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Karly · Jul 26th, 2004, 06:42 PM

Has anyone got pics of their mini convertible with the little driving lamps which you can have added to the front of your minis for £145s? I can't decide whether I need them or not!

dinger · Jul 26th, 2004, 06:46 PM

Here you go.

Karly · Jul 26th, 2004, 06:48 PM

OoOoooooOoooo yes.. I think I do need those. They make it look very 'beep beep'!

*Vikki* · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:02 PM

they cost mpre than that dont they? £350 to fit etc arnt they?

dinger · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:03 PM

The driving lamps alone are £145 then you have to add labour costs for fitting.

dinger.

Karly · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:08 PM

I havent actually ordered my mini convertible yet, I'm going to do it in the next week or so. If I order them as one of my options, I take it you don't have to pay the extra money for fitting then?

dinger · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Karly

I havent actually ordered my mini convertible yet, I'm going to do it in the next week or so. If I order them as one of my options, I take it you don't have to pay the extra money for fitting then?

I'm afraid to say you do.

My own thoughts are your giving them alot of your hard earn't money to buy the car from them and anything extra you wanted fitting would be free......but sadly its not.

devilsushi2000 · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:10 PM

The fitting costs a ridiculously high amount! Is it possible to fit em yourself?

Karly · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:11 PM

ooo la la! I will have to keep saving up my pennies then

BMW certainally have a way of turning a £14K car into a £20K car very easily!!

Rob. · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:14 PM

Very true Karly

Most cars are far from the basic list price

dinger · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000

The fitting costs a ridiculously high amount! Is it possible to fit em yourself?

You can fit them yourself,but its not easy and you still need to visit the dealer to get them activated and they wont do that for free either......I think the charge is between £50 to £90 just for that so you might as well let the dealer fit them in the first place.

dinger.

Karly · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:17 PM

Maybe I will buy some lamps off ebay and have a bit of a fiddle with the electrics myself

dinger · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ESKIMO DANCE

Im getting the driving lamps on my hardtop for £235

Should'nt they be on the front bumper in front of the grill.........

MINI 59/04 · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:33 PM

Hi Karly,
Depends where you live. If you buy the OEM BMW lights from the US they do not need to be coded by the dealer so you can fit them yourself without recourse to them...it also gives you the option of having the driving lights on or off with the main beam. The UK ones need dealer coding. Re the install - not impossible, but certainly time consuming and if you follow the instructions you need quite a few specialised tools (to remove trim, install threaded rivets, etc.). I managed ok and I'm no mechanic/electrician, but certainly a fidly job!
Still saying all of this I'm glad I did them myself because you know there were no shortcuts and i got to learn about taking the car to bit (the right way) via the FAQ part of MINI2.com
Good luck, if you need any tips/advice with the install let me know.
BYW there are sets of lights on ebay from a US mini dealer for ~$280 US.

Karly · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:41 PM

Unfortunately I am in the UK

What about other items which need fitting? I also am going to put white bonnet stripes on my list to give to the deal when I order my Mini, will they want extra to put those on as well?

MINI 59/04 · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:51 PM

Most of these 'other' items are dealer fit options too (ie. roof decals, etc.) that are installed after the car has been delivered. The bonnet stripes are again on ebay ($10 u.s.) and a number of the sponsers on this website (cooper flags is one) sell them fairly cheaply. My dealer wanted $140 for two stripes plus the same again to install. There are lots of custom shops out there which will do just as good a job (if you don't want to risk sell install) and at a fraction of the BMW price.

dinger · Jul 26th, 2004, 07:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Karly

I also am going to put white bonnet stripes on my list to give to the deal when I order my Mini, will they want extra to put those on as well?

Karly,if you spec bonnet stripes with your order then they will be factory fit so no extra fitting charge.

leila · Jul 27th, 2004, 07:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dinger

You can fit them yourself,but its not easy and you still need to visit the dealer to get them activated and they wont do that for free either......I think the charge is between £50 to £90 just for that so you might as well let the dealer fit them in the first place.

dinger.

Yikes, for some unknown reason it never occurred to me that I'd be charged labour on dealer fit accessories. Is there a standard price/hourly rate or fixed cost per item? I'm getting driving lamps and illuminated door sill strips fitted at the dealer and was quite happy that I'd finally managed to spec my car under £25k but methinks if they're charging labour then it might go over that...

dinger · Jul 27th, 2004, 08:01 AM

I would of thought if your MINI is costing you just under £25k then I would expect any dealer supplied extras to be fitted for free with in reason.

devilsushi2000 · Jul 27th, 2004, 08:19 AM

What is the BMW labour cost per hour now? 80 somwthing?
I know it was going to cost me £65 to fit a plastic bit of trim on the front left wheel arch which i fitted in 2 minutes.....

Jul 26th, 2004, 06:42 PM	#1
Karly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 104 Offline	Driving Lamps? Has anyone got pics of their mini convertible with the little driving lamps which you can have added to the front of your minis for £145s? I can't decide whether I need them or not!

Jul 26th, 2004, 06:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Here you go. Attached Thumbnails

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
MINI 59/04 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 09:04 AM Posts: 61 Offline	Hi Karly, Depends where you live. If you buy the OEM BMW lights from the US they do not need to be coded by the dealer so you can fit them yourself without recourse to them...it also gives you the option of having the driving lights on or off with the main beam. The UK ones need dealer coding. Re the install - not impossible, but certainly time consuming and if you follow the instructions you need quite a few specialised tools (to remove trim, install threaded rivets, etc.). I managed ok and I'm no mechanic/electrician, but certainly a fidly job! Still saying all of this I'm glad I did them myself because you know there were no shortcuts and i got to learn about taking the car to bit (the right way) via the FAQ part of MINI2.com Good luck, if you need any tips/advice with the install let me know. BYW there are sets of lights on ebay from a US mini dealer for ~$280 US. '04 MC Indi Blue

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
MINI 59/04 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 09:04 AM Posts: 61 Offline	Most of these 'other' items are dealer fit options too (ie. roof decals, etc.) that are installed after the car has been delivered. The bonnet stripes are again on ebay ($10 u.s.) and a number of the sponsers on this website (cooper flags is one) sell them fairly cheaply. My dealer wanted $140 for two stripes plus the same again to install. There are lots of custom shops out there which will do just as good a job (if you don't want to risk sell install) and at a fraction of the BMW price. '04 MC Indi Blue

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Jul 26th, 2004, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Karly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 104 Offline	OoOoooooOoooo yes.. I think I do need those. They make it look very 'beep beep'!

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 2,307 Offline	they cost mpre than that dont they? £350 to fit etc arnt they?

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	The driving lamps alone are £145 then you have to add labour costs for fitting. dinger.

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Karly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 104 Offline	I havent actually ordered my mini convertible yet, I'm going to do it in the next week or so. If I order them as one of my options, I take it you don't have to pay the extra money for fitting then?

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Karly I havent actually ordered my mini convertible yet, I'm going to do it in the next week or so. If I order them as one of my options, I take it you don't have to pay the extra money for fitting then? I'm afraid to say you do. My own thoughts are your giving them alot of your hard earn't money to buy the car from them and anything extra you wanted fitting would be free......but sadly its not.

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 888 Offline	The fitting costs a ridiculously high amount! Is it possible to fit em yourself?

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Karly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 104 Offline	ooo la la! I will have to keep saving up my pennies then BMW certainally have a way of turning a £14K car into a £20K car very easily!!

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rob. MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Middlesbrough UK Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 1,774 Offline	Very true Karly Most cars are far from the basic list price

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:17 PM	#11 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000 The fitting costs a ridiculously high amount! Is it possible to fit em yourself? You can fit them yourself,but its not easy and you still need to visit the dealer to get them activated and they wont do that for free either......I think the charge is between £50 to £90 just for that so you might as well let the dealer fit them in the first place. dinger.

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
Karly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 104 Offline	Maybe I will buy some lamps off ebay and have a bit of a fiddle with the electrics myself

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ESKIMO DANCE Im getting the driving lamps on my hardtop for £235 Should'nt they be on the front bumper in front of the grill.........

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Karly MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 104 Offline	Unfortunately I am in the UK What about other items which need fitting? I also am going to put white bonnet stripes on my list to give to the deal when I order my Mini, will they want extra to put those on as well?

Jul 26th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#17 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Karly I also am going to put white bonnet stripes on my list to give to the deal when I order my Mini, will they want extra to put those on as well? Karly,if you spec bonnet stripes with your order then they will be factory fit so no extra fitting charge.

Jul 27th, 2004, 07:57 AM	#18 (permalink)
leila MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 83 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dinger You can fit them yourself,but its not easy and you still need to visit the dealer to get them activated and they wont do that for free either......I think the charge is between £50 to £90 just for that so you might as well let the dealer fit them in the first place. dinger. Yikes, for some unknown reason it never occurred to me that I'd be charged labour on dealer fit accessories. Is there a standard price/hourly rate or fixed cost per item? I'm getting driving lamps and illuminated door sill strips fitted at the dealer and was quite happy that I'd finally managed to spec my car under £25k but methinks if they're charging labour then it might go over that...

Jul 27th, 2004, 08:01 AM	#19 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	I would of thought if your MINI is costing you just under £25k then I would expect any dealer supplied extras to be fitted for free with in reason.

Jul 27th, 2004, 08:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 04:04 PM Posts: 888 Offline	What is the BMW labour cost per hour now? 80 somwthing? I know it was going to cost me £65 to fit a plastic bit of trim on the front left wheel arch which i fitted in 2 minutes.....

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