New Mini - can't drive it home!

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Aug 10, 2008 | 09:37 AM

#26

FicDEP

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Originally Posted by Preserved

What was the other problem that was missed?

Customer 1 - Among other items the main issue was boot would not close/latch.

Customer 2 - The "Engine Malfunction Light" was ON

Aug 19, 2008 | 05:59 PM

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FicDEP

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Originally Posted by Preserved

I went to pick up my new Mini Cooper yesterday, signed the papers, then discovered something was up with an airbag. Turned out to be an airbag module, needs to be replaced and must be shipped from Germany.

So far, I'm not impressed with Quality Control for new Mini Coopers.

Preserved.

What was the outcome? Did you pick your MINI?

Aug 21, 2008 | 02:44 PM

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Preserved

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I did pick it up and all has been great. The dealer set me up with a rental, the part came in sooner than expected. It took just a few days instead of a week or more. Good Outcome..having fun!

Aug 21, 2008 | 02:54 PM

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07PepperS

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From: Bonits Springs FL

don't hate me, but didn't MINI drop in regards to the JD Power reviews? My 07 ran without issues... I was taken back when I read that last year that MINI had dropped in the rankings... I am looking to move back to MINI ... once I clear my head on LR2 or back to MINI (:

Last edited by 07PepperS; Aug 21, 2008 at 02:55 PM. Reason: type oooo

Aug 21, 2008 | 04:34 PM

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Gluhwein

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From: Pocono Mountains

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Originally Posted by jntn2002

Sorry to hear about your problem. I can't drive mine either. Apparently, my check from pen-fed is not good enough for Prestige Mini since they need ten business days to let it clear...

With my luck when I can actually pick it up they'll be a mechanical problem..

Whoooa!!! They gave you a hard time accepting a check from a bank? Was it a personal check or the loan check? I'm buying in Morristown, NJ, live in PA and using a check from a credit union in Atlanta. They might hold mine for a year.

Aug 21, 2008 | 06:39 PM

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willsblackmini08

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Bummer to here everyones problems. Lucky mine went smoothly. I didn't knwo there was a prep fee. I never saw it on the sales list so i'm assuming westchester mini takes care of it. I did have the bad luck of getting hit from behind(while the car was parked late at night) 36 hours after i picked it up, and now have to have the whole hatch replaced and the bumper painted.

and now am having trouble getting the car registared.