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craigsyboo · Jan 19th, 2005, 11:19 AM

I think the whole car will be going back to be honest.

Have had nothing but trouble from day one - wish I had kept my old one!

Firstly, it took about 6 weeks and 3 visits to find the cause of the annoying rattling sound coming from the rear of the car - after having the seats and carpet out on 3 occasions they eventually found all of the 30 self-tapping screws which had been left there in the factory. Then there was the usual trouble with brake lights sticking on...

Most recently there has been the trouble of the rattly/creaky dash which gets worse everytime they try to fix it! It is currently with the dealer - haven't seen it for a week!!

My solicitor advises trying to reject it...

Wobert · Jan 19th, 2005, 11:21 AM

Chrome plating by it's nature is porous.......hence the rust you can see will be coming from the base material.......sheet steel.

I agree with goonery's comments regarding "hostile" environment, but surely to "sign-off" the parts as "being fit for purpose", they would have gone though the "environmental test" at BMW. I.e. salt spray, UV testing etc.

If they did, did they pass...?? If they di pass, why do they rust, and if they didn't pass, why are they on sale?

IMHO, I'd have thought the casing would have been better made from plastic, to avoid all these "rusting" issues?

craigsyboo · Jan 19th, 2005, 11:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by wobert123

IMHO, I'd have thought the casing would have been better made from plastic, to avoid all these "rusting" issues?

I would agree, the same material of the front grille would surely be better? It looks the same but is never gonna rust!

jwardell · Jan 19th, 2005, 02:12 PM

We've been recently discussing this in this thread.

Wobert · Jan 19th, 2005, 02:18 PM

This is my comment off another thread to do with this.....

Chrome plating by it's nature is porous.......hence the rust you can see will be coming from the base material.......sheet steel.

I agree with goonery's comments regarding "hostile" environment, but surely to "sign-off" the parts as "being fit for purpose", they would have gone though the "environmental test" at BMW. I.e. salt spray, UV testing etc.

If they did, did they pass...?? If they did pass, why do they rust, and if they didn't pass, why are they on sale?

IMHO, I'd have thought the casing would have been better made from plastic, to avoid all these "rusting" issues?

BTW you can only anodise aluminium........it doesn't work on ferrous materials, such as steel or iron!

Robert

stephenfroude · Jan 19th, 2005, 05:05 PM

I notice rust on the lights of my 04 MC a couple of days ago. Been meaning to call the dealer about it. As these are dealer fitted options, are they covered by the 3 year warranty we get with the car (in the UK)?

Rakey · Jan 19th, 2005, 06:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell

We've been recently discussing this in this thread.

threads merged

Jan 19th, 2005, 11:19 AM	#21
craigsyboo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Location Location... Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 213 Offline	I think the whole car will be going back to be honest. Have had nothing but trouble from day one - wish I had kept my old one! Firstly, it took about 6 weeks and 3 visits to find the cause of the annoying rattling sound coming from the rear of the car - after having the seats and carpet out on 3 occasions they eventually found all of the 30 self-tapping screws which had been left there in the factory. Then there was the usual trouble with brake lights sticking on... Most recently there has been the trouble of the rattly/creaky dash which gets worse everytime they try to fix it! It is currently with the dealer - haven't seen it for a week!! My solicitor advises trying to reject it... 54 Cooper, BEP/Black, Chilli Pack, ASC+T, SS+, Alarm, CD Boost, 16" FIN Alloys, Anthracite Headlining, Xenons, Multi-function S/Wheel, Driving Lamps, sht build quality... Now SOLD!!! Goodbye MINIs and good riddance....*

Jan 19th, 2005, 11:25 AM	#23 (permalink)
craigsyboo MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Location Location... Local Time: 12:56 AM Posts: 213 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by wobert123 IMHO, I'd have thought the casing would have been better made from plastic, to avoid all these "rusting" issues? I would agree, the same material of the front grille would surely be better? It looks the same but is never gonna rust! 54 Cooper, BEP/Black, Chilli Pack, ASC+T, SS+, Alarm, CD Boost, 16" FIN Alloys, Anthracite Headlining, Xenons, Multi-function S/Wheel, Driving Lamps, sht build quality... Now SOLD!!! Goodbye MINIs and good riddance....*

Jan 19th, 2005, 02:12 PM	#24 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 06:56 PM Posts: 5,410 Offline	We've been recently discussing this in this thread. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

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Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jwardell We've been recently discussing this in this thread. threads merged The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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Jan 19th, 2005, 11:21 AM	#22 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 4,539 Offline	Chrome plating by it's nature is porous.......hence the rust you can see will be coming from the base material.......sheet steel. I agree with goonery's comments regarding "hostile" environment, but surely to "sign-off" the parts as "being fit for purpose", they would have gone though the "environmental test" at BMW. I.e. salt spray, UV testing etc. If they did, did they pass...?? If they di pass, why do they rust, and if they didn't pass, why are they on sale? IMHO, I'd have thought the casing would have been better made from plastic, to avoid all these "rusting" issues?

Jan 19th, 2005, 02:18 PM	#25 (permalink)
Wobert Mr 120d Sport Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chester, UK Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 4,539 Offline	This is my comment off another thread to do with this..... Chrome plating by it's nature is porous.......hence the rust you can see will be coming from the base material.......sheet steel. I agree with goonery's comments regarding "hostile" environment, but surely to "sign-off" the parts as "being fit for purpose", they would have gone though the "environmental test" at BMW. I.e. salt spray, UV testing etc. If they did, did they pass...?? If they did pass, why do they rust, and if they didn't pass, why are they on sale? IMHO, I'd have thought the casing would have been better made from plastic, to avoid all these "rusting" issues? BTW you can only anodise aluminium........it doesn't work on ferrous materials, such as steel or iron! Robert

Jan 19th, 2005, 05:05 PM	#26 (permalink)
stephenfroude MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South East Local Time: 11:56 PM Posts: 74 Offline	I notice rust on the lights of my 04 MC a couple of days ago. Been meaning to call the dealer about it. As these are dealer fitted options, are they covered by the 3 year warranty we get with the car (in the UK)?

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