"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
#1701
My MA was one of the most pleasant human beings I have ever dealt with, and I not just talking about in a car dealerships. I have sent him various emails since I placed my order three weeks ago and he has always responded in a reasonable time and in good detail. I sent him an email this morning asking three questions, the second one being about the incentive. I hope he doesn't dodge it. I don't think he will.
#1702
I used to do that with rewards points at the place I used to work. Customers had a rewards card and they'd get a certain number of points depending on how much money they spent. I had a card because I also shopped there. I worked in the catering department and would charge out thousands of dollars worth of orders daily with credit card info given to me over the phone. When I went up front to ring it out, I'd always scan my rewards card before running their bill. I got a crap load off points in a unbelievably short time, and there was no harm done to to customer. They wouldn't have anyway of knowing unless I personally told them, and even then it still had no bearing on them. But I guess that's a little different than an MA taking an incentive for themselves.
#1703
My MA was one of the most pleasant human beings I have ever dealt with, and I not just talking about in a car dealerships. I have sent him various emails since I placed my order three weeks ago and he has always responded in a reasonable time and in good detail. I sent him an email this morning asking three questions, the second one being about the incentive. I hope he doesn't dodge it. I don't think he will.
That's cool. My MA is a very nice guy too. I think it will boil down to the dealership principal or finance guy more than the individual MA's.
#1705
So I got a reply from my MA covering both the transit details and some info about the incentive.
Hey Brian,
Here are the answers to all of your questions. Took a while to figure all this stuff out, but I got it. LOL Anyway,
1. Your MINI is supposed to land at the port in NJ on the 11th. From then it will usually take about a week or so to get here.
2. We can honor the extra $750 off, but under a couple conditions. You have to come to the event (ours is on the 20th) and register to get the credit. Then once you come and register, you can take delivery of your MINI. It will have to be during the week of 22nd. You can not pick up your new MINI until after the event to get the credit.
3. The roof rack will be no problem. Once your MINI arrives here at the dealership, I will order one and get it on for you.
Who can tell me what boat I'm on?
Hey Brian,
Here are the answers to all of your questions. Took a while to figure all this stuff out, but I got it. LOL Anyway,
1. Your MINI is supposed to land at the port in NJ on the 11th. From then it will usually take about a week or so to get here.
2. We can honor the extra $750 off, but under a couple conditions. You have to come to the event (ours is on the 20th) and register to get the credit. Then once you come and register, you can take delivery of your MINI. It will have to be during the week of 22nd. You can not pick up your new MINI until after the event to get the credit.
3. The roof rack will be no problem. Once your MINI arrives here at the dealership, I will order one and get it on for you.
Who can tell me what boat I'm on?
#1706
So I got a reply from my MA covering both the transit details and some info about the incentive.
Hey Brian,
Here are the answers to all of your questions. Took a while to figure all this stuff out, but I got it. LOL Anyway,
1. Your MINI is supposed to land at the port in NJ on the 11th. From then it will usually take about a week or so to get here.
2. We can honor the extra $750 off, but under a couple conditions. You have to come to the event (ours is on the 20th) and register to get the credit. Then once you come and register, you can take delivery of your MINI. It will have to be during the week of 22nd. You can not pick up your new MINI until after the event to get the credit.
3. The roof rack will be no problem. Once your MINI arrives here at the dealership, I will order one and get it on for you.
Hey Brian,
Here are the answers to all of your questions. Took a while to figure all this stuff out, but I got it. LOL Anyway,
1. Your MINI is supposed to land at the port in NJ on the 11th. From then it will usually take about a week or so to get here.
2. We can honor the extra $750 off, but under a couple conditions. You have to come to the event (ours is on the 20th) and register to get the credit. Then once you come and register, you can take delivery of your MINI. It will have to be during the week of 22nd. You can not pick up your new MINI until after the event to get the credit.
3. The roof rack will be no problem. Once your MINI arrives here at the dealership, I will order one and get it on for you.
I ordered mine with a roof rack which my MA told me it was actually installed at the dock (sounds odd to me). I'm not sure if he meant in England or in California, but it is good to know they can install them at the dealership too.
#1707
That's interesting. Mine won't arrive until two-three weeks after my dealer does the event. I wonder if I can still get the $750 off if I visit the dealership and sign up.
I ordered mine with a roof rack which my MA told me it was actually installed at the dock (sounds odd to me). I'm not sure if he meant in England or in California, but it is good to know they can install them at the dealership too.
I ordered mine with a roof rack which my MA told me it was actually installed at the dock (sounds odd to me). I'm not sure if he meant in England or in California, but it is good to know they can install them at the dealership too.
#1708
#1709
"Your MINI is supposed to land at the port in NJ on the 11th. From then it will usually take about a week or so to get here."
#1710
That's interesting. Mine won't arrive until two-three weeks after my dealer does the event. I wonder if I can still get the $750 off if I visit the dealership and sign up.
I ordered mine with a roof rack which my MA told me it was actually installed at the dock (sounds odd to me). I'm not sure if he meant in England or in California, but it is good to know they can install them at the dealership too.
I ordered mine with a roof rack which my MA told me it was actually installed at the dock (sounds odd to me). I'm not sure if he meant in England or in California, but it is good to know they can install them at the dealership too.
#1711
I emailed my MA and he just cut-and-pasted the status report from MINI. It was, odd and I was wondering if someone could help explain.
It says Production Started 9/26/12 and that "151 Entry body shop/serial # assgn. 10/3/12" which seems a long time between production starting and it hitting the very first stage of production. They also give the following production dates (not sure what they all mean):
Production Dates: [Yr/Mo/Wk]
Quota [Yr/Mo]: 2012/10
Req. Prod: 2012/10/40
Sub. Req. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Conf. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Est. Prod. Date: 10/5/12
[Mo/Day/Yr]
The 40th week of the year started October 1st, but I'm not sure what Req. Prod or Conf. Prod means though.
At least I know my MINI isn't still in the queue though.
It says Production Started 9/26/12 and that "151 Entry body shop/serial # assgn. 10/3/12" which seems a long time between production starting and it hitting the very first stage of production. They also give the following production dates (not sure what they all mean):
Production Dates: [Yr/Mo/Wk]
Quota [Yr/Mo]: 2012/10
Req. Prod: 2012/10/40
Sub. Req. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Conf. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Est. Prod. Date: 10/5/12
[Mo/Day/Yr]
The 40th week of the year started October 1st, but I'm not sure what Req. Prod or Conf. Prod means though.
At least I know my MINI isn't still in the queue though.
#1712
I emailed my MA and he just cut-and-pasted the status report from MINI. It was, odd and I was wondering if someone could help explain.
It says Production Started 9/26/12 and that "151 Entry body shop/serial # assgn. 10/3/12" which seems a long time between production starting and it hitting the very first stage of production. They also give the following production dates (not sure what they all mean):
Production Dates: [Yr/Mo/Wk]
Quota [Yr/Mo]: 2012/10
Req. Prod: 2012/10/40
Sub. Req. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Conf. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Est. Prod. Date: 10/5/12
[Mo/Day/Yr]
The 40th week of the year started October 1st, but I'm not sure what Req. Prod or Conf. Prod means though.
At least I know my MINI isn't still in the queue though.
It says Production Started 9/26/12 and that "151 Entry body shop/serial # assgn. 10/3/12" which seems a long time between production starting and it hitting the very first stage of production. They also give the following production dates (not sure what they all mean):
Production Dates: [Yr/Mo/Wk]
Quota [Yr/Mo]: 2012/10
Req. Prod: 2012/10/40
Sub. Req. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Conf. Prod.: 2012/10/40
Est. Prod. Date: 10/5/12
[Mo/Day/Yr]
The 40th week of the year started October 1st, but I'm not sure what Req. Prod or Conf. Prod means though.
At least I know my MINI isn't still in the queue though.
Write him back asking for it in English. You just bought a car from the guy. The least he can do is spend 2 minutes typing out a user friendly email. That's his job.
#1714
I'm back!
Long time member...Haven't been on this site for a few years. Just put a deposit on a JCW Countryman. Had a Countryman ALL4 S for a week twice as a loaner. LOVED IT....the All Wheel Drive is amazing! But it definitely lacks power and is too high. The JCW lower 0.5 inch and the extra HP torque and the 50/50 all wheel should make this car perfect! Can't wait...anyone know when they might start producing them? I figured the price press release was probably a good sign.
#1715
Long time member...Haven't been on this site for a few years. Just put a deposit on a JCW Countryman. Had a Countryman ALL4 S for a week twice as a loaner. LOVED IT....the All Wheel Drive is amazing! But it definitely lacks power and is too high. The JCW lower 0.5 inch and the extra HP torque and the 50/50 all wheel should make this car perfect! Can't wait...anyone know when they might start producing them? I figured the price press release was probably a good sign.
#1717
#1718
My guess is that the shippers in Southampton had to make up for the sudden output of MINIs due to the August shutdown, and did so by filling the ships that went to NY/GA/SC with cars only going to NY VDC. Then any cars going to SC VDC would go on a ship straight there. Rather than splitting each ship with cars heading to 2 VDC's and slowing down the flow to both. Or not, I dunno
#1719
I am also not Jeff, and mine was born on the 12th. So it looks like more than one week of production were grouped onto the California.
My guess is that the shippers in Southampton had to make up for the sudden output of MINIs due to the August shutdown, and did so by filling the ships that went to NY/GA/SC with cars only going to NY VDC. Then any cars going to SC VDC would go on a ship straight there. Rather than splitting each ship with cars heading to 2 VDC's and slowing down the flow to both. Or not, I dunno
My guess is that the shippers in Southampton had to make up for the sudden output of MINIs due to the August shutdown, and did so by filling the ships that went to NY/GA/SC with cars only going to NY VDC. Then any cars going to SC VDC would go on a ship straight there. Rather than splitting each ship with cars heading to 2 VDC's and slowing down the flow to both. Or not, I dunno
#1720
So I got a reply from my MA covering both the transit details and some info about the incentive.
Hey Brian,
Here are the answers to all of your questions. Took a while to figure all this stuff out, but I got it. LOL Anyway,
1. Your MINI is supposed to land at the port in NJ on the 11th. From then it will usually take about a week or so to get here.
2. We can honor the extra $750 off, but under a couple conditions. You have to come to the event (ours is on the 20th) and register to get the credit. Then once you come and register, you can take delivery of your MINI. It will have to be during the week of 22nd. You can not pick up your new MINI until after the event to get the credit.
3. The roof rack will be no problem. Once your MINI arrives here at the dealership, I will order one and get it on for you.
Who can tell me what boat I'm on?
Hey Brian,
Here are the answers to all of your questions. Took a while to figure all this stuff out, but I got it. LOL Anyway,
1. Your MINI is supposed to land at the port in NJ on the 11th. From then it will usually take about a week or so to get here.
2. We can honor the extra $750 off, but under a couple conditions. You have to come to the event (ours is on the 20th) and register to get the credit. Then once you come and register, you can take delivery of your MINI. It will have to be during the week of 22nd. You can not pick up your new MINI until after the event to get the credit.
3. The roof rack will be no problem. Once your MINI arrives here at the dealership, I will order one and get it on for you.
Who can tell me what boat I'm on?
Researching roof racks, I believe installation is a simple job, which can be done at any dealer in a few minutes. Something that has been covered is watch the installation fees.
#1721
Babsmike, Yes The car was in production, but they don't paint until the 8th day, so why couldn't color be changed? Seems like that should have be easy. Luckyelfi, I guess I could cancel, but I would feel guilty about it. The dealer would then have to sell a car that I custom made, and my car seems to be quite different than the cars they list. They seem to carry all automatic, base MINIs. No connected/ nav or even any with lounge seats. Guess they are easier to sell.
#1722
Babsmike, Yes The car was in production, but they don't paint until the 8th day, so why couldn't color be changed? Seems like that should have be easy. Luckyelfi, I guess I could cancel, but I would feel guilty about it. The dealer would then have to sell a car that I custom made, and my car seems to be quite different than the cars they list. They seem to carry all automatic, base MINIs. No connected/ nav or even any with lounge seats. Guess they are easier to sell.
#1723
Am I missing something? Why the pitstop in NY? Or is that just the route that some of the boats take en route here (Baltimore)?
#1724
Babsmike, Yes The car was in production, but they don't paint until the 8th day, so why couldn't color be changed? Seems like that should have be easy. Luckyelfi, I guess I could cancel, but I would feel guilty about it. The dealer would then have to sell a car that I custom made...
The very first thing my MA told me was that he could change things right up until it went into production, but after that point they wouldn't be able to. Here's that Nat Geo link--any changes once it's in the line gums up the works.
#1725