I realize this is only one data point, but the owner of the repair shop
I use said that the BMW built Minis needed a lot of repairs and advised
me not to get one. He's been honest for the last 20 years, and I'm
confident that what he's telling me is true.
On 6/23/2014 7:24 PM, Kirk Hargreaves wrote:
> I have always admired this car and as we are approaching the need for a new
> or newer car I have had this car in mind . . the turbo I hear
> is the way to go for the added performance.
>
> However I recently came across Consumer Reports 10 worst cars where they
> put the Mini towards the top of their list for reliability problems.
>
> Built by BMW (right?) I was surprise to read things like:
>
> *Bought my Mini Cooper S, std shift, new in 2007. It was a fun & happy ride
> for a very short time. Since owning this money-sucking imp, I have spent
> approx $5K in repairs (not maintenance) . . less than 50k miles and a
> litany of repairs. *
>
> Is this common or sour grapes or what? Or limited to certain models to
> avoid or years to avoid?
>
> I believe that there are some on our list that own this car . . .
>
> Please advise . . .
>
> Kirk
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