"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
#2376
10-19-2012, 10:10 AM
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#2377
10-19-2012, 10:11 AM
Congrats on the imminent delivery! If you didn't know about the carriers, you might find this interesting: Inside The Port Hueneme Vehicle Distribution Center
#2378
10-19-2012, 10:18 AM
I got to see my Roadster on the Carrier the day before when the delivery truck made BMW deliveries in Wilmington, NC & I talked with the driver he let me look it over & told me it would be at my Mini dealership in Raleigh the next morning by 9am. When I called my dealer at 9;30 next morning they said it would not be in today. I had gotten the drivers cell number & called hime & he told me the car was allready off the carrier on the lot. I called dealer back & told him that I know for a fact it is on the lot & I would be arriving in 90mins. & expected to pick it up. THEY HAD IT READY BY 1pm.that day.
It was the same day as the EVENT & i'm thinking they just wanted to keep it for a SHOW CAR.
It was the same day as the EVENT & i'm thinking they just wanted to keep it for a SHOW CAR.
#2380
10-19-2012, 10:32 AM
I got to see my Roadster on the Carrier the day before when the delivery truck made BMW deliveries in Wilmington, NC & I talked with the driver he let me look it over & told me it would be at my Mini dealership in Raleigh the next morning by 9am. When I called my dealer at 9;30 next morning they said it would not be in today. I had gotten the drivers cell number & called hime & he told me the car was allready off the carrier on the lot. I called dealer back & told him that I know for a fact it is on the lot & I would be arriving in 90mins. & expected to pick it up. THEY HAD IT READY BY 1pm.that day.
It was the same day as the EVENT & i'm thinking they just wanted to keep it for a SHOW CAR.
It was the same day as the EVENT & i'm thinking they just wanted to keep it for a SHOW CAR.
#2382
10-19-2012, 12:36 PM
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10-19-2012, 01:44 PM
#2386
10-19-2012, 02:46 PM
After a long 6 week wait I'm here to say goodbye. My dealer is reneging on the $750 voucher and I won't do business with a dishonest company. I have it in an email that they would honor it on my Priority 1 car and there are no exclusions on the voucher. Fortunately my deposit is refundable. Unfortunately I just sold my car, so I'm in a rush to find something. :( you guys have been great! Have fun in your Mini's.
#2387
10-19-2012, 02:55 PM
After a long 6 week wait I'm here to say goodbye. My dealer is reneging on the $750 voucher and I won't do business with a dishonest company. I have it in an email that they would honor it on my Priority 1 car and there are no exclusions on the voucher. Fortunately my deposit is refundable. Unfortunately I just sold my car, so I'm in a rush to find something. :( you guys have been great! Have fun in your Mini's.
Sorry to hear about this. Best of luck - and good for you for standing up for your principles.
#2388
10-19-2012, 04:18 PM
I just got an email from my MA confirming that MINI USA placed some restrictions on the $750 voucher in recent history. However, due to numerous complaints from many dealerships MINI USA has taken a step back and has dropped said restrictions. Please check back with your MA's about this so that you too can take advantage!
#2392
10-19-2012, 04:41 PM
3rd Gear
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Cantonment, Florida
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I think this is mine rolling off the carrier, woo Hoo!
Confirmed, it's mine
Attachment 65868
Attachment 65868
Confirmed, it's mine
Attachment 65868
Attachment 65868
#2395
10-19-2012, 05:24 PM
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10-19-2012, 05:29 PM
#2397
10-19-2012, 06:08 PM
It was all stop and go traffic on the way home, so I didn't really get to test it out. There are some back roads that I will probably try to get it out on tomorrow. The clutch is very nice and smooth, the pops and gurgles are awesome. Comfortable ride, and the buying experience was probably the easiest I've ever had. Took advantage of their 1.9% financing so that more then compensated for the $750 I didn't get.
Did you sit in yours or drive it around once they unloaded it? Love the JCW bonnet stripes, and you were right about the mirrors accenting the calipers.
Did you sit in yours or drive it around once they unloaded it? Love the JCW bonnet stripes, and you were right about the mirrors accenting the calipers.
#2398
10-19-2012, 06:54 PM
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10-19-2012, 06:58 PM
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10-19-2012, 07:02 PM
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After a long 6 week wait I'm here to say goodbye. My dealer is reneging on the $750 voucher and I won't do business with a dishonest company. I have it in an email that they would honor it on my Priority 1 car and there are no exclusions on the voucher. Fortunately my deposit is refundable. Unfortunately I just sold my car, so I'm in a rush to find something. :( you guys have been great! Have fun in your Mini's.