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tip · Apr 18th, 2003, 11:02 PM

Jazzmasta.jim,

These are just a handful of cars. The thread asks for people with problems if we count there maybe on 15 of us that repsonded. MINI2 has some 8000 members. BMW has produced well over 100,000 minis. If you asked the same question in the forum for Ford you would or might have more problems being reported. Just to give an idea I had a Ford Explorer for 3 years prior to the mini. During those three years I had 7 major recalls. But I still Loved the car.

Get the Mini.

Charles

KTC · Apr 18th, 2003, 11:49 PM

I had one problem, but it took the dealer three trips (two on tow trucks and one pushing from in front of the dealership just after they said "there was no problem found"). I voted 1-2 since it was more a service problem than a car problem.

Sejanus · Apr 19th, 2003, 01:16 AM

I had a few minor problems, (rattles and a bit of CVT jumpiness) but none were significant enough to warrant a trip to the dealer so I just waited until the 10,000 mile service appointment to have them looked at.

dinlo · Apr 19th, 2003, 02:15 AM

I have the HID washer hose problem, I'm scheduled next Monday to have it replace.

R1 · Apr 19th, 2003, 02:21 AM

Lost count!!!

Still love the car though and it's seems sorted now!!

Linda M · Apr 19th, 2003, 02:36 AM

Never

Just back and forth for mods

HonoluluDoug · Apr 19th, 2003, 03:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JazzMastaJim
Are a majority -- or significant minority -- of MINI owners exoeriencing these quality-related problems, or is it just a relatively small minority?

It seems a larger number of earlier models ('02) reported immediate (build and component related) probs, and fewer of the more recent builds. My 10/02 build has been in once for a weeping coolant tank which was replaced with something more robust. I received the recall notice on the rear suspension strut bolt which I'll take care of sometime next week.

Your '90 Probe sounds like the '90 Civic Si I traded in. I'm very happy with my MCS, no regrets because the MINI is such a pleasure to drive (fast).

I understand the dilemma: Buy a car that's not as exciting, but known to be reliable (like a Civic or Miata), or something exciting with an unknown long-term reliability record.

As an old fart (51 soon), allow me to give you some avuncular counsel. I have found that every decision you can make in life is a bad one -- it's just that some work out, and some don't. Be helpful and happy, and have fun. It all evens out in the end.

fishie <///>< · Apr 19th, 2003, 06:48 AM

i voted 3 times, but that's taking it in for 3 times before the dealer was able to identify and fix the problem. will be taking it again next monday for the lurching problem at 10 mph. hoping that would be it!

MiniMan7 · Apr 19th, 2003, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by fishie <///><
i voted 3 times, but that's taking it in for 3 times before the dealer was able to identify and fix the problem. will be taking it again next monday for the lurching problem at 10 mph. hoping that would be it!

Whats the lurching problem?

fishie <///>< · Apr 19th, 2003, 07:14 AM

MiniMan7, it's a CVT problem. see this thread

JazzMastaJim · Apr 20th, 2003, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HonoluluDoug

As an old fart (51 soon), allow me to give you some avuncular counsel . . .

More fraternal than avuncular, since I'm 49 (and about to revive my part-time career as a rock singer/keyboard player!).

HonoluluDoug · Apr 20th, 2003, 03:33 AM

Awright dude! Let's get the band back together! I play reggae keyboard and thinking of reviving that gig. Let's see...how do we get our keys in the MINI? Fold the rears down, move the passenger seat all the way up, or just remove it?

Actually, if you can sing, forget about the keys. Singers get the girls 'cuz all they have to pack up after a gig is a microphone. Keyboard players get stuck with a car full of gear that they can't park at her place unless she's got a secured parking area. And she isn't coming to your place 'cuz she knows she'll have to help you unpack the car!

So a singer with an MCS will have the most fun. So, brother, what color are you getting?

JazzMastaJim · Apr 20th, 2003, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HonoluluDoug
Awright dude! Let's get the band back together!

That's pretty much what's going on. The old band with the old repertoire: Zep, ELP, Yes, Deep Purple . . . I'm having a blast just brushing up on the old stuff!

Quote:

I play reggae keyboard and thinking of reviving that gig. Let's see...how do we get our keys in the MINI? Fold the rears down, move the passenger seat all the way up, or just remove it?

That's what I was wondering: will an 88-note keyboard even fit?? I figure maybe if I fold the rear seats down and move the front passenger seat all the way forward . . . Either that, or I'll have to drive my wife's Sport Trac to gigs.

Quote:

Actually, if you can sing, forget about the keys. Singers get the girls 'cuz all they have to pack up after a gig is a microphone. Keyboard players get stuck with a car full of gear that they can't park at her place unless she's got a secured parking area. And she isn't coming to your place 'cuz she knows she'll have to help you unpack the car!

Nah, after almost 27 years of marriage, I'm not even thinking about that! LOL!

Quote:

So a singer with an MCS will have the most fun. So, brother, what color are you getting?

I'd like to get Dark Silver, but having been quoted a wait time of
7-10 months when ordering, I'll probably accept a color I don't dislike, if I can find something on the dealer's lot.

Quadra · May 24th, 2003, 01:21 AM

After I read this thread, the next day my Air Bag warning indicator came on and stayed on. (maybe I should've not have read this thread...)

Does anyone how to turn it off without going to the dealer?

barnster · May 24th, 2003, 01:51 AM

blew a coolant hose on maiden voyage - most recent (last week, 4400 miles) had the oxegen sensor fail, tires wearing rapidly on front (probably my fault) 30 bucks to rotate! - otherwise no complaints & much praise.

sdmidget · May 24th, 2003, 05:16 AM

1st visit - shift linkage "preventive manitenance"

2nd visit - AC/heater blower motor failed

(Apr '02 build - currently have 18,000 miles on odometer)

View Poll Results: How many times has you MINI had warranty repairs?
1-2 times	43	38.74%
3-5 times	28	25.23%
6-8 times	8	7.21%
9 times and over	16	14.41%
Never	16	14.41%
Voters: 111. You may not vote on this poll

Apr 18th, 2003, 11:02 PM	#21
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Jazzmasta.jim, These are just a handful of cars. The thread asks for people with problems if we count there maybe on 15 of us that repsonded. MINI2 has some 8000 members. BMW has produced well over 100,000 minis. If you asked the same question in the forum for Ford you would or might have more problems being reported. Just to give an idea I had a Ford Explorer for 3 years prior to the mini. During those three years I had 7 major recalls. But I still Loved the car. Get the Mini. Charles BRG/W MCS

Apr 19th, 2003, 02:15 AM	#24 (permalink)
dinlo MINI2 Master / Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern California Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 1,502 Offline	I have the HID washer hose problem, I'm scheduled next Monday to have it replace. 1962 mini, 2004 MCS, 2003 MCS, 1965 mini Click here to NorCalMINIs.com

Apr 19th, 2003, 02:36 AM	#26 (permalink)
Linda M MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crieff Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 465 Offline	Never Just back and forth for mods She's here (27/12/02) and she's amazing - JCW MINI Cooper S - http://www.mini2.com/gallery/persona...lindamsig1.jpg Daisy lives here: Minibuzz.com

Apr 19th, 2003, 03:30 AM	#27 (permalink)
HonoluluDoug MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 02:14 PM Posts: 223 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by JazzMastaJim Are a majority -- or significant minority -- of MINI owners exoeriencing these quality-related problems, or is it just a relatively small minority? It seems a larger number of earlier models ('02) reported immediate (build and component related) probs, and fewer of the more recent builds. My 10/02 build has been in once for a weeping coolant tank which was replaced with something more robust. I received the recall notice on the rear suspension strut bolt which I'll take care of sometime next week. Your '90 Probe sounds like the '90 Civic Si I traded in. I'm very happy with my MCS, no regrets because the MINI is such a pleasure to drive (fast). I understand the dilemma: Buy a car that's not as exciting, but known to be reliable (like a Civic or Miata), or something exciting with an unknown long-term reliability record. As an old fart (51 soon), allow me to give you some avuncular counsel. I have found that every decision you can make in life is a bad one -- it's just that some work out, and some don't. Be helpful and happy, and have fun. It all evens out in the end. '03 MCS, black / black, 16" Wheels

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Apr 18th, 2003, 11:49 PM	#22 (permalink)
KTC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern MA Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 53 Offline	I had one problem, but it took the dealer three trips (two on tow trucks and one pushing from in front of the dealership just after they said "there was no problem found"). I voted 1-2 since it was more a service problem than a car problem.

Apr 19th, 2003, 01:16 AM	#23 (permalink)
Sejanus MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 04:14 PM Posts: 4,380 Offline	I had a few minor problems, (rattles and a bit of CVT jumpiness) but none were significant enough to warrant a trip to the dealer so I just waited until the 10,000 mile service appointment to have them looked at.

Apr 19th, 2003, 02:21 AM	#25 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 4,866 Offline	Lost count!!! Still love the car though and it's seems sorted now!!

Apr 19th, 2003, 06:48 AM	#28 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 366 Offline	i voted 3 times, but that's taking it in for 3 times before the dealer was able to identify and fix the problem. will be taking it again next monday for the lurching problem at 10 mph. hoping that would be it!

Apr 19th, 2003, 06:58 AM	#29 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 09:14 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by fishie <///>< i voted 3 times, but that's taking it in for 3 times before the dealer was able to identify and fix the problem. will be taking it again next monday for the lurching problem at 10 mph. hoping that would be it! Whats the lurching problem? http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 19th, 2003, 07:14 AM	#30 (permalink)
fishie <///>< MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Alhambra, CA Local Time: 05:14 PM Posts: 366 Offline	MiniMan7, it's a CVT problem. see this thread

Apr 20th, 2003, 01:50 AM	#31 (permalink)
JazzMastaJim MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Deep in the woods of Quinton Twp, NJ Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HonoluluDoug As an old fart (51 soon), allow me to give you some avuncular counsel . . . More fraternal than avuncular, since I'm 49 (and about to revive my part-time career as a rock singer/keyboard player!). Jim MINI dealers too far away with too few cars. Bought a 2003 SVT Lightning instead. Also driving a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4.

Apr 20th, 2003, 03:33 AM	#32 (permalink)
HonoluluDoug MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Local Time: 02:14 PM Posts: 223 Offline	Awright dude! Let's get the band back together! I play reggae keyboard and thinking of reviving that gig. Let's see...how do we get our keys in the MINI? Fold the rears down, move the passenger seat all the way up, or just remove it? Actually, if you can sing, forget about the keys. Singers get the girls 'cuz all they have to pack up after a gig is a microphone. Keyboard players get stuck with a car full of gear that they can't park at her place unless she's got a secured parking area. And she isn't coming to your place 'cuz she knows she'll have to help you unpack the car! So a singer with an MCS will have the most fun. So, brother, what color are you getting? '03 MCS, black / black, 16" Wheels

Apr 20th, 2003, 04:48 AM	#33 (permalink)
JazzMastaJim MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Deep in the woods of Quinton Twp, NJ Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by HonoluluDoug Awright dude! Let's get the band back together! That's pretty much what's going on. The old band with the old repertoire: Zep, ELP, Yes, Deep Purple . . . I'm having a blast just brushing up on the old stuff! Quote: I play reggae keyboard and thinking of reviving that gig. Let's see...how do we get our keys in the MINI? Fold the rears down, move the passenger seat all the way up, or just remove it? That's what I was wondering: will an 88-note keyboard even fit?? I figure maybe if I fold the rear seats down and move the front passenger seat all the way forward . . . Either that, or I'll have to drive my wife's Sport Trac to gigs. Quote: Actually, if you can sing, forget about the keys. Singers get the girls 'cuz all they have to pack up after a gig is a microphone. Keyboard players get stuck with a car full of gear that they can't park at her place unless she's got a secured parking area. And she isn't coming to your place 'cuz she knows she'll have to help you unpack the car! Nah, after almost 27 years of marriage, I'm not even thinking about that! LOL! Quote: So a singer with an MCS will have the most fun. So, brother, what color are you getting? I'd like to get Dark Silver, but having been quoted a wait time of 7-10 months when ordering, I'll probably accept a color I don't dislike, if I can find something on the dealer's lot. Jim MINI dealers too far away with too few cars. Bought a 2003 SVT Lightning instead. Also driving a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4.

May 24th, 2003, 01:21 AM	#34 (permalink)
Quadra MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Stamford, CT USA Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Air Bag Warning Light on After I read this thread, the next day my Air Bag warning indicator came on and stayed on. (maybe I should've not have read this thread...) Does anyone how to turn it off without going to the dealer?

May 24th, 2003, 01:51 AM	#35 (permalink)
barnster MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: N.Cali=twisty roads Local Time: 12:14 AM Posts: 30 Offline	blew a coolant hose on maiden voyage - most recent (last week, 4400 miles) had the oxegen sensor fail, tires wearing rapidly on front (probably my fault) 30 bucks to rotate! - otherwise no complaints & much praise.

May 24th, 2003, 05:16 AM	#36 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 929 Offline	1st visit - shift linkage "preventive manitenance" 2nd visit - AC/heater blower motor failed (Apr '02 build - currently have 18,000 miles on odometer) 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

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