I have an '05 MCS and am almost to 50,000. Do any of you have any advise on what I should have the Dealership look at? I'm going to schedule some time with them in the next week or so. I've had some electrical issues: Boot not opening, and some issues with the dash that a restart of the MINI resolved. Odd sound on passenger right tire when turning sharp right at higher speeds. Whinning sounds on really hot days with air conditioning on. I think that's everything.

Feel free to redirect me if this has been covered in an earlier thread.

Thank you all for your suggestions.

 

I took the day off and waited while my MINI was being serviced by the dealer for the last time. It shows that I am watching and that they better take me seriously. Still, the MINI tuner found rusted muffler brackets that I returned for the following weeks. Apparently, a lot of MINIs have rusted muffler hangers/brackets. I also paid a local mechanic $40 to go over my MINI, and they found brakes that needed servicing. Hope this helps. The dealer was able to address each of the following; some have no fix and I was willing to compromise.

Good luck!

15 Things My 2003 Needs Fixed at 49K!
1. Heating or AC whistles at speeds over 50 mph (M51 200 04)
2. AC is broken and AC light blinks constantly when on. (SI M 64 02 04) (M64 200 03)
3. Sunroof squeals (SI M 54 01 04)
4. Change fuse on ABS from 40 to 30 amp per service bulletin
5. Replace foam in cowl vents with new plastic vent
6. Difficult to shift into first and reverse; change bushings per service bulletin
7. Driver door release cable seems slack and doesn’t open door properly8. Car stalls and hesitates when started in the morning (cold start)
9. Loss of low end power, and it feels like something is holding the car back
10. Engine speed and tac dips when coasting to a stop after exiting 1-95, and engine stalls. (S.I. M12 02 03) (S.I. M12 03 02) 11. Glove box pops open when car hits bumps (m51 200 04
12. Check radiator hose chaffing on alternator (SI M17 01 03)
13. Replace rear lower spring strut bolts (SI M33 01 03) (I’m not sure if this was already done.)
14. Check battery vent tube (SI M61 03 02)
15. Trim is popping off driver’s side pillar along windshield.

 

I don't know about USA MINI dealers, but back in Canada, they had an 100-points inspection last year... It cost me around 125$ and they checked everything... and would replaced parts under warranty.

Fortunately (or not lol), they have not found anything wrong.

 

Thanks for the info. I'm going to call my local MINI dealer and ask them a few questions as well. I want to make sure I don't miss out on warrenty repairs that may be lurking. This MINI is my very first brand new car and I want it last as long as possible.

Al

 

The day my warranty expired, and the repair work was finished, I drove to Helix for a new cold air intake, 17 percent reduction pulley, and a better rear sway bar. It's a lot of bang for the buck - $940.