Just checked MINIUSA and my little yellow MC is in production, with a due date of May 4th!!! Wow, this is great news!

So does this put me in the April 2005 group or the May 2005 group? Or maybe even the June 2005 group since that's when he should arrive at my dealer..?

Pete

 

It actually puts you in the best group of all - future Mini owner! Congrats!! Mine is currently in S.C. at the distribution center so not much longer for me. For you it will seem to drag at times and go fast at others. But the waiting just adds to the eventual enjoyment I believe.

A_Sr.

 

If you pick Ernie up on the 4th that means your first trip could be to the Dragon - wouldn't that be great - you could have the youngest baby there!

 

Hey that's super!!! I'm thinking you're definitely gonna have your MINI in May. My Cooper was built mid-January and I was motoring by the end of the month!

Does "due date" refer to a build date or an arriving-at-your-dealer date? If it's the latter then it's very approximate...it could be a bit sooner (frequently) or a bit later (but not by much I expect).

Either way, great news!!!!!

 

Sorry for the confusion. Due date in this case meant the date it was due to be finished...not delivered.

 

oh well i guess you won't be able to bring ernie to the dragon but you should definately start learning to wave like mini drivers - or is this your second mini?

 

Good!!! That build date is fairly accurate....you'll have your MINI in May for sure!

A recommendation: begin researching supplies for properly washing and detailing you MINI when it does get here. Start with the basics for good, safe washing and drying. I didn't do this but wish I had....I had to play a bit of catch-up. See, the thing is that many owners even shock themselves by how much they want to dote on their new, shiny MINIs. I mean, this is LOVE man!!!! With the right supplies you can dote and obsess to your heart's content. Study the detailing forum for recommended products. At this point you still have plenty of time to order some things you may not be able to find locally (...like waffleweave microfiber drying towels).

 

When did the order for your MINI go in (the date when you got an order number)

 

Hey, Pete! Welcome! I ordered mine on February 28th, and I'll be taking delivery this Friday! I think the wait will have been 99 days! If you're on the East Coast, you'll be Motoring a good 3 weeks earlier, I should think. Can't wait to see the pics, read the stories, and "sense" all of the love!

 

I placed my order April 11th and got the prod number the next day.

 

I think we have the wave down in all its versions. We have a 1957 Dodge pickup (must sell to afford the Mini) that also garners a lot of attention.

 

Your suggestion brought a smile to my face! I must have ten different car detailing catalogs around the house already! Got my Porter-Cable 7424 and a nice selection of MacGuire products ready and waiting. I would like to find something that makes brake dust easier to clean up, though, if anyone has any suggestions...