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Old 01-04-2006, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by trick
Damn Fish. Last to find out you're week 50 and first to pick up.

Nice work!
heh....didn't even think about that!!! good point!

I have to say, having to wait for about a week & a half is not bad. Of course, worrying about the factory shut down and when i would get my order in the queue more than made up for it!!!
 
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Who in this thread ordered first btw?
22/11/2005 for me..
 
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I ordered 11/11.....
 
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Old 01-04-2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by runningman
I ordered 11/11.....
Do you have a delivery date scheduled yet?
 
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Originally Posted by ravana
Do you have a delivery date scheduled yet?
Its tentatively scheduled for Saturday afternoon.....

My MA told me yesterday that my MINI was enroute from VDC to dealer and he expected it today....

I hope so because I sold my Saab yesterday and right now I am driving a bright red NEON rental w/o bonnet stripes or contrasting roof.....
 
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picked mine up last night...

and all is good....I love it!

and, of course, here is the official pick with me and Joe from Ottos....too dark & rainy for any good pics...

 
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Old 01-05-2006, 08:42 AM
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Lookin good!

Congratulations on being #1 for Week 50

So delivery dates so far:
fishbulb: 1/4
ravana: 1/7 am
runningman: 1/7 pm (tentative)

Who else?

Where's all dem westies?
 
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Old 01-05-2006, 10:32 AM
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Congrats fishbulb.....nice looking MINI

I just got the call, my MC is at the dealer so everything is a go for Saturday pickup.....woohoo
 
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What a beautiful car!!

Still no estimated delivery date... my MINI is supposed to port in LA on the 15th, and from there it's a 7-10 day trip to the dealer, so I'll give myself an estimated delivery date of 1/28.
 
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Congrats guys!
As of Tuesday, I've got a MINIUSA delivery of 1/13.


 
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Old 01-05-2006, 01:39 PM
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Delivery dates so far:
fishbulb: 1/4
ravana: 1/7 am
runningman: 1/7 pm

elbum0: 1/28
trick: 1/13
 
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Looking sharpe fishbulb!

Had just finished up with the bank when I got the call from my MA today. Timing was impecable! Scheduled pickup for Saturday!
 
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Old 01-06-2006, 07:00 AM
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Updated delivery dates:
fishbulb: 1/4
ravana: 1/7 am
runningman: 1/7 pm

DixieHill: 1/7
elbum0: 1/28
trick: 1/13
 
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Old 01-06-2006, 04:10 PM
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Man 15 hrs to go, I am so damn excited!

How are you holding up runningman?

I was really tempted to go to the dealer's this evening and check the car out, but I resisted.
 
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get some sleep....you'll be driving all day tomorrow!!!

And post some pics, that Solar Red & silver is such a hot combo. I am glad it's NOT on the MCS, or we would have two red minis!!!

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THanks for the compliments.....i'll so far so good! I'll post pics as soon as it gets sunny enough to take them.

-jac

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Man 15 hrs to go, I am so damn excited!

How are you holding up runningman?

I was really tempted to go to the dealer's this evening and check the car out, but I resisted.
 
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Originally Posted by ravana
Man 15 hrs to go, I am so damn excited!

How are you holding up runningman?

I was really tempted to go to the dealer's this evening and check the car out, but I resisted.
I know what you mean, pretty much all thats been on my mind today is THE car....

Not too much longer now
 
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Old 01-07-2006, 04:24 AM
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Ok, I was not supposed to be up for another 30 mins, but I've already been up for 30

Please tell me I am not the only one this has happened to!
 
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not at all..i was a little more calm with mine, but when we picked up my wife's 05 in september, i was up through most of the night, putting in the IceLink, just taking the car in.

We both were up very early the next day, and my quote was "It's like christmas in the garage, and it's your present!!!"

Not too much longer now!

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Ok, I was not supposed to be up for another 30 mins, but I've already been up for 30

Please tell me I am not the only one this has happened to!
 
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Old 01-07-2006, 11:17 AM
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OK, so I am back.

This car is way too much fun. All the worries I had about not getting the MCS and getting Solar Red were gone the moment I saw the car.

I did have a little scare tho, I did not order Anthracite interiors cuz I did not want the anthracite headliner cuz it was extra, forgot about it. Kinda freaked my MA out when I saw the interior for the first time!

But it's all good! Once these pics are done uploading, off I go again!

Motor On!
 
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Old 01-07-2006, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ravana
OK, so I am back.

This car is way too much fun. All the worries I had about not getting the MCS and getting Solar Red were gone the moment I saw the car.

I did have a little scare tho, I did not order Anthracite interiors cuz I did not want the anthracite headliner cuz it was extra, forgot about it. Kinda freaked my MA out when I saw the interior for the first time!

But it's all good! Once these pics are done uploading, off I go again!

Motor On!
Awesome! Seriously after all this waiting, how are you able to take a break to go on NAM??
 
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Old 01-07-2006, 01:03 PM
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Because I think it is safer to come home, post pictures and get back on the road after talking to everyone.

I got 6 calls as soon as I picked up the car.

For your viewing pleasure: Stripeless Solar Red MC
 
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Very nice pics ravana I especially like all the ones of the manual


I'll have to post mine in a day or 2......what a great day...pick-up went smooth...100 miles to my dealer so it was a nice "getting to know you" ride home

Love everything about this car.....
 
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Just got back from a drive on Skyline Drive through Shenandoah, was fun breaking it in

Managed to keep it under 4500 rpm 99% of the time.

Saw a liquid yellow MC on the side of the road close to the entrance for 33. Was it you?

I have been home 10 mins now and I want to get back out on the road!

On a sad note, the gap below the headlight between the bonnet and the bumper on the drivers side is about the width of the remote, on the passenger side it is about the width of the key flat.

I think I am gonna have to talk to my MA and see whats wrong there hopefully, nothing too serious.

Also there was a key mix up at delivery, a couple who had taken delivery the previous night ended up with one of my keys. So I have only one key to my MINI right now, so I have it handcuffed to my wrists right now, lest I lose it!

Also updated Week 50 Status:
fishbulb: 1/4
ravana: 1/7 am
runningman: 1/7 pm

DixieHill: 1/7
elbum0: 1/28
trick: 1/13
 
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Hey guys,

I figured I should add myself to the list of Week 50 members! Congrats to all who have received theirs already! I'm having slight problems with my MCS' production, though...It went into production on December 4th, with an estimated completion of December 18th. If I call 866-ASK-MINI now, however, I just get the answer: "Your vehicle is in the paint shop, with an estimated completion date of December 18th."

My MA told me that he was pretty sure it would finish production on January 6th, but ASK-MINI still hasn't heard anything about it. Their answer is "I'm not entirely sure where your car is..."

Anyway, here's what I'm waiting for:

'06 MCS 6MT - DS/B w/stripes
Anthracite Dash
Premium
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Sport
Convenience
Armrest
H/K Audio
Navigation
Black Leatherette
Rear Fog Light
Aero Grilles
MINI Alarm

Very excited about this one...I'm getting impatient to say the least!
 
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Old 01-08-2006, 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by JASMCS
Hey guys,

I figured I should add myself to the list of Week 50 members! Congrats to all who have received theirs already! I'm having slight problems with my MCS' production, though...It went into production on December 4th, with an estimated completion of December 18th. If I call 866-ASK-MINI now, however, I just get the answer: "Your vehicle is in the paint shop, with an estimated completion date of December 18th."

My MA told me that he was pretty sure it would finish production on January 6th, but ASK-MINI still hasn't heard anything about it. Their answer is "I'm not entirely sure where your car is..."

Anyway, here's what I'm waiting for:

'06 MCS 6MT - DS/B w/stripes
Anthracite Dash
Premium
Cold Weather
Sport
Convenience
Armrest
H/K Audio
Navigation
Black Leatherette
Rear Fog Light
Aero Grilles
MINI Alarm

Very excited about this one...I'm getting impatient to say the least!
Welcome! Looks like you splurged on the order, nice! Hopefully you find out where your MINI is soon... that must be annoying.
 


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