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Swedish Chef wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:57 am
max225 wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:20 am Can follower is totally fine and takes what $30 and 5 mi. To replace ?
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Replace it every two years or so and you should be good.
Swap the B58 from the rental into the mini.
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CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:02 am
Swedish Chef wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:57 am

:dat:

Replace it every two years or so and you should be good.
Swap the B58 from the rental into the mini.
Is this a meme now or what?
It’s still a B48 dood!

B58 is the 6 cylinder, that my rental supposedly had..
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[user not found] wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:27 am
Swedish Chef wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 6:57 am

:dat:

Replace it every two years or so and you should be good.
The average derp can't turn a philips screwdriver, let alone replace a cam follower.
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Swedish Chef wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 9:10 am
CaleDeRoo wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:02 am

Swap the B58 from the rental into the mini.
Is this a meme now or what?
It’s still a B48 dood!

B58 is the 6 cylinder, that my rental supposedly had..
The fake 540 rental
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I am not one to care about such things, but are there any extended OEM warranties available for the mini, outside of CPO?
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max225 wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:35 pm :thisisfine:

So one of the main reasons I got a mini is because I visited a friend in Austin, and he happened to have had a super clean 2013 Pooper S with 52k miles, single owner and all maintenance records...

I just found out... it just popped the motor... "Waterpump fubared... popped two belts and overheated..." he bought an aftermarket "warranty" which is now fighitng with the :dillerman:

He is a car guy and specifically got the 2013 because they were supposed to be ok... :wtf: this is terrifying.
:thisisfine:
I dunno man this sounds like the melted engine was avoidable by paying attention to what's going on......
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:12 pm
max225 wrote: Wed Sep 25, 2019 1:35 pm :thisisfine:

So one of the main reasons I got a mini is because I visited a friend in Austin, and he happened to have had a super clean 2013 Pooper S with 52k miles, single owner and all maintenance records...

I just found out... it just popped the motor... "Waterpump fubared... popped two belts and overheated..." he bought an aftermarket "warranty" which is now fighitng with the :dillerman:

He is a car guy and specifically got the 2013 because they were supposed to be ok... :wtf: this is terrifying.
:thisisfine:
I dunno man this sounds like the melted engine was avoidable by paying attention to what's going on......
Mini doesn’t have a temp gauge
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:15 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:12 pm

I dunno man this sounds like the melted engine was avoidable by paying attention to what's going on......
Mini doesn’t have a temp gauge
O wow. Not even an oil temp gauge like the beemahs?
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max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:18 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:15 pm

Mini doesn’t have a temp gauge
O wow. Not even an oil temp gauge like the beemahs?
:nope:

You have to go through a menu ... like 6 clicks and all it does is show “temp ok” after those ... doesn’t default screen. :thisisfine:
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:20 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:18 pm

O wow. Not even an oil temp gauge like the beemahs?
:nope:

You have to go through a menu ... like 6 clicks and all it does is show “temp ok” after those ... doesn’t default screen. :thisisfine:
The F55 loaners I had would go back to the temp screen if left there, and would show temps until it was warmed up and then showed the “temp ok” message, from my recollection.
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:20 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:18 pm

O wow. Not even an oil temp gauge like the beemahs?
:nope:

You have to go through a menu ... like 6 clicks and all it does is show “temp ok” after those ... doesn’t default screen. :thisisfine:
Wow yeah. Can you get an aftermarket thing as previously discussed? The digital in the vent thing? Complete lack of engine temp monitoring is.....not good.
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max225 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:35 pm Yes it's a cool car. But prepare the lube/sawdust.
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Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:28 pm
max225 wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:20 pm

:nope:

You have to go through a menu ... like 6 clicks and all it does is show “temp ok” after those ... doesn’t default screen. :thisisfine:
Wow yeah. Can you get an aftermarket thing as previously discussed? The digital in the vent thing? Complete lack of engine temp monitoring is.....not good.
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max225 wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:33 pm
Desertbreh wrote: Thu Sep 26, 2019 3:28 pm

Wow yeah. Can you get an aftermarket thing as previously discussed? The digital in the vent thing? Complete lack of engine temp monitoring is.....not good.
:thisisfine:
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fookn send it.
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This thing looks like a contender....

https://jalopnik.com/with-306-hp-the-20 ... 1836862629
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Irish wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:52 pm This thing looks like a contender....

https://jalopnik.com/with-306-hp-the-20 ... 1836862629
I’m sold on these cars. They have so much more uniqueness and character compared to the VWs. And now... they are also somewhat reliable... what’s not to like ?

But the Chubman is probably pushing close to 4K lbs :disgust:
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max225 wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:09 pm
Irish wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:52 pm This thing looks like a contender....

https://jalopnik.com/with-306-hp-the-20 ... 1836862629
I’m sold on these cars. They have so much more uniqueness and character compared to the VWs. And now... they are also somewhat reliable... what’s not to like ?

But the Chubman is probably pushing close to 4K lbs :disgust:
Just under 3500lbs for the JCW auto
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Irish wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:52 pm This thing looks like a contender....

https://jalopnik.com/with-306-hp-the-20 ... 1836862629
I'll donate $50 if you order a 2020 with the blue leather seats.
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max225 wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:09 pm
Irish wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 2:52 pm This thing looks like a contender....

https://jalopnik.com/with-306-hp-the-20 ... 1836862629
I’m sold on these cars. They have so much more uniqueness and character compared to the VWs. And now... they are also somewhat reliable... what’s not to like ?

But the Chubman is probably pushing close to 4K lbs :disgust:
Yeah, your whole experience, despite titlegate2019, has really opened my eyes to them..... they just weren't on my radar because I hadn't realized that they corrected the reliability issues......

They are garishness done right as opposed to what Honduh an Sububro have done with their performers.... and now that they have one that is a performance contender to the :gorf: ? they have definitely got my attention......

That being said ~$40K+ for a 4 banger hot hatch is never gonna happen for me...... Soooo........ I will still likely end up with a 2017-18 :gorf: in another year or two and then maybe a 2020 300+ hp Clubman in 2024.......
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Irish wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:49 pm
max225 wrote: Sat Sep 28, 2019 3:09 pm

I’m sold on these cars. They have so much more uniqueness and character compared to the VWs. And now... they are also somewhat reliable... what’s not to like ?

But the Chubman is probably pushing close to 4K lbs :disgust:
Yeah, your whole experience, despite titlegate2019, has really opened my eyes to them..... they just weren't on my radar because I hadn't realized that they corrected the reliability issues......

They are garishness done right as opposed to what Honduh an Sububro have done with their performers.... and now that they have one that is a performance contender to the :gorf: ? they have definitely got my attention......

That being said ~$40K+ for a 4 banger hot hatch is never gonna happen for me...... Soooo........ I will still likely end up with a 2017-18 :gorf: in another year or two and then maybe a 2020 300+ hp Clubman in 2024.......
Yea the prices on new ones are wild and they aren’t wheelin and dealin. I hope bmw doesn’t outright kill the brand since everyone wants a truck or crotchfruit hauler and these things are the polar opposite of that.

I do have to say that you can carry 2 CF in this thing. The azn also fits behind my friend in the back with relative comfort. :notbad:
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What does your local :dillerman: charge for an Oil Change? I think I want to bring mine in before the warranty is up in late Nov to have it done, and in case they find anything to fix under warranty.

Also anyone with CPO warranty hookups?
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max225 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:19 pm What does your local :dillerman: charge for an Oil Change? I think I want to bring mine in before the warranty is up in late Nov to have it done, and in case they find anything to fix under warranty.

Also anyone with CPO warranty hookups?
Did the diller sign you up for their newsletters?
When I bought mine from Mini of Alexandria, I immediately got emails with offers and they usually have decent dills on oil changes.

I’ve never bothered to actually ask for a quote doe.
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Swedish Chef wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:27 pm
max225 wrote: Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:19 pm What does your local :dillerman: charge for an Oil Change? I think I want to bring mine in before the warranty is up in late Nov to have it done, and in case they find anything to fix under warranty.

Also anyone with CPO warranty hookups?
Did the diller sign you up for their newsletters?
When I bought mine from Mini of Alexandria, I immediately got emails with offers and they usually have decent dills on oil changes.

I’ve never bothered to actually ask for a quote doe.
I guess you didn't follow my thread... but my :dillerman: is Audi of Jacksonville and they did in fact sign me up for their newletter, but I am not interested in a lease of an Audi A3 1.8T FWD for 399 a month after $3850 down.
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max225 wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:29 pm
Swedish Chef wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2019 6:27 pm

Did the diller sign you up for their newsletters?
When I bought mine from Mini of Alexandria, I immediately got emails with offers and they usually have decent dills on oil changes.

I’ve never bothered to actually ask for a quote doe.
I guess you didn't follow my thread... but my :dillerman: is Audi of Jacksonville and they did in fact sign me up for their newletter, but I am not interested in a lease of an Audi A3 1.8T FWD for 399 a month after $3850 down.
:flaccid:

This forum moves too fast for me to check most threads, but does ring a bell now that you mentioned it was bought from an Audi diller.
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[user not found] wrote: Fri Oct 04, 2019 4:54 pm

If anyone's questioning the structural integrity of a MINI vs an Audi TT.

Unfortunately the JCW belonged to one of our own members: Blasian.

All good save for some broken/dislocated toes.
Interesting for shits and giggles I watched a crash vid a few days ago. And that looks identical to the short overlap crash test ... how’s the tt driver ?

Minis have top safety ratings
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