Does anyone have any idea of the price for the maintenance plan offered through mini, im taking my car in for service at south bay mini tomorrow and i was just wondering. My car is about to hit 36k miles, 09 jcw.

 

Check out the sticky in the gen2 forum.

 

I heard it went up a a couple of hundred dollars at the first of the year ($1795 at my dealership I think)

 

Wow, thanks guys... guess ill have to decide if its worth it.

 

the price did go up a little bit in January. If you do decide that you want to go for the extended maintenance plan you can call or email me and I will be happy to assist you! amanda@southbaymini.com or 310.939.7154

 

$1,795 at my dealership also. Anybody done the math?

 

Thanks amanda, i was hoping to meet you since ive heard great things about you when i took my car in to have the door sills replaced yesterday, but i only had the chance to meet Vatche, he's a great guy, really helped out with everything i needed.

I was quoted $2295 at south bay mini, seems kind of high...

 

Yes. Extended warranties and service contracts make the people selling them money. Smart shoppers just say NO. In fact I would decline the "free" 3yr 36K miles warranty had it been presented as an option. It certainly is added onto the base price and not "free".

Oil Change 1 Year or CBS
Brake Fluid 2 Years or CBS
Micro-Filter 2 Years
Air Filter 2 Years or Every 2nd Oil Change or CBS
Tires 6 Years
Spark Plugs 60K
Transmission Service 100K
Oxygen Sensor 120K
Coolant N/S ("Long-term rated. Change at system repairs only").
V-Belt N/S
Fuel Filter N/S
Power Steering Fluid N/S

Maintenance program: 3 years / 36K

Warranty: 4 years / 50K

2010 Dealer Service prices Seattle area:
1) Oil Change ($95)
2) Micro Filter ($90)
3) Transmission Service ($300)
4) Brake Fluid ($90)
5) Coolant ($150)
6) Air Filter ($80)
7) V-Belt ($180)

 

MCS Fever: Would you recommend getting it? I'm trying to decide that before my car hits 36k miles, which is coming up in about 400 miles.

 

Nope! Run the numbers yourself, even at stealership prices it won't pay for itself. And if you are averaging 18,000 miles a year - you will drive out of the coverage before you run out of time......

 

Ive heard early oil changes are more expensive, at what intervals would you recommend oil changes?

 

Do it yourself - very easy. 7,500 to 10,000 miles or 1 year, whichever comes first.

 

Ive always done it myself on previous cars... i dont really want to do it on the mini, not sure maybe im just scared.

 

I felt the same way at first - it's that canister oil filter that has you worried isn't it. Changed it at 5,000 mile first time and it was no problemo at all. Collected the right tools ahead of time, and just took it nice and slow. Hardly even dripped a bit.

8mm Allen Oil Drain Plug
Torque: 22 ft lb (Copper crush washer).
(Passenger side).


27mm Oil Filter Casing
Torque: 18.5 ft lb (O-ring).
(Bungee the coolant tank out of the way).

4.4qrts Mobil 1 0W/40

 

Your awesome!

 

My compliments to MCS Fever, he knows the correct amont of oil ,4.4 quarts, to install in his Mini. The dealer will install 5 quarts and tries to convence you that it doesn't matter despite the fact that a over fill could damage the engine,per owners manual.