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Old 03-24-2012 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by dachshund
Well shucks, all the mystery is gone... my MA called and said Bob will be ready to pick up on Friday. Gee, no more wondering!

Interesting tidbit: He said that Mini is highly motivated to complete sales by the end of the month. So any cars that will reach the port 4 days before the end of the month, Mini will try really hard to get them to their owners. If your car is scheduled to be at the port on or before 3/27, they'll work extra hard to get it to the dealer. At least, this what he told me.

Well shoot! Maybe I should wait until next week to pick it up
 
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Old 03-24-2012 | 06:28 PM
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talked to my SA today, march 24, he told me my countryman is due at the dealer March 27 and i can pick it up on March 28.

no longer breathing into a brown paper bag, i put a large brown paper bag over my head.....i'll remove it March 28!

scott
 
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Old 03-24-2012 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by dachshund
Well shucks, all the mystery is gone... my MA called and said Bob will be ready to pick up on Friday. Gee, no more wondering!

Interesting tidbit: He said that Mini is highly motivated to complete sales by the end of the month. So any cars that will reach the port 4 days before the end of the month, Mini will try really hard to get them to their owners. If your car is scheduled to be at the port on or before 3/27, they'll work extra hard to get it to the dealer. At least, this what he told me.
Shucks and darn. My car is due in port on the 29th - so I guess there won't be as much of a push to get it to me. Rats.
 
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Old 03-24-2012 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by dachshund
Well shucks, all the mystery is gone... my MA called and said Bob will be ready to pick up on Friday. Gee, no more wondering!

Interesting tidbit: He said that Mini is highly motivated to complete sales by the end of the month. So any cars that will reach the port 4 days before the end of the month, Mini will try really hard to get them to their owners. If your car is scheduled to be at the port on or before 3/27, they'll work extra hard to get it to the dealer. At least, this what he told me.
That's very interesting to know. Mine arrived at the port today, which means the VDC won't get to it until Monday the earliest. My dealer is only 35 miles from the VDC, though, so if it can go through quick enough I could pick it up by the end of the month. Let's hope!
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 12:34 PM
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Picked up Mini Z yesterday morning....ohmygodIlovethiscar!!!

Was the wait really hard to deal with? Hell yes!
Was the wait worth it? Hell yes!

Hang in there you guys!
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by cricketine
Picked up Mini Z yesterday morning....ohmygodIlovethiscar!!!

Was the wait really hard to deal with? Hell yes!
Was the wait worth it? Hell yes!

Hang in there you guys!
Congrats!!! Have fun!!!
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by cricketine
Picked up Mini Z yesterday morning....ohmygodIlovethiscar!!!

Was the wait really hard to deal with? Hell yes!
Was the wait worth it? Hell yes!

Hang in there you guys!
Great news...glad that you're enjoying your new ride!
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by cricketine
Picked up Mini Z yesterday morning....ohmygodIlovethiscar!!!

Was the wait really hard to deal with? Hell yes!
Was the wait worth it? Hell yes!

Hang in there you guys!
Your new signature picture speaks volumes to how happy you are!
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cricketine
Picked up Mini Z yesterday morning....ohmygodIlovethiscar!!!

Was the wait really hard to deal with? Hell yes!
Was the wait worth it? Hell yes!

Hang in there you guys!
Congratulations!! Really happy for you.
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 06:28 PM
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Fun Ahead

New mini on order will be our first fun car since my 96 M3. Really for the wife and that is why the AT (although she said I could get the 6sp if I REALLY wanted it). I'm no fool! Looking forward to it. Hope concerns regarding noisy sunroofs are in the past. Know I'm not going to be happy with the run flats but I'll run them until they wear. Looking forward to contributing to NAM.
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 07:37 PM
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Ok so this is not just my first mini but my first new car ever, heard a lot of stories about what to expect as far as high pressure sales at delivery. Has anyone heard as far as dealer add ons?
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by cricketine
Picked up Mini Z yesterday morning....ohmygodIlovethiscar!!!

Was the wait really hard to deal with? Hell yes!
Was the wait worth it? Hell yes!

Hang in there you guys!
Cricketine, Congrats on the new ride. Finally its REAL!
 
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Old 03-25-2012 | 08:19 PM
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Congrats cricketine
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by noreen99
Ok so this is not just my first mini but my first new car ever, heard a lot of stories about what to expect as far as high pressure sales at delivery. Has anyone heard as far as dealer add ons?
Congrats , on the new car.
I know when MINI first hit the market in 2002 dealer add on were the norm. I haven't heard it happening lately
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 03:39 AM
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I'm shocked. My car is now in the VDC, which only opened up a half hour ago. My car was delivered to the port on Saturday, so must have been brought over first thing this morning. Here's hoping it moves through quickly!

Edit: The OL gives an Estimated Delivery Date of 3/28!! I can only hope that's true!!
 

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Old 03-26-2012 | 05:19 AM
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Great news! Actually, I got the impression that they "worked weekends"...my MINI kept posting WW updates after it docked on a late Friday night. Of course, that doesn't mean that they all do so.

That would rock to have your MINI delivered to you on Wednesday!
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ljmattox
Great news! Actually, I got the impression that they "worked weekends"...my MINI kept posting WW updates after it docked on a late Friday night. Of course, that doesn't mean that they all do so.

That would rock to have your MINI delivered to you on Wednesday!
Thanks! Well from what I've read, the NJ VDC works 6am-2pm EST M-F and off weekends.

Question I have: Is the 'Estimated Delivery Date' the date I can pick it up, or the date it arrives at the dealer?
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Raska
Thanks! Well from what I've read, the NJ VDC works 6am-2pm EST M-F and off weekends.

Question I have: Is the 'Estimated Delivery Date' the date I can pick it up, or the date it arrives at the dealer?
I have the same question. According to the OL, mine has an estimated delivery date of tomorrow.
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 08:38 AM
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OIC...great question on delivery date, I'm sure it's just a SWAG based on VDC arrival and anticipated transit time to the dealer + 1 day to cleanup. Maybe?

Mine was 3/23; transport got it to STL on 3/22. MINI OL wouldn't have known I wanted checks and a JCW kit installed, taking a bit longer.

Speaking of which: my MA just called, my MINI will be ready *TODAY*, not tomorrow as scheduled. I'll drop by after work. Now that's a nice way to make my day!!!
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by ljmattox
OIC...great question on delivery date, I'm sure it's just a SWAG based on VDC arrival and anticipated transit time to the dealer + 1 day to cleanup. Maybe?

Mine was 3/23; transport got it to STL on 3/22. MINI OL wouldn't have known I wanted checks and a JCW kit installed, taking a bit longer.

Speaking of which: my MA just called, my MINI will be ready *TODAY*, not tomorrow as scheduled. I'll drop by after work. Now that's a nice way to make my day!!!
So from that, it would seem the Estimated Date is when it gets to the dealer.

Oh amazing!! I demand pictures, especially of that leather dash! Soon I'll have a leather dash to call my own, too
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Raska
So from that, it would seem the Estimated Date is when it gets to the dealer.

Oh amazing!! I demand pictures, especially of that leather dash! Soon I'll have a leather dash to call my own, too
Photos forthcoming for sure; I wanted to repeat what many had done and get a pretty good set taken at dealer delivery, as a nice baseline for whatever changes occur afterwards.

Looking forward to seeing how the dash turned out also, with the English Oak...I'll get a good shot or two somehow!
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 10:28 AM
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I'm shocked. My car is now in the VDC, which only opened up a half hour ago. My car was delivered to the port on Saturday, so must have been brought over first thing this morning. Here's hoping it moves through quickly!

Edit: The OL gives an Estimated Delivery Date of 3/28!! I can only hope that's true!!
damn, i was on the same boat and my estimated delivery is 3/30
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Nelnel21
damn, i was on the same boat and my estimated delivery is 3/30
How far is your dealer from the Jersey VDC? If it's far enough, the extra two days for transit may explain it.
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 10:54 AM
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mini of monmouth in oakhurst. which is yours?
 
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Old 03-26-2012 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Nelnel21
mini of monmouth in oakhurst. which is yours?
Prestige Mini in Ramsey.

According to the Googley Maps, it's only about 50 miles from my dealer and the VDC, and about 55 miles from your dealer and the VDC. That definitely doesn't account for an extra two days.

From what I understand, these are rough estimates, so we shouldn't use these as actual dates of arrival to the dealers.
 

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