"Those Waiting for a 2012" Support Group
#4301
07-06-2012, 05:47 AM
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Taipan is Finally in sight!
Hi All! I am new to the forum, but have the itch like the rest of you! I am waiting on my 2012 W/S Roadster to be delivered to Mini of Reno. I see the Taipan has docked in Manzanillo,Panama this morning. It is also scheduled to leave for the west coast today! WooHoo!
#4303
07-06-2012, 07:13 AM
Now it is time to try to get a screen shot of it going though the Panama Canal! Hopefully it will be a quick stop in Manzanillo and off to Port H at record speed.A big welcome to all of the new stalkers! Enjoy the popcorn.
Deejay - Hopefully today will bring good news about Hawkling.
Last edited by Card; 07-06-2012 at 07:19 AM. Reason: correcting info
#4305
07-06-2012, 07:55 AM
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#4306
07-06-2012, 08:42 AM
deejay_001...sorry that you're still dealing with the drama of not knowing where Hawkling is. Just have faith that he will show up soon and know that once he does, all of this will be a distant memory.
To brighten things up just a little, I got to the dealership to pick Raphael at 6:30 tonight and when they brought him out all clean and sparkling it was simply amazing! I don't have any decent pics because I didn't get out of there until after 9, and then I had to drive by a neighbor's house to show him off, but I'll be sure to post some tomorrow.
All I can say is I couldn't be happier and a smile is permanently affixed to my face!
To brighten things up just a little, I got to the dealership to pick Raphael at 6:30 tonight and when they brought him out all clean and sparkling it was simply amazing! I don't have any decent pics because I didn't get out of there until after 9, and then I had to drive by a neighbor's house to show him off, but I'll be sure to post some tomorrow.
All I can say is I couldn't be happier and a smile is permanently affixed to my face!
#4307
07-06-2012, 09:03 AM
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#4309
07-06-2012, 09:44 AM
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#4310
07-06-2012, 09:49 AM
Since we are all in drama mode 
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I basically am not sure if I will be able to afford my MINI or not. I ordered a Justa with only the sport seat upgrade (I really wanted that checker pattern cloth!). I would have ordered more options, but I was already stretching myself thin by trying to get this car.
Well my car should be here in about 12 days and now my MA tells me the final price of the car. First off, I am financing through USAA instead of BMW Financial because they were able to get me a lower Interest Rate and monthly payment. Well, since the 2013's are coming out, the 2012 Justa's MSRP has been lowered to $19,500. USAA will only finance 90% of the car's worth.
My MA agreed to honor the $19,500. I have the rest of the money saved up as a down payment. Apparently, my MA thought we weren't negotiating out-the-door price and once he added tax to the car, it made it totally out of my reach. I would basically have to save up another $2,800 in cash before I pick the car up.
I don't know how I will do it, but I am damn determined. I've been drooling and obsessing over MINIs since March and I won't let this slip away from me. My plan is to eBay all the extra stuff that I don't need and have a garage sale this weekend.
Thanks for letting me blow some steam. Sorry for bringing the thread down further! I'm sure all of this will work out and all of us will forget any drama.
...I basically am not sure if I will be able to afford my MINI or not. I ordered a Justa with only the sport seat upgrade (I really wanted that checker pattern cloth!). I would have ordered more options, but I was already stretching myself thin by trying to get this car.
Well my car should be here in about 12 days and now my MA tells me the final price of the car. First off, I am financing through USAA instead of BMW Financial because they were able to get me a lower Interest Rate and monthly payment. Well, since the 2013's are coming out, the 2012 Justa's MSRP has been lowered to $19,500. USAA will only finance 90% of the car's worth.
My MA agreed to honor the $19,500. I have the rest of the money saved up as a down payment. Apparently, my MA thought we weren't negotiating out-the-door price and once he added tax to the car, it made it totally out of my reach. I would basically have to save up another $2,800 in cash before I pick the car up.
I don't know how I will do it, but I am damn determined. I've been drooling and obsessing over MINIs since March and I won't let this slip away from me. My plan is to eBay all the extra stuff that I don't need and have a garage sale this weekend.
Thanks for letting me blow some steam. Sorry for bringing the thread down further! I'm sure all of this will work out and all of us will forget any drama.
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07-06-2012, 09:51 AM
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07-06-2012, 09:52 AM
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#4314
07-06-2012, 10:47 AM
amgcoupe's Coupe?
My (Card's) Roadster S "Pippa" - Seattle
Jendeja’s Convertible “Edith Taipan” - Sunnyvale, CA
gerry2153's MCS "Wicked" – Portland >> Salem, OR
hoopkingrb's Countryman All 4 - Portland
krthompson W/S Roadster - Reno, NV
tmomini's Justa –SoCal via Ontario Mini
Am I missing anyone?
#4316
07-06-2012, 12:17 PM
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07-06-2012, 12:27 PM
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07-06-2012, 01:05 PM
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For sure! I really just want to meet it at the port and drive away. I guess the dealership might not go for that, though!
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07-06-2012, 01:19 PM
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Too true! Winston got on the cargo ship on 6/8 and i'm taking delivery later today.
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07-06-2012, 01:19 PM
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07-06-2012, 02:32 PM
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07-06-2012, 02:34 PM
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07-06-2012, 02:43 PM
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07-06-2012, 02:47 PM