Week 32 Support Group
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I'm in the Omaha area and have been told the first week of September, but they also said that they weren't ruling out the last week of August. Apparently all the orders they have been receiving have been right at the 6 week mark from the time of order (according to my sales guy). I ordered on Jul 9, but if they don't start production until Aug 3, then I can't see it appearing here until at least the first week of September.
#178
I'm in the Omaha area and have been told the first week of September, but they also said that they weren't ruling out the last week of August. Apparently all the orders they have been receiving have been right at the 6 week mark from the time of order (according to my sales guy). I ordered on Jul 9, but if they don't start production until Aug 3, then I can't see it appearing here until at least the first week of September.
here in CA, we are told 6-8 weeks from date of production week. It takes 21 days from boat trip to come across US down to West coast area... I assume if you in eastern region of US, cut that down by a week or so.
Im predicting 2nd week of Sept.... until then, i need to budget as much as possible for a big down payment (5-8k down )
Another dilemma is that these MINI have excellent resale value... i was thinking about leasing since i dont keep my car for long time, but i think it may be better to just purchase rather than leasing.... although it can become a write off for my business , i do not think that IRS wants to see two business car as a write off.. they may question, "why do you need two cars? "
#179
Doing an aftermarket mod on a car only changes the warranty for the parts you mod. If you add an aftermarket suspension the rest of your car will still be covered.
I did not order the Sport Suspension on my JCW. I may or may not get the JCW Suspension or an aftermarket suspension later., but not before I've tracked the stock car. For the street I would not bother changing anything. The stock car is more than good enough for that.
I did not order the Sport Suspension on my JCW. I may or may not get the JCW Suspension or an aftermarket suspension later., but not before I've tracked the stock car. For the street I would not bother changing anything. The stock car is more than good enough for that.
Once you go to descent coilovers, it pretty hard to turn back... you know how sweet our beloved M3s are.. after I installed TCKline coilovers 500lbs all around, man.. that thing rode better than OEM and cornered beautifully without messing up any travel distance... my wife didnt even know (i gotta sneak in mods or wife gets a little ) lol
Although spending over 2k on M3 suspension isnt that bad considering cost of the car, but spending 2k on MINI on suspension... heheh ratio of car value to mod $ is hard to swallow... but again... its fun.. its addicting... im trying not to look at all the mods... but sigh.. i may fail again... mod virus is around my nose...
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here in CA, we are told 6-8 weeks from date of production week. It takes 21 days from boat trip to come across US down to West coast area... I assume if you in eastern region of US, cut that down by a week or so.
Im predicting 2nd week of Sept.... until then, i need to budget as much as possible for a big down payment (5-8k down )
Another dilemma is that these MINI have excellent resale value... i was thinking about leasing since i dont keep my car for long time, but i think it may be better to just purchase rather than leasing.... although it can become a write off for my business , i do not think that IRS wants to see two business car as a write off.. they may question, "why do you need two cars? "
Im predicting 2nd week of Sept.... until then, i need to budget as much as possible for a big down payment (5-8k down )
Another dilemma is that these MINI have excellent resale value... i was thinking about leasing since i dont keep my car for long time, but i think it may be better to just purchase rather than leasing.... although it can become a write off for my business , i do not think that IRS wants to see two business car as a write off.. they may question, "why do you need two cars? "
#181
Once you go to descent coilovers, it pretty hard to turn back... you know how sweet our beloved M3s are.. after I installed TCKline coilovers 500lbs all around, man.. that thing rode better than OEM and cornered beautifully without messing up any travel distance... my wife didnt even know (i gotta sneak in mods or wife gets a little ) lol
Although spending over 2k on M3 suspension isnt that bad considering cost of the car, but spending 2k on MINI on suspension... heheh ratio of car value to mod $ is hard to swallow... but again... its fun.. its addicting... im trying not to look at all the mods... but sigh.. i may fail again... mod virus is around my nose...
Although spending over 2k on M3 suspension isnt that bad considering cost of the car, but spending 2k on MINI on suspension... heheh ratio of car value to mod $ is hard to swallow... but again... its fun.. its addicting... im trying not to look at all the mods... but sigh.. i may fail again... mod virus is around my nose...
If I kept my M3 my next $2k was going to 18" track wheels and tires. There was nothing wrong with my suspension. It was perfect for me.
So will I upgrade to the JCW suspension? Maybe, but not until after I've gotten a set of track wheels and improved my driving to the point where I need another upgrade to go faster.
I think people are too quick to add performance upgrades, and don't realize the most meaningful first upgrade is one you can make to the driver (by participating in DEs). IMHO, if you don't do that, all the other stuff is great for bragging rights and show but it doesn't make you faster.
My $0.02
Last edited by RaceTripper; 07-27-2008 at 06:07 PM.
#182
My MA recommended against leasing a MINI. Residuals are OK, but money factors are high.
#183
Our Royal Caribbean honeymoon cruise actually left from that same place... Contrary to what's been stated on these forums, it's actually Bayonne, New Jersey, not Jersey City (but right next to it).
#184
But if I'm wrong, and it gets here quicker, hey, thats a good thing!
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Another Omaha Week 32'er ...
Chugiakgirl - Another week 32'er from Omaha here ... called 1866ASKMINI this morning hoping I'd been bumped to week 31, no such luck. No VIN# and no change in status (Scheduled for production with no confirmed production date) ... was really hoping to get bumped up, oh well!
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Chugiakgirl - Another week 32'er from Omaha here ... called 1866ASKMINI this morning hoping I'd been bumped to week 31, no such luck. No VIN# and no change in status (Scheduled for production with no confirmed production date) ... was really hoping to get bumped up, oh well!
#200
Woohoo!