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"Megan" · Jun 23rd, 2006, 08:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by poki

He is already very cranky at me for getting him into a state of utter filth. Just have not got the time to wash him. Am itching to give him a very good detail - hasn't had one since Ann and I did that wedding and I wasn't very happy with the "professional" job done at the time - so the last time he had a really good going over was just before secret santa last christmas.

OMG - he needs some serious 'loving'!!! You'd better try and get a wash in before the end of next week or it might not happen again until next secret santa!!

Yeah, only way to do it right, is to do it yourself.

rellik666 · Jun 27th, 2006, 07:23 AM

Well today my lovely MCS went into the shop

But hopefully she will come out looking all new and have her rust surgically removed.

Went to the bodyshop and saw a Hyundai Getz outside, urm thought that would be my replacment car for the week

But no out comes a shiny new 2006 MC in my fav colour CR.........

Yeah I say to myself only to get in and ARGH its a CVT...................

Oh well I have all week to get used to it! Lets hope the amount of time they are taking to sort it reflects on the quality of the work.

Will post pics when my yellow fun bubble returns on Fri.

Baker · Jun 27th, 2006, 02:03 PM

Good news Ruth. I have to go into the Lorimer St repairers where yours will be tomorrow hopefully to argue with them about that dodgy job they did on my bonnet

.

Thanks for the offer of help the other day too, it was really appreciated

St00ge · Jun 27th, 2006, 03:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666

Well today my lovely MCS went into the shop

But hopefully she will come out looking all new and have her rust surgically removed.

Went to the bodyshop and saw a Hyundai Getz outside, urm thought that would be my replacment car for the week

But no out comes a shiny new 2006 MC in my fav colour CR.........

Yeah I say to myself only to get in and ARGH its a CVT...................

Oh well I have all week to get used to it! Lets hope the amount of time they are taking to sort it reflects on the quality of the work.

Will post pics when my yellow fun bubble returns on Fri.

hey ruth, wat did you think of the CVT? Weird? I've never driven one...

MickyD · Jun 28th, 2006, 12:38 AM

I've had one as a loan car... feels like a slipping clutch, very odd to drive.

St00ge · Jun 28th, 2006, 02:22 AM

that's interesting, like a slipping clutch....at least it'd be smooth then, if not a bit down on power

rellik666 · Jun 28th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baker

Good news Ruth. I have to go into the Lorimer St repairers where yours will be tomorrow hopefully to argue with them about that dodgy job they did on my bonnet

.

Thanks for the offer of help the other day too, it was really appreciated

No problem, couldn't believe it was you...............only saw the oputline of a mini and those numbers you have on the side. Andy said I was imagining things as it was quite dark. How is your mini?

CVT very weird. Not a lover of the old auto. Find the paddle shift quite fun though. Didn't put a manual in the car so didn't quiet know how it was supposed to work at first. ( only second auto have driven!)

Miss the power mainly, the cooper engine plus the CVT lacks a lot of grunt so doesn't cut through morning traffic as I would like!

But well specced and is nice to have a mini at least...............

Oh and thanks for the info on Lorimer St makes me feel a whole lot better!!!!

Baker · Jun 29th, 2006, 12:31 AM

All better now, just needed to screw some stuff back in and she was all good

.

The guy at Lorimer St I had trouble with is gone now, the new guy seems alright... we'll see.

rellik666 · Jun 30th, 2006, 08:02 AM

My car is home!!!!!!

I have pictures of the work they have done.

It appears that the offending metal has been sanded down and repainted!

Well there is a shock.................Nothing less nothing more! Will be putting a liberal coat of grease on I think!

It does appear that the paint is thicker than before but nothing else has changed.

Oh well the rust has gone at least! When I pulled the strip, guess what.......water came dripping out. Looks like the fact that she is nice and shiny comes at a price!!!!!!

Anyhow had a quick peek under the strip of the CVT guess what no difference, no extra filling or anything so in three years or so that is going to have the exact same problem. Come on BMW SORT IT OUT!!!!!!

On the positive side. I had no problems, no fuss about getting a replacement car, no probs picking it up. No questions, no signing for anything. And friendly service from my dealer. So an enjoyable if avoidable conclusion.

Anyhow see pics.........

Baker · Jun 30th, 2006, 03:11 PM

Good to hear you're sorted Ruth

.

St00ge · Jul 1st, 2006, 05:53 AM

Still, looks good...

Snapper>///"> · Oct 26th, 2006, 01:21 PM

has anybody had any further results from BMW?
I have a little surface rust in the leading edge of the weld line under the door rubbers but am unsure if I can get the BMW guys to tackle it as I bought second hand from an outside dealer.

Mr G · Oct 26th, 2006, 03:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snapper>///"> (original)

has anybody had any further results from BMW?
I have a little surface rust in the leading edge of the weld line under the door rubbers but am unsure if I can get the BMW guys to tackle it as I bought second hand from an outside dealer.

You get a 6 year rust warranty, and its transferable. Just book it in snapper.

this is going to be a major embarrassment IMO. I had mine fixed in april, and its back already. (or at least the paint is blistering)

Josh and Ali · Oct 27th, 2006, 01:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mr G (original)

I had mine fixed in april, and its back already. (or at least the paint is blistering)

That is good you got your rust fixed

I am 'still waiting to hear back from head office as to how or if they are going to fix it.'

id say it is about the 4 month mark that they are still thinking about it.

sigh...time to get back on the phone again

red5 · Oct 27th, 2006, 02:24 AM

Hi, checked my cooper S the other day and found a few spots of very light surface rust, also very wet and dirty in the weather strip. As I was cleaning it out I recalled my Dad used to do the same thing to the family truckster many years ago back in the UK .....so I gave him a call and he gave me a good tip. Take off the strip give every thing a good clean, let it dry then wipe a good smeare of grease along the edge of the sill / body work before popping the rubber strip back on. He used to do it evey 6 months or so, he swears it stopped the rust bug. I did it, only took a few mins cheap to do and easy to clean off if you have to have work done, unlike silicon or mastic sealers which the nice BMW people could use as a excuse to void your warranty.
I will check it out again in a few weeks and report back......... : )

poki · Oct 27th, 2006, 02:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Josh and Ali (original)

That is good you got your rust fixed

I am 'still waiting to hear back from head office as to how or if they are going to fix it.'

id say it is about the 4 month mark that they are still thinking about it.

sigh...time to get back on the phone again

Ah yes, thanks for the reminder! I have also been waiting for them to think about it.

wteb · Oct 27th, 2006, 12:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by poki (original)

Ah yes, thanks for the reminder! I have also been waiting for them to think about it.

Yeah got mine approved about 4 months ago !!!! , they told me that they will get a few quotes first and get back to me !! still sitting here next to the phone waiting , waiting ,

Kerrie , how did last Sunday go ?

wteb · Oct 27th, 2006, 12:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snapper>///"> (original)

has anybody had any further results from BMW?
I have a little surface rust in the leading edge of the weld line under the door rubbers but am unsure if I can get the BMW guys to tackle it as I bought second hand from an outside dealer.

Snapper , you could have got BMW to look at it when you had your very cheap 80,000 service done . Or could have mention it to them !!! as BMW are always clad to help you out , and will always get back to you when they say they will !!!!!!!!!!

Snapper>///"> · Oct 28th, 2006, 12:02 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wteb (original)

Snapper , you could have got BMW to look at it when you had your very cheap 80,000 service done . Or could have mention it to them !!! as BMW are always clad to help you out , and will always get back to you when they say they will !!!!!!!!!!

I did mention it when I had the service done. The sales guy gave me the look of ("really? well I have never heard of that problem before. I'll take a look at it when you have gone away. NOT" )

I will be continuing to bring the matter up each time I drop in though. Thankfully that is not often.

poki · Oct 28th, 2006, 01:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wteb (original)

Kerrie , how did last Sunday go ?

Was really good. Last I heard they had close to 300 minis there.

Jun 27th, 2006, 03:16 PM	#204 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rellik666 Well today my lovely MCS went into the shop But hopefully she will come out looking all new and have her rust surgically removed. Went to the bodyshop and saw a Hyundai Getz outside, urm thought that would be my replacment car for the week But no out comes a shiny new 2006 MC in my fav colour CR......... Yeah I say to myself only to get in and ARGH its a CVT................... Oh well I have all week to get used to it! Lets hope the amount of time they are taking to sort it reflects on the quality of the work. Will post pics when my yellow fun bubble returns on Fri. hey ruth, wat did you think of the CVT? Weird? I've never driven one... Black MCS

Jun 28th, 2006, 02:22 AM	#206 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	that's interesting, like a slipping clutch....at least it'd be smooth then, if not a bit down on power Black MCS

Jun 30th, 2006, 08:02 AM	#209 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 573 Offline	My car is home!!!!!! I have pictures of the work they have done. It appears that the offending metal has been sanded down and repainted! Well there is a shock.................Nothing less nothing more! Will be putting a liberal coat of grease on I think! It does appear that the paint is thicker than before but nothing else has changed. Oh well the rust has gone at least! When I pulled the strip, guess what.......water came dripping out. Looks like the fact that she is nice and shiny comes at a price!!!!!! Anyhow had a quick peek under the strip of the CVT guess what no difference, no extra filling or anything so in three years or so that is going to have the exact same problem. Come on BMW SORT IT OUT!!!!!! On the positive side. I had no problems, no fuss about getting a replacement car, no probs picking it up. No questions, no signing for anything. And friendly service from my dealer. So an enjoyable if avoidable conclusion. Anyhow see pics......... Attached Thumbnails

Jul 1st, 2006, 05:53 AM	#211 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 2,835 Offline	Still, looks good... Black MCS

Oct 26th, 2006, 03:02 PM	#213 (permalink)
Mr G Its not me - Its you My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Spiffington Manse Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 3,139 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snapper>///"> (original) has anybody had any further results from BMW? I have a little surface rust in the leading edge of the weld line under the door rubbers but am unsure if I can get the BMW guys to tackle it as I bought second hand from an outside dealer. You get a 6 year rust warranty, and its transferable. Just book it in snapper. this is going to be a major embarrassment IMO. I had mine fixed in april, and its back already. (or at least the paint is blistering) I love Warsaw. Where else can you hug a pole? If you have any information, any information at all, please contact me as I'm writing an encyclopaedia.

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Jun 23rd, 2006, 08:22 AM	#201
"Megan" MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 1,768 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poki He is already very cranky at me for getting him into a state of utter filth. Just have not got the time to wash him. Am itching to give him a very good detail - hasn't had one since Ann and I did that wedding and I wasn't very happy with the "professional" job done at the time - so the last time he had a really good going over was just before secret santa last christmas. OMG - he needs some serious 'loving'!!! You'd better try and get a wash in before the end of next week or it might not happen again until next secret santa!! Yeah, only way to do it right, is to do it yourself.

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Jun 27th, 2006, 07:23 AM	#202 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 573 Offline	Well today my lovely MCS went into the shop But hopefully she will come out looking all new and have her rust surgically removed. Went to the bodyshop and saw a Hyundai Getz outside, urm thought that would be my replacment car for the week But no out comes a shiny new 2006 MC in my fav colour CR......... Yeah I say to myself only to get in and ARGH its a CVT................... Oh well I have all week to get used to it! Lets hope the amount of time they are taking to sort it reflects on the quality of the work. Will post pics when my yellow fun bubble returns on Fri.

Jun 27th, 2006, 02:03 PM	#203 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Good news Ruth. I have to go into the Lorimer St repairers where yours will be tomorrow hopefully to argue with them about that dodgy job they did on my bonnet . Thanks for the offer of help the other day too, it was really appreciated

Jun 28th, 2006, 12:38 AM	#205 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	I've had one as a loan car... feels like a slipping clutch, very odd to drive.

Jun 28th, 2006, 11:31 PM	#207 (permalink)
rellik666 Keeping The Top Off! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 573 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baker Good news Ruth. I have to go into the Lorimer St repairers where yours will be tomorrow hopefully to argue with them about that dodgy job they did on my bonnet . Thanks for the offer of help the other day too, it was really appreciated No problem, couldn't believe it was you...............only saw the oputline of a mini and those numbers you have on the side. Andy said I was imagining things as it was quite dark. How is your mini? CVT very weird. Not a lover of the old auto. Find the paddle shift quite fun though. Didn't put a manual in the car so didn't quiet know how it was supposed to work at first. ( only second auto have driven!) Miss the power mainly, the cooper engine plus the CVT lacks a lot of grunt so doesn't cut through morning traffic as I would like! But well specced and is nice to have a mini at least............... Oh and thanks for the info on Lorimer St makes me feel a whole lot better!!!!

Jun 29th, 2006, 12:31 AM	#208 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	All better now, just needed to screw some stuff back in and she was all good . The guy at Lorimer St I had trouble with is gone now, the new guy seems alright... we'll see.

Jun 30th, 2006, 03:11 PM	#210 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	Good to hear you're sorted Ruth .

Oct 26th, 2006, 01:21 PM	#212 (permalink)
Snapper>///"> tag, you're It Join Date: May 2006 Location: Penrith, Syd, Aust. Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 453 Offline	has anybody had any further results from BMW? I have a little surface rust in the leading edge of the weld line under the door rubbers but am unsure if I can get the BMW guys to tackle it as I bought second hand from an outside dealer.

Oct 27th, 2006, 01:36 AM	#214 (permalink)
Josh and Ali I love Lamp My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central Coast Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 338 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mr G (original) I had mine fixed in april, and its back already. (or at least the paint is blistering) That is good you got your rust fixed I am 'still waiting to hear back from head office as to how or if they are going to fix it.' id say it is about the 4 month mark that they are still thinking about it. sigh...time to get back on the phone again Its not easy being British Racing Green

Oct 27th, 2006, 02:24 AM	#215 (permalink)
red5 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: sydney Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Hi, checked my cooper S the other day and found a few spots of very light surface rust, also very wet and dirty in the weather strip. As I was cleaning it out I recalled my Dad used to do the same thing to the family truckster many years ago back in the UK .....so I gave him a call and he gave me a good tip. Take off the strip give every thing a good clean, let it dry then wipe a good smeare of grease along the edge of the sill / body work before popping the rubber strip back on. He used to do it evey 6 months or so, he swears it stopped the rust bug. I did it, only took a few mins cheap to do and easy to clean off if you have to have work done, unlike silicon or mastic sealers which the nice BMW people could use as a excuse to void your warranty. I will check it out again in a few weeks and report back......... : )

Oct 27th, 2006, 02:30 AM	#216 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Josh and Ali (original) That is good you got your rust fixed I am 'still waiting to hear back from head office as to how or if they are going to fix it.' id say it is about the 4 month mark that they are still thinking about it. sigh...time to get back on the phone again Ah yes, thanks for the reminder! I have also been waiting for them to think about it.

Oct 27th, 2006, 12:41 PM	#217 (permalink)
wteb MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Andrews NSW Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poki (original) Ah yes, thanks for the reminder! I have also been waiting for them to think about it. Yeah got mine approved about 4 months ago !!!! , they told me that they will get a few quotes first and get back to me !! still sitting here next to the phone waiting , waiting , Kerrie , how did last Sunday go ?

Oct 27th, 2006, 12:49 PM	#218 (permalink)
wteb MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: St Andrews NSW Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 427 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snapper>///"> (original) has anybody had any further results from BMW? I have a little surface rust in the leading edge of the weld line under the door rubbers but am unsure if I can get the BMW guys to tackle it as I bought second hand from an outside dealer. Snapper , you could have got BMW to look at it when you had your very cheap 80,000 service done . Or could have mention it to them !!! as BMW are always clad to help you out , and will always get back to you when they say they will !!!!!!!!!!

Oct 28th, 2006, 12:02 AM	#219 (permalink)
Snapper>///"> tag, you're It Join Date: May 2006 Location: Penrith, Syd, Aust. Local Time: 06:00 AM Posts: 453 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wteb (original) Snapper , you could have got BMW to look at it when you had your very cheap 80,000 service done . Or could have mention it to them !!! as BMW are always clad to help you out , and will always get back to you when they say they will !!!!!!!!!! I did mention it when I had the service done. The sales guy gave me the look of ("really? well I have never heard of that problem before. I'll take a look at it when you have gone away. NOT" ) I will be continuing to bring the matter up each time I drop in though. Thankfully that is not often.

Oct 28th, 2006, 01:47 AM	#220 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:00 AM Posts: 2,885 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wteb (original) Kerrie , how did last Sunday go ? Was really good. Last I heard they had close to 300 minis there.

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