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m1les · Jul 12th, 2004, 05:09 PM

Chatting to different people, I know of only 3 owners who will be keeping their car with no plans to change it. I wondered how many more will be keeping their pride and joy long after the warranty expires?

minibat · Jul 12th, 2004, 06:17 PM

ME! Don't have it yet, so warranty hasnt started yet, but even after its past its time, the car will still be in my garage at night and driven daily.

Motor on

dmholmes · Jul 12th, 2004, 06:54 PM

A lot depends on how well the car is holding up closer to the end of the warranty. I'm still undecided as I've had quite a few problems. Love the car though.

zgokart · Jul 12th, 2004, 06:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dmholmes

A lot depends on how well the car is holding up closer to the end of the warranty. I'm still undecided as I've had quite a few problems. Love the car though.

_________________
Any problems related to the transmission?

dmholmes · Jul 12th, 2004, 07:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by zgokart

_________________
Any problems related to the transmission?

Yup. It failed at 3500 miles. Most of the other problems have been more build quality than actual failure of parts, but even that it not all that comforting.

jennis · Jul 13th, 2004, 01:43 PM

I parted with my year old one in February to make way for my 04 cooper. I have been told, by my other half, that this is the car I have to keep. What with us buying our own place I make him right, I'm hoping that this one will last me years. Touch wood I have had no problems with it so far.

dansmini · Jul 13th, 2004, 01:47 PM

I am torn on this issue. I love my Cooper and really can't see getting rid of it. But the temptation is definitely there to get an S. Right now, I just can't justify getting rid of the Cooper.

galled15 · Jul 13th, 2004, 02:27 PM

We are definitely planning on keeping Hope for a long time. She has been a dream to own.

punkeyfunky · Jul 14th, 2004, 09:46 PM

Hmmm... tricky. If an auto-S comes up, I might go for that (I have to drive auto, so I can't get a standard S). Also, I'm tempted by a larger car, like the Legacy B4 RSK (Jap import)

I'll keep the Coop for now tho. Can't afford to change it after what I've sunk in for mods, plus it's 40k in just over a year means it's 'high mileage'

-Lee

northandy · Jul 15th, 2004, 10:49 AM

i'm going to wait until next year to change mine, plan is to wait until the 2005 MY car comes out and see whats available, my S will be 2 years old then....

Martin L · Jul 15th, 2004, 10:53 AM

I honestly planned to keep my MCSs more then 3yrs but unfortunately neither lasted more then 9 months. Problems were just not acceptable.

I've decided to take a break from MINI for a while.

beej · Jul 15th, 2004, 11:01 AM

Still ultra-chuffed with my 12-month old 9000-mile MCS! The new 05 spec MCS has so many non-improvements its a disincentive to want/need the good stuff like the new lights, colour-coded dash or new alloys.

Going to book my 10,000 mile service shortly, and THEY WILL BE MADE TO SEE the second gear stumble which they refused to acknowledge last time (lamers). The car jerks briefly at low revs in second gear, it's a simple fact, and if they don't get it fixed it'll be interesting to see how I feel about the car then...

northandy · Jul 15th, 2004, 11:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L

I honestly planned to keep my MCSs more then 3yrs but unfortunately neither lasted more then 9 months. Problems were just not acceptable.

I've decided to take a break from MINI for a while.

So you may return to the fold later then Martin ?....

Martin L · Jul 15th, 2004, 11:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

So you may return to the fold later then Martin ?....

All depends on my next job and if I can get a MINI as a company car

dcfkan · Jul 15th, 2004, 11:30 AM

I do not intend to trade Apple for another car for the next 3 years.

To me, it is all down to reliability. I shall keep her as long as she remains to be reliable.

And when it is time to sell, I shall re-spray the roof before she is sold

DK

:apple:

dcfkan · Jul 15th, 2004, 11:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

So you may return to the fold later then Martin ?....

Doubt it

DK

:apple:

R1 · Jul 15th, 2004, 11:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dmholmes

A lot depends on how well the car is holding up closer to the end of the warranty. I'm still undecided as I've had quite a few problems. Love the car though.

I'm sort of going through this phase at the moment.

MrMini748 · Jul 16th, 2004, 01:29 PM

Same here.

Couple of months and the warranty expires

Really want a Cooper S but not sure if I can afford one at the moment.

I'll at least keep my ONE for 6 months and I'll really miss her when the time comes to sell her. Though I'm a bit worried about the gear linkage. I need another one and that will be the second time its needed a new linkage - I'm not keen on the idea of having to pay for them to be replaced every 4 months

Higher mileage is also not a good factor - 32k on the clock.

I know one thing for certain - if I ever get rid of my ONE, I'm having another MINI end of!

Pat

DeniseK · Jul 16th, 2004, 05:00 PM

This is a good question. I have 20,000 on the clock with no major problems for my 2002 Cooper S. I'm just wondering how expensive it will be to get things sorted after the warranty gives out. I love the car. Have it tricked out the way I want it and it's my daily driver, even in the winter when a lot of people garage their cars for the season.

foxtrotxray · Jul 16th, 2004, 05:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by m1les

Chatting to different people, I know of only 3 owners who will be keeping their car with no plans to change it. I wondered how many more will be keeping their pride and joy long after the warranty expires?

I am, and will.

I posted a similar post a month or so back, with 78k miles on my Mini in under 2 years. I was bombarded by folks saying, 'If you like it, keep it!'. And it made sense! So, now I'm /really/ motoring.

Fox.

Jul 12th, 2004, 05:09 PM	#1
m1les Mulberry Red Mini 40 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Essex Local Time: 02:32 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	To keep or not to keep, that is the question... Chatting to different people, I know of only 3 owners who will be keeping their car with no plans to change it. I wondered how many more will be keeping their pride and joy long after the warranty expires? Was a 1, now 1 of 150 in a 40

Jul 12th, 2004, 06:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 356 Offline	A lot depends on how well the car is holding up closer to the end of the warranty. I'm still undecided as I've had quite a few problems. Love the car though. 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Jul 12th, 2004, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
dmholmes MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Upstate NY Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by zgokart _________________ Any problems related to the transmission? Yup. It failed at 3500 miles. Most of the other problems have been more build quality than actual failure of parts, but even that it not all that comforting. 2004 Winning Blue Mazda RX-8

Jul 13th, 2004, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
jennis MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Romford, Essex Local Time: 02:32 AM Posts: 39 Offline	I parted with my year old one in February to make way for my 04 cooper. I have been told, by my other half, that this is the car I have to keep. What with us buying our own place I make him right, I'm hoping that this one will last me years. Touch wood I have had no problems with it so far. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/15971/26648.jpg

Jul 13th, 2004, 02:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
galled15 `02 MC BRG/W 5-speed Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Winter Garden Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 53 Offline	We are definitely planning on keeping Hope for a long time. She has been a dream to own. 2002 MC BRG/W 5-speed

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Jul 12th, 2004, 06:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
minibat The S stands for speed! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern California Local Time: 06:32 PM Posts: 262 Offline	ME! Don't have it yet, so warranty hasnt started yet, but even after its past its time, the car will still be in my garage at night and driven daily. Motor on

Jul 12th, 2004, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
zgokart MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northern California Local Time: 07:32 PM Posts: 567 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dmholmes A lot depends on how well the car is holding up closer to the end of the warranty. I'm still undecided as I've had quite a few problems. Love the car though. _________________ Any problems related to the transmission?

Jul 13th, 2004, 01:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
dansmini Sullivan Racing Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 1,138 Offline	I am torn on this issue. I love my Cooper and really can't see getting rid of it. But the temptation is definitely there to get an S. Right now, I just can't justify getting rid of the Cooper.

Jul 14th, 2004, 09:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
punkeyfunky UberGeek Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 02:32 AM Posts: 862 Offline	Hmmm... tricky. If an auto-S comes up, I might go for that (I have to drive auto, so I can't get a standard S). Also, I'm tempted by a larger car, like the Legacy B4 RSK (Jap import) I'll keep the Coop for now tho. Can't afford to change it after what I've sunk in for mods, plus it's 40k in just over a year means it's 'high mileage' -Lee

Jul 15th, 2004, 10:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 14,614 Offline	i'm going to wait until next year to change mine, plan is to wait until the 2005 MY car comes out and see whats available, my S will be 2 years old then....

Jul 15th, 2004, 10:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	I honestly planned to keep my MCSs more then 3yrs but unfortunately neither lasted more then 9 months. Problems were just not acceptable. I've decided to take a break from MINI for a while. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 15th, 2004, 11:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
beej MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cirencester, UK Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 673 Offline	Still ultra-chuffed with my 12-month old 9000-mile MCS! The new 05 spec MCS has so many non-improvements its a disincentive to want/need the good stuff like the new lights, colour-coded dash or new alloys. Going to book my 10,000 mile service shortly, and THEY WILL BE MADE TO SEE the second gear stumble which they refused to acknowledge last time (lamers). The car jerks briefly at low revs in second gear, it's a simple fact, and if they don't get it fixed it'll be interesting to see how I feel about the car then... GTT220 / GTT brakes / Milltek cat-back / poly bushes / Bluetooth / aero bits / IceLink

Jul 15th, 2004, 11:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 14,614 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin L I honestly planned to keep my MCSs more then 3yrs but unfortunately neither lasted more then 9 months. Problems were just not acceptable. I've decided to take a break from MINI for a while. So you may return to the fold later then Martin ?....

Jul 15th, 2004, 11:16 AM	#14 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy So you may return to the fold later then Martin ?.... All depends on my next job and if I can get a MINI as a company car MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 15th, 2004, 11:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	I do not intend to trade Apple for another car for the next 3 years. To me, it is all down to reliability. I shall keep her as long as she remains to be reliable. And when it is time to sell, I shall re-spray the roof before she is sold DK :apple:

Jul 15th, 2004, 11:31 AM	#16 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 13,580 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy So you may return to the fold later then Martin ?.... Doubt it DK :apple:

Jul 15th, 2004, 11:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
R1 Addicted to Speed!! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..."B" roads!! Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 4,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dmholmes A lot depends on how well the car is holding up closer to the end of the warranty. I'm still undecided as I've had quite a few problems. Love the car though. I'm sort of going through this phase at the moment.

Jul 16th, 2004, 01:29 PM	#18 (permalink)
MrMini748 DU07 OHO My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Romford, Essex Local Time: 03:32 AM Posts: 272 Offline	Same here. Couple of months and the warranty expires Really want a Cooper S but not sure if I can afford one at the moment. I'll at least keep my ONE for 6 months and I'll really miss her when the time comes to sell her. Though I'm a bit worried about the gear linkage. I need another one and that will be the second time its needed a new linkage - I'm not keen on the idea of having to pay for them to be replaced every 4 months Higher mileage is also not a good factor - 32k on the clock. I know one thing for certain - if I ever get rid of my ONE, I'm having another MINI end of! Pat

Jul 16th, 2004, 05:00 PM	#19 (permalink)
DeniseK MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Local Time: 08:32 PM Posts: 297 Offline	This is a good question. I have 20,000 on the clock with no major problems for my 2002 Cooper S. I'm just wondering how expensive it will be to get things sorted after the warranty gives out. I love the car. Have it tricked out the way I want it and it's my daily driver, even in the winter when a lot of people garage their cars for the season. DeniseK

Jul 16th, 2004, 05:29 PM	#20 (permalink)
foxtrotxray Cross-Country Roadfinder My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Canton, GA Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 116 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by m1les Chatting to different people, I know of only 3 owners who will be keeping their car with no plans to change it. I wondered how many more will be keeping their pride and joy long after the warranty expires? I am, and will. I posted a similar post a month or so back, with 78k miles on my Mini in under 2 years. I was bombarded by folks saying, 'If you like it, keep it!'. And it made sense! So, now I'm /really/ motoring. Fox. Current age-o-meter: 157,500.

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