MotoringFile MINI USA F56 Cooper Delivery Delay ? Update

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  1. JoeClubman

    JoeClubman New Member

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    Last week we reported that MINI USA had decided at the last minute to delay all F56 Cooper deliveries. Since that time MINI USA has not only sent us an official statement but also spoke with us off the record about the incident. You can read the official statement here. But as usual the off […]

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  2. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    Nice "spin" by MINI File. :rolleyes:
     
  3. Mr. Jim

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    So what's leaking? Coolant or oil?
     
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    but... but... they said, "We’re not trying to be overly kind to MINI here."
     
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    hahahahaha

    If they only had a simple dip stick they could have seen the milky oil mixing with coolant or that they were leaking or low on oil.
     
  6. Metalman

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    Excellent point.... Wonder if the oil/water mayonnaise will coat the sensor and not show low oil.....

    Cost savings.... 1 dipstick.... $100.00

    Cost replacement.... 1 engine.... $7000.00 +:cryin:
     

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