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GOLDMINI · Aug 18th, 2003, 11:20 AM

I've been browsing about these forums for a couple of months, but last week it finally happened and I got a MINI.

THE SPEC:
Solid Gold
Pepperpot Alloys
Chrome Exterior Trim
MFSW
Single CD
Aircon
Sunroof
Sports seats
Anthracite Interior
Salt & TLC

Alas, I took not well the day after picking up the car and have only been able to give it one short drive since

But so far I am impressed, did notice a slight rattle coming from the boot area though, not sure if its the parcel shelf flapping up and down a little bit? Anyone have any ideas on this, then I would be most grateful.
Also noticed that in the flaps at each side of the boot there were various bits like the tyre inflation kit. What is it thats in the right hand panel? Is that to do with the cd prep? Also there is a toolkit secured in the boot as well, maybe this is causing the rattle (it certainly takes up valuable space

I was going to go for the new Renault Megane Diesel but decided on the MINI because it was available quicker (no kidding!) and you get a sense of community from owning one - everyone seems to have a good word to say about it! I like the relaxed pace of a derv car and what with the Cruise control and six speed gearbox thats exactly what the MINI should give, but still provide some fun in the twisites!
Anyway, sorry to ramble on a bit, hopefully I will soon be able to get out and enjoy the car.

p.s. already got the MINI2 sticker on the back window, and like the heading says - this car is a BOY

AidenL · Aug 18th, 2003, 11:51 AM

Congrats !

gibbon · Sep 4th, 2003, 11:53 AM

mine too has developed (after 200km) an annoying rattle at the back somewhere, only at low speed

sounds like the parcel shelf rubbing on the window (???)

will have to lock the wife in the foetal position in the boot to have a listen

etc...

steveford · Sep 4th, 2003, 12:24 PM

Most popular rattle is the tail-gate latch itself. This can be adjusted which my dealer did last week (make the most of your warranty!) and I have had no problems since.

GOLDMINI · Sep 4th, 2003, 12:51 PM

I got the rattle sorted out at the back.
Bought a boot mat out of Argos just to keep things tidy and hooked its handles up through the latches that drop the rear seats - no more rattles!

Now all I need to do is get rid of the annoying rattle that just started coming from the seatbelt height adjuster

Aug 18th, 2003, 11:20 AM	#1
GOLDMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: GLASGOW Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 200 Offline	It's A Boy I've been browsing about these forums for a couple of months, but last week it finally happened and I got a MINI. THE SPEC: Solid Gold Pepperpot Alloys Chrome Exterior Trim MFSW Single CD Aircon Sunroof Sports seats Anthracite Interior Salt & TLC Alas, I took not well the day after picking up the car and have only been able to give it one short drive since But so far I am impressed, did notice a slight rattle coming from the boot area though, not sure if its the parcel shelf flapping up and down a little bit? Anyone have any ideas on this, then I would be most grateful. Also noticed that in the flaps at each side of the boot there were various bits like the tyre inflation kit. What is it thats in the right hand panel? Is that to do with the cd prep? Also there is a toolkit secured in the boot as well, maybe this is causing the rattle (it certainly takes up valuable space I was going to go for the new Renault Megane Diesel but decided on the MINI because it was available quicker (no kidding!) and you get a sense of community from owning one - everyone seems to have a good word to say about it! I like the relaxed pace of a derv car and what with the Cruise control and six speed gearbox thats exactly what the MINI should give, but still provide some fun in the twisites! Anyway, sorry to ramble on a bit, hopefully I will soon be able to get out and enjoy the car. p.s. already got the MINI2 sticker on the back window, and like the heading says - this car is a BOY Attached Thumbnails

Aug 18th, 2003, 11:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 09:16 AM Posts: 41,621 Offline	Congrats ! *Global Moderator*

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Sep 4th, 2003, 11:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
gibbon puddled primate Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: barrel of red wine Local Time: 09:16 AM Posts: 211 Offline	mine too has developed (after 200km) an annoying rattle at the back somewhere, only at low speed sounds like the parcel shelf rubbing on the window (???) will have to lock the wife in the foetal position in the boot to have a listen etc...

Sep 4th, 2003, 12:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
steveford MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East Grinstead, U.K. Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 14 Offline	Most popular rattle is the tail-gate latch itself. This can be adjusted which my dealer did last week (make the most of your warranty!) and I have had no problems since.

Sep 4th, 2003, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
GOLDMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: GLASGOW Local Time: 08:16 AM Posts: 200 Offline	I got the rattle sorted out at the back. Bought a boot mat out of Argos just to keep things tidy and hooked its handles up through the latches that drop the rear seats - no more rattles! Now all I need to do is get rid of the annoying rattle that just started coming from the seatbelt height adjuster

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