Week 36 (8/31-9/6/2009) Support Group
#77
Funny thing is, the upgraded stereo wasn't actually in my initial '09 build; I was just planning to go aftermarket with something nice from Crutchfield. So without the H/K I technically wouldn't be settling, but now that I had the promise of it I keep thinking that it sure would be nice to have....
At this point I'm tempted to just TRY to "go with the flow" on this and get my car whenever I get my car. In another month I'm not going to care about my Kia's non-functioning A/C, and the tax savings is going to be the same for me now as it would in December/January, since I'll just be claiming the sales tax in the usual itemized deductions spot.
But DANG I'm ready to have this car. Every MINI I see motoring along on the road is just taunting me! (Okay, okay, I've been counting MINIs for about three years now, but I SWEAR I've seen twice as many ever since I put in that order.)
#81
Well, confirmed by my MA that my MINI is on hold b/c of the H/K code, so my options are the same we've discussed. Remove the stereo and continue production or wait until December.
I think I know what I want to do, but I'm going to see if I can gather some more info for myself and for the other upcoming '10 purchasers. Since I still don't have pricing information I obviously want to make certain that I won't be paying the same price today for the stock stereo that I'd be paying in December for the upgrade. Doubtful, I'm sure, but it never hurts to check!
I think I know what I want to do, but I'm going to see if I can gather some more info for myself and for the other upcoming '10 purchasers. Since I still don't have pricing information I obviously want to make certain that I won't be paying the same price today for the stock stereo that I'd be paying in December for the upgrade. Doubtful, I'm sure, but it never hurts to check!
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As soon as my MA gets back to me with the specifics on mine, maybe mine can roll on along, as I'm pretty sure I'm just going to remove the H/K code and proceed with my build. Will you guys still let me pretend I'm a Week 36-er? :D
#87
Personally I think both of you should have been a 36er all along anyway, not your fault they held up the fun because of an option code. And when you look at the original bulletin, Mini said they'd drop the code and it was up to the buyer to request it be held til a Dec build...not the other way around.
So if you're asking me, I think you both should sty with us here in 36. I'm pretty confident Penny will be on the same boat as me headed to the west coast, where you headed clock?
And really, the standard stereo can be made to sound pretty darn good with a little attention. Speaker changes and a powered sub in the back, and it's all I personally need. I was going to order a 2010 anyway, the H/K announcement was just a bonus. But now I'm just back to my original vision....no biggie.
So if you're asking me, I think you both should sty with us here in 36. I'm pretty confident Penny will be on the same boat as me headed to the west coast, where you headed clock?
And really, the standard stereo can be made to sound pretty darn good with a little attention. Speaker changes and a powered sub in the back, and it's all I personally need. I was going to order a 2010 anyway, the H/K announcement was just a bonus. But now I'm just back to my original vision....no biggie.
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Yay! I don't want to branch out into a Week 37 (or, gasp, 38! Nooo!) thread! I was just starting to get the seat warm here!
I'd wondered about that! I thought I'd read that somewhere, too, but couldn't recall.
Mine is headed to Nashville, TN, so I expect I'll be heading into the Brunswick, GA VDC, so I will at least only have to endure the (relatively-speaking) short trip across the Atlantic once they start building mine.
I think I may have a possible name, too. Sriracha, as in that spicy red Thai chili sauce. Because if there are two things my MINI will be, it's spicy and chili red!
Awesome!! That was one of the questions I had for my MA -- reviews on the stock stereo and what kind of upgrades I might find necessary for it, etc. I wouldn't really consider myself a complete audiophile, but I do like to have a nice stereo system. So I'd probably be okay with the standard stereo for a little while, but I do *constantly* listen to music, and a lot of it of all different genres and volumes. I can also be easily spoiled by "nice things," so if I had the H/K system to start with, there's no way I'd ever be able to go back to standard. But I figure the standard stereo model *has* to be better than what's in my Kia right now. :P
Personally I think both of you should have been a 36er all along anyway, not your fault they held up the fun because of an option code. And when you look at the original bulletin, Mini said they'd drop the code and it was up to the buyer to request it be held til a Dec build...not the other way around.
Mine is headed to Nashville, TN, so I expect I'll be heading into the Brunswick, GA VDC, so I will at least only have to endure the (relatively-speaking) short trip across the Atlantic once they start building mine.
I think I may have a possible name, too. Sriracha, as in that spicy red Thai chili sauce. Because if there are two things my MINI will be, it's spicy and chili red!
And really, the standard stereo can be made to sound pretty darn good with a little attention.
#93
It did for the longest time, even though Ask Mini was reporting different. It was just yesterday it changed to Awaiting Transport.
#94
I think build time is somewhere around 4-5 days. I'm gonna be sitting at the dock for awhile, waiting on my buddies. The next ship to sail that has a destination of the west coast, as far as I can determine, is the Morning Caroline due to set sail from Southampton on Sept 11. So I think you'll be with me on this ship.
#95
I guess my MINI will also be on this boat; it is in the paint shop today and it has sufficient time to make it to the dock.
#96
Do not rely on the information at the Owners' Lounge - it is 24 to 48 hours late. The recorded message at ASK-MINI is updated just once a day, so it is usually a day late. The live person at ASK-MINI customer relations has the best info, but they are only open weekdays from 9 am to 9 pm EDT.