Mini Cooper Clutch May Wear Prematurely

Intermittent metal on metal sound when releasing the clutch only in first gear. Took it to Mini Dealer within days of the first noise and advised the clutch and Flywheel needed to be replaced. "Chief" technician said it was due to "aggressive" driving and said it was not covered by warranty. I am 61 yo and the only driver from home to work mostly on regular city streets, lots of stop and start. Have had a Honda S2000 and a standard truck that had over 40,000 miles without a clutch problem. I have 6 year 100,000 mile warranty and have had the car 2 1/2 years with only 20,200 miles on the car. If this is a conspiracy by Mini and BMW not to repair faulty clutch and flywheel under warranty,and if this is a common issue, maybe we have some sort of legal action. They still have my car because I believe it should be covered by warranty.

Clutch worn out. As per the mechanics the wear/tear is consistent with aggressive driving and "no way BMW will replace it under warranty". Location is Melbourne Australia (had to put a random zip code, to masquerade on this website).

This is only the second problem I have had with my Mini since I got it in April of 2003. Clutch went today, hoping the transmission is not needing to be replaced too. From what I have been reading online since mine has a Midlands 5 speed transmission it looks like I will be out a couple thousand dollars... yuck! It has been a GREAT car and I love it and would buy another one for sure!!

Wifes car driven very easy. Clutch pedal went to floor from stop to go, made some noises and now no clutch at all. clutch slave cylinder not leaking. is there a service bulletin on this clutch problem?? Seems every Mini owner has a clutch problem sooner or later.

The clutch Master Slave Server was over extending, pushed the rod too far and the throw out bearing crumbled... messed up the fingers on the pressure plate. whole thing has to be replaced