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[Mattrix]

Quote: Originally Posted by gadavies (original)

Mini Gearbox
My son owns a 53 mini one (5 years old). After 40,000 odd miles the gearbox has gone and requires replacing. I understand that the pre 04 models were fitted with an old Rover gearbox and that there is a history of problems with it. BMW are so far refusing to replace it on a goodwill basis and therefore it is likely that I will have to take them to court if an agreement cannot be reached. I therefore need to compile as much evidence as I can that this gearbox is flawed and also require experts in the field to testify to this. I would like to hear from anyone therefore who has experienced similar problems.

Gadavies,

Any luck with your legal pursuit? I just had the same conversation with Mini North America regarding the transmission in my wife's 2002 Mini and cannot believe they would not admit some fault after all the postings about the Midlands transmission failures. If you have any guidance for those in a similar situation, I would love to hear about it.

Thank you,

Matt