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Martyn21 · Apr 7th, 2004, 03:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by RedMini

I was talking to another dealer yesterday. He said that due to changes to the Chili pack they are unable spec Chili. I guess this applies to orders for delivery after a certain date.

They order without Chili and then every few days check on the status of individual orders and add Chili where they can.

Maybe this is Lind's problem?

If it is nice of Lind to let him know!!!!

T13 Fighter · May 1st, 2004, 09:24 AM

Ok now a little bit of success - Lind have now given me a date.............. August. Yes thats August fortunately its August 2004. Oh well 8 months after i ordered it.

Its going to be the new spec so its a bit more expensive than i thought but at least i now know when to expect it. Unfortunately its coming after Southern Mini Days so i wont be able to display it at the show. So now the saving and trying to sell the current car starts in earnest!!!!!!!!!!

poogiemini · May 1st, 2004, 01:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix

Even though i live in Orpington, I bought my car in L&C Sevenoaks - Now Coopers - Really great service, never had any probs, just about to order my MCS from them too.

i got mine from sevenoaks too, they have been great, 1 month after i got my mini i went in and ordered my next mini.

Grom · Jun 7th, 2004, 04:34 PM

I had the same problems with the spotty oik at Lind....so I went to Canterbury instead. So far they've absolutely great...and I'm due to pick up my mini tomorrow!!! YEY!

ONED · Jun 7th, 2004, 04:43 PM

total dorks!

dinger · Jun 7th, 2004, 06:42 PM

It a wonder LIND are still in business as they have got to be the worst MINI dealership in the country by a mile.

dinger.

dietcokeplease · Jun 7th, 2004, 06:44 PM

dinger,

The cars sell themselves so they probably don't give 2 hoots.

techiedoc · Jun 7th, 2004, 07:11 PM

Don't waste your time there.Although the staff showed me how to fix the car seat etc ,they did not seem too interested in selling me a brand new car.They even did not let me test drive the car as they wanted to see the part 2 of the driving licence(i have got the new one with photocard on).I registered my interest to test drive the MINI Cooper online at www.mini.co.uk last week and they even failed to make contacts with me before I reached the dealership.Most unprofessional and inefficient!

JeremyApp · Jun 7th, 2004, 08:50 PM

What?? Lind is great! It's the best dealership in the whole world! Actually, just kidding, I live halfway around the world and have never heard of lind before...but it sounds like a most wonderful place

dinger · Jun 7th, 2004, 09:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by techiedoc

They even did not let me test drive the car as they wanted to see the part 2 of the driving licence(i have got the new one with photocard on)

When the Cooper S was first launched we went to Linds in Maidstone to see it and was so impressed with the car I tried to book a test drive.....but to my horror the arrogant BMW saleman would only allow us to book a test drive if we placed a deposit of £500 on a car and he then advised us our deposit would be refundable if we did'nt like the car...........

dinger.

poogiemini · Jun 8th, 2004, 01:56 AM

i just carry on going to sevenoaks, i have ordered my mini csw and take delivery in january, far away i know, but its something for me to look forward to, go see mark rogers, he will sort ya out

Kirstykix · Jun 8th, 2004, 07:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by poogiemini

i just carry on going to sevenoaks, i have ordered my mini csw and take delivery in january, far away i know, but its something for me to look forward to, go see mark rogers, he will sort ya out

Yup, good guy sorted my mini out for me too. Really good customer service at Sevenoaks.

My dad bought a VW at Lind, i think the bad customer service must run in all the dealerships at that site, he has had no end of problems with his car and they are the most unhelpful bunch of people i've ever come across.

Grom · Jun 9th, 2004, 09:44 AM

Thats terrible!! At Canterbury I was allowed to test drive two different Minis unsupervised, by only producing my driving license - which currently has an old address on it!! They didn't ask for any other form of ID or deposit.

poogiemini · Jun 10th, 2004, 02:15 AM

i test drove without even showing my licence!!

Martyn21 · Jul 5th, 2004, 03:05 PM

guys + Gals,

I got a reply to my complaint to BMW GB about Lind and they apoligised and mention that training will be given. Prob a standard letter. However this will be the test. The mini has developed a fault with the passenger door not unlocking. So watch this space. Waiting to book it in in the nextweek or so. Lets see if it has improved. If not I'm going to write to BMW GB again and open up a whole can of WHOOP ASS!!!!!

poogiemini · Jul 6th, 2004, 09:37 AM

hope you get it sorted, i have had no probs as yet, touch wood

Martyn21 · Jul 27th, 2004, 12:44 PM

Well I got the car back from Lind BMW and the service was better!!! Maybe BMW GB did do somthing about it?

Not only was all the work done the car was cleaned inside and out with a little message inside saying cleaned etc by Mini. Never used to have that before. Well saying that the Mini didnt but my BMW did.

Lets hope it stays that way.

May 1st, 2004, 09:24 AM	#42 (permalink)
T13 Fighter Badger Badger Badger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Coruscant Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 477 Offline	Ok now a little bit of success - Lind have now given me a date.............. August. Yes thats August fortunately its August 2004. Oh well 8 months after i ordered it. Its going to be the new spec so its a bit more expensive than i thought but at least i now know when to expect it. Unfortunately its coming after Southern Mini Days so i wont be able to display it at the show. So now the saving and trying to sell the current car starts in earnest!!!!!!!!!! MINI not coming now so i'm going racing instead

May 1st, 2004, 01:36 PM	#43 (permalink)
poogiemini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 90 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Kirstykix Even though i live in Orpington, I bought my car in L&C Sevenoaks - Now Coopers - Really great service, never had any probs, just about to order my MCS from them too. i got mine from sevenoaks too, they have been great, 1 month after i got my mini i went in and ordered my next mini. Michelle Mini cooper s owner and loving it

Jun 7th, 2004, 06:44 PM	#47 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 5,261 Offline	dinger, The cars sell themselves so they probably don't give 2 hoots. There is just one moon and one golden sun; And a smile mean friendship to ev'ryone; Through the mountains divide, and the oceans are wide; It's a small world after all.

Jun 7th, 2004, 07:11 PM	#48 (permalink)
techiedoc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 171 Offline	Whitehouse Ruxley Mini Dealership in Sidcup Don't waste your time there.Although the staff showed me how to fix the car seat etc ,they did not seem too interested in selling me a brand new car.They even did not let me test drive the car as they wanted to see the part 2 of the driving licence(i have got the new one with photocard on).I registered my interest to test drive the MINI Cooper online at www.mini.co.uk last week and they even failed to make contacts with me before I reached the dealership.Most unprofessional and inefficient! Last edited by techiedoc : Jun 8th, 2004 at 06:31 AM.

Jun 7th, 2004, 08:50 PM	#49 (permalink)
JeremyApp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Potomac, MD Local Time: 02:20 PM Posts: 113 Offline	What?? Lind is great! It's the best dealership in the whole world! Actually, just kidding, I live halfway around the world and have never heard of lind before...but it sounds like a most wonderful place 2004 MINI Cooper - Ordered 3/27/04 - Delivered 6/15/04

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Apr 7th, 2004, 03:23 PM	#41
Martyn21 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK, Kent. Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by RedMini I was talking to another dealer yesterday. He said that due to changes to the Chili pack they are unable spec Chili. I guess this applies to orders for delivery after a certain date. They order without Chili and then every few days check on the status of individual orders and add Chili where they can. Maybe this is Lind's problem? If it is nice of Lind to let him know!!!!

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Jun 7th, 2004, 04:34 PM	#44 (permalink)
Grom the off-and-onable Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canterbury, Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 20 Offline	I had the same problems with the spotty oik at Lind....so I went to Canterbury instead. So far they've absolutely great...and I'm due to pick up my mini tomorrow!!! YEY!

Jun 7th, 2004, 04:43 PM	#45 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Shopping at Lidl Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 7,529 Offline	total dorks!

Jun 7th, 2004, 06:42 PM	#46 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,075 Offline	It a wonder LIND are still in business as they have got to be the worst MINI dealership in the country by a mile. dinger.

Jun 7th, 2004, 09:30 PM	#50 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 3,075 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by techiedoc They even did not let me test drive the car as they wanted to see the part 2 of the driving licence(i have got the new one with photocard on) When the Cooper S was first launched we went to Linds in Maidstone to see it and was so impressed with the car I tried to book a test drive.....but to my horror the arrogant BMW saleman would only allow us to book a test drive if we placed a deposit of £500 on a car and he then advised us our deposit would be refundable if we did'nt like the car........... dinger.

Jun 8th, 2004, 01:56 AM	#51 (permalink)
poogiemini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 90 Offline	i just carry on going to sevenoaks, i have ordered my mini csw and take delivery in january, far away i know, but its something for me to look forward to, go see mark rogers, he will sort ya out Michelle Mini cooper s owner and loving it

Jun 8th, 2004, 07:59 AM	#52 (permalink)
Kirstykix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Orpington, Kent Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 312 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by poogiemini i just carry on going to sevenoaks, i have ordered my mini csw and take delivery in january, far away i know, but its something for me to look forward to, go see mark rogers, he will sort ya out Yup, good guy sorted my mini out for me too. Really good customer service at Sevenoaks. My dad bought a VW at Lind, i think the bad customer service must run in all the dealerships at that site, he has had no end of problems with his car and they are the most unhelpful bunch of people i've ever come across. *March 2003, Mini Cooper, Solid Black, White Roof, White Bonnet Stripes, Red Tartan Kaleido/leather, Chilli Pack, SSP, 6 CD Changer, Cassette Boost Bootiful!! - Now gone But still got the MINI spirit

Jun 9th, 2004, 09:44 AM	#53 (permalink)
Grom the off-and-onable Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Canterbury, Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Thats terrible!! At Canterbury I was allowed to test drive two different Minis unsupervised, by only producing my driving license - which currently has an old address on it!! They didn't ask for any other form of ID or deposit.

Jun 10th, 2004, 02:15 AM	#54 (permalink)
poogiemini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 90 Offline	i test drove without even showing my licence!! Michelle Mini cooper s owner and loving it

Jul 5th, 2004, 03:05 PM	#55 (permalink)
Martyn21 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK, Kent. Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 40 Offline	guys + Gals, I got a reply to my complaint to BMW GB about Lind and they apoligised and mention that training will be given. Prob a standard letter. However this will be the test. The mini has developed a fault with the passenger door not unlocking. So watch this space. Waiting to book it in in the nextweek or so. Lets see if it has improved. If not I'm going to write to BMW GB again and open up a whole can of WHOOP ASS!!!!!

Jul 6th, 2004, 09:37 AM	#56 (permalink)
poogiemini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Folkestone, Kent Local Time: 07:20 PM Posts: 90 Offline	hope you get it sorted, i have had no probs as yet, touch wood Michelle Mini cooper s owner and loving it

Jul 27th, 2004, 12:44 PM	#57 (permalink)
Martyn21 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: UK, Kent. Local Time: 08:20 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Well I got the car back from Lind BMW and the service was better!!! Maybe BMW GB did do somthing about it? Not only was all the work done the car was cleaned inside and out with a little message inside saying cleaned etc by Mini. Never used to have that before. Well saying that the Mini didnt but my BMW did. Lets hope it stays that way.

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