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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 01:09 PM
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$100 Gift from MINI

Anyone else got the $100 gift postcard from MINI as a token of appreciation for their potential gear shift **** issue? If so what do you plan to get from the website?

Debating between the all weather mats or the chrome air intake trim...

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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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what's wrong with the gear shift ****?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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What gear shift **** issue ?

Also, a friend of a friend received a mini branded folding bike for the recalls. Not sure if it was from the dealer or miniusa. Anybody else receive a bike? Those sell for almost $600 in the mini accessories catalog.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 05:05 PM
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what's wrong with the gear shift ****?
Has been reported to fall off in your hard when "spirited driving" is taking place.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2014 | 08:58 PM
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I assume you are talking about this. Only seems to affect manuals

 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 05:24 AM
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I have the manual and have not received a $100. gift card from Mini. :(

Folding bike for recalls? Nope! I've received nothing for any recalls. What recalls are you talking about?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:25 AM
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Manual here
Nothing in the mail
Did you report a shift lever problem?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 10:06 AM
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Got my $100
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by toshiyo
Anyone else got the $100 gift postcard from MINI as a token of appreciation for their potential gear shift **** issue? If so what do you plan to get from the website?

Debating between the all weather mats or the chrome air intake trim...

:-)
I used mine to buy another shift **** that doesn't come off in my hand.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 12:56 PM
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I want one.....
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 04:27 PM
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I received mine today, and ordered rubber mats. Called to make an appointment, and the service department hadn't heard a thing, and had no replacement parts. One thing MINI does NOT do well (besides *****) is communicate well.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 05:15 PM
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Got mine today. Funny I was in last week for a broken shifter retaining ring. Little piece of cheap plastic that keeps the shifter in place. Mini only provides the whole assembly. EVERYTHING FROM CABLES TO THE SHIFTER ROD. I just ordered the craven speed retainer that's 3d printed
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 06:39 PM
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Just got this today as well. I have a the 6 MT cooper s
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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+1 for the $100

Thinking of getting the compartment tray but i can't tell if it comes with the lid in photo. If it doesn't then that's alot of money for a tray! BTW I had changed my **** to a Whalen model and love it.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 07:28 PM
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Got my gift card today. Went with the rear comparment mat and a nifty Mini shoulder bag for laptop. Hopefully my shifter **** doesn't pop off one day.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 08:05 PM
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Got mine today.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 09:04 PM
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So is everyone with a manual supposed to get this?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2014 | 10:51 PM
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Yep. got one in the mail too. I haven't had any issues with the gearshift ****.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 03:26 AM
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I received my $100 Gift card in the mail yesterday afternoon. Let me tell you, that is a testament to a company staying connected with its customers. Thank you, Mini!!
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 05:24 AM
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What the fudge?
I bought my Mini S Manual back in July 20, and i have yet to receive a $100 Gift card.
Who do i need to reach out to for 1 of these bad boy?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by fenderpicks
What the fudge?
I bought my Mini S Manual back in July 20, and i have yet to receive a $100 Gift card.
Who do i need to reach out to for 1 of these bad boy?
I'd give it a week. Your dealing with snail mail.

If you get nothing, and you feel offended, dial 1-866-ASK-Mini and tell them something that makes others feel good about the Mini brand has you feeling bad because you were left out in the cold.

 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 07:00 AM
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Conrad Thomaier, What dealer did you get your Mini from? We're neighbors.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 07:56 AM
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WOW! I hadn't heard about this. Guess I'd better see if my 2014 JCW Paceman All4 qualifies.

You know, this BMW/MINI shift **** complaint goes back at least to the mid-1980's..
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by fenderpicks
What the fudge?
I bought my Mini S Manual back in July 20, and i have yet to receive a $100 Gift card.
Who do i need to reach out to for 1 of these bad boy?
I picked up my Mini on May 10th and just got mine yesterday, so I'd say be patient they're in process.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2014 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by veg biker
Conrad Thomaier, What dealer did you get your Mini from? We're neighbors.
Schomp.

Both Schomp and MINI of Loveland seem equal in my book.

But Schomp doesn't have the ~$500 dealer handling fees that MINI of Loveland has.
 
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