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In the 3 months we have owned our MINI, both vanity (visor) mirrors have broken. When closing the mirror, one or both plastic hinge pins break and the cover drops off. In neither case was the cover forced or over-extended. Per our dealer, replacement will be covered under warranty, but I was just curious if this is a common problem or are we just unlucky?
My driver's side light stopped working. They replaced the visor under warranty (they came to my office to do it!).
__________________ 2008 Cooper Automatic, Sparkling Silver/Black Roof, Sport Package, Premium Package, front and rear fogs, anthracite headliner, brushed metal interior.
Mods: Retrofit factory Bluetooth USB $6ND, Retrofit IBOC HD Radio $644, Retrofit Factory Armrest $473, Reprogrammed comfort closing & always show digital speed & fogs on with HB & no seat belt reminder & many more, * PLX OBDII DM-200 OLED digital gauge in Alta pod
Cover on the passenger side broke the very first time it was used. Dealer replaced, no questions asked. I'm still being extra careful, though, even though usage is minimal.
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08 MC Clubman: PW/S, bridgespokes, silver bonnet stripes, HID, chrome ext, all 4 pkgs, HD radio, cloth, Whalen, VIP strut tower plates.
Almost 1.5yrs. and no issues with either Visor Mirrors, I open them to clean the glass, but other than that very limited use.
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"Good Golly Miss Molly" MATOC #004
08 MCa OB/W, Leatherette, Anthracite Headliner, Cold Weather Package, Convenience Package, Premium Package, Sport Package, White Bonnet Stripes, White Turn Signals, Chrome Line Interior, Fluid Silver Interior, ClearBra, Front Fogs, Mud Flaps, Alarm. Mods: British Flag Side Scuttles, 1390LMT, Union Jack/Finish Flag Boot Emblem, 35% Tint, JCW Grill, Chrome Line Exterior, 16x7 Enkei T Fork Wheels...
I'm not even sure that I've opened the driver's side mirror yet. I usually glance in the rearview mirror. My sisters use the passenger side one whenever they're in my car so I know that it's fine. I guess that I should check it from time to time...
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2009 MC HzB/W|Born 4.28.2009|Home 6.02.2009|Automatic|Xenon|Sport Seats|MFSW|iPod| Hook 'Em Horns! Christian Mini Motoring Society
I noticed my one of my driverside hinges was broken on the way home from delivery...I keep forgetting to say anything...9,000 miles later...
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Mine broke too. First time opening it. Passenger side. Anthracite color (black) had to be ordered from Antarctica.... or so it seemed. Took forever to get.
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2009 MCa
Pepper White, Blk Roof
Comfort, Conv., Cold Weather
(wifes car really, I just maintain it)
Almost 1.5yrs. and no issues with either Visor Mirrors, I open them to clean the glass, but other than that very limited use.
I must have JINX'd myself...the Passenger Visor Mirror Cover broke while cleaning the mirror. The Dealer replaced it under Warranty!! Said it shouldn't have broke.
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"Good Golly Miss Molly" MATOC #004
08 MCa OB/W, Leatherette, Anthracite Headliner, Cold Weather Package, Convenience Package, Premium Package, Sport Package, White Bonnet Stripes, White Turn Signals, Chrome Line Interior, Fluid Silver Interior, ClearBra, Front Fogs, Mud Flaps, Alarm. Mods: British Flag Side Scuttles, 1390LMT, Union Jack/Finish Flag Boot Emblem, 35% Tint, JCW Grill, Chrome Line Exterior, 16x7 Enkei T Fork Wheels...
Drivers side completely fell off while driving, then after I snapped it back in the light would not work. Based on the number of posters who had theirs replaced and the fact that the dealer that maintains my car had them in stock, I think it is unfortunately a common issue.
We finally had some sun today, and the visors are pretty much useless, because they are too small and due to the angle of the windshield. I guess it's time to bust out the shades.
If you want/need replacements www.realoem.com has them, that's what I was looking at thinking that the Dealer would not replace them under warranty.
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"Good Golly Miss Molly" MATOC #004
08 MCa OB/W, Leatherette, Anthracite Headliner, Cold Weather Package, Convenience Package, Premium Package, Sport Package, White Bonnet Stripes, White Turn Signals, Chrome Line Interior, Fluid Silver Interior, ClearBra, Front Fogs, Mud Flaps, Alarm. Mods: British Flag Side Scuttles, 1390LMT, Union Jack/Finish Flag Boot Emblem, 35% Tint, JCW Grill, Chrome Line Exterior, 16x7 Enkei T Fork Wheels...
Ugh, the passenger side broke. No shocker there, as I already mentioned above, my sisters are the only ones that use the vanity mirrors. I've probably used mine all of 2-3 times and those were for interviews. I guess it's time to visit the dealership.
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2009 MC HzB/W|Born 4.28.2009|Home 6.02.2009|Automatic|Xenon|Sport Seats|MFSW|iPod| Hook 'Em Horns! Christian Mini Motoring Society
Both covers broken on mine before 30k mi. Rarely use them. Replaced under warranty. Still very annoying. E-brake trim has broken off a couple times, too. Starting to think car is made of legos.
Mini Me - 2008 Laser Blue/Black MCS - 6 sp Auto, Multi-Function Steering Wheel, Piano Blk/Anthracite, Black JCW R105 Double-Spoke 18-inch Wheels on Pirelli PZero RF
Said it shouldn't have broke.
