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Old 07-11-2009 | 01:40 PM
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Advice requested

My sister's PW/PW 2004 Cooper just turned 5 in May... but she only has 21,000 miles on it. Needless to say, other than the oil changes, coolant and brake fluid change, (and a new steering rack under warranty) it never had any of the "free" maintenance...

what would you have done at this point? go ahead w/ and Inspection I? There is oil on the valve cover gasket... not gobs, just a thin film. and her A/C is pumping out warm air.

and thoughts would be appreciated.
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Old 07-11-2009 | 01:47 PM
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The tires are probably starting to dry out and crack.
 
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Old 07-11-2009 | 01:49 PM
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she had the front's replaced about 2 years ago as one of the originals had a non-repairable defect.
 
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Old 07-11-2009 | 02:55 PM
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So im failing to understand. are you still covered or not?
If not then start spending money thats just how it is.
If you are go get it fixed mannnn!
 
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Old 07-11-2009 | 03:12 PM
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sorry to not be clear.. No no warranty. I was asking what she might expect to be looking at, specially with such low miles. just wanted some thoughts... no need to be so abrupt.
 
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