Need Help

[The Beastmaster]

As most of you guys know, I have had every iteration of the MINI and now I only have 1 left. The last MINI I have is a CVT that has been having problems with the tranny since day 1. My dealer has not been very responsive to my requests because of the problems with my first MINI, a MC 5 spd. I returned that to the dealer and purchased a MCS which I have subsequently sold. The reason I still have the CVT is because in all good conscience, I cannot sell a defective car to someone.

I guess I'm not the only one having problems with my dealer as other people have it worse. Just take a look at the following threads on NorthAmericanMotoring.com and respond if you feel like it. The dealer reads NAM, but remains silent.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpBB_14&file=index&action=viewtopic&topic=22026&139

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpBB_14&file=index&action=viewtopic&topic=21037&78

Things have gotten so bad, one of the unhappy owners started a webite about her problems and problems others have encountered. That website is www.MINI-Pooper.com

[Glenn 328is]

Sorry about your problems. I am surprised how they treated you. Good luck.

[mDeb]

Dealerships really can make or break a person's relationship with their car! I got rid of a Miata just because the dealership here told me I didn't know shit about cars and Miatas.

So far, my MINI dealership (Nashville) has been fine, but I haven't had any problems, either.

I still think that BMW and MINI need to provide mechanics in BMW dealerships. That way, we would have better choices!

[The Beastmaster]

Thanks for your support. May your MINIs live a long and trouble free life.

[Kyle K.]

Wow, that really sucks. The power steering died on mine and they replaced it for free, as well as the rear hatch mechanism. This happened at 2 seperate dealers too, no problems whatsoever.

Good luck with the CVT however much longer you keep it.