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Old 02-27-2013 | 06:37 PM
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Maybe I tinkled a little bit but I couldn't help myself!

Ok, I am a girl, I think I might have peed my panties (but only a little bit) I just got so darned excited. Pinch me, am I dreaming????

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Hello Jamie,
Your MINI is now scheduled with the trucking company and should be here by Friday at the latest! If it arrives tomorrow, I will let you know asap.

J

Peter
EDIT: Anyone who was on the Gentle Leader, your car has been off loaded as well. Otherwise, your babies are headed back out to sea as the Gentle Leader has now started steaming away from port.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
They forgot the bonnet stripes, and I didn't get the 0.9% financing, but they gave me a bunch of freebies to make up for it and will install the bonnet stripes this weekend. So, pretty good trade, I think.

Road trip this weekend!
Please do share....what kind of freebies did they throw in???
PS, she looks purdeee in pepper white. The color on the inside really makes a statement!!!! She's really pretty!!!! Love the stripe on the outside too! Looking good Superchicken - looking really good!
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 06:42 PM
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Lets see, I got:
-Sport antenna
-Rubber floor mats and boot mat
-Bumper protector
-Edge guards for the doors
-Front and read mud guards

Now that I look at it, maybe not the best deal, but better than nothing.

I keep going outside to look at her and can't wait to get the garage built this summer. I love this car!

And I didn't pee my pants, either!
 

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Old 02-27-2013 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
Lets see, I got:
-Sport antenna
-Rubber floor mats and boot mat
-Bumper protector
-Edge guards for the doors
-Front and read mud guards

I keep going outside to look at her and can't wait to get the garage built this summer. I love this car!

And I didn't pee my pants, either!
Nicely done Superchicken!!!
Well, I am embarrased to say, that makes one of us who didn't pee. I may need to stop and get some depends on my way to the dealer tomorrow (or Friday). Better to be safe than sorry. hahaaaaa I seriously crack myself up!

Back to you though....it's your show right now. She is really pretty. Have you taken her around town and shown her off yet? Or, are you two having alone time first? teeheehee there I go again - I need to simmer myself down a bit!
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by gilmoregirls999
Nicely done Superchicken!!!
Well, I am embarrased to say, that makes one of us who didn't pee. I may need to stop and get some depends on my way to the dealer tomorrow (or Friday). Better to be safe than sorry. hahaaaaa I seriously crack myself up!

Back to you though....it's your show right now. She is really pretty. Have you taken her around town and shown her off yet? Or, are you two having alone time first? teeheehee there I go again - I need to simmer myself down a bit!
Well, I'm on call tonight, and I kinda hope someone will call so I have an excuse to go in just so I can pick my favorite mood light color.

I tell you what, this is a fabulous car compared to my 1991 Miata. I was sad to see it go last week, but I'm all better now!

New baby today, new episode of Duck Dynasty tonight, it's a bitchin' day and I'm happyhappyhappy!
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
Well, I'm on call tonight, and I kinda hope someone will call so I have an excuse to go in just so I can pick my favorite mood light color.

I tell you what, this is a fabulous car compared to my 1991 Miata. I was sad to see it go last week, but I'm all better now!

New baby today, new episode of Duck Dynasty tonight, it's a bitchin' day and I'm happyhappyhappy!
hahahahahaha Well, grab a blankie and go snuggle with your new girl! We like snuggling you know!!!
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
They forgot the bonnet stripes, and I didn't get the 0.9% financing, but they gave me a bunch of freebies to make up for it and will install the bonnet stripes this weekend. So, pretty good trade, I think.

Road trip this weekend!
What happened to the .9 financing? I have been promised the same.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
They forgot the bonnet stripes, and I didn't get the 0.9% financing, but they gave me a bunch of freebies to make up for it and will install the bonnet stripes this weekend. So, pretty good trade, I think.

Road trip this weekend!
Nice pics! I love the white! I'm still waiting on mine. Was hoping I'd have it for Friday but my MA said probably not until sometime next week.... I wonder if anyone that came over on the Athen's Highway has a delivery date yet?
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
Sweet but what is the brown in the floorboards? Are those floor mats or cardboard? Still think they should have called BMW Financial to get you the 0.9% but at least you have your Mini...Thank You for all the pictures...and please feel free to post more.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gear 6
Nice pics! I love the white! I'm still waiting on mine. Was hoping I'd have it for Friday but my MA said probably not until sometime next week.... I wonder if anyone that came over on the Athen's Highway has a delivery date yet?
I think Flyinghippo was on the Ahten's Highway and is supposedly picking his Mini up tomorrow! Wondering what is up with Brunswick as they are only a short distance from Jacksonville, FL....almost wondering if my Mini is already at the dealer but being hidden from me until I explode.

Going to be watching the phone ALL day tomorrow.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by weaf27
I think Flyinghippo was on the Ahten's Highway and is supposedly picking his Mini up tomorrow! Wondering what is up with Brunswick as they are only a short distance from Jacksonville, FL....almost wondering if my Mini is already at the dealer but being hidden from me until I explode.

Going to be watching the phone ALL day tomorrow.
I'm in Tampa, only about a 4 hr drive from Brunswick. I'm hoping I'm not going to be at the VDC long, not having anything extra installed, windows are being tinted by the dealer. Hoping to find something out tomorrow as my MA is off today.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
**** ALERT!!!
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:27 PM
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Spoke with my MA today. He said the ship would dock within a day. I told him it pulled in last night!

Seems it might not be ready until Tuesday, which means I'll wait another week. I'll be heading to Albuquerque on Wednesday. Oh well...
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:28 PM
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Picked up Pete we just got back....10pm here I'm exhausted. Car runs like a dream. I have to rinse the underwear and shower now, cause I peed a little. No, not a girly pee, some bastard with an 18 wheeler cut me off on the Turnpike! I was worried for Pete's paintwork! BTW didn't get .9%. Everything else is fantabulous.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Twstgrp
Picked up Pete we just got back....10pm here I'm exhausted. Car runs like a dream. I have to rinse the underwear and shower now, cause I peed a little. No, not a girly pee, some bastard with an 18 wheeler cut me off on the Turnpike! I was worried for Pete's paintwork! BTW didn't get .9%. Everything else is fantabulous.
What happened to the .9? What was their reasoning? I am expecting it when mine comes in!

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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
::great picts here::
Looking good! Congratulations!

I'm hoping to join you soon; my MA says maybe tomorrow!
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by weaf27
impatient:

Going to be watching the phone ALL day tomorrow.
Make sure you check the phone for a dial tone periodically! Your MA could be trying to call but the phone isn't working...
But don't check too often, how's he going to get through if you have the phone off the hook?
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by weaf27
Sweet but what is the brown in the floorboards? Are those floor mats or cardboard? Still think they should have called BMW Financial to get you the 0.9% but at least you have your Mini...Thank You for all the pictures...and please feel free to post more.
I finally gave up with the financing thing. They said that since I ordered in December, that the rate could not be locked in once 2013 rolled around.and they refused to call Mini Financial. They just wore me down and I gave up. i pay my cars ahead anyway. And like you said, at least I got my Mini.

The floor mats are black, it's just a problem with the lighting.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken

I finally gave up with the financing thing. They said that since I ordered in December, that the rate could not be locked in once 2013 rolled around.and they refused to call Mini Financial. They just wore me down and I gave up. i pay my cars ahead anyway. And like you said, at least I got my Mini.

The floor mats are black, it's just a problem with the lighting.
I did not order until late January and my dealer said .9 was good until end of January and I could lock it in for 90 days. So I am expecting .9 until the end if April? You think I will have a problem getting it?

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Old 02-27-2013 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Superchicken
I finally gave up with the financing thing. They said that since I ordered in December, that the rate could not be locked in once 2013 rolled around.and they refused to call Mini Financial. They just wore me down and I gave up. i pay my cars ahead anyway. And like you said, at least I got my Mini.

The floor mats are black, it's just a problem with the lighting.
this is a major issue with ordering a car. if the car shows up and you don't get the deal you negotiated or are expecting, you must be willing to walk away. if you aren't, and the dealer knows it, they will screw you over. i'm fully expecting something like this when i get my car in a few days, and i will walk if they try to pull something on me. i'm betting they're going to try to screw me on my trade-in.

you should have paperwork from when you ordered the car with the expected financing. if so, they should then hold up their end of the deal.
 
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Old 02-27-2013 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by psichick

this is a major issue with ordering a car. if the car shows up and you don't get the deal you negotiated or are expecting, you must be willing to walk away. if you aren't, and the dealer knows it, they will screw you over. i'm fully expecting something like this when i get my car in a few days, and i will walk if they try to pull something on me. i'm betting they're going to try to screw me on my trade-in.

you should have paperwork from when you ordered the car with the expected financing. if so, they should then hold up their end of the deal.
Thanks! Keep us posted on your delivery!

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Old 02-27-2013 | 09:27 PM
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Super nice! Superchicken! The color looks great!

2013 R59S/SO/Black Stripes/Manual, cold weather package, mini connected with nav, premium pkg 1, sport pkg, technology pkg, mini wired pkg, zp1 equip., sport suspension, chrome lined interior/exterior, chrome cap mirrors, center armrest, adaptive light control, rear fog lamp, rubber floor/boot mats. started production:2/22 vin: 2/24
 
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Old 02-28-2013 | 12:31 AM
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Vessel Gentle Leader in Port of Hueneme, CA

Home stretch... Carcarrier the RO RO Gentle Leader left the Port of Hueneme a few hours ago. We had a chance to see the vessel up close, the cargo, and was able to "see it off" as it was escorted out to sea on to it's next destination. Awesome sight. Enjoy...
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Old 02-28-2013 | 04:23 AM
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I was told the same thing about no lock on the 0.9 percent--the rate increased to 1.9 percent.

So I went to bat three weeks ago...I told them I got approval for financing the day before I did the deal; had I known it would end up costing an extra $800 in financing I would have opted for one of the discounted 2012's that I test drove. Furthermore, the email approval I had said financing was good thru February and their sales manager told me that they actually had 90 days (to mid-March). They gave me no warning about the no-lock aspect of the rate, either on the finance approval document or the sales agreement. Comparing it to a bait-and-switch, I let them know that it was going to be resolved before I find myself sitting there looking at the detailed car on the lot.

Finally, I let them (the MA and finance person) know that if they couldn't approve the 0.9 percent I wanted to talk to someone who has the authority to approve it; I didn't think it was fair to waste their time. The finance person disappeared for a few minutes and came back with approval. "We will write it up as 0.9."

That's the stand-up way for them to handle this.
 
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Old 02-28-2013 | 07:00 AM
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Trying to concentrate on work today without much luck. I pick mine up at 4:00 today, the anticipation is too much. Had a nasty client call a little while ago and try to ruin my day, told him he couldn't do it and to go away forever. Gawd, that felt good!....as my fingers continue to thump, thump, thump watching the clock.
 


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