Hey guys, 05 Mini JCW owner here in Dayton/Kettering

Discussion in 'Starting Line - New Member Introductions' started by joesee, Nov 9, 2012.

  1. joesee

    joesee New Member

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    My name's Joe. I've got me a green '05 JCW.

    Here's the thing..

    I *LOVE* this car with a passion.. BUT..

    It's giving me such headache to drive I have a love hate relationship with it.

    I am joining this forum in hopes that I can find wisdom to answer the problems I have with my car so I can keep it for years. I bought it at MAG in Columbus, OH only 1 previous owner. He paid just over $28k for it, I paid $13k for it in 2010 with just over 47k on it.

    Since then I've replaced both back and front bumpers (due to previous JCW kit "falling off because of bad installation", o2 sensors THREE times, I've got brake issues with the 3 light trifecta and it's a daily driver to/from the airport as I travel alot. In other words, my dash looks like a Christmas tree.

    I've got 99k miles on it now and seems like if I can fix these small problems that I'd like to keep it for a long time.

    Crossing my fingers that I might find local friends on here that have knowledge to steer me in the right direction!

    Thanks and great to meet you all!

    - Joe
     
  2. CHKMINI

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    Joesee, welcome to MA. The Mid-Ohio Motoring group in Columbus can help you with questions, service provider recommendations and such. Check us out here in the Mid- Ohio Motoring forum and plan to come over to our next breakfast on 11/17. We also have other members in the Dayton/Kettering/Engelwood area. Feel free to PM me if you need details.
     
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  5. eMINIparts

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    Welcome to the addiction....Happy Motoring!!!!:cornut:
     
  6. Nathan

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    Welcome to Motoring Alliance, thanks for joining the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    There are options for service. You say you are going to the airport daily, I'm gussing the one here in Columbus. Right by the airport is Best Motor Werks. Give John Best a call and tell him you heard about it hear on Motoring Alliance please. They do good work, I take my car there.

    Best Motor Werks | BMW & Mini Cooper Repair in Columbus, Ohio.
     
  7. Jason Montague

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    :cornut: Welcome to MA! Please try the above post's advice. We want you to be a happy proud MINI person.:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    welcome to the addiction
     
  9. Crashton

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    Welcome to M/A :)
     
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    Welcome. My wife just happens to be from that area (a couple blocks from the Smithville and Patterson intersection). We get up there every couple years to visit her family. The guys and gals in Mid-Ohio Motoring seem to be a good bunch. They even made me an honorary member.

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    James
     
  11. CHKMINI

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    Yep....he's even got the MoM Gang Stripes on Tackleberry:Thumbsup:
     
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