R60 Urgent Help - 2015 Countryman
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Urgent Help - 2015 Countryman
I just bought a Country - brand new. It does not have auto dimming rearview mirror.
Dealer sold me the mirror parts (bracket & auto dimming rearview mirror) but now saying that it is another 700 dollars to install!!!!
There is prewiring for the mirror BUT they are claiming that they have to run power wire from the mirror position to the fuse panel!!
Any insights much appreciated !!
Dealer sold me the mirror parts (bracket & auto dimming rearview mirror) but now saying that it is another 700 dollars to install!!!!
There is prewiring for the mirror BUT they are claiming that they have to run power wire from the mirror position to the fuse panel!!
Any insights much appreciated !!
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Off topic but here it is...
I was limited by the in-stock inventory.
This damn thing has all the packages I wanted but when I look at the rear view it is manual...dealer said it s swappable or I had to wait for 4-6 weeks to get a car.
I have been a long time owner of Bimmers and a Cooper for last 5 years...Countryman seems to be an oddball!
Are these so custom that even the wiring is different based on options...seems ridiculous. Never had an issue with bimmers.
Any way, talking to Mini customer service as well.
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I just bought a Country - brand new. It does not have auto dimming rearview mirror. Dealer sold me the mirror parts (bracket & auto dimming rearview mirror) but now saying that it is another 700 dollars to install!!!! There is prewiring for the mirror BUT they are claiming that they have to run power wire from the mirror position to the fuse panel!! Any insights much appreciated !!
They shouldn't charge more than 1 hour labor, in and out. They are taking advantage of you.
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The retrofit kit is one wire. Takes about ten minutes to pull the trim panels and run the wire down. Plug it in at each end, refit the mirror. Take another few minutes to code the car (update the vehicle order string in the computers, quick job). Test it to ensure it's working. Done. They shouldn't charge more than 1 hour labor, in and out. They are taking advantage of you.
Here is the retrofit kit — one wire and some zip ties, $18:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/6112...aign=postreply
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This story really makes me appreciate Mini of Peabody in Massachusetts. Buying a car from them is simple, no BS. They negotiate as aggressively on price as you would expect (who wants to leave money on the table?) but there is no jerking around and they act in good faith. I'm happy doing business with them, and I don't begrudge them their profit either. They work for it. Good old fashioned long term self interest at work
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Here is the retrofit kit — one wire and some zip ties, $18:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/6112...aign=postreply
http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/6112...aign=postreply
Did this work with your R60 Countryman with the wire ?
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Thanks for the update. Knew it was meant for the R56. Nice that it did not change for the R60.
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