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2011 r55 here coming near the end of 3 year warranty...any advice as to what's available as far as extended warranty?...without having to take out a 2nd mortgage on the house??!! thanks in advance-

 

I put air in my tires today.

 

The one I have on my wife's MCS was expensive and runs for 3 yrs or 36k miles. It's $100 deductible and covers about everything but the normal replacement stuff. It's called Fidelity. Even though my wife's car is out of the factory warranty, since I bought the car used, I wanted to get the extended warranty so I could make sure it got caught up with its servicing without bankrupting me. It was worth it to me.

BTW, welcome to M/A!

 

wmwny, thanks for the info...think i have heard of fidelity. thru the mini dealership? what do u call expensive if u don't mind me asking? (are u a western ny-er? i'm originally from roTchester).

 

and thanks for the welcome!

 

Went in for an oil change and told them to check out some play in the steering. Turned out I needed a new front wheel bearing. Was told that was a safety issue and I needed it fixed ASAP. So they gave me a 5 door hatch to play with for the day.

 

replaced crank sensor o-ring

 

Clear day in Western Oregon, 55 degrees, went joyriding in the hills - top down.

Yesterday, (also nice clear day) Mini stayed in garage while I rode 54 miles on the bicycle. Always a decision to make - ride bicycle or drive the Mini on a nice day. And, sometimes I do both, in case you're wondering.

New Pulstar plugs working well - no misfires so far. Perfect performance at all speeds and conditions.

 

Changed the drivers side control arm bushing with powerflex and new ball joints, tomorrow I'll do the other side. Be leave it or not the OEM control arm bushing with 68,000 miles were still tight!

 

Drove to work. Drove it home. Then gave it a quick bath given that the air temp was actually above freezing.

 

Finished installing EBC Reds.... Helix ssk... Dunno why mini doesn't do this to all mini's that leave the factory... it's like it should've came short shifted..

 

Hmm how do they look Savvy?

 

While we'd have to have "Weather" out here to benefit, are those a nice addition? Don't see the link.

 

Shoveled and pushed 8 inches of snow from around and on my MINI, and
there's several hours of snow to go before it stops. Road hasn't been plowed
yet so no one's going anywhere yet.

 

Visited the local glass handler to get *another* rock chip repaired; that's the second one this winter.

I'm thinking for the next one I'll break down and let them replace the windshield (and shell out my deductible). I've resisted so far, not wanting to disrupt the factory install and seal.

 

Drove to work in yucky snow melt laced with road salt.

 

Still prefer the Silblades.........love the 5 yr warranty.

Amazon.com: Silblade Uni UB119 Hybrid Silicone Wiper Blade, 19" (Pack of 1): Automotive

 

hang in there, we're expecting mid 60's by sat....

 

Hmmm... Wonder whats happening there...

 

Try having a garage full of non functioning useless parts...
It's worse than an empty garage.