Week 11 (3/08/09-3/14/09) Support Group
#376
How far do you have to go?
#379
Its 300km away which translates to about 3 hours of driving after you account for traffic in city at both ends. My parents live there. The thing is, I want to vary RPM for the break in period so I'm planning to pull into every small town on the way home...might take all day but its one more excuse to drive it!
#380
Its 300km away which translates to about 3 hours of driving after you account for traffic in city at both ends. My parents live there. The thing is, I want to vary RPM for the break in period so I'm planning to pull into every small town on the way home...might take all day but its one more excuse to drive it!
#381
#382
Wow, looking at this thread:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-warm-out.html
I'm glad that my MINI will be one of very few in the country without a sunroof. Last summer it got to +32 C several times and up by Golden, BC it gets to +40 on a regular basis. I'm out there quite a bit and the last thing I need is a greenhouse at the top of my car and no way to open the sunroof.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-warm-out.html
I'm glad that my MINI will be one of very few in the country without a sunroof. Last summer it got to +32 C several times and up by Golden, BC it gets to +40 on a regular basis. I'm out there quite a bit and the last thing I need is a greenhouse at the top of my car and no way to open the sunroof.
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Hopefully we all got a good batch of MINIs that don't have any issues like that.
So, Torrens NYC folks, anyone end up making it to the VDC Friday? Looks like with the weekend, Topeka NYC-ers will end up just being a day or two behind you in the VDC.
My MA thinks there's a good chance I will have mine by the end of the month...it's going to be a photo finish!
So, Torrens NYC folks, anyone end up making it to the VDC Friday? Looks like with the weekend, Topeka NYC-ers will end up just being a day or two behind you in the VDC.
My MA thinks there's a good chance I will have mine by the end of the month...it's going to be a photo finish!
#384
Not sure anyone from Torrens made it into the VDC, sadly. From the track that Torrens left on the marinetraffic.com website, she stopped at two locations and the second was the delivery of Minis.
And the WW site has customs and liner release for my whole "Bill of Lading" group, but no discharge which - I think - means that it's still in WW's hands. I'm guessing Monday they'll be shifted into the VDC's possession.
The NYC VDC only works 6am-2pm, M-F so I think we missed their shift. At least it's in the country
Bogs, like you my MA is hoping for before the end of the month. He figured maybe 3/27 but I can't see that scheduling happening. Maybe 3/28 as the earliest. I just hope that there aren't any delays at the VDC.
And the WW site has customs and liner release for my whole "Bill of Lading" group, but no discharge which - I think - means that it's still in WW's hands. I'm guessing Monday they'll be shifted into the VDC's possession.
The NYC VDC only works 6am-2pm, M-F so I think we missed their shift. At least it's in the country
Bogs, like you my MA is hoping for before the end of the month. He figured maybe 3/27 but I can't see that scheduling happening. Maybe 3/28 as the earliest. I just hope that there aren't any delays at the VDC.
#385
Cameroon,
With the Topeka coming in on Monday, I may have gained a day or two but you probably will get your MINI to our dealership a couple of days before my MINI makes it there. Anyway, things are starting to wind down. We are now going to switch from talking weeks to what day it is coming in. That's progress !!
In regards to the sunroof issues, I recall the demo that I road tested had no issues. But then agian, they probably ensure that car has everything working for marketing reasons. I certainly hope none of us have these sunroof issues.
The fact is that on my '98 Prelude, I use the sunroof often but do not operate it often - How can that be ? Well, I found that I like keeping the sunroof cracked open to it's max up position but before the mechanism slides it back. In this position, I still have sun protection, rain does not come in and it offers good ventilation. I also like keeping my fan switch always in the first slowest speed position and rarely if ever turn it off. (Years ago, on a '87 Integra, I wore out the first slow fan speed switch position (fan would not operate unless a faster speed switch position was chosen) and so I find that since I usually keep the fan on the slowest speed setting anyway - I just leave it in the first position so I do not overwork the switch.) The windup is that everything on '98 Prelude with 162K miles on it works ! Kind of sad that I decided it was time to get another car.....
Anyway, I hope the sunroof in the raised but still closed position on the MINI will keep rain out since this issue with the sunroof intermittent operation can be minimized if is not fixed altogether by the dealer.
With the Topeka coming in on Monday, I may have gained a day or two but you probably will get your MINI to our dealership a couple of days before my MINI makes it there. Anyway, things are starting to wind down. We are now going to switch from talking weeks to what day it is coming in. That's progress !!
In regards to the sunroof issues, I recall the demo that I road tested had no issues. But then agian, they probably ensure that car has everything working for marketing reasons. I certainly hope none of us have these sunroof issues.
The fact is that on my '98 Prelude, I use the sunroof often but do not operate it often - How can that be ? Well, I found that I like keeping the sunroof cracked open to it's max up position but before the mechanism slides it back. In this position, I still have sun protection, rain does not come in and it offers good ventilation. I also like keeping my fan switch always in the first slowest speed position and rarely if ever turn it off. (Years ago, on a '87 Integra, I wore out the first slow fan speed switch position (fan would not operate unless a faster speed switch position was chosen) and so I find that since I usually keep the fan on the slowest speed setting anyway - I just leave it in the first position so I do not overwork the switch.) The windup is that everything on '98 Prelude with 162K miles on it works ! Kind of sad that I decided it was time to get another car.....
Anyway, I hope the sunroof in the raised but still closed position on the MINI will keep rain out since this issue with the sunroof intermittent operation can be minimized if is not fixed altogether by the dealer.
#386
OLarryR - I do like progress!
My take on the sunroof, cold start, etc. issues is that there are some gremlins that can show up (especially for something like a sunroof, which is always going to be a prime candidate for problems), but it certainly isn't every car out there. Those with problems will always be the most vocal, so I try to weigh the reported problems and go from that. Hopefully I weighed correctly, as I don't want to deal with most of those potential issues
I do plan to get some window tinting done and the sunroof in particular, to tone down any extra heating. Solar Solutions in Laurel, MD, for those in the DC area - Carlos has a great reputation.
My take on the sunroof, cold start, etc. issues is that there are some gremlins that can show up (especially for something like a sunroof, which is always going to be a prime candidate for problems), but it certainly isn't every car out there. Those with problems will always be the most vocal, so I try to weigh the reported problems and go from that. Hopefully I weighed correctly, as I don't want to deal with most of those potential issues
I do plan to get some window tinting done and the sunroof in particular, to tone down any extra heating. Solar Solutions in Laurel, MD, for those in the DC area - Carlos has a great reputation.
#387
While we are still passing time awaiting our MINIs...here are some newbie MINI owner questions that some of you may know the answer on already:
1) I like having the shop repair manual for the car. Anyone know what is considered the best source for this, do they have it out yet for the 2009s (Coopers, Clubmans) and how do you order it ?
2) The key fobs: Anyone even considering the key fob replacement warranty ? I kid you not...they offer it because the key fobs are very expensive - pushing $200 +/-. How many key fobs do they give you ? 1 or 2 ?
By the way, any sailors/boaters out there, the boat stores sell a small $6 key Buoy which is just a small disc that when it sinks, it opens up into a 14" X 1" diameter buoy that brings your key(s) back to the surface. I bought one because...I did lose my car keys off the dock one day. But I am not sure how well this thing would work with these key fobs.
3) Are these key fobs effected by rain/water submergence ?
1) I like having the shop repair manual for the car. Anyone know what is considered the best source for this, do they have it out yet for the 2009s (Coopers, Clubmans) and how do you order it ?
2) The key fobs: Anyone even considering the key fob replacement warranty ? I kid you not...they offer it because the key fobs are very expensive - pushing $200 +/-. How many key fobs do they give you ? 1 or 2 ?
By the way, any sailors/boaters out there, the boat stores sell a small $6 key Buoy which is just a small disc that when it sinks, it opens up into a 14" X 1" diameter buoy that brings your key(s) back to the surface. I bought one because...I did lose my car keys off the dock one day. But I am not sure how well this thing would work with these key fobs.
3) Are these key fobs effected by rain/water submergence ?
#388
I have been tracking the Independence II because it is a couple days ahead of my boat, the K-Lines Sierra Nevada Highway. Last night it was near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. Now I can't find it.
The Independence II is a day ahead of schedule. So does that means she has to drop anchor and wait her turn to enter the harbor? Do they "turn on" AIS tracking only when inside the channel, heading toward the port?
The Independence II is a day ahead of schedule. So does that means she has to drop anchor and wait her turn to enter the harbor? Do they "turn on" AIS tracking only when inside the channel, heading toward the port?
#389
2) The key fobs: Anyone even considering the key fob replacement warranty ? I kid you not...they offer it because the key fobs are very expensive - pushing $200 +/-. How many key fobs do they give you ? 1 or 2 ?
the boat stores sell a small $6 key Buoy which is just a small disc that when it sinks, it opens up into a 14" X 1" diameter buoy that brings your key(s) back to the surface.
the boat stores sell a small $6 key Buoy which is just a small disc that when it sinks, it opens up into a 14" X 1" diameter buoy that brings your key(s) back to the surface.
My 2007 MCSm came with 2 fobs. I don't think they would do well in the water, but I have no experience with that.
The key buoy is kind of a cool idea. Not a water guy (except when there's a MINI on the water), so I had never heard of it.
#391
I'm interested in this too. I have looked around a bit, but have not found anything current. Anyone found anything yet for 2008 or 2009?
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They give you 2 fobs initially.
Everyone's required to post pictures when they get theirs, by the way
#395
Hey all,
I'm not too worried on the issues(sunroof, cold start etc). As said before the net seems to make troubles bigger than they really are. My new Mini is replacing a Ford Focus. Now you want to see a troublesome car....this is the reason I will never ever buy a Ford again. It's not just the problems I had but also the way Ford(the parent company, my dealer was actually great) treated the issues I was having. So no matter the problems I get with the Mini(and I will have some as I keep telling myself that no car is perfect) they will pale in comparison to my Ford.
I never really cared about the sunroof but the only way to get the heated seats on a MCS in Canada is to get the bundle with sunroof. I hate packages like this, everything should be available a la carte IMO.
And finally, to honour the Faust passing the halfway point I dropped by my dealer to take out a demo MCS for a quick cruise. I was out for about an hour. I though doing that would cure my itch for some motoring but all it did was remind me just how fun these cars are. Now the next few weeks might feel even longer. I've never been so eager to part with my money.
I'm not too worried on the issues(sunroof, cold start etc). As said before the net seems to make troubles bigger than they really are. My new Mini is replacing a Ford Focus. Now you want to see a troublesome car....this is the reason I will never ever buy a Ford again. It's not just the problems I had but also the way Ford(the parent company, my dealer was actually great) treated the issues I was having. So no matter the problems I get with the Mini(and I will have some as I keep telling myself that no car is perfect) they will pale in comparison to my Ford.
I never really cared about the sunroof but the only way to get the heated seats on a MCS in Canada is to get the bundle with sunroof. I hate packages like this, everything should be available a la carte IMO.
And finally, to honour the Faust passing the halfway point I dropped by my dealer to take out a demo MCS for a quick cruise. I was out for about an hour. I though doing that would cure my itch for some motoring but all it did was remind me just how fun these cars are. Now the next few weeks might feel even longer. I've never been so eager to part with my money.
#396
#397
Take a look at the configurator on www.mini.ca and you'll see we have very few options compared to our southern neighbours. I wonder why
#398
Take a look at the configurator on www.mini.ca and you'll see we have very few options compared to our southern neighbours. I wonder why
#399
Yes they have the wires. That's part of our 'Convience Package' which lumps together - Electric Front Window Defroster(this is the wires in the windsheild), Rain Sensor with Auto Headlamps, Media Connect (Bluetooth wireless and USB audio integration). I think that's sort of an odd grouping of options. But I wanted the front electric defrosters so I had to get that package. Is the electric front defroster not available in the US?
The S (maybe others too I haven't checked) also come with the heated washer jets and mirrors as standard features here.
#400
SWEET. Thanks for the tracking info. I found my car, loaded on the boat, awaiting the ship to leave port! It is the 17 Mar boat, expected ETA to US port is 31 Mar, with delivery to my dealer in Oklahoma City 3 April. I get home on midtour leave 8 April. Talk about a nice little present to myself!