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dannyh · Jan 23rd, 2005, 08:27 AM

I heard that the 2005 mini's are specifically having reliability and/or electrical issues. A mechanic friend told me, and as I'm buying a mini in the next couple weeks I wonder if anyone knows what he was referring to? I could use all of your knowledge - I don't want to get bitten on my first car purchase with a lemon!

Thanks

DH

chs4 · Jan 23rd, 2005, 02:21 PM

I can only speak from my brief experience, but after 30 days and 1500 miles I have yet to experience any problems with my '05 MC. (knocks on wood-like laminate desk material) I did have the fuel door stick closed once in sub-zero temperatures, but it has worked fine in similar situations since so I'm chocking up as a fluke.

I can't remember seeing too many complaints on the forums regarding the '05s, either. Bear in mind that very few people have any serious miles on the new models yet so past performance may or may not be a predictor of future reliability.

mini vanilli · Jan 23rd, 2005, 03:27 PM

2005 cooper. 6000 miles, perfect.

i never heard anything bad about the 2005s or even the 2004s for that matter. i'm not really sure what you are talking about. this information does not sound reliable. i would get a new mechanic if i were you.

stryder · Jan 23rd, 2005, 03:45 PM

Did you read the 2005 problem thread? The only problems anyone has had that hasn't been fixed easily are some buzzing issues, and that's only a handful of people compared to all the 2005s on here.

Beyond that, everyone's 2005, (mine included, which is almost to 9,000 miles in 5 months) has done very well.

And trust me, I had a 2002 MC, I know what unreliable is like.

fred3 · Jan 23rd, 2005, 03:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dannyh

I heard that the 2005 mini's are specifically having reliability and/or electrical issues. A mechanic friend told me, and as I'm buying a mini in the next couple weeks I wonder if anyone knows what he was referring to? I could use all of your knowledge - I don't want to get bitten on my first car purchase with a lemon!

Thanks

DH

your mechanic friend that said the '05 Mini was having specific reliability issues maybe you could ask him/her to be more specific so we can answer as to whether or not we've experienced those issues. Some folks consider an annoying rattle/squeak an issue(me included). For others it would have to be much more serious(eg: stalling). If your friend can't come up with any then I'd say they were a bit full of it. *shrug*

Personally with under 1000 miles on my '05 I don't feel qualified, but I have had zero problems and it's been single digits(f) or less for the past two weeks.

TheOfficeMaven · Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:04 PM

I had an 2005 MCS that only lasted 168 miles before it died. Major electrical problems (amongst other things as well). Needless to say, I no longer have the car. However, I do have another 2005 MCS and while it only has a couple of hundred miles on it, it's doing fine so far (knock on wood).

Billy Smart · Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:23 PM

2005 MCS, New in Dec, 3200 miles, no problems what so ever..

RobWC · Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:44 PM

My 05 MCS was delivered in Aug and now has almost 6000 miles on the clock. The only problem I've experienced was the snow storm that hit Philly yesterday, and I don't think I can fault MINI for that.

Restyle · Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RobWC

.... and I don't think I can fault MINI for that.

Hey, You`re an American ...Sue Them Anyway !!!

dannyh · Jan 23rd, 2005, 05:38 PM

thanks so much for all the input.. i just had to ask the experts

looking forward to getting my new mini, when i do, i'll be back here to get tips on tuning it

DH

Cooper76 · Jan 23rd, 2005, 09:08 PM

MINI...has...no...problems...whrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrr......MINI...has...no...problems....whrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....MINI...has...no...problem s......

kgouin · Jan 24th, 2005, 04:31 AM

I have 8700 miles on my '05 and haven't had any problems.

dannyh · Jan 24th, 2005, 06:28 AM

to what extent can i mod the car and not void the warranty?

Restyle · Jan 24th, 2005, 03:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by dannyh

to what extent can i mod the car and not void the warranty?

Generally speaking....
If you Mod the Engine ...say with Airbox, then your Ok if the G/Box Siezes, But with a 15% Pulley Beware , while everything else remains under warranty.
Similarly, If you Mod the Rear Lights, then your OK with everything else except the Rear Lights.
Some Dealers may try and get out of fixing anything if they see an aftermarket (Non-MINI) Air Freshener, but Most are Fine.

Jan 23rd, 2005, 08:27 AM	#1
dannyh MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Reliability I heard that the 2005 mini's are specifically having reliability and/or electrical issues. A mechanic friend told me, and as I'm buying a mini in the next couple weeks I wonder if anyone knows what he was referring to? I could use all of your knowledge - I don't want to get bitten on my first car purchase with a lemon! Thanks DH

Jan 23rd, 2005, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
chs4 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dracut, MA, USA Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 450 Offline	I can only speak from my brief experience, but after 30 days and 1500 miles I have yet to experience any problems with my '05 MC. (knocks on wood-like laminate desk material) I did have the fuel door stick closed once in sub-zero temperatures, but it has worked fine in similar situations since so I'm chocking up as a fluke. I can't remember seeing too many complaints on the forums regarding the '05s, either. Bear in mind that very few people have any serious miles on the new models yet so past performance may or may not be a predictor of future reliability. > MOT2007 PHOTOS <

Jan 23rd, 2005, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
stryder Sponsor/Moderator/Other Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 3,358 Offline	Did you read the 2005 problem thread? The only problems anyone has had that hasn't been fixed easily are some buzzing issues, and that's only a handful of people compared to all the 2005s on here. Beyond that, everyone's 2005, (mine included, which is almost to 9,000 miles in 5 months) has done very well. And trust me, I had a 2002 MC, I know what unreliable is like. Magic 8-ball was correct. All be in awe of Magic 8 ball.

Jan 23rd, 2005, 03:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
fred3 Mini in Maine Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maine Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 562 Offline	Since it was... Quote: Originally Posted by dannyh I heard that the 2005 mini's are specifically having reliability and/or electrical issues. A mechanic friend told me, and as I'm buying a mini in the next couple weeks I wonder if anyone knows what he was referring to? I could use all of your knowledge - I don't want to get bitten on my first car purchase with a lemon! Thanks DH your mechanic friend that said the '05 Mini was having specific reliability issues maybe you could ask him/her to be more specific so we can answer as to whether or not we've experienced those issues. Some folks consider an annoying rattle/squeak an issue(me included). For others it would have to be much more serious(eg: stalling). If your friend can't come up with any then I'd say they were a bit full of it. shrug Personally with under 1000 miles on my '05 I don't feel qualified, but I have had zero problems and it's been single digits(f) or less for the past two weeks.

Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Billy Smart Hillbilly boy Join Date: May 2004 Location: Skeg-Vegas Local Time: 03:34 AM Posts: 1,297 Offline	2005 MCS, New in Dec, 3200 miles, no problems what so ever.. Eer you niked my son.......

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Jan 23rd, 2005, 03:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
mini vanilli MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 158 Offline	2005 cooper. 6000 miles, perfect. i never heard anything bad about the 2005s or even the 2004s for that matter. i'm not really sure what you are talking about. this information does not sound reliable. i would get a new mechanic if i were you.

Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheOfficeMaven MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orange County, CA Local Time: 06:34 PM Posts: 382 Offline	I had an 2005 MCS that only lasted 168 miles before it died. Major electrical problems (amongst other things as well). Needless to say, I no longer have the car. However, I do have another 2005 MCS and while it only has a couple of hundred miles on it, it's doing fine so far (knock on wood).

Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
RobWC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 02:34 AM Posts: 63 Offline	My 05 MCS was delivered in Aug and now has almost 6000 miles on the clock. The only problem I've experienced was the snow storm that hit Philly yesterday, and I don't think I can fault MINI for that. Attached Thumbnails

Jan 23rd, 2005, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:34 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RobWC .... and I don't think I can fault MINI for that. Hey, You`re an American ...Sue Them Anyway !!! In da Wud

Jan 23rd, 2005, 05:38 PM	#10 (permalink)
dannyh MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 21 Offline	thanks so much for all the input.. i just had to ask the experts looking forward to getting my new mini, when i do, i'll be back here to get tips on tuning it DH

Jan 23rd, 2005, 09:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cooper76 MotorCityMadman Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Motown Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 3,820 Offline	MINI...has...no...problems...whrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrr......MINI...has...no...problems....whrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....MINI...has...no...problem s...... *BMW-AG Rocks!!!* Portsmouth FC Can Thank Sunderland...What a Farce!!!

Jan 24th, 2005, 04:31 AM	#12 (permalink)
kgouin kgouin Join Date: May 2004 Location: Barre, MA Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 477 Offline	I have 8700 miles on my '05 and haven't had any problems.

Jan 24th, 2005, 06:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
dannyh MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 21 Offline	to what extent can i mod the car and not void the warranty?

Jan 24th, 2005, 03:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
Restyle Damned My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 03:34 AM Posts: 4,319 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dannyh to what extent can i mod the car and not void the warranty? Generally speaking.... If you Mod the Engine ...say with Airbox, then your Ok if the G/Box Siezes, But with a 15% Pulley Beware , while everything else remains under warranty. Similarly, If you Mod the Rear Lights, then your OK with everything else except the Rear Lights. Some Dealers may try and get out of fixing anything if they see an aftermarket (Non-MINI) Air Freshener, but Most are Fine. In da Wud

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