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erazo · Jun 4th, 2002, 11:53 PM

The vast expanse of our continent (Canada, USA and Mexico) and the sparcity of service centers means many of us will have to drive long distances to get our MINIs serviced.

But we wanted our MINIs anyway. How long are we willing to drive for warranty service?

I split the choices into time rather than distance increments, not only to avoid miles/km conversion, but because time is what really matters anyhow.

BruceK · Jun 5th, 2002, 02:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by erazo
The vast expanse of our continent (Canada, USA and Mexico) and the sparcity of service centers means many of us will have to drive long distances to get our MINIs serviced.

But we wanted our MINIs anyway. How long are we willing to drive for warranty service?

I split the choices into time rather than distance increments, not only to avoid miles/km conversion, but because time is what really matters anyhow.

Erazo, I hope you don't mind but added some more choices on the poll to accomodate longer travel times to the nearest service center. (three hours seemed too easy as the final choice

) My nearest dealer (when it opens in August) will be about 8 hours away.

erazo · Jun 5th, 2002, 09:39 AM

Here's an idea for MINI USA: set up a fleet of mobile service centers. A properly outfitted semi-tractor-trailer could make its rounds throughout the hinterlands at regular intervals to provide service to those owners who don't live close enough to a fixed center to make the trip themselves. A post card and email would announce the visit date. It would pay for itself and add to the uniqueness of the MINI.

BruceK · Jun 5th, 2002, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erazo
Here's an idea for MINI USA: set up a fleet of mobile service centers. A properly outfitted semi-tractor-trailer could make its rounds throughout the hinterlands at regular intervals to provide service to those owners who don't live close enough to a fixed center to make the trip themselves. A post card and email would announce the visit date. It would pay for itself and add to the uniqueness of the MINI.

Great idea!!! I love it.

A visit of a mobile service center to town would also be a great excuse for MINI owners to gather together and swap stories, plan for club events, go on driving tours, etc.

Erazo, you've got to send your idea to Jack Pitney, head honcho at MINIUSA!

BruceK · Jun 7th, 2002, 06:30 PM

With today's announcement that there will soon be MINI dealers in Texas, (

) I hope to change my answer in the near future from about 8 hours away to about 8 minutes away if my local BMW dealer also becomes a MINI dealer.

As they say in the UK, I am chuffed!

Johnson · Jun 7th, 2002, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by erazo
Here's an idea for MINI USA: set up a fleet of mobile service centers. A properly outfitted semi-tractor-trailer could make its rounds throughout the hinterlands at regular intervals to provide service to those owners who don't live close enough to a fixed center to make the trip themselves. A post card and email would announce the visit date. It would pay for itself and add to the uniqueness of the MINI.

Reminds me of "Northern Exposure" (what a great show). Chris in the Morning seems to be a MINI type of guy.

LuckyRVA · Jun 10th, 2002, 02:15 PM

I live about a mile and a half from my MINI dealership

Sejanus · Jun 11th, 2002, 01:36 AM

My problem is that I really don't want to give the closest dealer my business.

chiph · Jun 11th, 2002, 12:34 PM

105 miles, 2.5 hours for me from Raleigh to Winston-Salem.

Yes, that's only 39mph average - Interstate 40 & 85 frequently back up in Greensboro due to accidents.

Chip H.

BTW: That stretch of road is nicknamed "Death Valley".

Coati1 · Jun 11th, 2002, 01:06 PM

I posted "under 1/2 hour" on the assumption that my local dealership, Brecht MINI, will open at some point. They are a little behind schedule right now.

jtalarico · Jun 13th, 2002, 10:49 PM

I'm considering the purchase of a MINI, and this is a big concern of mine. The closest dealer is 2.5 hours away. Hopefully, BMW dealerships will do regular maintenance work in the future.

- JT

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>3 hours to 5 hours from home or work	3	5.56%
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Jun 4th, 2002, 11:53 PM	#1
erazo MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 526 Offline	North America Owners - How Far is Your Service Center? The vast expanse of our continent (Canada, USA and Mexico) and the sparcity of service centers means many of us will have to drive long distances to get our MINIs serviced. But we wanted our MINIs anyway. How long are we willing to drive for warranty service? I split the choices into time rather than distance increments, not only to avoid miles/km conversion, but because time is what really matters anyhow.

Jun 5th, 2002, 02:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: North America Owners - How Far is Your Service Center? Quote: Originally posted by erazo The vast expanse of our continent (Canada, USA and Mexico) and the sparcity of service centers means many of us will have to drive long distances to get our MINIs serviced. But we wanted our MINIs anyway. How long are we willing to drive for warranty service? I split the choices into time rather than distance increments, not only to avoid miles/km conversion, but because time is what really matters anyhow. Erazo, I hope you don't mind but added some more choices on the poll to accomodate longer travel times to the nearest service center. (three hours seemed too easy as the final choice ) My nearest dealer (when it opens in August) will be about 8 hours away. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jun 5th, 2002, 01:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by erazo Here's an idea for MINI USA: set up a fleet of mobile service centers. A properly outfitted semi-tractor-trailer could make its rounds throughout the hinterlands at regular intervals to provide service to those owners who don't live close enough to a fixed center to make the trip themselves. A post card and email would announce the visit date. It would pay for itself and add to the uniqueness of the MINI. Great idea!!! I love it. A visit of a mobile service center to town would also be a great excuse for MINI owners to gather together and swap stories, plan for club events, go on driving tours, etc. Erazo, you've got to send your idea to Jack Pitney, head honcho at MINIUSA! + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jun 7th, 2002, 06:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 10:59 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	With today's announcement that there will soon be MINI dealers in Texas, ( ) I hope to change my answer in the near future from about 8 hours away to about 8 minutes away if my local BMW dealer also becomes a MINI dealer. As they say in the UK, I am chuffed! + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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Jun 5th, 2002, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
erazo MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 526 Offline	Here's an idea for MINI USA: set up a fleet of mobile service centers. A properly outfitted semi-tractor-trailer could make its rounds throughout the hinterlands at regular intervals to provide service to those owners who don't live close enough to a fixed center to make the trip themselves. A post card and email would announce the visit date. It would pay for itself and add to the uniqueness of the MINI.

Jun 7th, 2002, 08:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Johnson MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Overland Park, KS Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by erazo Here's an idea for MINI USA: set up a fleet of mobile service centers. A properly outfitted semi-tractor-trailer could make its rounds throughout the hinterlands at regular intervals to provide service to those owners who don't live close enough to a fixed center to make the trip themselves. A post card and email would announce the visit date. It would pay for itself and add to the uniqueness of the MINI. Reminds me of "Northern Exposure" (what a great show). Chris in the Morning seems to be a MINI type of guy.

Jun 10th, 2002, 02:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
LuckyRVA 1.6 Litres of fury!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Queens, NYC Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,277 Offline	I live about a mile and a half from my MINI dealership 2002 Dark Silver Cooper S w/ white roof. SOLD

Jun 11th, 2002, 01:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
Sejanus Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Sacramento Local Time: 09:59 PM Posts: 4,305 Offline	My problem is that I really don't want to give the closest dealer my business.

Jun 11th, 2002, 12:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 1,574 Offline	105 miles, 2.5 hours for me from Raleigh to Winston-Salem. Yes, that's only 39mph average - Interstate 40 & 85 frequently back up in Greensboro due to accidents. Chip H. BTW: That stretch of road is nicknamed "Death Valley". ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Jun 11th, 2002, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
Coati1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: SoCal Local Time: 08:59 PM Posts: 79 Offline	I posted "under 1/2 hour" on the assumption that my local dealership, Brecht MINI, will open at some point. They are a little behind schedule right now. '03 Cooper S Chili Red/White, Sport Pack, Rally Lights, HK sound (Estimated build date 12/6/02) '02 WRX Wagon (24,000 miles in 12 months) '90 VW Corrado (180,000 miles in 12 years)

Jun 13th, 2002, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
jtalarico MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Frozen Tundra Local Time: 11:59 PM Posts: 225 Offline	I'm considering the purchase of a MINI, and this is a big concern of mine. The closest dealer is 2.5 hours away. Hopefully, BMW dealerships will do regular maintenance work in the future. - JT

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