R50/53 Can't wait for Sept/October 2004!!
#1126
10-08-2004 | 02:09 PM
#1127
10-08-2004 | 02:22 PM
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From: New York, NY
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10-08-2004 | 02:59 PM
#1131
10-08-2004 | 03:34 PM
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From: Ravensdale, WA
Ozbone, that is one sweet car! :smile: :smile: I kept waffling between the hyper blue and the red, but finally ended up with blue. Red has to be the most classic color. Love the red/black interior, too!!
Congrats on your new MINI and I am sure it will just get better after the break-in period is done
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Congrats on your new MINI and I am sure it will just get better after the break-in period is done
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#1132
10-08-2004 | 04:19 PM
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#1134
10-08-2004 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by AppleCello
I called my dealer today, still no sign of my mini. Im going to send an email and ask them to check into the possibility of repairs going on with my car. If there is more than cosmetic damage, i may be looking into a Mazda 3-series... 
Don't give up hope. I've driven the Mazda3 & now my new MINI. No comparison. Hang in there.
Lois
#1137
10-09-2004 | 04:43 PM
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Well, I finally picked up my S Cabrio this morning and it has been a blast. I feel like when I first got my licence and was willing to run every errand just for the opportunity to drive.
I'll post some pics in the morning, unfortunately left the camera at home for the pickup.
After driving a Honda Civic for the last 4+ years, I think I can sum up today in one word, WOW!
I'll post some pics in the morning, unfortunately left the camera at home for the pickup.
After driving a Honda Civic for the last 4+ years, I think I can sum up today in one word, WOW!
#1138
10-09-2004 | 06:01 PM
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From: Central Florida
At DT Mini on Saturday
Originally Posted by McCasper
My cabrio arrived at Downtown MINI yesterday and I'll pick it up Saturday. I received my production number on August 2nd and was a confirmed week 38 build. Just give ASK MINI a call to see what build week you are. The week you are given is the week that your MINI should be completed. My MINI landed in SC on October 1st with delivery to the dealer on the 7th. So just under a month from when it was built to delivery and just over 2 months from getting the production number. I'll see you motoring around Orlando :smile: .
#1139
10-09-2004 | 06:06 PM
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From: Central Florida
Thanks
Originally Posted by GLJones
Just ask your MA to check. Mike Torre and Joyce game me an estimated arrival date and it was pretty much right on.
Don't rely on the Owner's Lounge for up-to-date info. Mine said it was on order for a couple of days after I knew it was already in production. Call 1-866-ASK-MINI and talk to a person for more accurate info, yet still not perfect.
The best tracking I had the entire wait was the WW ship lines. I tracked it onto the Liberty, then used the weather tracking ssite to watch it sail across the pond. You will loose it again at the VPC and will have to rely on the dealer to give you info from the trucking company when they pick it up to transfer it to the dealer.
Downtown Mini is great! When you get a chance, come check out Sunshineminis.org and meet some of the owners. Some of us met up in East Orlando last weekend for lunch.
Jerry
Orlando
Don't rely on the Owner's Lounge for up-to-date info. Mine said it was on order for a couple of days after I knew it was already in production. Call 1-866-ASK-MINI and talk to a person for more accurate info, yet still not perfect.
The best tracking I had the entire wait was the WW ship lines. I tracked it onto the Liberty, then used the weather tracking ssite to watch it sail across the pond. You will loose it again at the VPC and will have to rely on the dealer to give you info from the trucking company when they pick it up to transfer it to the dealer.
Downtown Mini is great! When you get a chance, come check out Sunshineminis.org and meet some of the owners. Some of us met up in East Orlando last weekend for lunch.
Jerry
Orlando
#1140
10-09-2004 | 11:40 PM
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Estimated Delivery Date: 10/11/2004
Originally Posted by cr8vision
Yes, my mini was on the Freedom. I know they arrived in Charleston on the 5th, but no update since then.
Suz
MCS HB/HB PSC
Suz
MCS HB/HB PSC
And my dealer told me last week that they'd need one or two DAYS with the car before I could pick it up! It can't take that long to fill the tank and toss the floor mats in!
#1142
10-10-2004 | 06:52 AM
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Still Waiting
Originally Posted by Avitor
My EDD is listed in the Owner's Lounge as October 11. What exactly does this mean? Is that the date it will arrive at the dealer or the date it will leave the Distribution Center?
And my dealer told me last week that they'd need one or two DAYS with the car before I could pick it up! It can't take that long to fill the tank and toss the floor mats in!
And my dealer told me last week that they'd need one or two DAYS with the car before I could pick it up! It can't take that long to fill the tank and toss the floor mats in!
Thanks for letting me vent.
#1143
10-10-2004 | 06:58 AM
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Edd 10/11/04
Originally Posted by Avitor
My EDD is listed in the Owner's Lounge as October 11. What exactly does this mean? Is that the date it will arrive at the dealer or the date it will leave the Distribution Center?
And my dealer told me last week that they'd need one or two DAYS with the car before I could pick it up! It can't take that long to fill the tank and toss the floor mats in!
And my dealer told me last week that they'd need one or two DAYS with the car before I could pick it up! It can't take that long to fill the tank and toss the floor mats in!
Suz/Jax
05 HB/HB PSC
#1144
10-10-2004 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by topdown
Hello McCasper, I was at the dealer Saturday and I saw 2 cabrios, a gold one and a grey one. was one of them yours? I was told week 42. I'm looking forward to it!! whatz a MA??
A MA is a Motoring Associate or something like that.
#1145
10-10-2004 | 12:01 PM
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From: Fled Cali for Vegas
It's not just put the mats in and fill the gas.
The vehicle comes with Plastic all over the inside. So all of that has to be removed. Then reinspect it mechanically and visually to ensure nothing was missed at the VDC.
And of course all the while, the mechanics have the normal service workload.
Wonder if they'd let me help put it together??
The vehicle comes with Plastic all over the inside. So all of that has to be removed. Then reinspect it mechanically and visually to ensure nothing was missed at the VDC.
And of course all the while, the mechanics have the normal service workload.
Wonder if they'd let me help put it together??
#1146
10-10-2004 | 12:57 PM
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Two days is two days too long
That's all well and good but It can't take longer than a half hour to unwrap it, 30-45 minutes for a good thorough walk around, and I'd prefer the "test drove" it as little as possible. All stuff that could be done while I'm on my way to pick it up, which is a 2.5-3 hour drive for me or a really long train trip. Not to mention taking time off of work is a little awkward right now and I'd like some kind of solid date to give my co-workers and boss! The first estimate the dealer gave me was six weeks from the time of the order, that would have been 5 days ago and was apparently a full load of crap.
BTW my EDD is now listed as today! (10/10/2004) Called 866-ASK-MINI and left a message asking for an explanation of the date.
BTW my EDD is now listed as today! (10/10/2004) Called 866-ASK-MINI and left a message asking for an explanation of the date.
#1147
10-10-2004 | 04:10 PM
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From: Houston TX
Another new buyer anxiously waiting . . . .
Howdy All!
Well, add me to the countdown list. I have a 2005 MCS on order from Mini Of The Woodlands in Houston TX. If I've figured out the shorthand people use, I'd describe it as PH/PH with Cold pkg & DSC.
Rather than get the standard stripes, I've been thinking about something a bit more custom, maybe even a custom paint job.
But for now, my baby has been built and is waiting to sail across the ocean blue. My dealer says 3-5 weeks. I'll be spending the time lurking on the NAM forums and at a bunch of websites for cool wheels
:smile:
TMan
Well, add me to the countdown list. I have a 2005 MCS on order from Mini Of The Woodlands in Houston TX. If I've figured out the shorthand people use, I'd describe it as PH/PH with Cold pkg & DSC.
Rather than get the standard stripes, I've been thinking about something a bit more custom, maybe even a custom paint job.
But for now, my baby has been built and is waiting to sail across the ocean blue. My dealer says 3-5 weeks. I'll be spending the time lurking on the NAM forums and at a bunch of websites for cool wheels
:smile:
TMan
#1148
10-10-2004 | 05:06 PM
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I am still waiting for any explanation on why I have been waiting so long. Regardless of when or why, I just hope its ready by thursday, my earliest possible pickup-day. I dont care about excuses or reasons. just get it to me already 
I wont have any vehicle now until this MINI is delivered... My brother is taking over the Aerio and taking that to Cleveland. I may have the '87 Caddy from time to time but thats my other brother's primary car and he often needs it. SO i will be hitching rides to and from campus with parents/friends/brothers until this car arrives. I will be missing after-hour meetings and wasting time on campus as well :( hopefully this wont be a major problem...
edit: HAA! they changed my EDD to 10/9 from 10/10. how comedic...
I wont have any vehicle now until this MINI is delivered... My brother is taking over the Aerio and taking that to Cleveland. I may have the '87 Caddy from time to time but thats my other brother's primary car and he often needs it. SO i will be hitching rides to and from campus with parents/friends/brothers until this car arrives. I will be missing after-hour meetings and wasting time on campus as well :( hopefully this wont be a major problem...
edit: HAA! they changed my EDD to 10/9 from 10/10. how comedic...
#1149
10-11-2004 | 02:45 AM
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mplstag WOWZa that is a nice looking car!! congrats!
I couldnt work out the road trip so Im having Megatonamini shipped out to california, and since my sisters car will be there on the 14th im gonna wait it out and get them both shipped on the same truck. Very disapointed about the road trip but I really do need to pass these last two classes here, heheee!
So Lois if the offer still stands, and you have a spare sec, I would love some pictures!!! I am going to call tomorrow and triple check that my car is actually there. Ill let ya know! (I asked my MA to take pics, but he was like, welll i guess i could take them on my camera phone, i guess) which to me meant UGH, quit bothering me you fanatic, I cant wait to get this guy off my back. heheeee. jk Devin if you read this.lol
a little more waiting.
-mike
I couldnt work out the road trip so Im having Megatonamini shipped out to california, and since my sisters car will be there on the 14th im gonna wait it out and get them both shipped on the same truck. Very disapointed about the road trip but I really do need to pass these last two classes here, heheee!
So Lois if the offer still stands, and you have a spare sec, I would love some pictures!!! I am going to call tomorrow and triple check that my car is actually there. Ill let ya know! (I asked my MA to take pics, but he was like, welll i guess i could take them on my camera phone, i guess) which to me meant UGH, quit bothering me you fanatic, I cant wait to get this guy off my back. heheeee. jk Devin if you read this.lol
a little more waiting.
-mike
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10-11-2004 | 07:17 AM
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