Long story short, ordered my 2019 JCW Clubman in April, took delivery June 30th. Since then its been in the shop each month for multiple days for big issues. 30 days to replace a bad cat (they let me drive it while waiting but it wasn't right), several days for a bad camshaft sensor (twice), and it went in yesterday awaiting a new fuel pump. My 2016 Countryman never had one issue. Lemon law in FL can't be used because it isn't the same unresolved issue....lucky me, its always something new going bad. Anyone had any experience with a manufacturer buyback or something along those lines? I'm beyond frustrated with it right now. Only 8K on it so far, scared about what's down the road from here!

 

That is some bad luck, would definitely leave a bad taste with me. Luckily have had good luck, with only minor issues. I would start with dealer and if no luck there contact MINI USA. Good luck

 

I was in that boat once. I bought a 2003 CPO Cooper S that was in the shop every 2-4 weeks for 6 months. Really wanted to pull my hair out and was regretting buying it, despite how fun it was to drive. After about 6 months, they got all the issues sorted and I never had anything other than standard maintenance until I sold it.

Hopefully you'll get through these initial issues and be trouble free.

 

 

I was thinking about Dinan kit for my '19 JCW hardtop. I think I'll pass.

 

I enjoy my Dinan, but they have some serious quality control issues going on.

 

I have had the NM module on mine for 3 years with no issues.

 

Yeah I'd pass on that thing too. I'm surprised the dealership didn't figure it out right away, it's probably really easy to get rid of it just to see. My tune has been fine for 1.5 yrs. Is the Dinan a piggyback or a true ECU tune like mine?

 

 

Dinan has turned bad, but if you bought it from the Dealership then it is on them to make it right. You shouldn't even be involved in the replace or return process. That is why you paid them to install it.

 

Niello MINI in Sacramento, CA is listed as a dealer for Dinan. I called Niello and they told me that they no longer sell Dinan's products. I wonder why?

 

Yeah, its crazy how fast that company went downhill. Literally in like 4 months when from incredible to ..... well...... not so

 

 

I agree, the dealership should refund you your $800 and they can get their (probably) $400 back from Dinan later.