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Old 02-28-2013, 02:23 PM
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Which is fine as long as the CEL isn't for something that's going put the GTi on a flatbed in 150 miles!
 
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While I'm not picking up my Lil Ragtop yet , as you guys are. By the way, a big CONGRATS to you all. But I did receive great news today. I haven't been able to understand why I have not received any reports of; in Body shop, in Paint shop, ect. Well it wasn't that far. I had received the VIN, but nothing else. Well, yesterday Lil Ragtop stopped on at the Body Shop, today he is receiving his Pepper White covering. So it's finally advancing. He is due out of production now on March 4th. It's getting fun now. Maybe he will be here for Easter.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by hemisedan
While I'm not picking up my Lil Ragtop yet , as you guys are. By the way, a big CONGRATS to you all. But I did receive great news today. I haven't been able to understand why I have not received any reports of; in Body shop, in Paint shop, ect. Well it wasn't that far. I had received the VIN, but nothing else. Well, yesterday Lil Ragtop stopped on at the Body Shop, today he is receiving his Pepper White covering. So it's finally advancing. He is due out of production now on March 4th. It's getting fun now. Maybe he will be here for Easter.
Congrats hemisedan!! looks like he is finally coming together
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dewey911
Hopefully it goes fast for you

I think we ordered the same car
i noticed that lol great minds think alike

Originally Posted by gilmoregirls999
I'm counting down with you psichick! it's a painful process but hey, 41 hours is easier to digest than 41 days - we are in the final stretch!
truth.


it's still long though
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 02:54 PM
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**** is good.
 

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Old 02-28-2013, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by psichick
i noticed that lol great minds think alike



truth.


it's still long though
We'll have to make sure we post some pictures to compare them
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 02:57 PM
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Congrats!

Originally Posted by Deli
It's here!
Congrats!
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 02:58 PM
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Nice!

Originally Posted by Twstgrp

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**** is good.
Pretty! I'm jealous.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyinghippo
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.
Doesn't it though? I had a General Manager give me the power to tell "A-Hole" customers "There is the door" to kick customer out of our store when I worked for a computer company a long time back...let's just say I didn't have that power very long.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:03 PM
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****!!!!!

Ok, so my Mini was on the same ship as GG's and I STILL have not heard back with an ETA for delivery. Sheesh!

Oh well, at least the opening game of the Sounders season is Saturday, and there are all kinds of player trades happening. That will take my mind off the Mini for a while.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:04 PM
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Excited for those of you that are being united with their Minis. Congrats!! Still hoping the Aida puts on the turbo and gets back on schedule but I guess Monday is right around the corner, Ughhh who am I kidding , that's light years away.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro5jeff
Just got word that my 2013 Eclipse Gray Clubman S with the exterior and interior JCW package, cloth-checkered seats, spoke challenge wheels, chrome-line, is Scheduled for Production!
My dealer gave me my production number as soon as I placed the order, is this out of the norm? I placed the order on Sunday the 24th and it's now the 28th and already scheduled for production.
I've named it Marius after a mythical King of Britain who was ruling in 086 BC.
It's going to be great fun keeping an eye on him through the whole process.
Congrats and welcome aboard the 2nd phase of the wait game...once you get a VIN go celebrate as that means your Mini is real and alive...and being put together no more just paper/digital.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Gear 6
Just got an email from my MA. Seems my Mini snuck in on the truck late last night. They just need to tint the windows and he should be ready for a Friday afternoon delivery! Very exciting!!
I just want to know who you bribed? That is like record turn around from order to delivery!
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by gilmoregirls999
My MA called the trucking company and GG will be delivered tonight after hours. He said I could pick her tomorrow after 1pm. So, I am going to work 1/2 day tomorrow and leave at 1245, head over to the dealership and sweep GG off her feet. I am sure it will be mutual love at first sight!

A little bummed it's not today but it's only one more day --- I THINK I can make it!
Working only a 1/2 day just to get your Mini early...I wish....I will be picking mine up tomorrow too...about the same time as I am on Eastern Standard Actually about 1.5 hours after you.

You will have to post at least one photo even if you don't have time to take a lot so we actually believe the Gilmoregirls were untied with their GG. Waiting for the show to begin!!!
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Deli
It's here!
When you get these type of photos...it is like soooo close yet still your not behind the wheel yet..... Soon...

Congrats.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by psichick
10am Saturday........this is going to be a long 41 hours 38 minutes and 53 seconds.....52.....51.......*sigh*
Go to sleep ...for as long as possible...that way when you wake up it will be even closer.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Twstgrp








**** is good.
Awesome!!! Had to "Quote" the photos to help spread the Mini ****. Love it as that was one of the two colors I debated about and still wonder if I should have gone blue with a black or white roof. Looks awesome...feel free to post more seductive angles.

Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:21 PM
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My granddaughter Shannon (official namer of all things inanimate and animate), has rejected the name Pete...He's been Christened Leonard!

 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:25 PM
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"You built this for me?"

 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:26 PM
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Mini **** Mini **** Mini ****....:)

MINI ****!!!!!
Picked it up today, asked about where to get the rubber mats and my MA smiled and turned behind him and said, "like these?" He gave them to me, and a hat too and two shirts, a patton leather bag, die cast model and coffee mug! Now I have to spend the evening sitting in the car looking at everything and reading the manual.....make have to make a drink to calm me down.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:29 PM
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I know she looks plain now but they are Pictures fresh from unloading her off the truck, just wait until I get ahold of my Alice. I got the call today and am picking her up tomorrow at 5:30 PM (Can't get off work early like GG but would love to if I could)



Already have my Carbon XP Tint scheduled to be installed Noon Saturday and a about 1 hour scheduled with a graphic designer about some vinyl roof art!
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyinghippo
MINI ****!!!!!
Picked it up today, asked about where to get the rubber mats and my MA smiled and turned behind him and said, "like these?" He gave them to me, and a hat too and two shirts, a patton leather bag, die cast model and coffee mug! Now I have to spend the evening sitting in the car looking at everything and reading the manual.....make have to make a drink to calm me down.
Awesome and THANK YOU. Supposedly all white is the most popular but not sure where as I've never seen an all white Mini. Looks amazing and love the interior white trim. Like the black rims a lot but still wonder what an all white car with white rims (if Mini even offers those, not sure?) would look like.

Remember more photos later are still loved as much as the first photos and the red bow might be a little over the top but I think they is really cool of the dealership to do to help show they know this is a special Mini that had an owner that missed it before it was even built. Very cool of them.
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Flyinghippo
MINI ****!!!!!
Picked it up today, asked about where to get the rubber mats and my MA smiled and turned behind him and said, "like these?" He gave them to me, and a hat too and two shirts, a patton leather bag, die cast model and coffee mug! Now I have to spend the evening sitting in the car looking at everything and reading the manual.....make have to make a drink to calm me down.
Hit the jackpot you did! Congrats on getting your MINI too!
 
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Old 02-28-2013, 03:36 PM
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One major thing I've learned from all of this is that next time I see a tractor trailer hauling Minis I will know those aren't just cars going to a dealership to be sold but there is a REALLY GOOD chance that at least 1 of those Minis already has an owner that is dying to be united with their Mini Cooper.
 

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Old 02-28-2013, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by weaf27
I know she looks plain now but they are Pictures fresh from unloading her off the truck, just wait until I get ahold of my Alice. I got the call today and am picking her up tomorrow at 5:30 PM (Can't get off work early like GG but would love to if I could)



Already have my Carbon XP Tint scheduled to be installed Noon Saturday and a about 1 hour scheduled with a graphic designer about some vinyl roof art!
Now that is tasty! Congratulations! Did you get the record for Longest East Coast wait?
 


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