially have this problem. On VWs it was due to the design of the end of the drain tub in the door jamb. It would seal shut sometimes, water would back up in the tube and eventually it would leak into the cabin.
Pretty common actually and no reason to avoid a sunroof. I just don't use them much and I don't like the weight or the big black rectangle on a red roof.
#90
Would do it again in a heartbeat! I currently own a '04 Cobra and '72 Convertible Chevelle and the Mini is funner to drive than both.
My only gripe is the "mini" cup holders - so dang small. I would have also ordered the black headlights and alarm if I would have the chance to do it over again.
My only gripe is the "mini" cup holders - so dang small. I would have also ordered the black headlights and alarm if I would have the chance to do it over again.
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I'd buy an Evoke if it was a little bigger and had a better diesel, and was a little cheaper, it's an X1/Q3 sized car yet sells for X3/Q5 prices here in Norway.
#96
Qualitysound: The Range Rover Evoque has nothing in common with the Escape. You are mistaking it with the Freelander/LR2.
#97
We're taking it back AGAIN to give the stealership another chance to fix the squeaks/rattles. If it were up to me, it would be long gone, but it's my wife's car, so it's up to her.
Qualitysound: The Range Rover Evoque has nothing in common with the Escape. You are mistaking it with the Freelander/LR2.
Qualitysound: The Range Rover Evoque has nothing in common with the Escape. You are mistaking it with the Freelander/LR2.
#99
6 days of ownership: wonderful experience. Solid as a rock, great gearbox/clutch, fun handling, fine motor, good mileage, comfortable seats, best standard sound system on any car I've owned, zero rattles. Can't even complain about the Conti 17" runflats...
Oh, wish it had a water temp guage. Just added a Scanguage II to take care of the issue, plus add a bunch of other guages, trip meters, etc.
Oh, wish it had a water temp guage. Just added a Scanguage II to take care of the issue, plus add a bunch of other guages, trip meters, etc.
#100
Going on a year and Zaftig will be my last MINI. Going in, I knew they were a BMW division - but I didn't realize just how much BMW was in a MINI. They may just as well stick a blue and white circle on the hood and make it official. I have no complaints about the MINI in my MINI, but everything from the run flats to the overly complicated systems to the undelivered promises to the pricing structure to the marketing is just too much Bimmer. What should be a simple, fun, reasonably priced vehicle is an over stuffed, over priced Brit/Austrian/Bavarian. It's still a lot of fun, but once is enough.