Hi Folks:

This is my first post to the site. I am not a Mini owner yet, but I did order my "S" a few weeks ago.

"Sparky" will be Jet Black with a white roof, will have the Convenience, Cold Weather, and Premium Packages, as well as the Aux input, fog lights, the Limited Slip Differential, and Dynamic Stability Control. There may be a couple of things I forgot as I don't have the build sheet with me, and I think I may add a few other things as I have a 10 to 12 MONTH wait for this baby! Talk about delayed gratification! This is Cooperus Interruptus!

On a serious note, I ordered Sparky from NWMini in Tacoma. Is this wait typical for them? I have heard that the West Coast has to wait longer for cars than the East, but I see wait time of only 3 to 5 months for some midwest and East Coast dealerships. Is there a reason for such a large difference?

Anyway, thanks for letting a newbie post. I love reading all of your messages, and I have learned a lot already!

Happy Motoring!

 

I live on the east coast and it took 6 weeks from order to delivery for my MC. I'm not sure about the wait for the MCS, but I would imagine it's not too much longer than that. Can someone explain why the wait is so long on the west coast? I just read that MINI sales were "flat" in the US for 2004, but I don't understand how they can say that when they're just not delivering them fast enough in some areas. I think the buyers are there, but they don't like paying so much over MSRP and they don't like waiting a year. I know I wouldn't.

 

Thanks for your reply....


That's what I keep hearing, and I can't imagine the trip through the Canal takes 6 or 7 months.

Oh, well....more time to save (or add options) I guess

Lance

 

Oh yes, Congratulations! When you finally get Sparky, I'm sure you'll be very happy :smile:

 

Well to NAM and hope you find everything you need here! And also post us some pictures once you get it!

Happy and Safe Motoring!

 

Like Rennie on the East Coast, I only had to wait 6 weeks and pay MSRP in Michigan. Sparky will be worth the wait, but it is a shame that you have to wait so long.