Hi,

I am new to this forumand own an '04 Cooper and love it.

I never had any problems with it, but my warranty just ended and dealer is a rip off...
The mini currently has 64kmiles on it, and dealer tells me that its do for a major service and wants $870 for it.

He says that i need to service the transmission (automatic), timing belt, water pump and etc...

I thought that T-Belt is not do until 90k???

What do I need to do now and where should I go for the service.?

I live in southern O.C. area and always used Irvine Mini, but they are a rip off.

I absolutely have no problems at this with the car but want to avoid issues in the future.

Please help.....

thanks






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I do believe the mini has a timing chain instwad of a timing belt, and it should last indefinately. The serpentine accessory belt does wear out though. A friend lost his at around 50,000 miles, which is probably a bit of a fluke. They should last longer than that, but I will change mine at 50 to 60,000 miles just to be safe..

 

50k if belt.. if chain... never...(should check it though)

 

no timing belt

 

funny the dealer told you to get the CVT auto serviced - they are listed as "lifetime" fills by MINI.

having said that - i'd get it serviced - we are about to get mine serviced as soon as we find a reliable person to service it here in B'ham.