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SA-Cooper · Apr 28th, 2004, 06:33 PM

Took my MINI in this morning for a water problem. I asked them for a courtesy car, not knowing what they'll be giving me. Surprise surprise - turns out the local dealership has a fleet of 320i and 320d BMW courtesy cars - I got an almost new 320d A/T to drive around in for the day - brilliant car!

So, what do you guys get when taking your MINI for a service?

Parc77 · Apr 28th, 2004, 06:57 PM

Have had a Toyota Corolla Diesel, a virtually brand new 318i SE a 316i SE and a highly specced Mini ONE.

ButtonIt · Apr 28th, 2004, 07:15 PM

Normally a 318 or a 320, once had a Cooper

ScottyG · Apr 28th, 2004, 07:26 PM

Usually CVT Coopers...on two occasions had a Yellow One with AC Schnitzer alloys, pedals, handbrake, gear knob etc....ermm nice!

MCS_LecBlue · Apr 28th, 2004, 07:54 PM

Almost new 320td SE Sport.

DN3DGamer · Apr 28th, 2004, 08:01 PM

So far the loaner cars were the BMW '04 330i fully loaded with M wheels and a BMW '03 325xi fully loaded wagon. Always with a quarter tank of fuel which I think should be at least half.

EBMCS03 · Apr 28th, 2004, 08:51 PM

My dealer usually never give loaners... but the one time that I did it was a fairly new 03' 325iA with Premium and Sports package

MCdicky · Apr 28th, 2004, 10:00 PM

Last time my Mini was at the dealer I was given an 04 plate 320d Sport with a whole host of extras for the day and prior to that a 53 plate 325 Coupe, both with a quarter tank of petrol. Only ever once had a Mini - bright yellow One with black vipers.

ALX18S · Apr 29th, 2004, 09:46 AM

I got a brand new (600 mile) BMW 318i ES during my service a few weeks ago. Took it down the coast for the day, and delivered it back 145 miles later, which was lucky considering the milage "limit" was 150! I seemed to get through one hell of a lot of fuel for a smallish engine

nobbyclark · Apr 29th, 2004, 10:00 AM

My former dealer wanted to charge £35 for the privilege of lending me a 318. I decided to get a lift there and back instead and have subsequently gone elsewhere for servicing and to buy my Convertible Cooper.

northandy · Apr 29th, 2004, 10:11 AM

Generally Highly specced One's and had the odd 3 series BMW.... my other half took her One in and got a Cooper S !..... never happens to me and I drive an S !!!....

nobbyclark · Apr 29th, 2004, 10:21 AM

...that you guys either have (a) monster mileages and have therefore had more services or (b) lots of faults that need sorting, to have gone through so many courtesy cars. I've only had one service in 2 years and am on 16k miles with 12k indicated before the next one. I do need to go and get the "air-bag light always on" sorted (dodgy seatbelt pre-tensioner, apparently) but I've never got the time - I'm too busy enjoying the ride !

nobbyclark · Apr 29th, 2004, 10:23 AM

...(c) I suppose you keep going back to get more toys added !

northandy · Apr 29th, 2004, 11:06 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by nobbyclark

...that you guys either have (a) monster mileages and have therefore had more services or (b) lots of faults that need sorting, to have gone through so many courtesy cars. I've only had one service in 2 years and am on 16k miles with 12k indicated before the next one. I do need to go and get the "air-bag light always on" sorted (dodgy seatbelt pre-tensioner, apparently) but I've never got the time - I'm too busy enjoying the ride !

My car is 10.5 months old and has 19k on the clock.... true its had a fair few repair visits, but mainly for the same issue thats now solved !....

Shaun · Apr 29th, 2004, 12:53 PM

When I took my one in I got an identical one with all the faullts mine was in for.
Also had a 320td Compact and a 318se had to ring the insurance company last time to add the courtesy car to my policy for one day.

Meg · Apr 29th, 2004, 02:10 PM

Just took my Cooper in for service and was given an S...well I sort of asked for it and they actually gave it to me. No mileage limit, so I put about 200 miles on in a day. Had way too much fun with it!

northandy · Apr 29th, 2004, 02:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by maganoo

Just took my Cooper in for service and was given an S...well I sort of asked for it and they actually gave it to me. No mileage limit, so I put about 200 miles on in a day. Had way too much fun with it!

Thats a good deal... I no what my dealer would say if I asked for that !!!........... No !.....

Meg · Apr 29th, 2004, 03:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

Thats a good deal... I no what my dealer would say if I asked for that !!!........... No !.....

Well I think that it may have convinced me to upgrade to an S, so in that case they will be making money off the deal.

northandy · Apr 29th, 2004, 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by maganoo

Well I think that it may have convinced me to upgrade to an S, so in that case they will be making money off the deal.

A good sales ploy then ?.... I should ask them for a works when i'm in next !!!

wrenny · Apr 29th, 2004, 07:41 PM

we get either a 5 series or 3 series coupe.

I really would like an S though, just so I can experience that crazy yo-yo, and dodgy gearbox

Apr 28th, 2004, 06:33 PM	#1
SA-Cooper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: George, RSA Local Time: 03:10 AM Posts: 38 Offline	Courtesy Car... Took my MINI in this morning for a water problem. I asked them for a courtesy car, not knowing what they'll be giving me. Surprise surprise - turns out the local dealership has a fleet of 320i and 320d BMW courtesy cars - I got an almost new 320d A/T to drive around in for the day - brilliant car! So, what do you guys get when taking your MINI for a service? http://home.yebo.co.za/~10232163/min..._signature.jpg

Apr 28th, 2004, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
ButtonIt The Disorganiser My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Waiting for others Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 15,379 Offline	Normally a 318 or a 320, once had a Cooper Sponsor our Rickshaw team, please click here for info

Apr 28th, 2004, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:10 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	My dealer usually never give loaners... but the one time that I did it was a fairly new 03' 325iA with Premium and Sports package EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Apr 29th, 2004, 10:21 AM	#12 (permalink)
nobbyclark 0.1mpg (Miles per Grin) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Perth, Scotland Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 107 Offline	Strikes me... ...that you guys either have (a) monster mileages and have therefore had more services or (b) lots of faults that need sorting, to have gone through so many courtesy cars. I've only had one service in 2 years and am on 16k miles with 12k indicated before the next one. I do need to go and get the "air-bag light always on" sorted (dodgy seatbelt pre-tensioner, apparently) but I've never got the time - I'm too busy enjoying the ride !

Apr 29th, 2004, 10:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
nobbyclark 0.1mpg (Miles per Grin) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Perth, Scotland Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 107 Offline	Or... ...(c) I suppose you keep going back to get more toys added !

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Apr 28th, 2004, 06:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 2,345 Offline	Have had a Toyota Corolla Diesel, a virtually brand new 318i SE a 316i SE and a highly specced Mini ONE.

Apr 28th, 2004, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyG The new improved ScottyG! Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 951 Offline	Usually CVT Coopers...on two occasions had a Yellow One with AC Schnitzer alloys, pedals, handbrake, gear knob etc....ermm nice!

Apr 28th, 2004, 07:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
MCS_LecBlue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 100 Offline	Almost new 320td SE Sport.

Apr 28th, 2004, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
DN3DGamer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA, USA Local Time: 06:10 PM Posts: 12 Offline	So far the loaner cars were the BMW '04 330i fully loaded with M wheels and a BMW '03 325xi fully loaded wagon. Always with a quarter tank of fuel which I think should be at least half.

Apr 28th, 2004, 10:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
MCdicky MINI2 Baldie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leicester Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Last time my Mini was at the dealer I was given an 04 plate 320d Sport with a whole host of extras for the day and prior to that a 53 plate 325 Coupe, both with a quarter tank of petrol. Only ever once had a Mini - bright yellow One with black vipers.

Apr 29th, 2004, 09:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
ALX18S MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2004 Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 11 Offline	I got a brand new (600 mile) BMW 318i ES during my service a few weeks ago. Took it down the coast for the day, and delivered it back 145 miles later, which was lucky considering the milage "limit" was 150! I seemed to get through one hell of a lot of fuel for a smallish engine

Apr 29th, 2004, 10:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
nobbyclark 0.1mpg (Miles per Grin) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Perth, Scotland Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 107 Offline	My former dealer wanted to charge £35 for the privilege of lending me a 318. I decided to get a lift there and back instead and have subsequently gone elsewhere for servicing and to buy my Convertible Cooper.

Apr 29th, 2004, 10:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	Generally Highly specced One's and had the odd 3 series BMW.... my other half took her One in and got a Cooper S !..... never happens to me and I drive an S !!!....

Apr 29th, 2004, 11:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nobbyclark ...that you guys either have (a) monster mileages and have therefore had more services or (b) lots of faults that need sorting, to have gone through so many courtesy cars. I've only had one service in 2 years and am on 16k miles with 12k indicated before the next one. I do need to go and get the "air-bag light always on" sorted (dodgy seatbelt pre-tensioner, apparently) but I've never got the time - I'm too busy enjoying the ride ! My car is 10.5 months old and has 19k on the clock.... true its had a fair few repair visits, but mainly for the same issue thats now solved !....

Apr 29th, 2004, 12:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Shaun Mr Big Stuff Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oldham Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 3,310 Offline	When I took my one in I got an identical one with all the faullts mine was in for. Also had a 320td Compact and a 318se had to ring the insurance company last time to add the courtesy car to my policy for one day. http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaun-g/

Apr 29th, 2004, 02:10 PM	#16 (permalink)
Meg I can't spell Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Just took my Cooper in for service and was given an S...well I sort of asked for it and they actually gave it to me. No mileage limit, so I put about 200 miles on in a day. Had way too much fun with it! RIP Boo

Apr 29th, 2004, 02:35 PM	#17 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by maganoo Just took my Cooper in for service and was given an S...well I sort of asked for it and they actually gave it to me. No mileage limit, so I put about 200 miles on in a day. Had way too much fun with it! Thats a good deal... I no what my dealer would say if I asked for that !!!........... No !.....

Apr 29th, 2004, 03:12 PM	#18 (permalink)
Meg I can't spell Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Long Island NY Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 2,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy Thats a good deal... I no what my dealer would say if I asked for that !!!........... No !..... Well I think that it may have convinced me to upgrade to an S, so in that case they will be making money off the deal. RIP Boo

Apr 29th, 2004, 04:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 01:10 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by maganoo Well I think that it may have convinced me to upgrade to an S, so in that case they will be making money off the deal. A good sales ploy then ?.... I should ask them for a works when i'm in next !!!

Apr 29th, 2004, 07:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
wrenny MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Braintree, Essex Local Time: 02:10 AM Posts: 577 Offline	we get either a 5 series or 3 series coupe. I really would like an S though, just so I can experience that crazy yo-yo, and dodgy gearbox CHILLI RED, CHILLI PACK, MAGNEX & PIPERCROSS BAGS OF FUN gone now but not forgotten, an s next time ?

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