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Old 03-25-2011, 03:56 PM
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I am so excited, I am picking up a brand new Cooper S Clubman tomorrow. I have never owned a MINI and am wondering if I need any info from you all for pick up time. Any heads ups or dont leave the dealership withouts. Here is the picture the salesman sent me. I have not seen it in person yet. I hope the space between the tire and fender is such, because it is on a lift.
 
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Old 03-26-2011, 09:59 AM
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Welcome to NAM and MINIs, Agent ORANG3.

I'd offer MINI dealer delivery tips, but I've never had that experience myself. My guess from buying other new cars is that you'll receive a lot of information, including enough about the car's operation that you can make it home okay. Don't be shy about asking questions. They'll probably be very nice and might give you some extra goodies. You'll probably also be offered opportunities to purchase additional warranties and/or services just before you leave. That seems to be the general template for new car delivery.

Yeah, I think the suspension's sagging because it's on the lift.

Happy motoring!
 
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Old 03-26-2011, 10:14 AM
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Your car looks great! Buy a radar Detector!!!
 
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Old 03-26-2011, 11:13 AM
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thanks uofomini, any suggestions of type?
 
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Old 03-26-2011, 11:15 AM
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Jim, I appreciate the comment. I am a little bummed because they pushed back delivery untill tomorrow. I'm like a kid on Christmas!
 
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Make sure the MA goes over ALL the controls with you (Mine spent a hour) Controls on a Mini are a bit different than most cars. Of course go over the car for flaws and inperfections and make sure you get all manuals and other little goodies that are suposed to come with car (i.e. two sets of keys)

Oh, Awsome color. Great looking car. I got mine November 17 and its been PERFECT, still has yet to go back to dealer.
 
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Old 03-27-2011, 10:33 PM
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I hope you took alot of pics when you popped your cherry with your nice new mini. ooo or even maybe a video of the excitment
 

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Congratulations on your new MINI

Looks awesome!!!
 
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Old 03-28-2011, 09:22 AM
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one extreme to another

So yeah, I drove a Tahoe for 7 years. I am so happy with my MINI and can't express the feeling I get when I get in this thing. Thanks for all the support all!
 
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Old 03-28-2011, 09:59 AM
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welcome and congrats! You will love your new Clubbie. We all get that same feeling here. That's why we're called MINIacs!
 
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Old 03-28-2011, 03:32 PM
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Congrats on your new Cooper
Yes good luck with all the new controls = they can be hard to learn .
Enjoy the ride . I am on my second Cooper so far & love the up grades . Motor On & Wave at other Coopers .
El Tiger
 
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