New 2014 Mini Diesel Hatchback Recall

[Rubinski]

Anyone know anything about the New 2014 Mini Diesel Hatchback Recall?

My Cooper D was due at the dealers last week, i was told on Friday it was delayed until next week and this morning told it's on hold until June/July.

I was told weeks ago it was built and awaiting transport so this must be a serious safety issue as the dealer has also been instructed to take the Diesel demo off the road also.

This does ring alarm bells with me, should i cancel as i don't want a 'quick fixed' car that could cause hassle in the future!

[Rubinski]

The dealer offered me the option of changing to a petrol, and they also said Diesel to Petrol order changes would be prioritised over existing petrol orders, not sure if that was the dealer making me think i'm special, but not fair on those guys who get pushed back!

I have ordered a contrasting roof but as i was told my car was awaiting transport i'm guessing it's sat in a car park awaiting the fix :-(

[Rubinski]

No, the new 3 cylinder diesel is a BMW engine, i checked specifically!

[Rubinski]

This wasn't supposed to be a Mini bashing session, just after info and advice.

Will this be a case in a few years time where the 'Whatcar' buyers guide say avoid early production diesels due to engine issues?

New cars are never cost effective, but new cars with known issues are a depreciation nightmare to sell on!

[Rubinski]

I didn't mean for this to be a Mini brand bashing, just trying to get more information on what is happening and gauge opinion on buying.

I don't want the 'What Car' buyers guide in the future to read 'great car but avoid early 2014 Diesels due to known engine issues', so i'm not sure if going ahead is the best option until we know more.

[Rubinski]

To be fair they are looking after me, have a lone car being delivered tomorrow until my diesel is fixed/ready for collection. Free car, free insurance, just got to put in the go go juice. Must be quite an expense for Mini but fair play :-)

[Rubinski]

you should threaten to cancel and see what they do, this was another option they gave me with a full refund of deposit.

[Rubinski]

I was told June/July and that they were changing engines.

Sounds expensive, but surely if they have a fix already they must have been aware of the issue before to have redesigned engines in production?

[Rubinski]

My Per-Launch order is now at the dealership ready for collection after a full engine change.

Hope you all get yours soon and that we don't have any issues resulting from this emergency engineering design change....

fingers crossed!