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I placed an order May 31st 2005. Then I believe I got a production number a week later. Then my car arrived at the dealership on July 25th and took delivery on July 28th.
My dealership had plenty of production spots open when I placed an order so things went rather quickly. Oh, it also helps that my dealer is just a few minutes away from the port.
My dealership had plenty of production spots open when I placed an order so things went rather quickly. Oh, it also helps that my dealer is just a few minutes away from the port.
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It really depends on the dealers - some have open slots sooner or later depending on how many are waiting and ahead of you and what the dealer's overall allocation is. We knew the time frame before we placed the order - only your dealer can tell you where your prod slot is expected to be.
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Originally Posted by eVal
It really depends on the dealers - some have open slots sooner or later depending on how many are waiting and ahead of you and what the dealer's overall allocation is. We knew the time frame before we placed the order - only your dealer can tell you where your prod slot is expected to be.
When I placed my order on 11/11, I was told I would probably have my production # around the middle of the following week and I could expect delivery in approximately 8 weeks...
I contacted my MA at the end of that first week and twice the following week, the first 2 times I was just told "it should be any time now, just waiting for it to move from order to production" It wasn't until the third time I contacted my dealer that I was told all of their current allocation was in production and "there shouldn't be much of a wait once they get their allocation"
I wouldn't have minded if I was told up front that my order might be more like 12 weeks rather than 8, I just find it hard to believe they didn't know their allocation was up when I ordered...
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I seem to be facing the same situation - when I ordered my 06 MCSc a week ago yesterday, the dealer said that I would have the production number by Monday, two days later. I was suspicious but now a week later he indicated that it will take another week to get the number. I am sure that the eight weeks delivery he quoted does not include the time waiting for a place in line - so my wait was just extended by two weeks. No mention by the dealer of allocations of course.
Oh well, at least he did confirm that the dealership would fit the JCW Suspension to the Cabrio I am ordering - which I had thought was not possible. Apparently they have done it a couple of times before - so I will be very happy to have full JCW on my cabrio after all.
Bill
Oh well, at least he did confirm that the dealership would fit the JCW Suspension to the Cabrio I am ordering - which I had thought was not possible. Apparently they have done it a couple of times before - so I will be very happy to have full JCW on my cabrio after all.
Bill
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Bill
I seem to be facing the same situation - when I ordered my 06 MCSc a week ago yesterday, the dealer said that I would have the production number by Monday, two days later. I was suspicious but now a week later he indicated that it will take another week to get the number. I am sure that the eight weeks delivery he quoted does not include the time waiting for a place in line - so my wait was just extended by two weeks. No mention by the dealer of allocations of course.
Oh well, at least he did confirm that the dealership would fit the JCW Suspension to the Cabrio I am ordering - which I had thought was not possible. Apparently they have done it a couple of times before - so I will be very happy to have full JCW on my cabrio after all.
Bill
Oh well, at least he did confirm that the dealership would fit the JCW Suspension to the Cabrio I am ordering - which I had thought was not possible. Apparently they have done it a couple of times before - so I will be very happy to have full JCW on my cabrio after all.
Bill
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Originally Posted by runningman
Great info Eval....I wish my MA had been upfront with me about the allocation issue...
When I placed my order on 11/11, I was told I would probably have my production # around the middle of the following week and I could expect delivery in approximately 8 weeks...
I contacted my MA at the end of that first week and twice the following week, the first 2 times I was just told "it should be any time now, just waiting for it to move from order to production" It wasn't until the third time I contacted my dealer that I was told all of their current allocation was in production and "there shouldn't be much of a wait once they get their allocation"
I wouldn't have minded if I was told up front that my order might be more like 12 weeks rather than 8, I just find it hard to believe they didn't know their allocation was up when I ordered...
When I placed my order on 11/11, I was told I would probably have my production # around the middle of the following week and I could expect delivery in approximately 8 weeks...
I contacted my MA at the end of that first week and twice the following week, the first 2 times I was just told "it should be any time now, just waiting for it to move from order to production" It wasn't until the third time I contacted my dealer that I was told all of their current allocation was in production and "there shouldn't be much of a wait once they get their allocation"
I wouldn't have minded if I was told up front that my order might be more like 12 weeks rather than 8, I just find it hard to believe they didn't know their allocation was up when I ordered...
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Originally Posted by ravana
Hmm..few days before mine....did you get a late jan/early feb date on yours?
Oh well, more time to save my coins to beat down the amount of my auto loan.....
Bill
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Bill
I seem to be facing the same situation - when I ordered my 06 MCSc a week ago yesterday, the dealer said that I would have the production number by Monday, two days later. I was suspicious but now a week later he indicated that it will take another week to get the number. I am sure that the eight weeks delivery he quoted does not include the time waiting for a place in line - so my wait was just extended by two weeks. No mention by the dealer of allocations of course.
Oh well, at least he did confirm that the dealership would fit the JCW Suspension to the Cabrio I am ordering - which I had thought was not possible. Apparently they have done it a couple of times before - so I will be very happy to have full JCW on my cabrio after all.
Bill
Oh well, at least he did confirm that the dealership would fit the JCW Suspension to the Cabrio I am ordering - which I had thought was not possible. Apparently they have done it a couple of times before - so I will be very happy to have full JCW on my cabrio after all.
Bill
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Originally Posted by JRZYMINI
Wow... who did u order from? on Oct 24th Morristown Mini gave me a prod number on the spot.
I have a feeling that they had an open allocation slot that somehow closed - and they felt they could promise me an immediate slot but now are waiting for their next allocation. Hard to blame this 100% on the dealer but it is disappointing to extend the wait.
With your MINI arriving in the freezing months, what are you planning to do immediately regarding snow tires, paint protection (wax), and the like? I envision myself not driving in January / February until I see a 50 degree day when I can do a thorough wax job.... New Jersey is not a heavy snow state but we have had our moments in recent years - so I feel that keeping performance tires on year-round was not a great choice. Let me know your thoughts....
Bill
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Bill
With your MINI arriving in the freezing months, what are you planning to do immediately regarding snow tires, paint protection (wax), and the like? I envision myself not driving in January / February until I see a 50 degree day when I can do a thorough wax job.... New Jersey is not a heavy snow state but we have had our moments in recent years - so I feel that keeping performance tires on year-round was not a great choice. Let me know your thoughts....
Bill
Bill
I am getting my MINI in the next 2 weeks or so and I plan to drive it on the perf run-flats! Maybe not the smartest thing to do, but since I did basically my "dream spec" an extra set of wheels and tires are not in this years budget. Next year I'll probably get them though.
As far as waxing, I'll start driving it on the dealers prep job and try to schedule some time in a buddies new garage (his house is currently being built) to do a full dawn wash/zaino sealant. The garage is going to be a six car heated garage with a floor drain and a lift - he's kind of a car nut
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Originally Posted by paulw
I ordered my MCS from South Bay on October 8 and I still don't have a production number.
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Originally Posted by Jersey_Bill
With your MINI arriving in the freezing months, what are you planning to do immediately regarding snow tires, paint protection (wax), and the like? I envision myself not driving in January / February until I see a 50 degree day when I can do a thorough wax job.... New Jersey is not a heavy snow state but we have had our moments in recent years - so I feel that keeping performance tires on year-round was not a great choice. Let me know your thoughts....
Bill
Bill
Back on topic... Prod number on Oct 24th and it looks like I may be picking my car up tomorrow depending on what time the dealer gets it in! I've been getting the feeling my MA is trying to get my car to me before end of month close... must be angling for a nice incetive bonus from his boss or something! That's a plus for me as I would have been happy taking delivery 5 weeks ago! I got a funny call from him, my MA, today in which he said that my car "probably" will be in tomorrow and he'll have it prepped asap and do I think I'll have the check from my bank by tomorrow???
Needless to say I'm signing the papers with the bank at lunch tomorrow so I'll be ready when the dealer is!
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I went to order a new MC last night and the dealer said I can't even place the order until the first of the year as they have no allocations left for December and they can't get one from another dealer....they mentioned something about an "order bank" which I didn't completely understand.
So if I can't order until the first of the year I won't see the car until like mid-February. Hopefully I'll beat the March 1 price increase....
So if I can't order until the first of the year I won't see the car until like mid-February. Hopefully I'll beat the March 1 price increase....