2nd Gen R55 Clubman Most liked posts in thread: Clutch lifespan?????

The other day my wife beat me to the car keys and drove. We were at a stop light and she her foot mushed down on the clutch pedal while waiting for the light to change. I calmly instructed her in the errors of her ways. I've heard there are lots of careful clutch-aware drivers out there with pre-mature wear. Hopefully we won't suffer the same fate. Only 9,500 miles so far so I and all is well.

 

Mine went without any indication. No Noise, No Slipping. I was on the highway and i went to shift from 4th to 5th and it would not go. That was it. Towed to the Dealer and informed it would cost $4,000 to replace the clutch and Flywheel.

I am the second owner and bought it last year with 32,000 miles on it. I have no clue how the previous owner drove it. It was in Mint condition when I purchased it. I saw the clutch and it was obliterated! Clutch material was stuck behind the flywheel. I had no way to dispute a faulty part caused the failure.

Luckily Braman went to bat for me. They covered all of the labor and clutch kit. I had to buy a new Flywheel because it was partially scoorched. I ended up paying $1,143.00. She drives better then new now. I am happy again.........