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Old 01-07-2013, 06:15 PM
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Making your Mini wait.

Originally Posted by ernsign
Yikes. MA texted wants to know if I can come by Wednesday, asking if I know where my Countryman is, and smiley face, smiley face. I'm leaving town tomorrow for several days! That may change, my schedule is not carved in stone. But the thought of my "Argo" sitting at the dealer, wondering if I even care enough to come pick it up. The thought!
Pretty bad when you make your Mini wait for you...
I can relate as I travel and as I schedule my future travel dates I am concerned that I may miss the date it arrives for pickup. Plus I am trying to get as much of my travelling out of the was as fast as I can for the year so I have more time to drive my Mini when it does arrive.

Hate to think I am driving a rental, who knows what in another state while my Mini would be sitting at home or worse at the dealer just waiting for me...it will kill me.
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by weaf27
This makes me understand why in another thread someone was asking if you could sleep in a Mini. With it loaded like this it should come with collapsible seats and a small mattress that unfolds on top of it all.
Really! It should have a mattress package too!

There were things I wanted to add that I didn't. I wanted to keep the OTD price under $36,500. I was close, I got them down to $36549. They are still committing to the .9% financing So when it is all said & done, the final price with financing and tax/title/delivery will be $40,147.00

Now, just to get it! I'm dying here.....My rental car is a Fiat and they SUCK!!!!
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 06:32 PM
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Just ordered a true blue base CM with cold weather package and premium 1 package. Yay!

Congrats on the order
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by etidd01
Thanks to everyone for the advice and help. I have decided that I will be ordering my very own, but will wait a little bit longer before taking the plunge. I had a great experience at Mini of Baltimore yesterday which only added more fuel to my desire to own one. At 33, I'm finally going to get the exact car I want, not the one I have to get.
Oh, you are going to love it! Once you go Mini, I don't see how you could ever go back to driving anything else!! I've always said that driving my Mini is like taking a vacation every time I get behind the wheel!!! LOVE IT!

Congrats on the order!!!!
 
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Old 01-07-2013, 06:37 PM
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LOL thanks. oh I appreciate it alright! Sweet car. 35 days / 7 yep 5 weeks!
Oh, so happy for you and oh so envious too!!! Enjoy your new baby!!!!
 
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Found the delay! Ouch!

For all of us still waiting for our cars to be produced it looks like the Factory in Cowley, Oxford closed December 21st and will not reopen until January 21st.

http://www.irvineminicoopernews.com/...in-shifts.html

It appears there was good news for the union and more jobs and better hours and even new machines (mainly for the new 2014 models) but that means that we probably can't expect any motion on production until at least a few days after Jan 21st at the earliest.

Sorry for the bad news at least now I can stop OC'ing until then.
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 12:29 PM
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For all of us still waiting for our cars to be produced it looks like the Factory in Cowley, Oxford closed December 21st and will not reopen until January 21st.

http://www.irvineminicoopernews.com/...in-shifts.html

It appears there was good news for the union and more jobs and better hours and even new machines (mainly for the new 2014 models) but that means that we probably can't expect any motion on production until at least a few days after Jan 21st at the earliest.

Sorry for the bad news at least now I can stop OC'ing until then.
DOH!!!
 
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Originally Posted by ernsign
Yikes. MA texted wants to know if I can come by Wednesday, asking if I know where my Countryman is, and smiley face, smiley face. I'm leaving town tomorrow for several days! That may change, my schedule is not carved in stone. But the thought of my "Argo" sitting at the dealer, wondering if I even care enough to come pick it up. The thought!
At least your MA actually knows where your car is

Mine told me on Saturday that the car was released to a trucking carrier, but it hasn't shown up at the dealership yet. It's only like 6 hours from the VDC to Tempe... Perhaps having all this information is indeed a double-edged sword. The 866 number says "in transit" as of a couple of hours ago... I'm trying to be patient.
 
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At least your MA actually knows where your car is

Mine told me on Saturday that the car was released to a trucking carrier, but it hasn't shown up at the dealership yet. It's only like 6 hours from the VDC to Tempe... Perhaps having all this information is indeed a double-edged sword. The 866 number says "in transit" as of a couple of hours ago... I'm trying to be patient.
fvfvsix: It's on its way I'm sure, the automated line still says "in transit" for mine, too. My dealer says I could pick it up tomorrow, but I will be out of town until Saturday, so that's D-Day for me. You and I will probably end up posting photos on the same day.
 
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fvfvsix: It's on its way I'm sure, the automated line still says "in transit" for mine, too. My dealer says I could pick it up tomorrow, but I will be out of town until Saturday, so that's D-Day for me. You and I will probably end up posting photos on the same day.
Strike my last message. Just got a call from MA - heading down there in an hour to supposedly pick up my car. I say "supposedly" because it seems a bit unreal to me, I will believe it when I see it.
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ernsign
Strike my last message. Just got a call from MA - heading down there in an hour to supposedly pick up my car. I say "supposedly" because it seems a bit unreal to me, I will believe it when I see it.
Congrats

AS for everyone else having to wait for the shop to reopen hang in there!!

Im glad I ordered the 8th now because my car rolled out the factory a couple days before they shut down, Im seeing an ETA for the Turandot on the 11th now.
 
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Strike my last message. Just got a call from MA - heading down there in an hour to supposedly pick up my car. I say "supposedly" because it seems a bit unreal to me, I will believe it when I see it.
Nice! Make sure you post some pics before you head out of town
 
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My MA thought I'd have a production number tomorrow, but we'll see. I was hoping to be on Asian Emporer on 1/15, but I don't think my 8-day production will make it. If the factory doesn't reopen 1/21, I won't even make Topeka on 1/29!
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 07:33 PM
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Still waiting; no production number.
 
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Picked up "Argo" this evening. It was really too dark to get a decent shot...Over the next few days I'll be in a good part of California where I hope to get some nice shots put up here. I'll say this after having now driven a whopping 6 miles in it....I do not understand all the features, or even a small portion of the features. I hope the learning curve is not too difficult because I'm a bit overwhelmed at all the controls and options. Love the car!:thumbsu p:
 
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Congrats

Originally Posted by ernsign
Picked up "Argo" this evening. It was really too dark to get a decent shot...Over the next few days I'll be in a good part of California where I hope to get some nice shots put up here. I'll say this after having now driven a whopping 6 miles in it....I do not understand all the features, or even a small portion of the features. I hope the learning curve is not too difficult because I'm a bit overwhelmed at all the controls and options. Love the car!:thumbsu p:
Don't worry you'll have it all down in no time.
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 09:26 PM
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Picking up my new Countryman "Argo".


 
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Absolutely riveting video!

Seriously, drive it in good health; congratulations.
 
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Ernsign, beautiful MINI! Enjoy!

Mine is on its way across the pond right now
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 07:25 AM
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Absolutely riveting video!

Seriously, drive it in good health; congratulations.



I think the second video in particular, where I'm driving, captures the excitement and vitality of the vehicle.
 
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Ernsign, congrats it looks great! Glad you got it so quickly!
 
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Just ordered a new CooperS, trading in my 2008. Got the build number today. Think I'm a bit of a repeat buyer. ;-)
This is my list:
1960 BRG MiniVan 850
1961 Cherry Red 850
1966 Almond Green MiniTraveler
1972 White/Blk roof, Mini Cooper 1275S, Collotti 5 sp, Stage 2 Clutch, Downton Xflow head, Stage 2 Cam. 38DCOE Webers.
2008 Mellow Yellow Mini Cooper S, Black Stripes, Cold Weather PKG, Sport Pkg, HK Pkg,
Access, F/R Fogs, Spot lights, Pan Roof, Dimming mirrors, Universal Garage door opener, Alta bar, Tower Brace, Drilled and slotted discs, upgraded brakes, K&N, 1 1/4" receiver for Ski Rack.
 
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What did you order and ?

Originally Posted by Twstgrp
Just ordered a new CooperS, trading in my 2008. Got the build number today. Think I'm a bit of a repeat buyer. ;-)
This is my list:
1960 BRG MiniVan 850
1961 Cherry Red 850
1966 Almond Green MiniTraveler
1972 White/Blk roof, Mini Cooper 1275S, Collotti 5 sp, Stage 2 Clutch, Downton Xflow head, Stage 2 Cam. 38DCOE Webers.
2008 Mellow Yellow Mini Cooper S, Black Stripes, Cold Weather PKG, Sport Pkg, HK Pkg,
Access, F/R Fogs, Spot lights, Pan Roof, Dimming mirrors, Universal Garage door opener, Alta bar, Tower Brace, Drilled and slotted discs, upgraded brakes, K&N, 1 1/4" receiver for Ski Rack.
First welcome aboard!

What did you order?

As for the build # I guess your dealer wasn't out of allocations which is always good. Welcome to the waiting room.
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Twstgrp
Just ordered a new CooperS, trading in my 2008. Got the build number today. Think I'm a bit of a repeat buyer. ;-)
This is my list:
1960 BRG MiniVan 850
1961 Cherry Red 850
1966 Almond Green MiniTraveler
1972 White/Blk roof, Mini Cooper 1275S, Collotti 5 sp, Stage 2 Clutch, Downton Xflow head, Stage 2 Cam. 38DCOE Webers.
2008 Mellow Yellow Mini Cooper S, Black Stripes, Cold Weather PKG, Sport Pkg, HK Pkg,
Access, F/R Fogs, Spot lights, Pan Roof, Dimming mirrors, Universal Garage door opener, Alta bar, Tower Brace, Drilled and slotted discs, upgraded brakes, K&N, 1 1/4" receiver for Ski Rack.
Yea what did you order again lol I didn't see half that when I built mine. Congrats tho
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 09:16 AM
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I noticed I never had a Blue one LOL.
2013, CooperS Hardtop Lightening Blue, Blk Roof. Cold Weather Pkg, Premium Pkg 2 , asp Man, DTC, Rear Fogs, 16in Star spokes, HK sound system, Union Jack Mirror caps, Silver Bonnet Stripes. Will Mod Later. :-)
 


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