"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
#1776
Perhaps BMW is exporting vehicles manufactured in Spartanburg, South Carolina on the same ships?
#1778
Just wanted to say a couple things. Miami Beach Jeff, yours is surely on the California Highway alongside mine which is also coming to Miami. Which dealership did you order through, I ordered from Braman MINI. It'll be interesting to see if our cars arrive at the same time.
And a side-note to all (and Babsmike's signature ) although we arrive at the port in Brunswick, the VDC is actually in Charleston, South Carolina. You may then wonder why we don't simply get shipped to Charleston, since it's not only a port city but a port which frequently receives ships from Southampton. Well my answer to that is I have no idea, that's just how MINI/BMW do it
And a side-note to all (and Babsmike's signature ) although we arrive at the port in Brunswick, the VDC is actually in Charleston, South Carolina. You may then wonder why we don't simply get shipped to Charleston, since it's not only a port city but a port which frequently receives ships from Southampton. Well my answer to that is I have no idea, that's just how MINI/BMW do it
#1779
Afterwards it depends on the distance between your dealer and the VDC, so again could be a couple more days. Once it arrives at the dealer it depends on how many "dealer accessories" you ordered, and a few other things your dealer needs to do. FYI, the bonnet and roof stripes on all MINIs are applied at the dealer, not the factory. Anyway, don't expect to pick up your car the day it arrives at the dealer.
To summarize all that, I'm expecting my MINI to hopefully be ready for pick-up around a week after the ship arrives. I live in Miami and I ordered no dealer accessories.
#1780
So close......
Well, my baby arrived at the dealer last Saturday and I scheduled my pickup for this past Wednesday. By the powers that be, I received an email from MINI that Tuesday night alerting me to the upcoming MINI October sales event. I went to my dealer on Wednesday morning with check in hand and my baby in sight when I inquired about the rebate program and asked if I qualified. He told me yes, but I would have to wait till 10/13 to take delivery. The rebate is $750 + tax that I would save. Woooo hoooo!!! I figured, I waited 2 months what's another 10 days. And the over $800 I'm saving pays my gas for the next 6 months. Pretty sweet!!! I suggest anyone taking delivery now or in the next few days to hold off till your dealer's sales event. $750+ in your pocket is always better than in someone elses.
#1781
Here's the link to the MINI USA site that lists every dealership and the date on which they are holding the "Not Normal Sales Event."
http://www.miniusa.com/event/rsvpred...=nnse_hp_panel
Hey Jeff, I'm going to ask my MA about Braman's event, and about the $750 rebate. If you do as well, let us know what they tell you.
http://www.miniusa.com/event/rsvpred...=nnse_hp_panel
Hey Jeff, I'm going to ask my MA about Braman's event, and about the $750 rebate. If you do as well, let us know what they tell you.
#1782
Here's the link to the MINI USA site that lists every dealership and the date on which they are holding the "Not Normal Sales Event."
http://www.miniusa.com/event/rsvpred...=nnse_hp_panel
Hey Jeff, I'm going to ask my MA about Braman's event, and about the $750 rebate. If you do as well, let us know what they tell you.
http://www.miniusa.com/event/rsvpred...=nnse_hp_panel
Hey Jeff, I'm going to ask my MA about Braman's event, and about the $750 rebate. If you do as well, let us know what they tell you.
#1783
My dealer called today and my Mini has arrived! I'm picking it up on Saturday, once all the dealer add-ons are complete. This will likely be one of my last visits to this thread - PM me if I can help, otherwise thanks for the company during the waiting and I will see you all in some of the other owner threads!
#1787
Connected MA today, while my Mini arrived in the states it should be approximately another week before it arrives at the dealer, the event is also on the 13th so as long as I take delivery after the event I will receive the incentive in addition to any other programs. Each dealer may have different qualifications, this I have noticed by following everything from sales, program and service. This will be my third Mini and I have always felt I have been treated very well.
#1788
It doesn't mention it explicitly since, as PW Baker Street just said, each dealership has different programs, but they do mention an "incentive." I only know about the $750 from people's posts in this thread.
#1789
#1790
RichieA and a few others posted about a $750 rebate a few posts above. My only concern with this sale event, is keeping my MINI at the dealership any longer than it has to. A few months ago I went there for a test drive, and my (future) MA gave me a JCW Coupe that had just arrived and was waiting for its owner who was scheduled to pick it up later that same day. Now although I like to preserve the life of any car I drive...... this was a test drive for a JCW, so I may have driven slightly aggressively. Long story short - I don't want my MINI driven by a stranger looking for a test drive
#1791
RichieA and a few others posted about a $750 rebate a few posts above. My only concern with this sale event, is keeping my MINI at the dealership any longer than it has to. A few months ago I went there for a test drive, and my (future) MA gave me a JCW Coupe that had just arrived and was waiting for its owner who was scheduled to pick it up later that same day. Now although I like to preserve the life of any car I drive...... this was a test drive for a JCW, so I may have driven slightly aggressively. Long story short - I don't want my MINI driven by a stranger looking for a test drive
#1792
Well, my baby arrived at the dealer last Saturday and I scheduled my pickup for this past Wednesday. By the powers that be, I received an email from MINI that Tuesday night alerting me to the upcoming MINI October sales event. I went to my dealer on Wednesday morning with check in hand and my baby in sight when I inquired about the rebate program and asked if I qualified. He told me yes, but I would have to wait till 10/13 to take delivery. The rebate is $750 + tax that I would save. Woooo hoooo!!! I figured, I waited 2 months what's another 10 days. And the over $800 I'm saving pays my gas for the next 6 months. Pretty sweet!!! I suggest anyone taking delivery now or in the next few days to hold off till your dealer's sales event. $750+ in your pocket is always better than in someone elses.
#1793
RichieA and a few others posted about a $750 rebate a few posts above. My only concern with this sale event, is keeping my MINI at the dealership any longer than it has to. A few months ago I went there for a test drive, and my (future) MA gave me a JCW Coupe that had just arrived and was waiting for its owner who was scheduled to pick it up later that same day. Now although I like to preserve the life of any car I drive...... this was a test drive for a JCW, so I may have driven slightly aggressively. Long story short - I don't want my MINI driven by a stranger looking for a test drive
#1794
My dealership is having the event on the 27th. With our move and everything there is no way I could wait. As it is I will be flying in on the 19th and the dealership is picking me up at the hotel on the 20th to get Molly.
#1795
RichieA and a few others posted about a $750 rebate a few posts above. My only concern with this sale event, is keeping my MINI at the dealership any longer than it has to. A few months ago I went there for a test drive, and my (future) MA gave me a JCW Coupe that had just arrived and was waiting for its owner who was scheduled to pick it up later that same day. Now although I like to preserve the life of any car I drive...... this was a test drive for a JCW, so I may have driven slightly aggressively. Long story short - I don't want my MINI driven by a stranger looking for a test drive
#1796
If the $750 Rebate is a dealer funded incentive, then they'll likely tell me I already got more than that off the sticker. Since there seems to be nothing about this rebate on the Mini site, I'm thinking it could be a dealer funded incentive. On an other note, when I went to purchase the car, they had a highgate S convertible on the lot, but it was sold and the MA took the keys off the board so it couldn't be used for a test drive. So, I think you can tell your MA to not let it be used for a test drive. They seem to have some authority over the car once it is sold.
#1797
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What the .....? It looks like the Don Juan is already just off the coast of Nova Scotia (according to Sailwx.info). Same latitude as Canso Harbour. About 200 NM from Halifax and it's still 3 days from reaching port? Are they doing the scenic coastline route? I'm guessing the port is really busy and they're gonna have to wait to unload. Since I need to wait until at least next Saturday's event to get my $750 discount, it's no biggee, but good Lord, that is one slow boat!
#1798
Where do you see the $750 on the mini site? I don't see it. The only $750 incentive I can find is for Mini Select Financing, which is specific to using this form of financing.
#1799