motoring|underground  
Register FAQ Members List Calendar Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Blog

OTLounge Anything and everything NOT having to do with cars... for better or for worse!

Go Back   motoring|underground > The Overlook > OTLounge
Reload this Page Got my car back, and WOW!
Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 02-27-2009, 09:44 PM
oreo's Avatar
oreo oreo is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Poolesville, MD
Posts: 1,951
Send a message via AIM to oreo Send a message via Yahoo to oreo
Default Got my car back, and WOW!
I seriously love my Mini dealer. I just got my car back after getting a new clutch and trans put in it, and I can safely say that the car has never, ever been this good, even when it was new.

I always hated the original shifter because whenever I would make and "pull back" shift (like 1-2, 3-4, or 5-6) the shifter would get caught whenever it passed neutral, especially when it was cold. The 2-3 and 4-5 shifts were fine, so I was always perplexed.

Well the new trans has none of that nonsense. All shifts are smooth as silk, and the car is so much nicer to drive. It's like getting a new Mini all over again!

Did I mention I love my dealer?
__________________
Click the image to open in full size.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 02-27-2009, 10:00 PM
KiLO's Avatar
KiLO KiLO is offline
μ
  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 11,663
Send a message via ICQ to KiLO Send a message via AIM to KiLO Send a message via MSN to KiLO Send a message via Yahoo to KiLO
Default
Congrats!

Was it replaced under warranty?
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 02-27-2009, 10:03 PM
trip024's Avatar
trip024 trip024 is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: South Bay, Ca
Posts: 2,529
Default
Good for you man!

Sounds like the dealership stepped up for you.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 02-27-2009, 11:47 PM
oreo's Avatar
oreo oreo is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Poolesville, MD
Posts: 1,951
Send a message via AIM to oreo Send a message via Yahoo to oreo
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by KiLO View Post
Congrats!

Was it replaced under warranty?
Yes! New clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and trans, all replaced under warranty. They even fixed all the dashboard rattles.

I got the car back washed and spotless.

It's good to have my Mini back. The loaner, while nice, just didn't cut it. Especially with the flappy paddle gear shift.
__________________
Click the image to open in full size.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 02-28-2009, 12:52 AM
Dr. Stylo's Avatar
Dr. Stylo Dr. Stylo is offline
µ Retired
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Arvada, Colorado
Posts: 6,436
Default
Nice, glad to hear they took such good care of you. Not all dealers are crooks!!
__________________
Click the image to open in full size.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 02-28-2009, 01:07 AM
KiLO's Avatar
KiLO KiLO is offline
μ
  
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 11,663
Send a message via ICQ to KiLO Send a message via AIM to KiLO Send a message via MSN to KiLO Send a message via Yahoo to KiLO
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by oreo View Post
Yes! New clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and trans, all replaced under warranty. They even fixed all the dashboard rattles.

I got the car back washed and spotless.

It's good to have my Mini back. The loaner, while nice, just didn't cut it. Especially with the flappy paddle gear shift.
Nice! That's probably why it was such a good experience Crevier treated me really well until my car was out of warranty. Then, they treated me like $hit.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 02-28-2009, 01:16 AM
camthewookie camthewookie is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 273
Default
Glad to hear they worked it out for you. Gotta love good dealers, I haven't yet found out how good/not good our local dealer is.
__________________
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-01-2009, 12:14 AM
Onese1f's Avatar
Onese1f Onese1f is offline
H Rated - 130 mph
  
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 57
Send a message via AIM to Onese1f
Default
Awesome man, a very very rare find these days, almost all stealerships that I've dealt with have screwed me over
__________________
I was lost and I'm still lost..But I feel so much better..
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 03-02-2009, 04:11 PM
Kris's Avatar
Kris Kris is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: St. Chuck , Missery
Posts: 979
Send a message via AIM to Kris Send a message via Yahoo to Kris
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by oreo View Post
Yes! New clutch, pressure plate, flywheel, and trans, all replaced under warranty.

WTF!!!!!! none of that is covered under the warrenty I got for my 05, Mini of st.louis sucks.
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by flingger View Post
I am usually over at NAM, mainly because I consider people over here a bit more "evolved" as to tuning their MINIs..
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 03-02-2009, 07:28 PM
that7guy's Avatar
that7guy that7guy is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: MD
Posts: 1,453
Default
Which dealer did you go to? I'm not happy with MoS....
__________________
~1990 Turbo Mazda Miata~
~2006 Mini Cooper S~
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 03-02-2009, 07:32 PM
Sketch's Avatar
Sketch Sketch is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 6,012
Default
Good for you mate I wish I liked my dealer as much as you do...
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 03-02-2009, 08:56 PM
risu's Avatar
risu risu is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 4,834
Default
Warranty stuff can be very dealer dependant. For example Waylen recommends everyone go to the South Atlanta dealership and they would do warranty work for me that Global imports was trying to screw me on.

Annoying for sure.
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 03-03-2009, 12:40 AM
oreo's Avatar
oreo oreo is offline
Y Rated - 186 mph
  
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Poolesville, MD
Posts: 1,951
Send a message via AIM to oreo Send a message via Yahoo to oreo
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by that7guy View Post
Which dealer did you go to? I'm not happy with MoS....
Mini of Towson. It's a bit of a drive, but not that much farther than Sterling, and I've heard not great things about Sterling.
__________________
Click the image to open in full size.
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


CURRENT MOON

All times are GMT. The time now is 08:56 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2021, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
©2005 motoring|underground, all rights reserved.

Contact Us - motoring|underground - Archive - Top