mini facelift model ---> no aerokit avaliable

[ianw12345]

ordered my car 3months ago, came in day before yesterday and i then recieved a phone call saying that the aerokit which i ordered for fitment to the car doesnt fit, however more alarming was the fact that the currently 'is no kit fort he facelift mini model!' im shocked and upset that now my new mini cooper will b without an aerokit, of which i really wanted!

again more alarming is that the dealer said ' its ok once its out in between 2-4 months you can come back pay for it and have it fitted' no mention of compensation for the time ive driven around without it on when i ordered it 3 months prior to delivery, just you can pay when its out and come back and have it fitted! cant believe a company such as BMW would/could do this and not forsee a problem, and then not even ofer and form of compensation i.e aerokit for half the price of something similar!

verdict- rubbish upset and apawled at customer service

for reference the dealer Is RYDALE MINI, CARDIFF, UK

Ian

[colorblind]

There was allready postet some Pics from the Facelifted Convertible with Aero Kit (they are in the Brochures too) and the German Part Catalogue says its retrofitable for 1450,- Euro...so i assume your dealer is wrong

[dinger]

Quote: Originally Posted by colorblind

so i assume your dealer is wrong

Sadly not I'm afraid .........just like the JCWs kits for the 05 models these will not be released until September.



dinger.

[ianw12345]

september! jesus! c wot i mean! i ordered the car april time, and now ive gota wait for wot ive order til september, its a joke, and then they still expect me to pay full price!

[Jorma_13]

Tell your dealer that if they had made you aware of this at the time of order then you would be willing to pay full price but as it is you werent so you expect discount. Rydale is a massive company with branches all over the UK. Im sure if you apply enough pressure they will discount. Very bad that they didnt tell you and you shouldnt have to pay full price as you are going to have to wait another couple of months. Ring them.....NOW!

[martin_costello]

My new MC is due for delivery on 1st September, and I'm getting the aero kit, so hopefully I won't be affected, the only problem is it reaches the dealer in august so I may have a delay.

[CooperID]

has the new MCS got the same issue?? I know that the MC has a new bumper with the the 05 model, but the MCS appears to be the same as before... I can't see why a current aerokit wouldn't fit the new cars... it must be something to do with the brackets being in the wrong place.

[m1m0]

I've just been to see the mini dealer (Rydale in Cardiff) who has confirmed that the problem with the aerodynamic kit not fitting has now been solved (by moving some brackets) - thanks to Ian's efforts. Anyway, no need to panic - if you are waiting for a facelift mini with a kit you won't be waiting until september by the sound of things.

[cuprar]

Quote: Originally Posted by CooperID

has the new MCS got the same issue?? I know that the MC has a new bumper with the the 05 model, but the MCS appears to be the same as before... I can't see why a current aerokit wouldn't fit the new cars... it must be something to do with the brackets being in the wrong place.

so does anyone know yet???

[Damo]

Having fitted the Aero kit myself, I cant see any reason for the original kit not to fit the new cars. I have to say included in the kit are instructions on how to fit extra brackets for the very first MINIs (01 models), so surely a simlar bracket would be available. Doubt it'll be an issue for the S, as the S bumper hasnt changed, and the S has the fog lights in th ecorrect place anyway (cooper and One models need the fogs moving slightly.

A fried has ordered an S for July with Aero kit, so we will see, and theirs is Bowkers Dealership, which is nothing short of outstanding.

[dinger]

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo

A fried has ordered an S for July with Aero kit, so we will see, and theirs is Bowkers Dealership, which is nothing short of outstanding.

I've also heard very good things about this dealership.


dinger.

[Damo]

Quote: Originally Posted by dinger

I've also heard very good things about this dealership.


dinger.

Yeah very professional, fitted my JCW wheels.

Not sure who to buy my S off though, Bowker or Derek Woodmans, as got my Red & wWhite one from their (also very profesional) and I took my mate and his GF (Now Welsh and Blue 280) there about 2 months ago, and they now have a MINI each so may get a bit of a better discount from woodmans.