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Bad Dog Mini · Jun 8th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Has anyone bought one of these?

I popped into my local dealership to ask about the cover but they weren't able to give me much information. I was thinking of getting one to protect the car from dog hairs. The dogs go in cages but they still manage to drop hairs and sand into the carpet.

£125 is a lot of money for some nylon sheeting even if its top quality gear. Is it worth anywhere near what BMW charge?

Dr. J · Jun 9th, 2008, 12:17 AM

If you're talking about the US-equiv "trunk protection" then I have one on order - for the same reason as you. The cost is.... $250 or so US. You can order them aftermarket but they are just the BMW part but more expensive (e.g. MiniMania).

kalexan · Jun 9th, 2008, 05:35 PM

I've got one on order from my local dealers, I've been waiting for two months now and they still reckon it will not arrive until the end of this month / early July

Starting to wish I got the roof bars instead now, not that these would help with a dog

cloud10 · Jun 9th, 2008, 08:30 PM

I bought the rear area cover (checkerboard in front) the day I picked Otto up in February. It has been in the back since day one. I love it as it keeps everything protected. It uses suction cups on the windows so nothing is damaged.
I took my sister's Australian Terrier to be boarded today and he loved it. The barrier across the front seats kept him happy in back and he could still stand up and look out the front window. It worked well with my Greyhounds too. So much easier than trying to get hair out of carpet.

I don't keep the back section up as I have stuff to put in and take out a lot from the rear doors. I don't regret paying the price for it. It is very well made and fits perfectly.

balmy1 · Jun 10th, 2008, 08:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original)

Has anyone bought one of these?

I popped into my local dealership to ask about the cover but they weren't able to give me much information. I was thinking of getting one to protect the car from dog hairs. The dogs go in cages but they still manage to drop hairs and sand into the carpet.

£125 is a lot of money for some nylon sheeting even if its top quality gear. Is it worth anywhere near what BMW charge?

Hi I think its just the over inflated price BMW charge for anything

Barry

paul04 · Jun 10th, 2008, 09:53 AM

I'm trying to get one aswell of Derek Woodmans one of the mini2 sponsers I think it was £109.50 including postage. The dealership are having problems with the supplier, and it is ment to be resolved at the end of the month.

matfrost · Aug 4th, 2008, 09:51 PM

Anyone got one yet?

Dr. J · Aug 4th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Nope still waiting for mine.... on "backorder"

ontheroadagain · Aug 5th, 2008, 12:53 AM

If any of you are interested and these are for dogs - as opposed to lumber, etc., and you want them to look great and be well made, this company is supposed to be very good. I have not purchased anything from them, but have seen some of their car seat covers for dogs and they're very well made: Pooch Style Car Mats | Stylish custom-made products for your dog

paul04 · Aug 5th, 2008, 11:53 AM

still waiting on mine still on back order

kalexan · Aug 5th, 2008, 06:21 PM

still on back order as well, it seems BMW are having 'problems' with the supplier of the cover, which means it may be some time (if ever) before they reappear in stock.

In the meantime i just got some garden pondliner from B&Q, all I need to do now is trim it to fit the boot. Smells a bit of plastic, but it keeps the car clean

Dr. J · Aug 6th, 2008, 06:42 PM

:lol: I just called my dealership asking about the status of mine and they told me my order was cancelled 2 months ago! Anyway I was told that for the US there are 27 on national backorder with no ETA. Even MiniMania lists it as "no longer available"

ontheroadagain · Aug 7th, 2008, 11:33 AM

Are you guys looking for this for your dogs? If so - perhaps it's time to get in touch with those folks from Poochstyles - or go down and buy some velcro and a moving blanket?

Here's a review of Poochstyles' stuff from Motoringfile: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Review: Pooch Style Car Mats

paul04 · Aug 7th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original)

Are you guys looking for this for your dogs? If so - perhaps it's time to get in touch with those folks from Poochstyles - or go down and buy some velcro and a moving blanket?

Here's a review of Poochstyles' stuff from Motoringfile: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Review: Pooch Style Car Mats

I have to put the seats down because I have two Old English sheep dogs, I don't think they will fit on the seats

ontheroadagain · Aug 7th, 2008, 04:12 PM

But they make a cargo style mat - definitely for the seats down for the Clubman: MINI Cooper Clubman - Car Mats - Pooch Style Hey, with the way our dollars' value is, it's probably a steal for you all overseas!

Disclaimer - I do not own one, but some of my best MINI friends do.

Dr. J · Aug 8th, 2008, 01:24 PM

I noticed today that MiniMania now sells a VERY SIMILAR cover:

PET CARGO MAT W/ SEAT BACK & BUMPER FLAP - MINI CO - MiniMania.com

That said, it is similar in design to the OEM version but appears to be padded for "comfort". It also sells for $330, which is the same price they were selling the OEM version for (the OEM version from MINI is priced at $280).

It seems to me that these are very easy to make and are hardly worth $330. I REALLY WISH I could get an OEM one as they seem to be better at protection (particularly water).

Could someone that actually has an OEM version in their hands measure it & take pictures? Id imagine that it's simply a square floor (not contoured) floor piece with 3 sides and a large flap to stick out the boot.

kalexan · Aug 12th, 2008, 05:39 PM

Got a phone call from my local dealer, seems the cover has finally arrived.

Will probably pick it up over the weekend.

paul04 · Aug 13th, 2008, 11:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kalexan (original)

Got a phone call from my local dealer, seems the cover has finally arrived.

Will probably pick it up over the weekend.

Hopefully I get mine soon. I have been waiting since April

Jun 8th, 2008, 03:41 PM	#1
Bad Dog Mini aka The Dogfather Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Burnhope, Durham Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Clubman Load Area Cover Has anyone bought one of these? I popped into my local dealership to ask about the cover but they weren't able to give me much information. I was thinking of getting one to protect the car from dog hairs. The dogs go in cages but they still manage to drop hairs and sand into the carpet. £125 is a lot of money for some nylon sheeting even if its top quality gear. Is it worth anywhere near what BMW charge?

Aug 5th, 2008, 12:53 AM	#9 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	If any of you are interested and these are for dogs - as opposed to lumber, etc., and you want them to look great and be well made, this company is supposed to be very good. I have not purchased anything from them, but have seen some of their car seat covers for dogs and they're very well made: Pooch Style Car Mats \| Stylish custom-made products for your dog First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

Aug 7th, 2008, 11:33 AM	#13 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	Are you guys looking for this for your dogs? If so - perhaps it's time to get in touch with those folks from Poochstyles - or go down and buy some velcro and a moving blanket? Here's a review of Poochstyles' stuff from Motoringfile: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Review: Pooch Style Car Mats First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

Aug 7th, 2008, 04:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
ontheroadagain MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: near Playland Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 1,789 Offline	But they make a cargo style mat - definitely for the seats down for the Clubman: MINI Cooper Clubman - Car Mats - Pooch Style Hey, with the way our dollars' value is, it's probably a steal for you all overseas! Disclaimer - I do not own one, but some of my best MINI friends do. First love: MC CVT Indi Blue/White '04 Past MINI: MC CVT PW/Black '06 Present MINI: MCa Clubman BRG/BLK '08

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Jun 9th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dr. J MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 127 Offline	If you're talking about the US-equiv "trunk protection" then I have one on order - for the same reason as you. The cost is.... $250 or so US. You can order them aftermarket but they are just the BMW part but more expensive (e.g. MiniMania).

Jun 9th, 2008, 05:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
kalexan Astro Black Clooper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Preston Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 42 Offline	I've got one on order from my local dealers, I've been waiting for two months now and they still reckon it will not arrive until the end of this month / early July Starting to wish I got the roof bars instead now, not that these would help with a dog

Jun 9th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
cloud10 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Prescott, AZ Local Time: 08:36 PM Posts: 44 Offline	I bought the rear area cover (checkerboard in front) the day I picked Otto up in February. It has been in the back since day one. I love it as it keeps everything protected. It uses suction cups on the windows so nothing is damaged. I took my sister's Australian Terrier to be boarded today and he loved it. The barrier across the front seats kept him happy in back and he could still stand up and look out the front window. It worked well with my Greyhounds too. So much easier than trying to get hair out of carpet. I don't keep the back section up as I have stuff to put in and take out a lot from the rear doors. I don't regret paying the price for it. It is very well made and fits perfectly.

Jun 10th, 2008, 08:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
balmy1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Durham Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bad Dog Mini (original) Has anyone bought one of these? I popped into my local dealership to ask about the cover but they weren't able to give me much information. I was thinking of getting one to protect the car from dog hairs. The dogs go in cages but they still manage to drop hairs and sand into the carpet. £125 is a lot of money for some nylon sheeting even if its top quality gear. Is it worth anywhere near what BMW charge? Hi I think its just the over inflated price BMW charge for anything Barry

Jun 10th, 2008, 09:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
paul04 Clubman 'S' Power My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manchester Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 314 Offline	I'm trying to get one aswell of Derek Woodmans one of the mini2 sponsers I think it was £109.50 including postage. The dealership are having problems with the supplier, and it is ment to be resolved at the end of the month.

Aug 4th, 2008, 09:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
matfrost MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 799 Offline	Anyone got one yet?

Aug 4th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dr. J MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 127 Offline	Nope still waiting for mine.... on "backorder"

Aug 5th, 2008, 11:53 AM	#10 (permalink)
paul04 Clubman 'S' Power My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manchester Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 314 Offline	still waiting on mine still on back order

Aug 5th, 2008, 06:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
kalexan Astro Black Clooper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Preston Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 42 Offline	still on back order as well, it seems BMW are having 'problems' with the supplier of the cover, which means it may be some time (if ever) before they reappear in stock. In the meantime i just got some garden pondliner from B&Q, all I need to do now is trim it to fit the boot. Smells a bit of plastic, but it keeps the car clean

Aug 6th, 2008, 06:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dr. J MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 127 Offline	:lol: I just called my dealership asking about the status of mine and they told me my order was cancelled 2 months ago! Anyway I was told that for the US there are 27 on national backorder with no ETA. Even MiniMania lists it as "no longer available"

Aug 7th, 2008, 12:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
paul04 Clubman 'S' Power My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manchester Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 314 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ontheroadagain (original) Are you guys looking for this for your dogs? If so - perhaps it's time to get in touch with those folks from Poochstyles - or go down and buy some velcro and a moving blanket? Here's a review of Poochstyles' stuff from Motoringfile: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Review: Pooch Style Car Mats I have to put the seats down because I have two Old English sheep dogs, I don't think they will fit on the seats

Aug 8th, 2008, 01:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Dr. J MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Local Time: 11:36 PM Posts: 127 Offline	I noticed today that MiniMania now sells a VERY SIMILAR cover: PET CARGO MAT W/ SEAT BACK & BUMPER FLAP - MINI CO - MiniMania.com That said, it is similar in design to the OEM version but appears to be padded for "comfort". It also sells for $330, which is the same price they were selling the OEM version for (the OEM version from MINI is priced at $280). It seems to me that these are very easy to make and are hardly worth $330. I REALLY WISH I could get an OEM one as they seem to be better at protection (particularly water). Could someone that actually has an OEM version in their hands measure it & take pictures? Id imagine that it's simply a square floor (not contoured) floor piece with 3 sides and a large flap to stick out the boot.

Aug 12th, 2008, 05:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
kalexan Astro Black Clooper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Preston Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 42 Offline	Got a phone call from my local dealer, seems the cover has finally arrived. Will probably pick it up over the weekend.

Aug 13th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
paul04 Clubman 'S' Power My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Manchester Local Time: 04:36 AM Posts: 314 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kalexan (original) Got a phone call from my local dealer, seems the cover has finally arrived. Will probably pick it up over the weekend. Hopefully I get mine soon. I have been waiting since April

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