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thunder · Jun 2nd, 2006, 04:56 PM

Its Kurt and Emma here from Toowoomba (Pepper White Cooper), we're looking at getting rid of the Cooper, and getting a new one (looks to be having CVT issues, and want to offload it before the trannie decides to offload by itself...)

The display is showing EP, it looses power - won't get above 2k rpm sometimes, and lurches forward in drive, and then also in reverse... been happening about once a fortnight and I've been reading on here about people having identical problems and they had to replace their CVT (apparently list price inc labour was $7000 USD)

Soooo.....We're looking to buy a new Cooper (I'm pushing for an S

) and wanted to know who we should speak to at either Brissy BMW or Motorline (or I guess go to Bruce Lynton on the GC).

Your help would be greatly appreciated. We're thinking of heading to some dealers next week.

ZapoMCS · Jun 3rd, 2006, 02:59 AM

Give Matt at Motorline a ring.

swamos · Jun 3rd, 2006, 05:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by thunder

Its Kurt and Emma here from Toowoomba (Pepper White Cooper), we're looking at getting rid of the Cooper, and getting a new one (looks to be having CVT issues, and want to offload it before the trannie decides to offload by itself...)

The display is showing EP, it looses power - won't get above 2k rpm sometimes, and lurches forward in drive, and then also in reverse... been happening about once a fortnight and I've been reading on here about people having identical problems and they had to replace their CVT (apparently list price inc labour was $7000 USD)

Soooo.....We're looking to buy a new Cooper (I'm pushing for an S

) and wanted to know who we should speak to at either Brissy BMW or Motorline (or I guess go to Bruce Lynton on the GC).

Your help would be greatly appreciated. We're thinking of heading to some dealers next week.

Hang on Kurt... First thing is to take it back to where Emma bought it, give them a look at it. It might be an inexpensive repair... or if it isn't...the car isn't that old and Emma bought it new if I remember. The dealer should fight for you... they might work out a deal and just charge you labour or something.

You will have trouble selling it with a problem like that.

Or is this not the news you wanted to hear?

thunder · Jun 3rd, 2006, 06:29 AM

We've just been to Motorline for a software upgrade, they said the next step is to get a new computer for it, but didn't give a price. Now I was wondering why need a new ECU why not just flash to the lastest version. There's actually been a few threads on here about CVT's dying around the 3yr mark in Australia and in the US so we're looking at getting a new one with a Manual transmission.

We purchased it second hand from Brissy BMW, (its 03 complianced, but Dec 02 Build) but couldn't get in to the service dept for a few weeks, so we went with the Motorline option as it was relating to Transmission and wanted it seen to as quickly as posible.

Apparently a majority of US Owners have gotten Mini to chip in, and only had to pay for the parts, and they've paid for the labout, but still, going on the US prices that they've posted the whole job has been $7000 USD (9300 AUD) and half of that is labour.

Thats basically a third of the price of what the car is worth, and it is out of warranty, and well I think that the money that would be spent on a new transmission would be better spent on buying a new one, and then we'll have a whole new car, not just a whole new transmission.
\

swamos · Jun 3rd, 2006, 06:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by thunder

We've just been to Motorline for a software upgrade, they said the next step is to get a new computer for it, but didn't give a price. Now I was wondering why need a new ECU why not just flash to the lastest version. There's actually been a few threads on here about CVT's dying around the 3yr mark in Australia and in the US so we're looking at getting a new one with a Manual transmission.

We purchased it second hand from Brissy BMW, (its 03 complianced, but Dec 02 Build) but couldn't get in to the service dept for a few weeks, so we went with the Motorline option as it was relating to Transmission and wanted it seen to as quickly as posible.

Apparently a majority of US Owners have gotten Mini to chip in, and only had to pay for the parts, and they've paid for the labout, but still, going on the US prices that they've posted the whole job has been $7000 USD (9300 AUD) and half of that is labour.

Thats basically a third of the price of what the car is worth, and it is out of warranty, and well I think that the money that would be spent on a new transmission would be better spent on buying a new one, and then we'll have a whole new car, not just a whole new transmission.
\

But what sort of trade in will you get on a car with a dead transmission. I can see the carsales ad now...

"Bring your flatbed and take it for a test drive!"

"First to see will push it away"

I mean good luck... but I reckon the trade in will be - what they think is the repair cost... and risc value, so you'll end up paying anyway.

Hopefully I'm wrong. Let us know how you go.

daisygirl · Jun 3rd, 2006, 07:34 AM

In answer to original question about who to see for a new one I definately second the opinion that see Matt at Motorline. We bought our Mini last year at Brisbane BMW in the Valley but wish we had driven the extra miles the two places are totally different experiences.

thunder · Jun 3rd, 2006, 08:09 AM

It doesn't have a dead transmission (yet), they say that there is nothing wrong with it. And if they say there's nothing wrong with it then the trade in value should reflect that. Its only just had a Mini Checkup from Brissy BMW about 3 months ago, saying all ok, then just been into Motorline for a software upgrade. If the trade in value reflects a fault, then why won't they tell us whats wrong with it.

there are other reasons for a new car, but this [hopefully just a] scare just brought the other reasons to start making sense now instead of say 12 months in the future.

thunder · Jun 3rd, 2006, 08:09 AM

So thats 2 for Motorline

swamos · Jun 3rd, 2006, 08:24 AM

Ok... well I'll put in a bid for the coast.. I think they are pretty good.

The Artist · Jun 3rd, 2006, 11:19 PM

I know for a fact that Matt from Motorline will look after you.

ZapoMCS · Jun 4th, 2006, 12:08 AM

How many brownie points have Judy and myself clocked up Matt :-)

The Artist · Jun 4th, 2006, 02:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS

How many brownie points have Judy and myself clocked up Matt :-)

Well...

Judy is after some Go-fast and Stop-quick bits at the moment, so that will contribute towards looking after her.

Gary, you know i'll always look after you and your Hyper blue 'Dash'.

Sunnybanker · Jun 4th, 2006, 03:18 AM

I can make it 3 votes for Motorline

now...about that JCW kit

thunder · Jun 4th, 2006, 05:40 AM

hahahahahhahahahahaha....

Ok, looks like Matt will certainly get a call from us, now just have to find some time to go shopping in Brissy

21Blue · Jun 4th, 2006, 07:32 AM

definitely head for Motorline, although the saleslady down at bruce lynton is relatively attractive...

Sunnybanker · Jun 4th, 2006, 07:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 21Blue

definitely head for Motorline, although the saleslady down at bruce lynton is relatively attractive...

if she is more attractive than Matt, she must be good

brett · Jun 4th, 2006, 09:04 AM

There is a nice Cooper S at Towwomba for $31,000 go see Micheal there, he is very good to deal with

Toowoomba let me bring my seat in for them to repair without bringing the car in. so besides the slowness. But least I could still drive the car around sitting on a box

plus it's close for you and my closest dealer
Failing that Bruyce Lynton are good.

smurfette · Jun 4th, 2006, 09:27 AM

Hi
I had a few problems with Brisbane BMW so went to Motorline. They were great. Even for servicing etc they have always gone out of their way to help.

The Artist · Jun 4th, 2006, 11:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Sunnybanker

if she is more attractive than Matt, she must be good

Easy there tiger.

thunder · Jun 5th, 2006, 08:57 AM

Thanks Brett, I might drop in Tomorrow and have a look, after all one of the places I work is 5 minues walk. Plus I will have to say that Toowoomba BMW probably does have some of the cheapest labour around, well compatred with Motorline and Brisbane BMW.

Thanks

Jun 2nd, 2006, 04:56 PM	#1
thunder MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Some Local Help - Brisbane Its Kurt and Emma here from Toowoomba (Pepper White Cooper), we're looking at getting rid of the Cooper, and getting a new one (looks to be having CVT issues, and want to offload it before the trannie decides to offload by itself...) The display is showing EP, it looses power - won't get above 2k rpm sometimes, and lurches forward in drive, and then also in reverse... been happening about once a fortnight and I've been reading on here about people having identical problems and they had to replace their CVT (apparently list price inc labour was $7000 USD) Soooo.....We're looking to buy a new Cooper (I'm pushing for an S ) and wanted to know who we should speak to at either Brissy BMW or Motorline (or I guess go to Bruce Lynton on the GC). Your help would be greatly appreciated. We're thinking of heading to some dealers next week.

Jun 4th, 2006, 09:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
brett 1st MINI Owner in QLD !!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: St George Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 2,390 Offline	There is a nice Cooper S at Towwomba for $31,000 go see Micheal there, he is very good to deal with Toowoomba let me bring my seat in for them to repair without bringing the car in. so besides the slowness. But least I could still drive the car around sitting on a box plus it's close for you and my closest dealer Failing that Bruyce Lynton are good. 1968 Mk1 Morris Cooper S 1310cc Downton Lake Green - White 1974 Leyland Mini 1098c Country Cream 2008 MINI Cooper S Chilli Pepper White - Black Roof

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Jun 3rd, 2006, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 404 Offline	Give Matt at Motorline a ring.

Jun 3rd, 2006, 05:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by thunder Its Kurt and Emma here from Toowoomba (Pepper White Cooper), we're looking at getting rid of the Cooper, and getting a new one (looks to be having CVT issues, and want to offload it before the trannie decides to offload by itself...) The display is showing EP, it looses power - won't get above 2k rpm sometimes, and lurches forward in drive, and then also in reverse... been happening about once a fortnight and I've been reading on here about people having identical problems and they had to replace their CVT (apparently list price inc labour was $7000 USD) Soooo.....We're looking to buy a new Cooper (I'm pushing for an S ) and wanted to know who we should speak to at either Brissy BMW or Motorline (or I guess go to Bruce Lynton on the GC). Your help would be greatly appreciated. We're thinking of heading to some dealers next week. Hang on Kurt... First thing is to take it back to where Emma bought it, give them a look at it. It might be an inexpensive repair... or if it isn't...the car isn't that old and Emma bought it new if I remember. The dealer should fight for you... they might work out a deal and just charge you labour or something. You will have trouble selling it with a problem like that. Or is this not the news you wanted to hear?

Jun 3rd, 2006, 06:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
thunder MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 12 Offline	We've just been to Motorline for a software upgrade, they said the next step is to get a new computer for it, but didn't give a price. Now I was wondering why need a new ECU why not just flash to the lastest version. There's actually been a few threads on here about CVT's dying around the 3yr mark in Australia and in the US so we're looking at getting a new one with a Manual transmission. We purchased it second hand from Brissy BMW, (its 03 complianced, but Dec 02 Build) but couldn't get in to the service dept for a few weeks, so we went with the Motorline option as it was relating to Transmission and wanted it seen to as quickly as posible. Apparently a majority of US Owners have gotten Mini to chip in, and only had to pay for the parts, and they've paid for the labout, but still, going on the US prices that they've posted the whole job has been $7000 USD (9300 AUD) and half of that is labour. Thats basically a third of the price of what the car is worth, and it is out of warranty, and well I think that the money that would be spent on a new transmission would be better spent on buying a new one, and then we'll have a whole new car, not just a whole new transmission. \

Jun 3rd, 2006, 06:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by thunder We've just been to Motorline for a software upgrade, they said the next step is to get a new computer for it, but didn't give a price. Now I was wondering why need a new ECU why not just flash to the lastest version. There's actually been a few threads on here about CVT's dying around the 3yr mark in Australia and in the US so we're looking at getting a new one with a Manual transmission. We purchased it second hand from Brissy BMW, (its 03 complianced, but Dec 02 Build) but couldn't get in to the service dept for a few weeks, so we went with the Motorline option as it was relating to Transmission and wanted it seen to as quickly as posible. Apparently a majority of US Owners have gotten Mini to chip in, and only had to pay for the parts, and they've paid for the labout, but still, going on the US prices that they've posted the whole job has been $7000 USD (9300 AUD) and half of that is labour. Thats basically a third of the price of what the car is worth, and it is out of warranty, and well I think that the money that would be spent on a new transmission would be better spent on buying a new one, and then we'll have a whole new car, not just a whole new transmission. \ But what sort of trade in will you get on a car with a dead transmission. I can see the carsales ad now... "Bring your flatbed and take it for a test drive!" "First to see will push it away" I mean good luck... but I reckon the trade in will be - what they think is the repair cost... and risc value, so you'll end up paying anyway. Hopefully I'm wrong. Let us know how you go.

Jun 3rd, 2006, 07:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
daisygirl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 330 Offline	In answer to original question about who to see for a new one I definately second the opinion that see Matt at Motorline. We bought our Mini last year at Brisbane BMW in the Valley but wish we had driven the extra miles the two places are totally different experiences.

Jun 3rd, 2006, 08:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
thunder MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 12 Offline	It doesn't have a dead transmission (yet), they say that there is nothing wrong with it. And if they say there's nothing wrong with it then the trade in value should reflect that. Its only just had a Mini Checkup from Brissy BMW about 3 months ago, saying all ok, then just been into Motorline for a software upgrade. If the trade in value reflects a fault, then why won't they tell us whats wrong with it. there are other reasons for a new car, but this [hopefully just a] scare just brought the other reasons to start making sense now instead of say 12 months in the future.

Jun 3rd, 2006, 08:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
thunder MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 12 Offline	So thats 2 for Motorline

Jun 3rd, 2006, 08:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 4,985 Offline	Ok... well I'll put in a bid for the coast.. I think they are pretty good.

Jun 3rd, 2006, 11:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 317 Offline	I know for a fact that Matt from Motorline will look after you.

Jun 4th, 2006, 12:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZapoMCS Dash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 404 Offline	How many brownie points have Judy and myself clocked up Matt :-)

Jun 4th, 2006, 02:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ZapoMCS How many brownie points have Judy and myself clocked up Matt :-) Well... Judy is after some Go-fast and Stop-quick bits at the moment, so that will contribute towards looking after her. Gary, you know i'll always look after you and your Hyper blue 'Dash'.

Jun 4th, 2006, 03:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
Sunnybanker MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Snobby Northsider Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 890 Offline	I can make it 3 votes for Motorline now...about that JCW kit

Jun 4th, 2006, 05:40 AM	#14 (permalink)
thunder MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 12 Offline	hahahahahhahahahahaha.... Ok, looks like Matt will certainly get a call from us, now just have to find some time to go shopping in Brissy

Jun 4th, 2006, 07:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
21Blue MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brisbane, Melbourne Local Time: 06:57 AM Posts: 816 Offline	definitely head for Motorline, although the saleslady down at bruce lynton is relatively attractive...

Jun 4th, 2006, 07:40 AM	#16 (permalink)
Sunnybanker MINI2 Master Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Snobby Northsider Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 890 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 21Blue definitely head for Motorline, although the saleslady down at bruce lynton is relatively attractive... if she is more attractive than Matt, she must be good

Jun 4th, 2006, 09:27 AM	#18 (permalink)
smurfette MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 172 Offline	Hi I had a few problems with Brisbane BMW so went to Motorline. They were great. Even for servicing etc they have always gone out of their way to help.

Jun 4th, 2006, 11:37 PM	#19 (permalink)
The Artist MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 317 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Sunnybanker if she is more attractive than Matt, she must be good Easy there tiger.

Jun 5th, 2006, 08:57 AM	#20 (permalink)
thunder MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 05:57 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Thanks Brett, I might drop in Tomorrow and have a look, after all one of the places I work is 5 minues walk. Plus I will have to say that Toowoomba BMW probably does have some of the cheapest labour around, well compatred with Motorline and Brisbane BMW. Thanks

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