[Mike621]

The worst part is, among the community, people are accepting it as normal to have their trans/clutches, etc replaced within the first 3000 miles under warranty....

I bought it because I wanted something smaller, reliable, but solid, with a good warranty and great gas mileage. I didnt want an Impreza and the Mini seemed well worth the $20k I paid for it. It seemed solid and well balanced. And with 3/36000 incl maintenence, 4/50k bumper to bumper and 4 year roadside assist, i was confident in my purchase.

Shelfy, with respect, I didnt want to purchase it on a fad fling. I just wanted a new car that someone else didnt abuse before me.

Needless to say, Ive been looking at 06 bajas with low mileage......