R53 Production Week 36 (9/4/06)
#1201
I just heard from Blair and he said they were detailing Minx as we spoke. I'm assuming if your car and mine have come this long way together on Pegasus, it is likely that yours is likely at EBM too. They were due tomorrow. SO it is a day ahead of schedule. Blair is good about returning calls... hopefully it is good news and you'll be picking up your MINI by this weekend!
#1202
Handn
Man I like that MINI of yours. The chrome with silver and the curved stripe. That is a classic presentation.
Merlin is stripless but he is going to be badged (very discretely) over the next few months. He will gain some power with a 15% pulley, CAI and rear sway bar at first. Maybe a catback next year and possibly an ECU upgrade. Like all wizards, Merlin intends to be a sleeper, there will be more under the surface than expected.
This group is so great I'm thinking of starting a W3606 or a Mystic MINI thread under the MINI Talk forum, so we do not lose track of each other. I want to wait till all of the Pegusus Leader MINIs come home. What do you all think?
Man I like that MINI of yours. The chrome with silver and the curved stripe. That is a classic presentation.
Merlin is stripless but he is going to be badged (very discretely) over the next few months. He will gain some power with a 15% pulley, CAI and rear sway bar at first. Maybe a catback next year and possibly an ECU upgrade. Like all wizards, Merlin intends to be a sleeper, there will be more under the surface than expected.
This group is so great I'm thinking of starting a W3606 or a Mystic MINI thread under the MINI Talk forum, so we do not lose track of each other. I want to wait till all of the Pegusus Leader MINIs come home. What do you all think?
#1203
Mystic MINI thread...
Merlin is stripless but he is going to be badged (very discretely) over the next few months.
This group is so great I'm thinking of starting a W3606 or a Mystic MINI thread under the MINI Talk forum, so we do not lose track of each other. I want to wait till all of the Pegusus Leader MINIs come home. What do you all think?
This group is so great I'm thinking of starting a W3606 or a Mystic MINI thread under the MINI Talk forum, so we do not lose track of each other. I want to wait till all of the Pegusus Leader MINIs come home. What do you all think?
On the stripeless/but badged note... I'm going to be rotating 6 different ones discreetly, but the day I finally meet Minx, the first thing that I'm applying (after a kiss ) will be the a sticker on the back passenger window (behind the driver) that says "Yes it's fast, no you can't drive." I'm assuming the tint is applied on the inside?
CG — where does the parcel shelf come from? I'm thinking I need to order one, or do they have those at the dealer? I bought over $100 in detailing supplies yesterday and I still only have 1/2 of the stuff on that list. Sheesh! As you are my idol professional shopper I thought I'd ask you first .
I had an opportunity to share my secret with someone this morning that made the fact that I'm getting Minx soon, become so real! I often wait in a drive through line for my morning soy latte fix (the place is called "The Deaf Dog" — named after their deaf Aussie) and they know exactly what I order when they see my car coming. So when I finally got to the front of the line, I told my favorite latte maker guy "next week you'll start seeing me coming in a different car." He replied, "Oh, that'll throw me off for about a month." To which I replied, "I think you'll remember me after the very first time, because I'm going to be driving a MINI COOPER! !"
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#1209
#1210
Thanks..I was such a grouch! I'm hoping it will be this weekend as planned... sooner the better. The buyer of my Z3 just drove off with it and I'm hitching a ride home from work with a coworker.... time for MOE
#1212
Ok, I pestered my MA for an exact breakdown, tell me what you guys think:
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[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]sale price 20,850*[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]license fee 200[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]ca tire fee 8.75[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]smog/weight fee's 983[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]doc fee 45[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]tax@7.75% 1,619.36[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]total 22,751.11[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]agreed on 22,729[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]and of course this includes your stripes.
*Here's where I'm confused - my car on the web is 20,200, so plus their 500 mark-up, it should be sale price 20,700, NOT 20,850. I'll ask him about this.
Also, per Kissmys, I went ahead and bought my personalized plates ahead of time. Does the $90 I already paid for them come off of the licensing fee? I will ask my MA, and I did the breakdown ahead of time so I wouldn't get confused in the finance office, but I'm just wondering if you guys had any thoughts on these fees.
...Don't be offended, but I'm going to post this on the regular forum as well. I still love you guys best!!!
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[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]sale price 20,850*[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]license fee 200[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]ca tire fee 8.75[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]smog/weight fee's 983[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]doc fee 45[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]tax@7.75% 1,619.36[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]total 22,751.11[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]agreed on 22,729[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=Arial][SIZE=2]and of course this includes your stripes.
*Here's where I'm confused - my car on the web is 20,200, so plus their 500 mark-up, it should be sale price 20,700, NOT 20,850. I'll ask him about this.
Also, per Kissmys, I went ahead and bought my personalized plates ahead of time. Does the $90 I already paid for them come off of the licensing fee? I will ask my MA, and I did the breakdown ahead of time so I wouldn't get confused in the finance office, but I'm just wondering if you guys had any thoughts on these fees.
...Don't be offended, but I'm going to post this on the regular forum as well. I still love you guys best!!!
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can't wait to see it in person on sunday!!! And get a ride on your Koni's. The stock shocks have been beating the crap out of me the last couple days!
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#1218
The group discussions need to continue. Is there some reason to move from here, other than the eventuality, next year, of future W36'ers stomping on our lillies? That it continues is important, moreso than where it continues, as I see it.
And taxes. You know, there is a way around all that. Just enlist in the military and get stationed overseas and someplace where you can get one delivered, and your Mini is a tax-free purchase! Gosh, doesn't that just make it all sound so grand?
Here's to hoping I don't have to put the car in the garage to go back for yet another tour.....
~ Art
And taxes. You know, there is a way around all that. Just enlist in the military and get stationed overseas and someplace where you can get one delivered, and your Mini is a tax-free purchase! Gosh, doesn't that just make it all sound so grand?
Here's to hoping I don't have to put the car in the garage to go back for yet another tour.....
~ Art
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abuzavi posted
Is there some reason to move from here, other than the eventuality, next year, of future W36'ers stomping on our lillies?
Is there some reason to move from here, other than the eventuality, next year, of future W36'ers stomping on our lillies?
I would imagine that after a small period of time they will delete this thread. In viewing other production year threads it appeares they are only for the current year and disappear a month or so after the last cars are delivered.
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Also, per Kissmys, I went ahead and bought my personalized plates ahead of time. Does the $90 I already paid for them come off of the licensing fee? I will ask my MA, and I did the breakdown ahead of time so I wouldn't get confused in the finance office, but I'm just wondering if you guys had any thoughts on these fees.
#1222
If you bring the print-out from your plate purchase, they'll send it in with the DMV paperwork. I *don't* think it gets you out of the fees though. I'm pretty sure the fee you pay when you order the plate is just the personalized plate fee, not the actual normal DMV plate fee. I could be wrong though, but that's how it was explained to me at the dealership.
#1223
If you bring the print-out from your plate purchase, they'll send it in with the DMV paperwork. I *don't* think it gets you out of the fees though. I'm pretty sure the fee you pay when you order the plate is just the personalized plate fee, not the actual normal DMV plate fee. I could be wrong though, but that's how it was explained to me at the dealership.
#1224
Well, I was misinformed... Blair was off and Kristina had looked up the info... he said she gave me unupdated info...Moe is due Sunday, no service dept on Sundays so more likely to get him late Monday or Early Tuesday. He did say if by chance the truck comes today they might can get him processed for me and I'd be driving tomorrow but its not likely....
Looks like we might actually meet after all! If I go Monday afternoon I'll be sure to look for Minx!
Looks like we might actually meet after all! If I go Monday afternoon I'll be sure to look for Minx!
#1225
Konis
Hey Eenie! Let us know when you pick up Moe. And sneak a peek at Minx if she's in the show room (although she is probably being fitted for the ultimate clear bra today.)