2004 MINI Cooper Consumer Discussions

MINI Cooper Clutch & Transmission Questions

Re: Certified Pre-Owned '04 Mini Cooper Repairs [drea111]

Written by: CeeeeCeeee on Oct 16, 2009 07:34 AM

I also purchased a 2004 Mini (basic,not S) as a certified pre-owned car from a Mini dealer. When I got it home I noticed the windshield was terribly pitted and the driver's seat was really "broken down" in a way which was very uncomfortable for me. The dealership replaced the windshield and the seat without so much as a "squeak". The warranty paid for all of it. It ... Read More...

Certified Pre-Owned '04 Mini Cooper Repairs

Written by: drea111 on Oct 14, 2009 05:16 AM

My Mini is in need of major repair. I drove the car 15,000. The estimated cost of repairs is $6,600 for the following: clutch tire arms tire bolts tires and more Backstory: I bought the car, a 2004 Mini Copper S at a dealership. The car was Certified Pre-Owned and I paid for an extended warranty as well. I thought that I had covered my bases with warranties, inspections, ... Read More...

Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom]

Written by: boxingday on Sep 27, 2009 01:35 PM

Do you still the the link to Mini international? I too will try that route and see if they give me any Joy...You are right about Mini blaming in on the way you drive. We only put 3000 miles on this car since we bought it 4 months ago. I will be pushing this in a big way....thanks for the info Read More...

Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [boxingday]

Written by: stephwisdom on Sep 27, 2009 00:52 PM

When my Mini clutch (2005) went out at 24000 miles, I paid for it. When it went out again, 14k miles later, I did not. I emailed Mini International and let them know of my issues. They called the dealership, and my next clutch was paid for. That same week, I traded in my Mini for a Mercedes. I LOVED my Mini. LOVED it. However, I can't fathom dropping $2400 every year to ... Read More...

Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom]

Written by: boxingday on Sep 25, 2009 04:27 PM

This is most deffinitly a problem with Mini....I wish there was a way that all of us could get together and write a pertition to Mini ....there is power in numbers! MY mini is about to be on its third clutch and not even on 20000 miles. This is beyond the word..rediculas. Read More...

Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [stephwisdom]

Written by: ccs8c on Aug 13, 2009 00:19 PM

This is very disheartening. I find it unbelievable that a clutch would go out at 14,500 miles -- and that's what they are telling me. They won't cover any of it. If a Ford Mustand can make it on two clutches in 230,000 miles, a brand new mini should make one year of use and I don't care if you are the worst driver in the world! My boyfriend successfully sued Mini in 2002 ... Read More...

Re: 2004 MINI Cooper Clutch Problems [minitech]

Written by: stephwisdom on Aug 13, 2009 09:00 AM

Same thing happened to me at 22k miles. Here I am at 36k and my clutch is slipping again. Just put my call into the dealership and waiting to see what they say. And yes, i had to pay for the first clutch. Read More...

MINI Cooper Lease Questions

I'm a new 2009 Mini Cooper owner

Written by: owl79 on Aug 03, 2009 02:43 PM

Hello all. Newbie to this board. I know I should have done all my research before leasing, but I had a busy July. Let's say I want to now learn for a potential 2nd lease opportunity in a few years. I just traded in my 2004 Mini Cooper for a 3yr(10K/year) lease on a 2009 Mini Cooper non-S hardtop. I would like some reassurance that I got an OK deal... I know I didn't get the ... Read More...

MINI Cooper Clutch & Transmission Questions

Re: Debating on whether or not to buy a mini [ericabliss1017]

Written by: bfromhold on Jun 26, 2009 10:25 PM

ericabliss1017 - Only the "non S" MINIs have the CVT transmission. If the 2004 MINI that you're considering buying is a MINI (not an S), it most likely has the CVT. I have an '06 MINI Cooper S and it has a 6-spd automatic transmission, but it is NOT the CVT. Also, after I used up my stock runflat tires, I went to non-runflats. I carry a fix-a-flat and a compact portable ... Read More...

Debating on whether or not to buy a mini

Written by: ericabliss1017 on Jun 25, 2009 07:14 PM

My husband and I have been looking at buy a 2004 auto mini cooper, do all mini's have cvt transmissions? and would you recommend buying one? Read More...