Comments on: MINIUSA Ups Rust Protection for 2004 Models http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/ MotoringFile | MINI news, reviews and opinion. MINI Cooper, Cooper S, Clubman, Countryman Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:14:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Terry Hennessey http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9472 Terry Hennessey Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:31:51 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9472 <p>Not a rust problem and I'm in UK not the US. However I have an 04 Mini in solid black paint that scratches too easily. Even a hand wash/leather will cause minute scratches. Any similar experiences/helpful comments?</p> Not a rust problem and I’m in UK not the US. However I have an 04 Mini in solid black paint that scratches too easily. Even a hand wash/leather will cause minute scratches. Any similar experiences/helpful comments?

]]> By: Mike http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9471 Mike Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:47:00 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9471 <p>I have a 2004 Mini that is starting to show rust on the boot, both on the outside and inside. It first appeared on the painted surfaces inside the boot area as small(pin size) areas of rust. Now it is also appearing on the outside. At first it looked like it was just dust and the car needed a wash, but when you look close up, you see the redish rust spots. Makes sense that we received a letter extending the warranty. Now let's see what the dealer has to say, that's always fun.</p> I have a 2004 Mini that is starting to show rust on the boot, both on the outside and inside. It first appeared on the painted surfaces inside the boot area as small(pin size) areas of rust. Now it is also appearing on the outside. At first it looked like it was just dust and the car needed a wash, but when you look close up, you see the redish rust spots. Makes sense that we received a letter extending the warranty. Now let's see what the dealer has to say, that's always fun.

]]> By: EBMCS03 http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9470 EBMCS03 Thu, 19 Aug 2004 21:29:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9470 <p>So no ones ever been able to find out why no extended protection for 03 and 02 huh? I mean if MINI wanted to use that as a SALE technique why not just offer it to late 04s and 05s why ALL 04's why waste money mailing out thousands of letters letting 04s know? Thay could have just informed them the next time they walk into the dealer.</p> So no ones ever been able to find out why no extended protection for 03 and 02 huh? I mean if MINI wanted to use that as a SALE technique why not just offer it to late 04s and 05s why ALL 04's why waste money mailing out thousands of letters letting 04s know? Thay could have just informed them the next time they walk into the dealer.

]]> By: justin http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9469 justin Wed, 18 Aug 2004 18:17:46 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9469 <p>please don't take offense to this, but sometimes you guys worry to much... I know that some of you plan on owning your car forever... but many owners will have there cars for 2-4 years and move on to something else... it maybe another mini maybe not... </p> <p>I think the reason why they are extending the warranty is because they want to sell cars... What if the current rust proofing methods that they have in place are so good that they found out that the probabiltiy of a car rusting out in 10-12 years is highly improbable and it will cost them absolutley nothing to beable to out do the competition in the rust warranty area... In other words... its a sales tool... The car can alrady handle it and they might as well take advantage of the opportunity and sell some more cars!</p> <p>Or I could be wrong and there could be a huge issue with rust... i have no idea... i live in arizona, were having your personal car rust is about the same chance as someone winning th lottery...</p> please don't take offense to this, but sometimes you guys worry to much… I know that some of you plan on owning your car forever… but many owners will have there cars for 2-4 years and move on to something else… it maybe another mini maybe not…

I think the reason why they are extending the warranty is because they want to sell cars… What if the current rust proofing methods that they have in place are so good that they found out that the probabiltiy of a car rusting out in 10-12 years is highly improbable and it will cost them absolutley nothing to beable to out do the competition in the rust warranty area… In other words… its a sales tool… The car can alrady handle it and they might as well take advantage of the opportunity and sell some more cars!

Or I could be wrong and there could be a huge issue with rust… i have no idea… i live in arizona, were having your personal car rust is about the same chance as someone winning th lottery…

]]> By: Randolph Lee http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9468 Randolph Lee Wed, 18 Aug 2004 04:17:49 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9468 <p>what is the warranty on the new 05s? if it is 12 years then fine no problem... if the '05s are still 6 years... well then why?</p> what is the warranty on the new 05s? if it is 12 years then fine no problem… if the '05s are still 6 years… well then why?

]]> By: OregonCooper http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9467 OregonCooper Wed, 18 Aug 2004 00:32:41 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9467 <p>Maybe they fixed a potential rust problem with the '04 model year and now feel justified in extending the warranty (i.e. the previous model years might be more prone to rust).</p> Maybe they fixed a potential rust problem with the '04 model year and now feel justified in extending the warranty (i.e. the previous model years might be more prone to rust).

]]> By: michael Boice http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9466 michael Boice Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:28:02 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9466 <p>Hey Gabe,</p> <p>Are the rocker areas galvanized?</p> Hey Gabe,

Are the rocker areas galvanized?

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9465 Gabe Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:19:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9465 <p><em>I thought moderrn automobile manufacturers had overcome rust?</em></p> <p>No they absolutely have not. I've seen a handful of late 90's E-Class Mercedes recently with rust right around their trunk release to prove that. </p> <p>I've also seen plenty of 90's era BMW 3 series with rust as well.</p> I thought moderrn automobile manufacturers had overcome rust?

No they absolutely have not. I've seen a handful of late 90's E-Class Mercedes recently with rust right around their trunk release to prove that.

I've also seen plenty of 90's era BMW 3 series with rust as well.

]]> By: James http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9464 James Tue, 17 Aug 2004 21:17:12 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9464 <p>I think it's all a lot of worry for nothing! </p> <p>This sounds more like Mini's matching competitor's rust warranties in order to stay competitive in the marketplace. With the way manufacturers are rust-proofing cars nowdays, adding a few more years probably won't cost them much at all.</p> I think it's all a lot of worry for nothing!

This sounds more like Mini's matching competitor's rust warranties in order to stay competitive in the marketplace. With the way manufacturers are rust-proofing cars nowdays, adding a few more years probably won't cost them much at all.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9463 Patrick Tue, 17 Aug 2004 15:47:23 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9463 <p>It does leave a bad feeling... How do they do rust protection testing?? do they set their cars up in hyper-corrosive environments and calculate how it relates to real world conditions? </p> <p>IF your car does start to rust out, what will they do? replace your car? </p> <p>what is the rust protection for the new 2005 models?</p> It does leave a bad feeling… How do they do rust protection testing?? do they set their cars up in hyper-corrosive environments and calculate how it relates to real world conditions?

IF your car does start to rust out, what will they do? replace your car?

what is the rust protection for the new 2005 models?

]]> By: Matt Dolch http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9462 Matt Dolch Tue, 17 Aug 2004 14:06:22 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9462 <p>I suspect paint problems and this is a "CYA" issue...</p> I suspect paint problems and this is a “CYA” issue…

]]> By: Erick http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9461 Erick Tue, 17 Aug 2004 12:55:31 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9461 <p>My Gut Reaction:</p> <p>Something doesn't feel right about this.</p> My Gut Reaction:

Something doesn't feel right about this.

]]> By: Josh http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9460 Josh Tue, 17 Aug 2004 07:14:10 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9460 <p>Now I have something to worry about, or i guess not worry about, for the next 11 years.</p> Now I have something to worry about, or i guess not worry about, for the next 11 years.

]]> By: David http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9459 David Tue, 17 Aug 2004 04:10:27 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9459 <p>I thought moderrn automobile manufacturers had overcome rust. I hate rust. I've owned Fiats (124s) and they rusted so badly they verged on being qualified as bio-degradable.</p> I thought moderrn automobile manufacturers had overcome rust. I hate rust. I've owned Fiats (124s) and they rusted so badly they verged on being qualified as bio-degradable.

]]> By: Amit http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9458 Amit Tue, 17 Aug 2004 04:00:35 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9458 <p>Does this include Canadian models? I now live in Montreal and will be switching to an '05 in the spring. An extra 6 years of rust coverage would help with our snowy/salty winters.</p> Does this include Canadian models? I now live in Montreal and will be switching to an '05 in the spring. An extra 6 years of rust coverage would help with our snowy/salty winters.

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9457 Gabe Tue, 17 Aug 2004 03:26:55 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9457 <p>Possibly - but BMW has a history of extending warranties when issues pop-up. Like on the E34 5 series with the V8 or the early E46 M3.</p> Possibly – but BMW has a history of extending warranties when issues pop-up. Like on the E34 5 series with the V8 or the early E46 M3.

]]> By: Gavin http://www.motoringfile.com/2004/08/16/miniusa_ups_rust_protection_for_2004_models/comment-page-1/#comment-9456 Gavin Tue, 17 Aug 2004 03:21:29 +0000 http://matthewgifford.com/2004/08/16/#comment-9456 <p>"What happened to that batch of production that would lead MINI to believe there might be some issues with rust after 6 years." Shouldn't that be, what makes them think there WON'T be issues after 6 years, or 8... or 12..!??! They don't give out warranties if they think it will lose them money. Maybe the 04 production got a different paint or steel. Are MINIs fully galvanised..?</p> “What happened to that batch of production that would lead MINI to believe there might be some issues with rust after 6 years.” Shouldn't that be, what makes them think there WON'T be issues after 6 years, or 8… or 12..!??! They don't give out warranties if they think it will lose them money. Maybe the 04 production got a different paint or steel. Are MINIs fully galvanised..?

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