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I do. Just let me know. Glad you finally found a car!

 

MAG called and said Kate will need a new turbo. Makes you wonder if the R56 can last long term. I was religious about changing my oil every 4000 miles. My car just passed 29,000 miles.

 

I had a great time this morning (my first time). Thanks for the hospitality. I'm looking forward to next month!



Dwight

 

Just sounds like a failed part to me. My 09 JCW had 80k on it when sold with no issues.

 

Doug that sucks, I hope MAG gets you fixed up quickly...

 

My turbo is being fixed under warranty and I am on my way to get my loaner.

My concern is not the warranty just that the turbo failed early in the life of the car.

If the next one fails in 30000 miles, that won't be under warranty and I imagine it will be crazy expensive. Maybe that is a great time to upgrade to a better turbo.

Sorry I did not get to see the gang especially Adam our SC "club" member.

 

I'm starting to think 2009 was a very good year.

Jim

 

Mine is a 2009.

I have replaced aux water pump, timing chain tensioner, still waiting for my HP fuel pump to fail, and now my turbocharger.

Not sure about 2009 quality being any better than other years.

Amber was out sick this week. Her fill in rep thought my car had a supercharger earlier today on the phone. When I went for my loaner, he told me my clutch was shot and needed replacement. I said I was here about my blown turbo and they had a confused look that was not confidence inspiring. I can't wait for Amber to get back.

 

I always found it odd that MAG never mentioned my wheels and other orange parts. You would think with their personalization marketing they would make a note in the system to mention things that were customized. My Subaru the techs always mention my roof. Maybe it is that so many MINI are custom they just don't recognize it and since 99% of Subarus are un-modded mine makes an impression.

I remain in the blagh side on MAG I feel like as soon as they opened the larger campus they lost some of the special service they had before. I bought a VW from them in 1997 and the day I picked it up there was a guy picking up a new 911 and we were treated exactly the same, he had to wait for me to sign my paperwork. With my MINI I always felt that if a BMW owner asked for anything they would give it to them, where I was a second class customer.

 

missed another one...

 

You can join us Thursday through Sunday for breakfast at the Lodge. Look for the BIG round table.

Jim

 

Jim, I get in late Wednesday night and will be HUNGRY Thursday morning ....save me a chair ....7:00 AM, correct?

 

That is the correct time Mark. I'll save you a seat.

Jim

 

I'll see you guys at registration at 9...

 

I'm with Jason on that one. See you at 9!