2004 Mini Hardtop Mini Hardtop 2004

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2004 Mini Hardtop repairs by problem area

Engine (33%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)

Brakes and Traction Control (12%)

Suspension and Steering (31%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (4%)

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2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

120000 mi

US $327
Had to re-program Transmission 

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2004 Mini Hardtop 2dr Hatch

115-horsepower 1.6L I4 5-speed manual FWD

27900 mi

€200
replaced main shaft seal 
52000 mi

US $5662
transmission grinding badly 
131000 mi Clutch went out, grinding noise followed by loss of pressure and not working at all. Needed to be replaced. Traded it in instead. 

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