$2000 for "warranty" work? I'm done with Coopers...
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Haha my 1986 Toy PU (winter beater) just turned 270K, and I know Ive spent less than $8,700, which is the total of warranty-work chargebacks for my 2005 S. Did a mental add-up and I think Ive spent less than $4K keeping the Toy running since I bought it new on 12/9/86 with 27 miles on the clock.
#27
Well I just got off the phone with MINI USA. A very nice lady listened to my complaint and politely told me (in so many words) you're SOL. When I mentioned what I had read on here about other owners having this issue addressed with no problems she said "I can't address that issue". Total waste of time.:
I was not happy with MINI corporate. But Prestige Mini was wonderful.
Rich
#28
I actually called the OWNER (who I know). Naturally it was voice mail but he never bothered to return my call. And no, I'm not leaving anything out of my story.
#29
For all those who have had your dual mass flywheel changed under warranty........
Did it permanently fix your problem?
What exactly is wrong with the flywheel? I have not seen one of these out of the car, but to me a flywheel is a solid lump of metal that the clutch bolts to and the starter engages - so what the heck is wrong with them?
I've also heard that the "chewbacca sound" is nothing more than glazing of the disc - if this is the case other than being a little annoying once in a while, what does it hurt?
Enquiring minds want to know!
Did it permanently fix your problem?
What exactly is wrong with the flywheel? I have not seen one of these out of the car, but to me a flywheel is a solid lump of metal that the clutch bolts to and the starter engages - so what the heck is wrong with them?
I've also heard that the "chewbacca sound" is nothing more than glazing of the disc - if this is the case other than being a little annoying once in a while, what does it hurt?
Enquiring minds want to know!
#31
Problem with that is the next closest dealer is in Orange County (I live in N. San Diego County). I don't think it would be worth the 2 hour drive (plus agro of OC traffic) just be told the same thing. This issue is probably part of the problem. ONE Mini dealership in SD County. ONE. They have a corner on the market.
What really bugs me is I used to have a really good service advisor. Very helpful, seemed to really care about his customers etc etc. He has since left and moved to the east coast. The guy that took his place came from a local Chevy dealer (Gee...ya think maybe that's part of the problem too?) and treats me like I'm just another number on his appointment board. I've bought six cars from this dealership since 1993. Four BMW's and two MINI's. This is the thanks I get.
What really bugs me is I used to have a really good service advisor. Very helpful, seemed to really care about his customers etc etc. He has since left and moved to the east coast. The guy that took his place came from a local Chevy dealer (Gee...ya think maybe that's part of the problem too?) and treats me like I'm just another number on his appointment board. I've bought six cars from this dealership since 1993. Four BMW's and two MINI's. This is the thanks I get.
#32
What exactly is wrong with the flywheel? I have not seen one of these out of the car, but to me a flywheel is a solid lump of metal that the clutch bolts to and the starter engages - so what the heck is wrong with them?
I've also heard that the "chewbacca sound" is nothing more than glazing of the disc - if this is the case other than being a little annoying once in a while, what does it hurt?
I've also heard that the "chewbacca sound" is nothing more than glazing of the disc - if this is the case other than being a little annoying once in a while, what does it hurt?
When mine whet bad the sound was VERY annoying. And when we took it apart and looked closely it seems that there would be no functional problem over time but it clearly should not be making any noise. Mine was changed under warranty and when we were in there I put a new pressure plate, disk and bearing in there for good measure. The labor for the job at a dealer is about $1500 so I figured a few bucks in new parts was a good investment.
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