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dinger · Mar 14th, 2002, 04:36 AM

Hi

Just to let you know the multi function steering wheel is available as an after market fit.

Price £430+vat+around 2 hours labour = OUCH

PS,Why are the dealers charging £53 for clear side repeater lenses when you can buy them from their parts department for £17.

Dom · Mar 14th, 2002, 04:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
Hi

Just to let you know the multi function steering wheel is available as an after market fit.

Price £430+vat+around 2 hours labour = OUCH

PS,Why are the dealers charging £53 for clear side repeater lenses when you can buy them from their parts department for £17.

My dealer sold me them for £17... who's charging £53???

Dom

Damo · Mar 14th, 2002, 06:40 AM

£53 is for them fitted. My Jaw hit the floor when my dealer told me that! I then did my "Mini 2" rant:

"Well thats not what they say on Mini2... they have a parts list with parts numbers and prices and they said it was £21 inc VAT"

He checked and it is £21 inc VAT for the repeaters but not fitted. Don't bother having them fitted, from what I've been told its a 30 second job for each side.
Hmmmmm £53 - £21 = £32. Hmm £32 a minute = £1920 an Hour!

Jesus who's fitting these side repeaters Frank Bloody Williams? Sorry that should be Frank Bloody BMW.Williams

Damo · Mar 14th, 2002, 06:44 AM

Going back to the original threads topic, £430 + 2 hours work would come to £4270!

Presuming of course thyre chargin the same hourly rate as for the Side repeaters. But with the MFSW being more comlicated they'd probably charge more!

Paying £240 (£160 if you have Chilli Pack or Half/Full Leather) now seems a bargain!

dinger · Mar 14th, 2002, 06:55 AM

Damo there not even a 30 second job.

The most ironic thing was when i question the salesman about the price he told me that I only sell the cars I then asked him about the 2 extra gauges and when would they be available and what would the cost be and I have never seen a glazed look appear on another persons face so fast as he did'nt have a clue what i was talking about.

monsta · Mar 14th, 2002, 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
Damo there not even a 30 second job.

The most ironic thing was when i question the salesman about the price he told me that I only sell the cars I then asked him about the 2 extra gauges and when would they be available and what would the cost be and I have never seen a glazed look appear on another persons face so fast as he did'nt have a clue what i was talking about.

Yeah but dinger, you have to talk to the parts dept!

The salesmen don't know about prices for accessories.

dinger · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:02 AM

But is'nt there job to know as they do have to sell these cars rather than just order takers

monsta · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:03 AM

I don't expect the sales man to know the prices including fitting for every single option in the accessories brochure.

He should only know the prices for the options you can chose when ordering, which side repeaters are not.

dinger · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:07 AM

but Monsta an enthusiastic and keen salesman would or if he did'nt know at least try and find out if he wants peoples custom IMO

monsta · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:09 AM

He should have said that he didn't know and that the parts department are the people to speak to

They're not all like Neo...

Damo · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:09 AM

Oh No, no! NOOOOOO! i can't beleive it... I'm going to have to....a...gg....r..eee.with dinger!!!

Argh! I've done it, the pain is over with now.

As far as I'm concerned the Dealer's should know about the accessories for the car. It's a sorry thing when I can walk into a BMW or Mini garage and know more about a car that they're supposed to be selling!

fair enought the car's are new, but the dealers should have looked throught the parts brouchure at the very least!!

dinger · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:12 AM

I think its more of a case well he's not buying a car from me so i cant be bothered to help is how it came across monsta

monsta · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:12 AM

You've got a point but I wouldn't walk into the showroom to ask about parts, thats all

Cooper i Do · Mar 14th, 2002, 07:37 AM

In the showroom i was the salesman was very dedicated to his job.
There were at least 12 mini's of all sorts in the showroom.
One of them was fully loaded (also aftersales parts).
He knew everything about the mini's.
That's how i did decide to take the white rear and side lights (375 euro).
He even gave his brand new (150 miles) Cooper to me to go for a testdrive. The one they had was already taken!!!!
Dont forget that these guys are used to sell BMW = expensive cars, and have to learn to help people that come in for a cheaper car . I have never been in a BMW showroom before.
So if Ya from Holland go to:

Bert Story BMW in Waardenburg, All colours can be seen there and the guy (Peter) knows where he is talking about!

Catch Ya LAater
Cooper I Do

42 days and counting

noahe · Mar 14th, 2002, 11:56 AM

That's rather a lot, but good news actually. I wanted the cruise control, so if it's really bugging me, I could get it, just bloody expensive.

I suppose if (god forbid) anything ever happened to the steering wheel, like the airbag went off, then I could upgrade to the MFSW, and it wouldn't be so bad in comparison. Good to know. Thanks.

My MINI me and me · Mar 14th, 2002, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta

Yeah but dinger, you have to talk to the parts dept!

The salesmen don't know about prices for accessories.

Erm sorry to butt in here but ... my dealer posted me the complete price list for all the accesories.. so remember to ask politley you never know...

AndyW · Mar 14th, 2002, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
He should have said that he didn't know and that the parts department are the people to speak to

They're not all like Neo...

Knew you wouldn't resist for long

ELISEBOY · Mar 14th, 2002, 06:11 PM

i think that they should know about the add on's though, my dealer was very good and knew or found out prices and fitting.

Its not much to ask from them!

groovy_jr · Mar 14th, 2002, 06:24 PM

There are loads of addons coming up...so my dealer says...I have to be careful....my spec is already too high!

dietcokeplease · Mar 14th, 2002, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
Hi

Just to let you know the multi function steering wheel is available as an after market fit.

Price £430+vat+around 2 hours labour = OUCH

Hey dingaling are you interested in getting a MFSW fitted to your car? I'm tempted too! Let me know if you find out any more.

Mar 14th, 2002, 04:36 AM	#1
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	MFSW is available as an after fit Hi Just to let you know the multi function steering wheel is available as an after market fit. Price £430+vat+around 2 hours labour = OUCH PS,Why are the dealers charging £53 for clear side repeater lenses when you can buy them from their parts department for £17.

Mar 14th, 2002, 04:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 8,543 Offline	Re: MFSW is available as an after fit Quote: Originally posted by dinger Hi Just to let you know the multi function steering wheel is available as an after market fit. Price £430+vat+around 2 hours labour = OUCH PS,Why are the dealers charging £53 for clear side repeater lenses when you can buy them from their parts department for £17. My dealer sold me them for £17... who's charging £53??? Dom

Mar 14th, 2002, 06:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 10,681 Offline	£53 is for them fitted. My Jaw hit the floor when my dealer told me that! I then did my "Mini 2" rant: "Well thats not what they say on Mini2... they have a parts list with parts numbers and prices and they said it was £21 inc VAT" He checked and it is £21 inc VAT for the repeaters but not fitted. Don't bother having them fitted, from what I've been told its a 30 second job for each side. Hmmmmm £53 - £21 = £32. Hmm £32 a minute = £1920 an Hour! Jesus who's fitting these side repeaters Frank Bloody Williams? Sorry that should be Frank Bloody BMW.Williams Last edited by Damo : Mar 14th, 2002 at 06:57 AM.

Mar 14th, 2002, 06:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger Damo there not even a 30 second job. The most ironic thing was when i question the salesman about the price he told me that I only sell the cars I then asked him about the 2 extra gauges and when would they be available and what would the cost be and I have never seen a glazed look appear on another persons face so fast as he did'nt have a clue what i was talking about. Yeah but dinger, you have to talk to the parts dept! The salesmen don't know about prices for accessories. the MINI has gone...

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	I don't expect the sales man to know the prices including fitting for every single option in the accessories brochure. He should only know the prices for the options you can chose when ordering, which side repeaters are not. the MINI has gone...

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Mar 14th, 2002, 06:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Going back to the original threads topic, £430 + 2 hours work would come to £4270! Presuming of course thyre chargin the same hourly rate as for the Side repeaters. But with the MFSW being more comlicated they'd probably charge more! Paying £240 (£160 if you have Chilli Pack or Half/Full Leather) now seems a bargain!

Mar 14th, 2002, 06:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Damo there not even a 30 second job. The most ironic thing was when i question the salesman about the price he told me that I only sell the cars I then asked him about the 2 extra gauges and when would they be available and what would the cost be and I have never seen a glazed look appear on another persons face so fast as he did'nt have a clue what i was talking about.

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	But is'nt there job to know as they do have to sell these cars rather than just order takers

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:07 AM	#9 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	but Monsta an enthusiastic and keen salesman would or if he did'nt know at least try and find out if he wants peoples custom IMO

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	He should have said that he didn't know and that the parts department are the people to speak to They're not all like Neo... the MINI has gone...

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Oh No, no! NOOOOOO! i can't beleive it... I'm going to have to....a...gg....r..eee.with dinger!!! Argh! I've done it, the pain is over with now. As far as I'm concerned the Dealer's should know about the accessories for the car. It's a sorry thing when I can walk into a BMW or Mini garage and know more about a car that they're supposed to be selling! fair enought the car's are new, but the dealers should have looked throught the parts brouchure at the very least!!

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:12 AM	#12 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 3,607 Offline	I think its more of a case well he's not buying a car from me so i cant be bothered to help is how it came across monsta

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:12 AM	#13 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 4,669 Offline	You've got a point but I wouldn't walk into the showroom to ask about parts, thats all the MINI has gone...

Mar 14th, 2002, 07:37 AM	#14 (permalink)
Cooper i Do MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a lighthouse Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 530 Offline	In the showroom i was the salesman was very dedicated to his job. There were at least 12 mini's of all sorts in the showroom. One of them was fully loaded (also aftersales parts). He knew everything about the mini's. That's how i did decide to take the white rear and side lights (375 euro). He even gave his brand new (150 miles) Cooper to me to go for a testdrive. The one they had was already taken!!!! Dont forget that these guys are used to sell BMW = expensive cars, and have to learn to help people that come in for a cheaper car . I have never been in a BMW showroom before. So if Ya from Holland go to: Bert Story BMW in Waardenburg, All colours can be seen there and the guy (Peter) knows where he is talking about! Catch Ya LAater Cooper I Do 42 days and counting

Mar 14th, 2002, 11:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
noahe MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Local Time: 11:31 PM Posts: 1,639 Offline	That's rather a lot, but good news actually. I wanted the cruise control, so if it's really bugging me, I could get it, just bloody expensive. I suppose if (god forbid) anything ever happened to the steering wheel, like the airbag went off, then I could upgrade to the MFSW, and it wouldn't be so bad in comparison. Good to know. Thanks. Chilli Red/White Cooper S, Sport Pack & Sunroof. Delivered June 12th, 2002! Now with MCS Winter Tire Package.

Mar 14th, 2002, 12:38 PM	#16 (permalink)
My MINI me and me MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: London (north) Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 129 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta Yeah but dinger, you have to talk to the parts dept! The salesmen don't know about prices for accessories. Erm sorry to butt in here but ... my dealer posted me the complete price list for all the accesories.. so remember to ask politley you never know... I shall call him..."MINI-Me"! Silver/Black MC CVT 30/03/02 -11/02/06 "MINI Me Too" Chilli Red MCSa arrived 03/03/06 "MINI Me 3" Chilli Red/Black Clubman D 18/01/08 - AKA Jeremy C

Mar 14th, 2002, 01:07 PM	#17 (permalink)
AndyW Ex-Mini2 Racer & Sponsor Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 568 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta He should have said that he didn't know and that the parts department are the people to speak to They're not all like Neo... Knew you wouldn't resist for long

Mar 14th, 2002, 06:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
ELISEBOY MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:31 AM Posts: 2,163 Offline	i think that they should know about the add on's though, my dealer was very good and knew or found out prices and fitting. Its not much to ask from them!

Mar 14th, 2002, 06:24 PM	#19 (permalink)
groovy_jr MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lincolnshire, UK Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 527 Offline	There are loads of addons coming up...so my dealer says...I have to be careful....my spec is already too high!

Mar 14th, 2002, 06:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
dietcokeplease Official MINI2 Fluffer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Spearmint Rhino Local Time: 04:31 AM Posts: 5,315 Offline	Re: MFSW is available as an after fit Quote: Originally posted by dinger Hi Just to let you know the multi function steering wheel is available as an after market fit. Price £430+vat+around 2 hours labour = OUCH Hey dingaling are you interested in getting a MFSW fitted to your car? I'm tempted too! Let me know if you find out any more. 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.

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