[salim]

I just need to have a general feeling when exactly I should start worrying about the car at what mileage?

So, Whats the mileage on your mini?
How does it run so far?

[KPKalle]

Quote: Originally Posted by salim

I just need to have a general feeling when exactly I should start worrying about the car at what mileage?

So, Whats the mileage on your mini?
How does it run so far?

Worrying as regards what? Next service, re-sale value?

Mine has 17,000 kms on the clock - getting towards 11,000 miles - and it runs like a dream

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by salim

I just need to have a general feeling when exactly I should start worrying about the car at what mileage?

So, Whats the mileage on your mini?
How does it run so far?

I've done 8000 in 3 months, and not travelled further than 100 miles from my house.
OCD or what !!!!

[simeds]

i,m worried about mine, its not quite 6000 yet and the car is 18 months old..... i need to get out more...

[dpms2]

Mine has 57 000km/ 36 000 miles and from feb 2002, and has had:

- new gearbox (56 000km)
- two new window motors (55 000km)
- new front suspension (40 000km)
- new steering column (35 000km) - now broken again
- new rear silencer (25 000km)
- new boost CD radio (cd stopped working) (22 000km)
- new auxiliary belt (7000km)
- numerous engine software updates, still not sorted
- gearbox linkage detached (6000km)

and now the clutch is more than half worn too! So START WORRYING NOW(!!) is my advice. Good luck.

[scooperman_uk]

35K so far since dec 03

replaced internal alarm sensors at <1k
one new steering rack and pump at 8k
failed boot lock <5k & 35k
loose exhaust heat shield 10K
full roof respray and dent removal due to faulty fitted a frame cover coming off 10K
3 windscreens fitted
windscreen top trim came off at 10k
rear bumper hanging off at 25k
window trims replaced due to smears on inside of windows 10K
windows jammed down had to be reset 34K

apart from that its been a good relationship so far.

[GTT 280]

I'm seriously concerened about the number of elements that have required replacing - are these isolated?

I wish I was a senior BMW technician !!!!!

[GTT 280]

Quote: Originally Posted by Max

No, I know many people in UK with a similar list of problems

There are a few people who have had zero problems

....but don't forget the fun factor

Yes, I've had 3 MINIs now, all with problems.

[~Marcus~]

18,600 miles in 9 months and my MINI is driving better than ever! Initially I found the gearbox stiff but it has loosened up nicely, and the engine didn't loosen up properly until about 10k miles. I have no idea why people complain about Cooper performance for city driving it's great, much more fun to drive than the 140bhp Toyota Celica which was forced on me by my employer.

My faults so far:

1) Faulty Harmon Kardon speaker replaced
2) Passenger seat stuck in recline - seat frame replaced

And that's it...

Before I got my MINI I was considering getting a job nearer home, but now I look forward to my commute and there's no higher praise than that

PS my mate's supposed 'quality' VW Polo has had loads of problems. He's buying a MINI One D.

[Cooper54]

7000miles in 5 months that gonna be like 14000 a year But I love every minute of it and the only prob I have had 'touch wood' is a faulty immobiliser which only failed once and has been fine since

[laura f]

Just under 5000 miles in 4 months.... a few creaks & rattles a dirty window trim (fixed), a clutch noise (the one everyone has which went after a couple of thousand miles and needed no attention)

it gets even better & better to drive, so grins all round

[Dante and Fish]

Almost 21,000 miles since October '03. The boot latch rattled initially, but I quieted that with the scotch tape trick. The tape fell off after a few thousand miles, but the car stayed completely quiet for some reason. Otherwise, no trouble, which is pretty good given that I learned to drive a stick on it.

[Satelite]

600 miles since 1st March 05, no problems to report yet!

[Tracie]

4700 miles since march 04...( work is only 2 miles away lol)

Rain water coming in front windscreen in top right coner @ 3K..sealant fixed.
Very dodgy tyre fixed for free 2 weeks ago, long story see thread in Tyre section.

[matt21]

Quote: Originally Posted by goonery

Lets see now....

2001 MINI One, 9,500 Miles No problems apart from a dash rattle
2001 Cooper 9899 Miles Wind noise from screen, fixed
2002 Cooper 9700 Miles no problem
2002 Cooper 8900 Miles no problem
2002 One 9400 Miles no problem
2003 Cooper 9940 Miles no problem
2003 Cooper 8004 miles no problem
2003 One 9654 Miles headlamp bulb blew
2004 Cooper 9788 Miles no problem
2004 One Cabrio 19000 miles in 4 months , electrics and roof wear , all fixed
2004 Cooper 6407 miles no problem
2004 Cooper 7022 Miles no problem
2004 One 6000 miles no problem
2005 One 250 mils nothing wrong yet
2005 Aprl 1st Cooper S , 0 miles , not expecting any problems

you had all those minis

that is so cool

mine has done 25k in 18 months and how major problems at all (touch wood). worst is a noisy clutch but thats fine really. few squeaks on dash and seats but thats about the lot.

hasnt even used a drop of oil ever

[ncdave]

Took delivery 2/8/03; 28,900 miles so far and I've been lucky to have NO problems (except for the obligatory windscreen stress fracture ). Took a 2,600 mile trip last summer and a 1,200 mile trip a week later. Currently planning an expedition this June to Indianapolis for the USGP via Canada. Based upon the comments in many threads, it appears that the build quality improved greatly as time went on.

[StevePSB]

I've done a few - about 22,000 miles since September '03. 23 miles to work and 20 back again (I travel different routes coming and going) and lots of 180 mile round trips to watch Doncaster Rovers play at Doncaster (I'm a season ticket holder) are taking their toll.

Still, the car has seemed a bit quicker this last week or two. Maybe it's loosening up a bit.

[Sejanus]

Just broke 40,000 miles this weekend. A few electrical problems early on, but no problems at all for the last 15-20,000 miles or so.

[05minimoose]

7,300 since August. Love it. On thing though, the Service Engine Soon light came on yesterday. I guess it's time for a trip to the dealer- always up for a 3hr drive.

[justbob]

20,000 miles since June 2004. Had an oil change. Is that a problem?

Oh, I rotated the tires, too.

My MCS seems a bit faster now....