R56 NHSTA MINI 2007- 2011 Recall
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so they replaced your hood scoop for free? mine has a slight 'bend' in it... i was told by the dealer that its normal......
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Was your car still under warranty?
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Anytime you hear a "it's normal" from a dealer, and you suspect it's not, go on NAM and do a search. This has been the subject of many threads, and plenty of people would have told you to grab a fistful of titles and show them to the SA!
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i am dropping the car off today for the recall and will request the dealer to swap it out and install the heat shield as well. :fingers crossed:
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My guess--and I'm neither a lawyer nor a dealer--is that they will replace it if you point out how many others have had the problem. It IS a very well known issue, and they've been replacing them right and left since 2007. The only thing they won't do (I've asked) is replace them with the carbon fiber style. They'll be happy to install it, but only if you pay the difference.
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warranty expired in september last year. i noticed it around 3 months ago. i spoke to the dealer about the issue when i first spotted it. no, i am not a member of a local club and i don't know any other mini owners in cincinnati. i have owned the car for around 7 months now.
i will tell you this... the cincinnati dealers did give me a run around to get stuff repaired under warranty where as the other dealers in nearby cities such as dayton, columbus, indiana and kentucky were way more helpful. each dealer treats first time customers different.
i will tell you this... the cincinnati dealers did give me a run around to get stuff repaired under warranty where as the other dealers in nearby cities such as dayton, columbus, indiana and kentucky were way more helpful. each dealer treats first time customers different.
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warranty expired in september last year. i noticed it around 3 months ago. i spoke to the dealer about the issue when i first spotted it. no, i am not a member of a local club and i don't know any other mini owners in cincinnati. i have owned the car for around 7 months now.
i will tell you this... the cincinnati dealers did give me a run around to get stuff repaired under warranty where as the other dealers in nearby cities such as dayton, columbus, indiana and kentucky were way more helpful. each dealer treats first time customers different.
i will tell you this... the cincinnati dealers did give me a run around to get stuff repaired under warranty where as the other dealers in nearby cities such as dayton, columbus, indiana and kentucky were way more helpful. each dealer treats first time customers different.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...s-melting.html
There's probably a service bulletin on it somewhere. I'd tell the higher-up that you've discussed this with your dealer before and was told it is "normal." And now that you have proof that it's not, that it's a known issue, and that they've been replacing them since '07, you want a new one.
Also, if you're not a member of a club, you're missing half the fun of ownership! There's a big listing of clubs on the main directory of forums. Find the one closest to you, and join up! You're coming into prime drive time, and there's nothing "funner" than seeing a line of MINIs going through the twisties! (Don't forget MINIs In The Ozarks--MITO--this October, in Eureka Springs, AR, too!)
P.S. Lots of clubs offer discounts with local vendors and dealers with membership. They'll probably pay for the dues.
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There's probably a service bulletin on it somewhere. I'd tell the higher-up that you've discussed this with your dealer before and was told it is "normal." And now that you have proof that it's not, that it's a known issue, and that they've been replacing them since '07, you want a new one.
TBH, i don't like the way the mini drives... lol
maybe cuz i'm used to driving a rear wheel drive M3. or maybe its the turbo lag. i bought the car with the intention of it being a grocery getter and gas saver car more than a track car.
i will look into the local clubs... those are always fun and i've been members of other car clubs earlier.
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i'll give this a shot, thanks for the tip.
TBH, i don't like the way the mini drives... lol
maybe cuz i'm used to driving a rear wheel drive M3. or maybe its the turbo lag. i bought the car with the intention of it being a grocery getter and gas saver car more than a track car.
i will look into the local clubs... those are always fun and i've been members of other car clubs earlier.
TBH, i don't like the way the mini drives... lol
maybe cuz i'm used to driving a rear wheel drive M3. or maybe its the turbo lag. i bought the car with the intention of it being a grocery getter and gas saver car more than a track car.
i will look into the local clubs... those are always fun and i've been members of other car clubs earlier.
Then again, we always take the MINI when we want to have fun in Arkansas!
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I got my letter Saturday.
I'll give my dealer a call and see when to bring it in. The letter said it takes about an hour to replace the parts.
I hate having my car taken apart because I'm sure it will not ever be right again.
In my 23,000 miles I have no leaks, use no oil, have absolutely no problems at all.
Now the nightmare begins. (((DOOM)))
I hate having my car taken apart because I'm sure it will not ever be right again.
In my 23,000 miles I have no leaks, use no oil, have absolutely no problems at all.
Now the nightmare begins. (((DOOM)))
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I'll give my dealer a call and see when to bring it in. The letter said it takes about an hour to replace the parts.
I hate having my car taken apart because I'm sure it will not ever be right again.
In my 23,000 miles I have no leaks, use no oil, have absolutely no problems at all.
Now the nightmare begins. (((DOOM)))
I hate having my car taken apart because I'm sure it will not ever be right again.
In my 23,000 miles I have no leaks, use no oil, have absolutely no problems at all.
Now the nightmare begins. (((DOOM)))
You'll be ok.
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I'll give my dealer a call and see when to bring it in. The letter said it takes about an hour to replace the parts.
I hate having my car taken apart because I'm sure it will not ever be right again.
In my 23,000 miles I have no leaks, use no oil, have absolutely no problems at all.
Now the nightmare begins. (((DOOM)))
I hate having my car taken apart because I'm sure it will not ever be right again.
In my 23,000 miles I have no leaks, use no oil, have absolutely no problems at all.
Now the nightmare begins. (((DOOM)))