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Old 12-03-2010, 08:44 AM
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Just picked up my 11' Countryman S from the dealer

On my way back to Orlando from Atlanta, been on the road for an hour, first driving impressions... Awesome drive, .....more later.
 

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Old 12-03-2010, 08:57 AM
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We are all living vicariously through you right now.
 
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Awesome! Looking forward to pix and your full report. Drive safely!
 
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OK, so no waiting till the Jan launch date to take delivery- good to know!

Congrats on the new ride too!
 
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Just wanted to quick post and let everybody know there is no hold...produced on Nov 8.left Bremerhaven on the 17th, arrived in Brunswick Ga on the 29th, landed at the dealer at noon on the 2nd of Dec....
 
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Can't wait to see some pics of your new ride! And hopefully not crashed!
 
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Congrats, drive safe and fast, break it in. Get on some side roads.
 
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Originally Posted by jhendrix1
On my way back to Orlando from Atlanta, been on the road for an hour, first driving impressions... Awesome drive, .....more later.
Congrats! It's great to hear you got it. When you get a chance we're all eager to hear details!
 

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Old 12-03-2010, 12:12 PM
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Kudos and congratulations!!
I am thrilled to hear the deliveries have begun. Was the Countryman on the INDEPENDENCE 2? That is the ship mine was on, gives me a possible due into Chicago time. Keep us posted!
 
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Congratulations!!! Safe drive home to Orlando!!!
 
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Originally Posted by jhendrix1
On my way back to Orlando from Atlanta, been on the road for an hour, first driving impressions... Awesome drive, gotta be careful, .....more later.
 

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Old 12-03-2010, 04:13 PM
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Anxious for your full report!
Enjoy and post pics please!!
 
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Woo hoo!!! Congrats!!! :D
 
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Hooray for you!
 
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Awesome!

Anxiously awaiting more....
 
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Fun, fun...I've got just over a month as mine is in production as I write this.
 
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Please post pics! The Counttryman is awesome!!!
 
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Congratulations! That is great that you had a nice long ride home! Mine should be at the port Tuesday, but MA said it can be as long as 2 weeks to make it to the dealership. Glad yours was quick...
 
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here is a Flikr link to the car: http://www.flickr.com/photos/5176573...7625526842568/

The 7 hr ride home was great, stopped for gas once. As for the build quality and ride quality I detect a lot of BMW DNA. No wind noise, even at speed. There is a lot of buzz around this vehicle every time I stop somewhere. I hope everyone get's theirs soon, you're gonna love it!...

Countryman S
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Sports Pkg w/ 18" Black Alloys 2GU
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p.s. it came with a cargo compt. lid or shelf, even though I didn't order it....
 

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Congrats!!
Makes our wait that much more difficult
 
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Originally Posted by jhendrix1
here is a Flikr link to the car: http://www.flickr.com/photos/5176573...7625526842568/

The 7 hr ride home was great, stopped for gas once. As for the build quality and ride quality I detect a lot of BMW DNA. No wind noise, even at speed. There is a lot of buzz around this vehicle every time I stop somewhere. I hope everyone get's theirs soon, you're gonna love it!...

Countryman S
Black on Black on Black Leatherette
Sports Pkg w/ 18" Black Alloys 2GU
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Steptronic

p.s. it came with a cargo compt. lid or shelf, even though I didn't order it....
Question, why didn't you order a car from Orlando MINI?
 

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Old 12-04-2010, 08:10 AM
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Thanks for the inside shot of the sunroofs. That's the first pic I've ever seen of them. The 2 cars that I've sat in don't have them. Ours that we ordered does.
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 08:12 AM
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Can you give some insight on the overall handling? I am waiting for news on the JCW suspension for the Countryman. Also, how are you liking the 18's? Beautiful!!! More exterior pics!
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 10:01 AM
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Congrats.... what about the mpg ?
 
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Old 12-04-2010, 11:12 AM
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the avg MPG shows 25.7 for the trip, I must confess I drove in sport mode, but never over 4500 rpm... As for buying from Atlanta, I just moved to Orlando a few months ago and although I had great service from these guys (Orlando Mini) on my 08' Cooper, I had purchased from Adrian Avila before on a 07' BMW 328 coupe, which I Euro Delivered, an I just felt more comfortable, plus, i got a good slot obviously..... I noticed today that the Mini Connected app is not yet AVLB in the app store in iTunes, anybody have any insight on this?
 


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