Had a good date with my MA today: made my final decisions on my CM and I go back next week to put down a deposit and start the 'official' waiting game. I'm VERY excited.

But I think I need to start a new thread...it's a 2014.

 

@ SG

 

Wow, they did cut off orders for the 2013. Or at last your dealer had no more allocations for a 2013.

Congrats, going to fill us in on some details ?

 

Congrat! Your MINI looks fantastic.

 

Got my cosmic blue countryman s last night. Had a clear bra and tint put on this morning. Here's a pic

 

Another fantastic looking MINI, congrat!

 

Congrats! I love that color. My husband decided he wants a roadster for his next car

 

Cut off orders.

CMS All4, light silver w/black mirrors and roof, nav, cold weather pkg, premium pkg, sport suspension.

BTW, I didn't drive the JCW (too scared I was going to like it too much), but was able to test drive a Paceman to try out the sport suspension....and loved it.

 

Yeah, we really like the Paceman and would probably order one if our Countryman wasn't just a year old.

Good luck with your order ! Sounds very nice !

 

Great looking CM, Jen ! Very sharp, love the color and the wheel choice.

 

I know what it is ...

 

And I thought you would never guess! Darn it to heck!!

 

Lots of nice-looking deliveries!

Backing up a few pages to accessories (you people move fast), I have a couple things here at home waiting for my MINI to arrive: a Craven Speed R56 dipstick, and PIAA silicone wipers. I'm told the dipstick is a mandatory upgrade, so I'm not about to risk anything by using the stock one. And the wipers just look amazing, like applying Rain-X with every wipe.

Pretty dorky things to be excited about, but I'm starting small.

 

Alan, that Craven Speed dipstick is one of the things I have sitting here waiting on my MINI. Like you said, why risk not running a brand new car low or high on oil just over a $70 dipstick that can be a lot more easy to read. Yep, not a flashy accessory but can't imagine spending money any more wisely on a new car.

Meanwhile... MINI, how about taking care of this issue on the next MINIs so we don't have to spend this money on a damn dipstick ?!

 

CR - do your other MINIs have clear bra and or window tint? Did you get them done in Hagerstown or Frederick? Any recommendations? The quote I got from Baltimore was $1300 for clear bra, which I feel like I could do a lot better elsewhere.

 

Thanks! I can now confirm that - a new MCS EG Bayswater, i.e. "mine" - is born!!!

BOOKED
SOUTHAMPTON 19-06-2013 07:23:00

RECEIVED AT TERMINAL
SOUTHAMPTON 19-06-2013 07:25:00

LOADED ON VESSEL
SOUTHAMPTON 22-06-2013 14:57:00

It's traveling on the TOMBARRA, and the ETA at the Halifax Port of Discharge is July 2nd! Right after Canada Day, eh! Now it feels real!!!

 

The Countryman and the 06 Pepper White have aftermarket clear bras and tint. All that work was done by D&L Tint in the Towson area of Baltimore. The tint is great. The clear bras are good film but I had a better install job done on my 06 R50 that I have since sold. That job was done by a company called Pro Form down in the Ellicott City area. He was expensive but really good at the install and used top notch film.

My 05 R50 I just bought last year has tint from D&L but it's the only one of ours that has never had a clear bra. It was 7 years old when I bought it, and it's my "train my son to drive a stick" car. no sense in clear bra-ing that one.

My JCW that is on order, I'm going to have done by the dealership. The guy that does that installs is well respected along the eastern seaboard. In fact, he was recently overseas doing training. I think that says something about his ability. Since I'm planning on keeping my JCW for the very long haul, I don't mind paying more for this install. And I know they use one of the best films available. And I do like the peace of mind knowing my MINI will be protected before it even drives an inch on public roads.

But yes, you can get one installed much cheaper aftermarket. D&L tinting charged us about $400 for the clear bra install on the R50 last year (the 06 had a bumper and bonnet paint job before putting it on). What I didn't care for about their install.... there is a seam down the middle on the lower bumper. Made it easier for them to install but just another seam to trap dirt. And I had to have them go back and install some film on the little strip that runs across the lower bumper because they either forgot it or thought we wouldn't notice.

I've never had the need to research installers in Frederick or Hagerstown. I would think there are a few in Frederick, given the size of the town and how many car dealerships there are. If I were to look for one there, I would call my favorite body shop there and ask them for a recommendation.... Zamora's. Then I would visit them and ask to see some of their work or watch them do a job.

 

Very cool, Lili !!

 

Ive been looking at this dipstick for sometime now... My guess is I should get one !! oem dipstick that mini uses is about worthless.. Where are you guys buying them from?

 

Got mine from Way Motor Works. Arrived in a about 4 days.

 

Thanks CR... Im going to order one... they look much better then oem...plus you can read these!

 

Yep.... shame we have to spend the money on something like that but until MINI fixes their design, it's a necessity, IMO.

 

Isn't it?!?!

You're getting yours any day now right? This thread moves so quickly that I can't read it all/can't keep up!

 

Off Topic...

@CR&PW&JB: Based on the numerous MINIs you've owned over the years, you should totally add more pics to your gallery! Especially ones of that yellow Countryman, and of course, lots of your upcoming JCW!

Just sayin'. I'm sure I'm not the only one who would appreciate it...

 

Yeah, I really should get around to that one of these days. Geez, we've had the Countryman for a year now. It is about that time, isn't it ? And the 05 R50 I just bought last year looks great for his age. Need do replace some of my pics of the two that have been sold with the new family members. Thanks for the little push to do so, will get it done soon.