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Old 06-26-2008 | 08:24 PM
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My MA told me. They did not hold back, threaten me, ask for money, or anything of the sort.

I just asked. They gave me the ship name and ETA. But I also tried the various links here to search the ship using my VIN and got nowhere. So I can only go by what the MA told me.

They've been really good through the process. I went to the dealer 3 times, test drove twice, and they even brought one to my office so I could drive the roads I know best. I do work in the auto parts business and we do a good bit with Porsche, BMW, and some Mini, so they knew me, though they have a really good rep regardless.

Looking forward to getting through next week!
 
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Old 06-26-2008 | 08:39 PM
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Who is your dealer Eric?
 
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Old 06-26-2008 | 08:41 PM
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Meet you there!

Burnes96... I hope you are correct about the 3rd. I want to be driving around on the 4th like it was a holiday! and I am picking up Zonker in Mpls.
 
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Old 06-27-2008 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Mozza
Who is your dealer Eric?
Hendrick, Charlotte. MA: Dana
 
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Old 06-27-2008 | 07:23 AM
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MiniZonker, My MA isn't in till Saturday so no confirmation till then. I deal with Charlie there, very informative. So let's keep our fingers crossed so were motoring on the 4th.
 
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Old 06-27-2008 | 11:50 AM
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My MA isnt answering the phone today. I need answers. I need to know if ive left, when ill leave, when ill arrive, when ill drive home.
 
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Old 06-27-2008 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric (Plug Guy)
Hendrick, Charlotte. MA: Dana
I test drove at Hendrick in Charlotte too! They were soooo busy the day I drove that I walked around the lot for about 45 minutes before anyone asked me if I needed help and didn't have any available MAs to test drive with me. There were a bunch of the local Mini Club members hanging around though and they were letting them take people on test drives. Haha, talk about unpaid employee!

The club member that drove with me was great and knew all sorts of cool stuff about the cars I drove, probably more than the paid employees even.
 
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Old 06-27-2008 | 09:40 PM
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Its not often that you yearn for the weekend to be over when its friday night.
 
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Old 06-28-2008 | 09:14 PM
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All quiet on the "Western" front, huh? HA! I kill me! (That never gets old wjones, does it?)

Seriously, I need my car.
 
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Old 06-28-2008 | 09:35 PM
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No it never does....but my wife is in the same boat with yours (again pun intented) Everytime my phone alerts me to a new email on this thread, I run to the computer. I think she's at the point that she almost wishes it was another women.

In related news, I got mini mail today. Several weeks ago I went to an old defunct mini website and signed up for some adventure toggles. (They are stickers that you can place over you toggles switches) It was part of an add campaign that they did back in 2006. I wasnt sure if they would still send it, but my son came in today and proudly announced we had mini mail. The stickers say things like "ejector seat, smoke screen, oil slick and photon cannons" He (and I) think its pretty darn cool. If anyone is interested in getting a set, go here http://minispygear.com/ and put your cursor on the "mini cloaking device, enter your vin and viola!
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by wjonesiv
In related news, I got mini mail today. Several weeks ago I went to an old defunct mini website and signed up for some adventure toggles. (They are stickers that you can place over you toggles switches) It was part of an add campaign that they did back in 2006. I wasnt sure if they would still send it, but my son came in today and proudly announced we had mini mail. The stickers say things like "ejector seat, smoke screen, oil slick and photon cannons" He (and I) think its pretty darn cool. If anyone is interested in getting a set, go here http://minispygear.com/ and put your cursor on the "mini cloaking device, enter your vin and viola!
AWESOME, thanks for the tip! I ordered a set too!
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 08:26 AM
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Thanks! I ordered mine this AM.

Anyone else notice that the stauts on the OL switched to "At VDC" last night!!!
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 09:14 AM
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Haha, yeah, my OL status also changed to "At Distribution Center" sometime between 10am yesterday and now.

I took delivery yesterday . Here's a pic:



All I can is is "WOW... I love this car!" Gotta go, I have errands to run...
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 09:30 AM
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Congrats!!!!
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 09:42 AM
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Ordered my stickers this am and will be acquiring "Charlie" this coming Thursday or Saturday, can't wait. Congrat also on new addition.

08 MCS SS/B black bonnet stripes, all packages, limited slip, rear fogs, Xenons, Siruis, Chrome line exterior
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by YsIFit
Thanks! I ordered mine this AM.

Anyone else notice that the stauts on the OL switched to "At VDC" last night!!!
Yep. Me too.
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by wjonesiv
<snip>If anyone is interested in getting a set, go here http://minispygear.com/ and put your cursor on the "mini cloaking device, enter your vin and viola!
These are really dumb. I ordered mine today.
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 10:07 AM
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Thanks for the tip. I just ordered mine. Should be fun.
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 10:15 AM
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I am hoping that the switch to VDC status in actuallity means that they are on the road.

Congrats JFP. I hate you.
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 11:03 AM
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I ordered mine this morning too.
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 12:48 PM
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They should be on the road. My MA on Saturday said mine was on the road. Has to come all the way to Minnesota.

"Charlie" 08 MCS DS/B All packages, black bonnet stripes, limited slip, 6 speed, rear fogs, Xenon, Sirius, Chrome line exterior
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 01:09 PM
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Its twelve hours and twenty eight minutes from the vdc to the mini dealership in memphis. It looks like there is a decent chance ill be riding this week.

Everybody make sure you post a pic of your mini once you pick it up. Dont forget about us.
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 07:39 PM
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17 hours to Dallas! They best be on their way!
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 07:39 PM
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99....
 
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Old 06-29-2008 | 07:40 PM
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100!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 



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