[Bmw-mini] Mini reliability

[James Harn]

I had the rear latch rattle and the dash upright paint peel but that's about
it.  No transaxle problem or cracked windshield.   There's a lengthy
discussion on mini2.com forums.

Jim


----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharpe Christopher C LtCol AEFC/AEPJ"
<christopher.sharpe@langley.af.mil>
To: <bmw-mini@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 5:10 PM
Subject: [Bmw-mini] Mini reliability


> Mini owners,
>
>   I was all ready to buy a new Mini when my friend Marshall Cone (02 MC)
> said that he has had numerous (23 to be exact) problems with his Mini
since
> taking delivery.  Many of these problems were minor, but some, like the
> windshield cracking and transaxle problems were not so minor.  I am moving
> this summer to a town that is two hours from the nearest Mini dealer, and
> may not have the stomach for repeated trips to the dealer for warranty
work.
>
>
>   My question is what is your experience in terms of reliability and what
> year/model do you have.  Some have said the '03s are much better than the
> '02s and that the MCS has a better transaxle.  Please provide your
> experiences.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Chris Sharpe
> potential Mini owner
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