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ffc · Jul 31st, 2002, 08:26 PM

My first post here, please be gentle.

My dealer called today to say that due to the unforecast popularity of the Cooper S Chili pack, there is a shortage of 17" wheels which will result in an approximate 6 week delay in delivering my car. The due date was 15th Sept. I was offered 16" wheels and a £250 price reduction as an alternative to keep the dates on track which I declined.

My question is has anyone else had this call?

swimmer · Aug 1st, 2002, 01:16 AM

I called mini yesterday to get a status check of my MCS. The said it was built but not yet released from the factory. I had the 17" silver S lites on it and I don't think there was any problems with it (i Hope).

Huey · Aug 1st, 2002, 01:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ffc
My first post here, please be gentle.

My dealer called today to say that due to the unforecast popularity of the Cooper S Chili pack, there is a shortage of 17" wheels which will result in an approximate 6 week delay in delivering my car.

My question is has anyone else had this call?

Yip both me and eBrit have had this bad news in the last week. There is another message thread somewhere on this subject.

I've a one week delay so far and eBrit not be given a date.

So welcome to MINI2 and join the boat with us waiting for our S spokes......all a board.

santacruz · Aug 1st, 2002, 04:10 AM

I was at my dealer yesterday and was told my MCS delivery has been put back a week to 28 Aug. When I asked if this was due to the shortage of wheels I was told no as my order was okay but orders placed just after mine have been affected. It seems cars due for delivery from Sept on are the ones affected by the wheel shortage.

Kinster · Aug 1st, 2002, 04:25 AM

I definitely want S-Spokes. I'm about to order my MCS on Saturday and they said it should be ready October/November.

daro911 · Aug 1st, 2002, 04:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ffc
My first post here, please be gentle.

My dealer called today to say that due to the unforecast popularity of the Cooper S Chili pack, there is a shortage of 17" wheels which will result in an approximate 6 week delay in delivering my car. The due date was 15th Sept. I was offered 16" wheels and a £250 price reduction as an alternative to keep the dates on track which I declined.

My question is has anyone else had this call?

************************************************** *******

I had the other call .. As I opted for 16" 5 Spokes my September build MCS WK36 got made NOW! and will be with my dealer around 3rd week August for a Sept 1st "52" Plate.

So a big THANK YOU to all you guys/gals who have ordered the 17" jobbies

and got me my 16" wheeled MCS a month early. Much appreciated I promise

CASMini · Aug 1st, 2002, 04:48 AM

Yes - two week delay by the dealer as "problems with the chilli pack" - it will come eventually

Kinster · Aug 1st, 2002, 04:49 AM

I just rang a dealer and they said if you choose the S Chilli pack it mentions that the delivery date is unknown.

Martin L · Aug 1st, 2002, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CASMini
Yes - two week delay by the dealer as "problems with the chilli pack" - it will come eventually

Isn't this a sign to say you should get R90s instead

Besides it's only another £2k

CASMini · Aug 1st, 2002, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Martin L

Isn't this a sign to say you should get R90s instead
Besides it's only another £2k

You read my mind - I have just left a message with the dealer... watch this space!

santacruz · Aug 1st, 2002, 06:18 AM

I am just so glad my MCS hasn't been affected by this Just In Time cockup (or at least so far it hasn't

) as I don't even want the S-spokes as I've ordered the R90s anyway. To think that my car could be held up by the shortage of a component I'm having to spend time trying to sell on would be crazy. Why they don't offer R90's as a factory option I just don't know. It would solve all these JIT problems, give the customer what he wants and they could still make a healthy profit margin. Everyone would be happy.

I don't understand how BMW/MINI couldn't predict this level of demand for the Chilli Pak and the potential for a supply problem. The majority of buyers were always going to want a well equipped MCS. It finishes off a car that is beating many many cars twice its price or more.

ITALIAN STALLION · Aug 1st, 2002, 08:05 AM

THe delivery date for my MCS has also been put back a week to the 28 August. THere was no explanation which is frustrating. I knew this would happen since it is exactly what happened with the Cooper after launch. BMW should have learnt from that experience. Obviously they didn't.
Still hoping for a 1st Sept delivery but I wouldn't put any money on it.

santacruz · Aug 1st, 2002, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ITALIAN STALLION
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Still hoping for a 1st Sept delivery but I wouldn't put any money on it.

Me too.

MKCooperS · Aug 1st, 2002, 06:23 PM

Spoke to my dealer today. My car (with S-Spokes) is still scheduled for 20th August delivery and has already begun production

Hopefully no more delays

Pav · Aug 2nd, 2002, 11:10 AM

yep my dealer said same thing on the delay, but, quote: "if you don't hear from me then your car will still be ready oct 14th"... interesting approach to customer service. can he not type an email? can he not dial a phone number. hmph.

dinger · Aug 2nd, 2002, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MKCooperS
Spoke to my dealer today. My car (with S-Spokes) is still scheduled for 20th August delivery and has already begun production

Hopefully no more delays

Spoke to my dealer also today as I've ordered the chilli with the 17" S spokes and was told its still scheduled to arrive at the dealership on 20/8.

flipper · Aug 2nd, 2002, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Pav
yep my dealer said same thing on the delay, but, quote: "if you don't hear from me then your car will still be ready oct 14th"... interesting approach to customer service. can he not type an email? can he not dial a phone number. hmph.

I wish dealers would take 'customer service' seriously.
Send them all on a basic course!

Monkeyboy · Aug 2nd, 2002, 06:43 PM

My dealer said 11 of his customers are going to have 6-8 week delays, but... I'm not one of them and my Cooper S is still scheduled for build the week starting 09/09, for delivery 24/09!

I suppose some good has come of putting off delivery while waiting for the H/K and visibility pack after all

Martin L · Aug 3rd, 2002, 07:24 AM

I've just been to my dealers for another S test drive

...and to boot this time I went out with the lovely Sarah

Sorry guys no piccies

With regards to the 17s, MINI are now offering what is called a "pepperoni" pack which is similar to the chilli minus the 17s and £250.
This is to releive the 17s demand and give buyers a chance to get 16s if they arern't happy with the harder ride of the 17s.
I think this is a good solution by BMW to solve the problem

I give them a thumbs up for this speedy solution, others may not agree though

M.J.J. · Aug 6th, 2002, 03:55 AM

Promised for W35
Delayed to W39
Now promised for W37

BMW-MINI dealer dont know the reason of the delay.

M.J.J.

(I must change someting in mine signature I think)

Jul 31st, 2002, 08:26 PM	#1
ffc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Royal Berks. Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 44 Offline	17" Wheel production delay My first post here, please be gentle. My dealer called today to say that due to the unforecast popularity of the Cooper S Chili pack, there is a shortage of 17" wheels which will result in an approximate 6 week delay in delivering my car. The due date was 15th Sept. I was offered 16" wheels and a £250 price reduction as an alternative to keep the dates on track which I declined. My question is has anyone else had this call?

Aug 1st, 2002, 01:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Huey Don't Lose Your Head..... Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: South Coast Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Re: 17" Wheel production delay Quote: Originally posted by ffc My first post here, please be gentle. My dealer called today to say that due to the unforecast popularity of the Cooper S Chili pack, there is a shortage of 17" wheels which will result in an approximate 6 week delay in delivering my car. My question is has anyone else had this call? Yip both me and eBrit have had this bad news in the last week. There is another message thread somewhere on this subject. I've a one week delay so far and eBrit not be given a date. So welcome to MINI2 and join the boat with us waiting for our S spokes......all a board.

Aug 1st, 2002, 04:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	I definitely want S-Spokes. I'm about to order my MCS on Saturday and they said it should be ready October/November. Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Aug 1st, 2002, 04:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
daro911 MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 493 Offline	Re: 17" Wheel production delay Quote: Originally posted by ffc My first post here, please be gentle. My dealer called today to say that due to the unforecast popularity of the Cooper S Chili pack, there is a shortage of 17" wheels which will result in an approximate 6 week delay in delivering my car. The due date was 15th Sept. I was offered 16" wheels and a £250 price reduction as an alternative to keep the dates on track which I declined. My question is has anyone else had this call? ************************************************ ***** I had the other call .. As I opted for 16" 5 Spokes my September build MCS WK36 got made NOW! and will be with my dealer around 3rd week August for a Sept 1st "52" Plate. So a big THANK YOU to all you guys/gals who have ordered the 17" jobbies and got me my 16" wheeled MCS a month early. Much appreciated I promise Too many freaks not enough circuses Tell a man that there are 400 billion stars and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint and he has to touch it.

Aug 1st, 2002, 04:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	I just rang a dealer and they said if you choose the S Chilli pack it mentions that the delivery date is unknown. Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

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Aug 1st, 2002, 01:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
swimmer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 15 Offline	I called mini yesterday to get a status check of my MCS. The said it was built but not yet released from the factory. I had the 17" silver S lites on it and I don't think there was any problems with it (i Hope).

Aug 1st, 2002, 04:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
santacruz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 150 Offline	I was at my dealer yesterday and was told my MCS delivery has been put back a week to 28 Aug. When I asked if this was due to the shortage of wheels I was told no as my order was okay but orders placed just after mine have been affected. It seems cars due for delivery from Sept on are the ones affected by the wheel shortage.

Aug 1st, 2002, 04:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
CASMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SW London Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 183 Offline	Yes - two week delay by the dealer as "problems with the chilli pack" - it will come eventually

Aug 1st, 2002, 05:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by CASMini Yes - two week delay by the dealer as "problems with the chilli pack" - it will come eventually Isn't this a sign to say you should get R90s instead Besides it's only another £2k MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 1st, 2002, 06:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
CASMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: SW London Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 183 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Martin L Isn't this a sign to say you should get R90s instead Besides it's only another £2k You read my mind - I have just left a message with the dealer... watch this space!

Aug 1st, 2002, 06:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
santacruz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 150 Offline	I am just so glad my MCS hasn't been affected by this Just In Time cockup (or at least so far it hasn't ) as I don't even want the S-spokes as I've ordered the R90s anyway. To think that my car could be held up by the shortage of a component I'm having to spend time trying to sell on would be crazy. Why they don't offer R90's as a factory option I just don't know. It would solve all these JIT problems, give the customer what he wants and they could still make a healthy profit margin. Everyone would be happy. I don't understand how BMW/MINI couldn't predict this level of demand for the Chilli Pak and the potential for a supply problem. The majority of buyers were always going to want a well equipped MCS. It finishes off a car that is beating many many cars twice its price or more.

Aug 1st, 2002, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
ITALIAN STALLION MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: CLECKHEATON Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 20 Offline	THe delivery date for my MCS has also been put back a week to the 28 August. THere was no explanation which is frustrating. I knew this would happen since it is exactly what happened with the Cooper after launch. BMW should have learnt from that experience. Obviously they didn't. Still hoping for a 1st Sept delivery but I wouldn't put any money on it.

Aug 1st, 2002, 08:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
santacruz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 150 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ITALIAN STALLION . Still hoping for a 1st Sept delivery but I wouldn't put any money on it. Me too.

Aug 1st, 2002, 06:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
MKCooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2001 Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 55 Offline	Spoke to my dealer today. My car (with S-Spokes) is still scheduled for 20th August delivery and has already begun production Hopefully no more delays

Aug 2nd, 2002, 11:10 AM	#15 (permalink)
Pav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: South London Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 260 Offline	yep my dealer said same thing on the delay, but, quote: "if you don't hear from me then your car will still be ready oct 14th"... interesting approach to customer service. can he not type an email? can he not dial a phone number. hmph. Pav's Gallery DS+DS S 1990 Cooper (RSP)

Aug 2nd, 2002, 02:12 PM	#16 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MKCooperS Spoke to my dealer today. My car (with S-Spokes) is still scheduled for 20th August delivery and has already begun production Hopefully no more delays Spoke to my dealer also today as I've ordered the chilli with the 17" S spokes and was told its still scheduled to arrive at the dealership on 20/8.

Aug 2nd, 2002, 02:38 PM	#17 (permalink)
flipper MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: South West Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 293 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Pav yep my dealer said same thing on the delay, but, quote: "if you don't hear from me then your car will still be ready oct 14th"... interesting approach to customer service. can he not type an email? can he not dial a phone number. hmph. I wish dealers would take 'customer service' seriously. Send them all on a basic course!

Aug 2nd, 2002, 06:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
Monkeyboy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lancaster, UK Local Time: 09:26 PM Posts: 87 Offline	My dealer said 11 of his customers are going to have 6-8 week delays, but... I'm not one of them and my Cooper S is still scheduled for build the week starting 09/09, for delivery 24/09! I suppose some good has come of putting off delivery while waiting for the H/K and visibility pack after all

Aug 3rd, 2002, 07:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 10:26 PM Posts: 13,600 Offline	I've just been to my dealers for another S test drive ...and to boot this time I went out with the lovely Sarah Sorry guys no piccies With regards to the 17s, MINI are now offering what is called a "pepperoni" pack which is similar to the chilli minus the 17s and £250. This is to releive the 17s demand and give buyers a chance to get 16s if they arern't happy with the harder ride of the 17s. I think this is a good solution by BMW to solve the problem I give them a thumbs up for this speedy solution, others may not agree though MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Aug 6th, 2002, 03:55 AM	#20 (permalink)
M.J.J. MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Belgium/LEUVEN / Kes Local Time: 11:26 PM Posts: 270 Offline	Promised for W35 Delayed to W39 Now promised for W37 BMW-MINI dealer dont know the reason of the delay. M.J.J. (I must change someting in mine signature I think) 20 000 km and still IN LOVE

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