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graphicbreak · Jul 15th, 2007, 05:18 PM

I recently started looking into getting a MINI after taking my 07 GTI to the dealer about once a month for a car that is only 6 months old, and now i am 99% sure that it is a lemon

. I really like the MCS, but was wondering what I can expect quality wise from this car. Are there any wide sread issues with this car? Annoying rattles? How does the alignment hold? How is the overall quailty of the car? My GTI has had 2 computer chips replaced, one for the engine and one for a passenger door. Has anyone had any of these issues?

Any advice/info is greatly appreciated.

S33BBY · Jul 15th, 2007, 06:17 PM

If you don't like rattles, don't get a MINI.

I think that generally, it's quite a well-built car, but I'd say that VW is better for sure. That said, I wouldn't choose a VW over a MINI because the MINI has something special about it. The Cooper S is a great car, and I don't doubt you'll love it. There are numerous issues about; obviously they don't affect everyone and every car. Have a search and you'll find that almost everything has been asked before.

laura f · Jul 15th, 2007, 06:32 PM

Only 1 rattle in our coop and I think thats thanks to some very bumpy roads last weekend

This is MINI no 6 and they've all been great

S33BBY · Jul 15th, 2007, 06:38 PM

Just to add: I absolutely love my MINI and, at the moment, couldn't imagine having anything else. But if you're expecting VW build quality, I think you'll be disappointed.

alski · Jul 15th, 2007, 06:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

Just to add: I absolutely love my MINI and, at the moment, couldn't imagine having anything else. But if you're expecting VW build quality, I think you'll be disappointed.

should that be bmw quality ...... at bmw prices

graphicbreak · Jul 15th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original)

If you don't like rattles, don't get a MINI.

I think that generally, it's quite a well-built car, but I'd say that VW is better for sure.

What makes you say that VW is a better built car?

S33BBY · Jul 15th, 2007, 08:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original)

should that be bmw quality ...... at bmw prices

Indeed.

Quote: Originally Posted by graphicbreak (original)

What makes you say that VW is a better built car?

I know several people that have VWs and they're absolutely solid; not a rattle. That said, thinking about it, I think the MINI is very well built except for the interior. But then again, that's not so much build quality as the materials used I think.

Harpo · Jul 15th, 2007, 09:56 PM

I'm on my second Mini, with not a single build quality hitch in 50k miles.

Had a couple of minor component failures though, each time fixed under warranty.

graphicbreak · Jul 16th, 2007, 03:57 AM

I just don't want to go from one problem car to another. And some of the posts on here would make it seem that way. But this is probably the case on every car forum cause no one posts to say they have a perfect car.

lespurgeon · Jul 20th, 2007, 08:43 PM

No troubles on our 2004. MINI did replace the A/C compressor becuse of a leak.
It had a bit of a dash rattle when new, but self-sorted once it settled in. Very minor sunroof rattle on very rough roads, but I think only when very hot as I've not heard that lately. Much quieter than my VW (which was a '74 bug) that I had long ago..

Mini Pod · Jul 20th, 2007, 09:30 PM

The 2007 models seem REALLY solid... are there any complaints about them? Has there been a noticeable improvement over previous years?

Jul 15th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#1
graphicbreak MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 4 Offline	How has your MINI treated you? I recently started looking into getting a MINI after taking my 07 GTI to the dealer about once a month for a car that is only 6 months old, and now i am 99% sure that it is a lemon . I really like the MCS, but was wondering what I can expect quality wise from this car. Are there any wide sread issues with this car? Annoying rattles? How does the alignment hold? How is the overall quailty of the car? My GTI has had 2 computer chips replaced, one for the engine and one for a passenger door. Has anyone had any of these issues? Any advice/info is greatly appreciated.

Jul 15th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 3,123 Offline	If you don't like rattles, don't get a MINI. I think that generally, it's quite a well-built car, but I'd say that VW is better for sure. That said, I wouldn't choose a VW over a MINI because the MINI has something special about it. The Cooper S is a great car, and I don't doubt you'll love it. There are numerous issues about; obviously they don't affect everyone and every car. Have a search and you'll find that almost everything has been asked before. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jul 15th, 2007, 06:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
laura f lucky number 7? My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 19,925 Offline	Only 1 rattle in our coop and I think thats thanks to some very bumpy roads last weekend This is MINI no 6 and they've all been great \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|

Jul 15th, 2007, 06:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 3,123 Offline	Just to add: I absolutely love my MINI and, at the moment, couldn't imagine having anything else. But if you're expecting VW build quality, I think you'll be disappointed. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Jul 15th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
alski ever been on a dyno Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: banbury Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 914 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) Just to add: I absolutely love my MINI and, at the moment, couldn't imagine having anything else. But if you're expecting VW build quality, I think you'll be disappointed. should that be bmw quality ...... at bmw prices carefree

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Jul 15th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
graphicbreak MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by S33BBY (original) If you don't like rattles, don't get a MINI. I think that generally, it's quite a well-built car, but I'd say that VW is better for sure. What makes you say that VW is a better built car?

Jul 15th, 2007, 08:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 3,123 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by alski (original) should that be bmw quality ...... at bmw prices Indeed. Quote: Originally Posted by graphicbreak (original) What makes you say that VW is a better built car? I know several people that have VWs and they're absolutely solid; not a rattle. That said, thinking about it, I think the MINI is very well built except for the interior. But then again, that's not so much build quality as the materials used I think. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ... Last edited by S33BBY : Jul 15th, 2007 at 10:01 PM.

Jul 15th, 2007, 09:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 11:22 PM Posts: 4,515 Offline	I'm on my second Mini, with not a single build quality hitch in 50k miles. Had a couple of minor component failures though, each time fixed under warranty. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Jul 16th, 2007, 03:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
graphicbreak MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 4 Offline	I just don't want to go from one problem car to another. And some of the posts on here would make it seem that way. But this is probably the case on every car forum cause no one posts to say they have a perfect car.

Jul 20th, 2007, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
lespurgeon Off changing a nappy... Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: HI, USA Local Time: 12:22 PM Posts: 1,050 Offline	No troubles on our 2004. MINI did replace the A/C compressor becuse of a leak. It had a bit of a dash rattle when new, but self-sorted once it settled in. Very minor sunroof rattle on very rough roads, but I think only when very hot as I've not heard that lately. Much quieter than my VW (which was a '74 bug) that I had long ago..

Jul 20th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
Mini Pod MCS in Space Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Near Manhattan Local Time: 06:22 PM Posts: 25 Offline	The 2007 models seem REALLY solid... are there any complaints about them? Has there been a noticeable improvement over previous years? Gary

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