MINI2

londonmark · Feb 19th, 2007, 02:09 PM

Hi everyone,

Damn! all the problems you guys/gals are having with the new Mk2 Mini is worrying me!
Are these serious faults?
Is the Mini still a good quality car to buy?
Has anyone had contact with BMW about their faults, and if so what did they have to say?

Cheers, Mark

ALD0 · Feb 19th, 2007, 02:30 PM

Like any new "freshened up" model there is bound to be teething problems, and the fact that the other 80% will drive the MK1 MINI, there may be a few biassed opinions that it's not as good as the previous.

djtex · Feb 19th, 2007, 02:47 PM

I contacted BMW both before and after delivery to complain about the delay in delivering the car in the first place, and then the broken mirror switch and the fuel leak.

Nobody ever bothered to phone me back, but it did get sorted out. I got the following in compensation....

Free TLC
Free Chrome Interior
£250 - for the pre-delivery delay.
£700 - for the fuel leak and mirror problems.

In the end I feel satisfied with the outcome, and so far the car is fantastic.

GR33NIE · Feb 19th, 2007, 03:07 PM

It was exactly the same when the MK1 came out, new car bound to have some teething issues

As long as the problems get sorted by BMW which im sure they will I wouldnt be worried about still purchasing one!

CC07ERS · Feb 19th, 2007, 03:11 PM

how did you manage to get free chrome int is it a retro fit now

SimonSJR · Feb 19th, 2007, 03:18 PM

you also have to remember that many people only post on these forums if they have problem....... Unfortunately you don't get many people saying how great their cars are. It's the same on every forum, people will report problems.
Also as already said that the majority of mini2 members own mk1 mini's. Many will feel disheartened in their own model and it makes them feel better to slag off the new ones

Not everyone but a fair few.
Personally I loved my mk1 mini but I feel the mk2 is an obvious evolutiuon and is a much better put together car and is a bit more nippy. Mk.2 Mini forever!!! Well until the Mk.3 is out

Olly. · Feb 19th, 2007, 03:26 PM

I think the main problem cars have been from November or early December builds. I can't think of any real major faults that have appeared on later builds.

My late January build so far has been fine (touch wood)

Scrogg · Feb 19th, 2007, 03:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cco7ers (original)

how did you manage to get free chrome int is it a retro fit now

Virtually anything can be retro-fitted (apart from the major mechanical stuff, obviously). Just because it isn't offered in the accessory catalogue does not mean the parts aren't available.

Retro-fitting the Chrome Line Interior is easy enough to do, but has never really been a 'recognised' accessory. It's the same with Aero Side Skirts or, until now, a Cooper S Fuel Filler Cap.

djtex · Feb 19th, 2007, 05:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Virtually anything can be retro-fitted (apart from the major mechanical stuff, obviously). Just because it isn't offered in the accessory catalogue does not mean the parts aren't available.

Retro-fitting the Chrome Line Interior is easy enough to do, but has never really been a 'recognised' accessory. It's the same with Aero Side Skirts or, until now, a Cooper S Fuel Filler Cap.

Sorry thats was confusing of me, they gave me back the money for it. It was specced at time of order.

Paul · Feb 19th, 2007, 06:36 PM

It's all doom and gloom in our household just now.

MiniMpi · Feb 19th, 2007, 07:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original)

It's all doom and gloom in our household just now.

I'm afraid to ask why Paul?

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Feb 19th, 2007, 07:58 PM

Check here:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-f...-my-s-due.html

londonmark · Feb 21st, 2007, 11:13 AM

Hi everyone.

Thank you for all your feed-back, I feel reassured now.

Cheers, Mark

Dainewb · Feb 21st, 2007, 11:35 AM

No significant issues with my Jan build R56S at the moment.

Did notice that one of the fog lights is a bit foggy after I cleaned it last (and not that impressed with HIFI upgrade) Also sometimes there is a strange buzzing type sound (not that loud) from left side of car but seems to have stopped now (not the stereo as continued when stereo off). Otherwise very nice and quiet inside the car, no rattles

Aside from these minor points (and I am very picky) the car is really good

spf · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:01 PM

I have an 04 build so cannot comment myself on the R56. However, when MINI emergency service came out to me earlier in the year, he said he had been trained up on the new car and mechanically he thought it seemed fantastic. Is it jut the very early ones having gremlins or is it continuing?

daro911 · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by spf (original)

I have an 04 build so cannot comment myself on the R56. Is it jut the very early ones having gremlins or is it continuing?

It's still early days so I think you can safetly say first years production cars will all have some sort of glitches which will hopefully be engineered out of the car sooner rather than later in it's life span

Dazmac13 · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:19 PM

Anyone know the number or email address to call/ring to make a complaint about delay or faults??

Paul · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:27 PM

Dealer is first point of contact, then there's MINI customer service, you can find their details on the official MINI site.

daro911 · Feb 21st, 2007, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dazmac13 (original)

Anyone know the number or email address to call/ring to make a complaint about delay or faults??

customer.service@mini.co.uk

TEL: 01865-824000

Good luck

Feb 19th, 2007, 02:09 PM	#1
londonmark MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Hi everyone, Damn! all the problems you guys/gals are having with the new Mk2 Mini is worrying me! Are these serious faults? Is the Mini still a good quality car to buy? Has anyone had contact with BMW about their faults, and if so what did they have to say? Cheers, Mark Last edited by londonmark : Feb 19th, 2007 at 02:22 PM. Reason: Made a pigs ear of it!!

Feb 19th, 2007, 03:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
GR33NIE Polo GT Owner! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 3,776 Offline	It was exactly the same when the MK1 came out, new car bound to have some teething issues As long as the problems get sorted by BMW which im sure they will I wouldnt be worried about still purchasing one! ::MINI Sold! Polo GT Owner::

Feb 19th, 2007, 07:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
MiniMpi MINI MAD in IRELAND <div><a href= Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cork,Ireland. Local Time: 04:05 PM Posts: 561 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett (original) It's all doom and gloom in our household just now. I'm afraid to ask why Paul? It's a MINI Clubman adventure!

Feb 19th, 2007, 07:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo May '08: Bye bye Mini2... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 4,512 Offline	Check here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-f...-my-s-due.html May 08: No longer posting on Mini2. In future I can always be contacted HERE

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:09 PM	#16 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by spf (original) I have an 04 build so cannot comment myself on the R56. Is it jut the very early ones having gremlins or is it continuing? It's still early days so I think you can safetly say first years production cars will all have some sort of glitches which will hopefully be engineered out of the car sooner rather than later in it's life span Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

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Feb 19th, 2007, 02:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALD0 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chester Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 9,434 Offline	Like any new "freshened up" model there is bound to be teething problems, and the fact that the other 80% will drive the MK1 MINI, there may be a few biassed opinions that it's not as good as the previous.

Feb 19th, 2007, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 258 Offline	I contacted BMW both before and after delivery to complain about the delay in delivering the car in the first place, and then the broken mirror switch and the fuel leak. Nobody ever bothered to phone me back, but it did get sorted out. I got the following in compensation.... Free TLC Free Chrome Interior £250 - for the pre-delivery delay. £700 - for the fuel leak and mirror problems. In the end I feel satisfied with the outcome, and so far the car is fantastic.

Feb 19th, 2007, 03:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 2,721 Offline	how did you manage to get free chrome int is it a retro fit now

Feb 19th, 2007, 03:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
SimonSJR SimonSJR Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 205 Offline	you also have to remember that many people only post on these forums if they have problem....... Unfortunately you don't get many people saying how great their cars are. It's the same on every forum, people will report problems. Also as already said that the majority of mini2 members own mk1 mini's. Many will feel disheartened in their own model and it makes them feel better to slag off the new ones Not everyone but a fair few. Personally I loved my mk1 mini but I feel the mk2 is an obvious evolutiuon and is a much better put together car and is a bit more nippy. Mk.2 Mini forever!!! Well until the Mk.3 is out

Feb 19th, 2007, 03:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 3,492 Offline	I think the main problem cars have been from November or early December builds. I can't think of any real major faults that have appeared on later builds. My late January build so far has been fine (touch wood)

Feb 19th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scrogg What's Next? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 15,069 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cco7ers (original) how did you manage to get free chrome int is it a retro fit now Virtually anything can be retro-fitted (apart from the major mechanical stuff, obviously). Just because it isn't offered in the accessory catalogue does not mean the parts aren't available. Retro-fitting the Chrome Line Interior is easy enough to do, but has never really been a 'recognised' accessory. It's the same with Aero Side Skirts or, until now, a Cooper S Fuel Filler Cap.

Feb 19th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
djtex Laser Blue Loon Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Surrey Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 258 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Virtually anything can be retro-fitted (apart from the major mechanical stuff, obviously). Just because it isn't offered in the accessory catalogue does not mean the parts aren't available. Retro-fitting the Chrome Line Interior is easy enough to do, but has never really been a 'recognised' accessory. It's the same with Aero Side Skirts or, until now, a Cooper S Fuel Filler Cap. Sorry thats was confusing of me, they gave me back the money for it. It was specced at time of order.

Feb 19th, 2007, 06:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	It's all doom and gloom in our household just now.

Feb 21st, 2007, 11:13 AM	#13 (permalink)
londonmark MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 26 Offline	Hi everyone. Thank you for all your feed-back, I feel reassured now. Cheers, Mark

Feb 21st, 2007, 11:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dainewb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 150 Offline	No significant issues with my Jan build R56S at the moment. Did notice that one of the fog lights is a bit foggy after I cleaned it last (and not that impressed with HIFI upgrade) Also sometimes there is a strange buzzing type sound (not that loud) from left side of car but seems to have stopped now (not the stereo as continued when stereo off). Otherwise very nice and quiet inside the car, no rattles Aside from these minor points (and I am very picky) the car is really good

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
spf MINI2 Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cleveland Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 1,160 Offline	I have an 04 build so cannot comment myself on the R56. However, when MINI emergency service came out to me earlier in the year, he said he had been trained up on the new car and mechanically he thought it seemed fantastic. Is it jut the very early ones having gremlins or is it continuing?

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dazmac13 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 274 Offline	Anyone know the number or email address to call/ring to make a complaint about delay or faults??

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 40,555 Offline	Dealer is first point of contact, then there's MINI customer service, you can find their details on the official MINI site.

Feb 21st, 2007, 12:50 PM	#19 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 05:05 PM Posts: 488 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dazmac13 (original) Anyone know the number or email address to call/ring to make a complaint about delay or faults?? customer.service@mini.co.uk TEL: 01865-824000 Good luck Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

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