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[MINI Division]

Quote: Originally Posted by wrakocy (original)

I'm having the same problem, the only minor difference being that adjusting the left mirror moves the right as well, whereas adjusting the right moves only the right. Looks like it's time for yet another visit to the dealership.

I completely empathize with your waning confidence in this car. I optimistically wrote off my first few problems to a "break-in" period. But this next trip back to the dealership will mark my 8th visit in less than 18 months. I bought the car in 2006 (it's a 2005 S Convertible) and it only has 19,000 miles on it. But the problems just keep coming. Here's a running tally thus far:

-convertible top stopped working
-glove compartment would not open
-clutch has begun to groan (and apparently will soon need to be replaceed. This after just 19,000 miles. A BMW mechanic tells me that the clutches on these cars are notoriously bad. I'm not evern covered on it unless I hit 30,000 miles before my warrantly expires in in August!!! I've driven stick all of my life and have never once gone through a clutch in less than 70,000 miles....go figure)
-multiple rattles in the dashboard
-rattling coffee cup holder
-loud rattling from rear left wheel well
-loud rattling noise in front of the stick shift

...and now the mirror problem.

The passenger-side window is also now rattling, and there is a persistent buzzing noise coming from the right side of the convertible top. All topics for my next visit I suppose.

I just want to go on record as saying that I have never been more disappointed with a car. I am really beginning to fear there will be no end to these problems, and now am thinking seriously about getting rid of this car before the warranty is up to save myself mountains of financial woes after the fact. I wish I could say that Mini customer service had taken steps to reassure me. But they've been completely useless. They do such a good job selling you, and such a terrible job keeping you loyal....so disappointing...

To those of you contemplating the question "Should I buy a Mini Cooper?" My advice: no, no, no...

I'm with MINI USA. I've passed this message on to a MINI National Customer Relations Representative who will be in touch with you soon.