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dinger · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:04 AM

Yes I know another poll.

After seeing the different costs we have to pay to have either Cooper Works kit or the Cooper S Works kit fitted to our MINIs.

3 Reasons for doing this.

1..Would be cheaper as theres no dealer labour charges.

2..The cost of the kit with fitting from the factory would be the same around the world apart from the sales tax.

3..Could possibly make it more of a popular option than it already is.

AidenL · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:12 AM

Factory - a rebate for the unused head / charger should make it cheaper too.......

bigbaddaboom · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:39 AM

Would always be cheaper at the factory, but I'm not so sure that is their intent. Unless maybe down the line they'll do that and JCW has an even more powerful option.

ananiou · Jul 16th, 2003, 08:43 AM

I would next day swap my MCS for a factory fitted JCW.

mhoutman · Jul 16th, 2003, 09:16 AM

I would prefer factory fitting and - in fact - a refund on parts.

Hence in Holland we have this addition tax on all factory fitted parts (and accessories) so at the end it would be more expensive.

M.

LMB · Jul 16th, 2003, 11:57 AM

Dinger no offense but this has to be the dumbest polls since polls were invented.

Of course people would rather their Works Kit factory fitted, for the simple fact that it would be cheaper. For a start you wouldn't have to pay labour charges.

You don't need a poll to tell you that.

dinger · Jul 16th, 2003, 12:03 PM

But if enough people showed an interest in the fact that they would prefer the kit fitted when the car is being built rather than paying over the odds at the dealers then perhaps MINI would sit up and listen to what people want and allow them to be fitted on the factory production line.

Dumb maybe maybe not.!

dinger

PS,If all the MINI dealers were charge the same amount to fit this kit as John Cooper Garages then this poll would not even exist.

Martin L · Jul 16th, 2003, 12:04 PM

Factory fit or course

At least that way my insurers will be happy as they don't allow aftermarket fittings

LMB · Jul 16th, 2003, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
But if enough people showed an interest in the fact that they would prefer the kit fitted when the car is being built rather than paying over the odds at the dealers then perhaps MINI would sit up and listen to what people want and allow them to be fitted on the factory production line.

Dumb maybe maybe not.!

dinger

It's never going to happen..

Never I tell ya....

dinger · Jul 16th, 2003, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LMB
It's never going to happen..

Never I tell ya....

I remember quote along the lines of what you've just said.... women voting......NEVER I tell yer.

LMB · Jul 16th, 2003, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinger
I remember quote along the lines of what you've just said.... women voting......NEVER I tell yer.

lol.......that's before my time.

Washy · Jul 16th, 2003, 01:02 PM

It should either be factory or JCG only...Some of the dealers are having a larf with the prices they are charging for fitting......

just make sure if you are getting it done by the dealer you insist you pay £3574 for it fitted.....

S2000&CooperS · Jul 17th, 2003, 04:38 PM

I would have ordered mine straight from the factory (w/ the Works kit that is) had it been available

.

KLF · Jul 17th, 2003, 07:12 PM

It should be factory fitted and make it a £1500 option when you buy a chilli pack or something as most buy chilli anyway I would defo spend the extra £1500!

Seems so silly to build a brand new engine and then strip it down AND remove a new exhaust after delivery, its just plain daft. It went through 'BMW world approval' so why can't it be done as another option at the factory.

Thats what I think anyway

Chris

View Poll Results: JCWs Kit factory fit or dealer fit what would you prefer if you had a choice.!!
Factory Fit Please	17	100.00%
Dealer Fit Please	0	0%
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Jul 16th, 2003, 08:04 AM	#1
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	JCWs Kit Factory Fit or Dealer fit what route would you go if you had a choice.!! Yes I know another poll. After seeing the different costs we have to pay to have either Cooper Works kit or the Cooper S Works kit fitted to our MINIs. 3 Reasons for doing this. 1..Would be cheaper as theres no dealer labour charges. 2..The cost of the kit with fitting from the factory would be the same around the world apart from the sales tax. 3..Could possibly make it more of a popular option than it already is.

Jul 16th, 2003, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 42,151 Offline	Factory - a rebate for the unused head / charger should make it cheaper too....... *Global Moderator*

Jul 16th, 2003, 09:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
mhoutman MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Netherlands Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 529 Offline	I would prefer factory fitting and - in fact - a refund on parts. Hence in Holland we have this addition tax on all factory fitted parts (and accessories) so at the end it would be more expensive. M. very "Works".

Jul 16th, 2003, 11:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Dinger no offense but this has to be the dumbest polls since polls were invented. Of course people would rather their Works Kit factory fitted, for the simple fact that it would be cheaper. For a start you wouldn't have to pay labour charges. You don't need a poll to tell you that. Global Moderator

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Jul 16th, 2003, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigbaddaboom MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Brighton, UK Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 1,297 Offline	Would always be cheaper at the factory, but I'm not so sure that is their intent. Unless maybe down the line they'll do that and JCW has an even more powerful option.

Jul 16th, 2003, 08:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
ananiou MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: kozani Local Time: 05:30 PM Posts: 136 Offline	I would next day swap my MCS for a factory fitted JCW.

Jul 16th, 2003, 12:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	But if enough people showed an interest in the fact that they would prefer the kit fitted when the car is being built rather than paying over the odds at the dealers then perhaps MINI would sit up and listen to what people want and allow them to be fitted on the factory production line. Dumb maybe maybe not.! dinger PS,If all the MINI dealers were charge the same amount to fit this kit as John Cooper Garages then this poll would not even exist.

Jul 16th, 2003, 12:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 13,600 Offline	Factory fit or course At least that way my insurers will be happy as they don't allow aftermarket fittings MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jul 16th, 2003, 12:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger But if enough people showed an interest in the fact that they would prefer the kit fitted when the car is being built rather than paying over the odds at the dealers then perhaps MINI would sit up and listen to what people want and allow them to be fitted on the factory production line. Dumb maybe maybe not.! dinger It's never going to happen.. Never I tell ya.... Global Moderator

Jul 16th, 2003, 12:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
dinger TT or not TT Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Tunbridge Wells,Kent Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 3,607 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by LMB It's never going to happen.. Never I tell ya.... I remember quote along the lines of what you've just said.... women voting......NEVER I tell yer.

Jul 16th, 2003, 12:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 24,895 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dinger I remember quote along the lines of what you've just said.... women voting......NEVER I tell yer. lol.......that's before my time. Global Moderator

Jul 16th, 2003, 01:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
Washy 1151bhp/tonne Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Northampton Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 18,320 Offline	It should either be factory or JCG only...Some of the dealers are having a larf with the prices they are charging for fitting...... just make sure if you are getting it done by the dealer you insist you pay £3574 for it fitted..... Black to the future....

Jul 17th, 2003, 04:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 956 Offline	I would have ordered mine straight from the factory (w/ the Works kit that is) had it been available .

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Jul 17th, 2003, 07:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
KLF Hmm....silly name now Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Durham Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 347 Offline	It should be factory fitted and make it a £1500 option when you buy a chilli pack or something as most buy chilli anyway I would defo spend the extra £1500! Seems so silly to build a brand new engine and then strip it down AND remove a new exhaust after delivery, its just plain daft. It went through 'BMW world approval' so why can't it be done as another option at the factory. Thats what I think anyway Chris (51) Renaultsport Clio 172 ! - I know I know ........ It was cheap alright