We,too, just received this in Ohio.
I called the dealership (Midwestern Auto group in Dublin, Ohio)
The service department manager suggested we ask the following questions:
Do they pay the Mini company labor rates?- he said these companies may pay only a set am't per hr then the consumer is stuck with the rest.
Also, will they pay full amount for replacement parts?
Will they pay the company labor hour times?
What if major components fail? if a transmission goes out at 85000miles, will they pay for a new transmission or will they expect you to find a transmission that was wrecked and has 85000 miles on it?
Request a copy of contract before you sign it
And, lastly, GOOGLE IT--this is how I found your replies!