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Quote: Originally Posted by geomick (original)

Cheers Andrew but this experience has left a bitter taste in my mouth regarding BMW and think I will cut my losses with the car and tell everyone I know to stay clear of buying a MINI.

You could do that...

But one of the good points you'd be missing out on the MINI is that there are so many enthusiasts who know a fair amount about the cars and can guide you to cheaper-than-dealership solutions. If your power steering had merely failed on Ford Fiesta (for example), might you have chalked it up as simply unlucky and paid for the fix?

I realise you're upset now, but have a think about it. With no warranty left on the car, you're essentially independent of BMW now. Take your car to independent garages and MINI specialists (there are a few this site recommends) - often it's cheaper than BMW dealers and the service is usually better.

I hope you stick around, but if not then have a good one all the same.

Sincerely,
Andrew.