"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
#4026
01-18-2013, 05:56 PM
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Thank you for the entertainment.
Weaf I need help 
I am using these purchases to deal with no Mini yet.
I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself!
Actually as Gilmoregirls said it is quite fun
PFSIII look at it as your own personal effort to stimulate the economy and support all the Mini vendors out there!
OK that's a lame excuse, let's just not tell my wife, I get home before she does and get the UPS and USPS packages so there is really no need to bother her with that information....
I am using these purchases to deal with no Mini yet.
I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself!
Actually as Gilmoregirls said it is quite fun
PFSIII look at it as your own personal effort to stimulate the economy and support all the Mini vendors out there!
OK that's a lame excuse, let's just not tell my wife, I get home before she does and get the UPS and USPS packages so there is really no need to bother her with that information....I recently sold one of two business I own and the only one that my wife never saw my cash although I did spend in on her a lot so she was o.k. with it but currently I am missing it hardcore. If I still had my personal cash I'd be trying to out shop everyone but with my wife monitoring what I spend it is hard to go shopping. Luckily selling the business did help with the down payment and will cover all my my payment for 1 year so it isn't all bad.
Got to start another side business just for the fun money that I will need to pamper my Mini.
#4028
01-18-2013, 08:23 PM
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Weaf I need help
I am using these purchases to deal with no Mini yet.
I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself!
Actually as Gilmoregirls said it is quite fun
PFSIII look at it as your own personal effort to stimulate the economy and support all the Mini vendors out there! OK that's a lame excuse, let's just not tell my wife, I get home before she does and get the UPS and USPS packages so there is really no need to bother her with that information....
I am using these purchases to deal with no Mini yet.
I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself!
Actually as Gilmoregirls said it is quite fun
PFSIII look at it as your own personal effort to stimulate the economy and support all the Mini vendors out there!
OK that's a lame excuse, let's just not tell my wife, I get home before she does and get the UPS and USPS packages so there is really no need to bother her with that information.... I can so relate....but let's not tell my hubby. I have everything delivered to my office so that I don't have to bother him with empty bixes and trash. Yep, I do it for him!!!
teeheeheehee
#4029
01-19-2013, 05:28 AM
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Weaf I need help
I am using these purchases to deal with no Mini yet.
I know it's wrong, but I can't help myself!
Actually as Gilmoregirls said it is quite fun
PFSIII look at it as your own personal effort to stimulate the economy and support all the Mini vendors out there!
OK that's a lame excuse, let's just not tell my wife, I get home before she does and get the UPS and USPS packages so there is really no need to bother her with that information....Spent yesterday buying goodies :-)
2 days until plant reopens. WOHOO
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#4030
01-19-2013, 06:09 AM
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#4031
01-19-2013, 06:29 AM
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Oh I do - and I'm sure they're going to be cursing my name in their sleep soon enough! Ha.
And good info about the R56 - they definitely should be able to do those in their sleep.
I'm interested in that article linked from the Irvine dealership...they mentioned that they were swapping in new equipment for the F56, I wonder if that equipment will be doing double duty with the R56 until the F is released...or if they now have a crammed full factory with twice as much machinery. I can't see it being financially reasonable to get new machines that handle the old moulds...but maybe that's easier than I think.
Chris
And good info about the R56 - they definitely should be able to do those in their sleep.
I'm interested in that article linked from the Irvine dealership...they mentioned that they were swapping in new equipment for the F56, I wonder if that equipment will be doing double duty with the R56 until the F is released...or if they now have a crammed full factory with twice as much machinery. I can't see it being financially reasonable to get new machines that handle the old moulds...but maybe that's easier than I think.
Chris
From what I have read I suspect the change in equipment has to do with the standard coopers getting the new three cylinder engines. The MCS is to keep the present engine. If they have separate assembly lines or if they diverge at some point, they could work on the changes and still carry on with production.
#4033
01-19-2013, 07:04 AM
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Welcome aboard to Superchicken and Topless
Please update your taglines so we can see all the cool stuff you added to your cars, as you will see some of us went a bit more crazy compared to others.
#4034
01-19-2013, 07:29 AM
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#4035
01-19-2013, 08:14 AM
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Not a big stripe fan but actually like those a lot on that backdrop chili red.
What is the dash option she picked as I really like the dash treatment, is that the soda?
Hope she savors every moment driving that sweet ride as I can guarantee all of her friends will be jealous.
#4036
01-19-2013, 08:33 AM
The day FINALLY arrived and I was able to pick up my MCS. She is beautiful, the extra horsepower is exhilarating, the HK sound system is fantastic, MINI Connected and navigation are awesome. I love my new car. I will have more images of her later today. I need to go out now and activate the satellite radio and see how much pollen has fallen on her. It's bad right now in North Florida.
Ordered: Dec. 8, Prod. Start: Dec. 11, Born: Dec. 19, In Transit: Dec. 30, VDC: Jan. 13, Est. Delivery: Jan. 17,
Pickup: Jan. 17
2013 Cooper S Hardtop "Eve" - Eclipse Grey w/ Black Stripes
Ordered: Dec. 8, Prod. Start: Dec. 11, Born: Dec. 19, In Transit: Dec. 30, VDC: Jan. 13, Est. Delivery: Jan. 17,
Pickup: Jan. 17
2013 Cooper S Hardtop "Eve" - Eclipse Grey w/ Black Stripes
#4038
01-19-2013, 08:52 AM
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01-19-2013, 08:57 AM
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I'm not mad at ya. Enjoy her now, photos later! Congrats!
#4041
01-19-2013, 09:25 AM
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Awaiting photos
The day FINALLY arrived and I was able to pick up my MCS. She is beautiful, the extra horsepower is exhilarating, the HK sound system is fantastic, MINI Connected and navigation are awesome. I love my new car. I will have more images of her later today. I need to go out now and activate the satellite radio and see how much pollen has fallen on her. It's bad right now in North Florida.
Ordered: Dec. 8, Prod. Start: Dec. 11, Born: Dec. 19, In Transit: Dec. 30, VDC: Jan. 13, Est. Delivery: Jan. 17,
Pickup: Jan. 17
2013 Cooper S Hardtop "Eve" - Eclipse Grey w/ Black Stripes
Ordered: Dec. 8, Prod. Start: Dec. 11, Born: Dec. 19, In Transit: Dec. 30, VDC: Jan. 13, Est. Delivery: Jan. 17,
Pickup: Jan. 17
2013 Cooper S Hardtop "Eve" - Eclipse Grey w/ Black Stripes
#4042
01-19-2013, 09:41 AM
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#4043
01-19-2013, 09:42 AM
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01-19-2013, 09:44 AM
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01-19-2013, 09:49 AM
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[QUOTE=GlazerFL;3662389]The day FINALLY arrived and I was able to pick up my MCS. She is beautiful, the extra horsepower is exhilarating, the HK sound system is fantastic, MINI Connected and navigation are awesome. I love my new car. I will have more images of her later today. I need to go out now and activate the satellite radio and see how much pollen has fallen on her. It's bad right now in North Florida.
Glazer we need more, we have insatiable appetites for pictures.
Glazer we need more, we have insatiable appetites for pictures.
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#4046
01-19-2013, 10:38 AM
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So I started another thread a few days ago, asking for 2013 Convertible owners to post pix and tips & tricks. A very nice guy posted images of his beautiful Silver Mini Cooper CONVERTIBLE S....WITH THIS STORY
"Originally Posted by WilliamRobert
Hey GG,
Sorry to hear about the troubles with your order but they have to be with your MA because I ordered my car on the 19th of November, I was told production would begin on December 5th, recieved a call from my MA on December 5th and was told to my suprise, production was complete (that makes it a Wednesday built car) and the car was headed to port. My MA would call me every week and give me the status of where the car was until it arrived, even gave me the call sign and name of the ship that it was on so I could track it. When he called me the week it was to arrive he said when they got it they would need a day to get it ready, well he called on friday Janurary 4th and asked what time I could get there on the 5th, since its about 3 hours away I let him know it'll be around noon and he also sent me these pics that evening. It looks white in these pics but the car is actualy silver in person."
ARGHHHHHH, to read someone got their Mini in less that 2 months.Yes, I know, I just need to get past this but I am so sure My dealer feed me a line of malarky and never really had a production slot. Positive, positive, positive!!!!! Gotta stay positive!
"Originally Posted by WilliamRobert
Hey GG,
Sorry to hear about the troubles with your order but they have to be with your MA because I ordered my car on the 19th of November, I was told production would begin on December 5th, recieved a call from my MA on December 5th and was told to my suprise, production was complete (that makes it a Wednesday built car) and the car was headed to port. My MA would call me every week and give me the status of where the car was until it arrived, even gave me the call sign and name of the ship that it was on so I could track it. When he called me the week it was to arrive he said when they got it they would need a day to get it ready, well he called on friday Janurary 4th and asked what time I could get there on the 5th, since its about 3 hours away I let him know it'll be around noon and he also sent me these pics that evening. It looks white in these pics but the car is actualy silver in person."
ARGHHHHHH, to read someone got their Mini in less that 2 months.Yes, I know, I just need to get past this but I am so sure My dealer feed me a line of malarky and never really had a production slot. Positive, positive, positive!!!!! Gotta stay positive!
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#4047
01-19-2013, 11:18 AM
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#4048
01-19-2013, 01:37 PM
Very nice im sure it won't stay parked much at all
.I still have not heard anything about my cars location. Im hoping I will on Monday, its rather disappointing and im hoping there isn't an underlying issue. Talking here helps me vent tho I guess.
#4049
01-19-2013, 03:11 PM
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MA of the year?
So I started another thread a few days ago, asking for 2013 Convertible owners to post pix and tips & tricks. A very nice guy posted images of his beautiful Silver Mini Cooper CONVERTIBLE S....WITH THIS STORY
"Originally Posted by WilliamRobert
Hey GG,
Sorry to hear about the troubles with your order but they have to be with your MA because I ordered my car on the 19th of November, I was told production would begin on December 5th, recieved a call from my MA on December 5th and was told to my suprise, production was complete (that makes it a Wednesday built car) and the car was headed to port. My MA would call me every week and give me the status of where the car was until it arrived, even gave me the call sign and name of the ship that it was on so I could track it. When he called me the week it was to arrive he said when they got it they would need a day to get it ready, well he called on friday Janurary 4th and asked what time I could get there on the 5th, since its about 3 hours away I let him know it'll be around noon and he also sent me these pics that evening. It looks white in these pics but the car is actualy silver in person."
ARGHHHHHH, to read someone got their Mini in less that 2 months.Yes, I know, I just need to get past this but I am so sure My dealer feed me a line of malarky and never really had a production slot. Positive, positive, positive!!!!! Gotta stay positive!
"Originally Posted by WilliamRobert
Hey GG,
Sorry to hear about the troubles with your order but they have to be with your MA because I ordered my car on the 19th of November, I was told production would begin on December 5th, recieved a call from my MA on December 5th and was told to my suprise, production was complete (that makes it a Wednesday built car) and the car was headed to port. My MA would call me every week and give me the status of where the car was until it arrived, even gave me the call sign and name of the ship that it was on so I could track it. When he called me the week it was to arrive he said when they got it they would need a day to get it ready, well he called on friday Janurary 4th and asked what time I could get there on the 5th, since its about 3 hours away I let him know it'll be around noon and he also sent me these pics that evening. It looks white in these pics but the car is actualy silver in person."
ARGHHHHHH, to read someone got their Mini in less that 2 months.Yes, I know, I just need to get past this but I am so sure My dealer feed me a line of malarky and never really had a production slot. Positive, positive, positive!!!!! Gotta stay positive!
#4050
01-19-2013, 04:06 PM
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The day FINALLY arrived and I was able to pick up my MCS. She is beautiful, the extra horsepower is exhilarating, the HK sound system is fantastic, MINI Connected and navigation are awesome. I love my new car. I will have more images of her later today. I need to go out now and activate the satellite radio and see how much pollen has fallen on her. It's bad right now in North Florida.
Ordered: Dec. 8, Prod. Start: Dec. 11, Born: Dec. 19, In Transit: Dec. 30, VDC: Jan. 13, Est. Delivery: Jan. 17,
Pickup: Jan. 17
2013 Cooper S Hardtop "Eve" - Eclipse Grey w/ Black Stripes
Ordered: Dec. 8, Prod. Start: Dec. 11, Born: Dec. 19, In Transit: Dec. 30, VDC: Jan. 13, Est. Delivery: Jan. 17,
Pickup: Jan. 17
2013 Cooper S Hardtop "Eve" - Eclipse Grey w/ Black Stripes
It's amazing I ordered mine two days later and ill be lucky to see mine by the end of February. /sigh
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