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Old 04-09-2008, 04:22 PM
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Yeah - we'll see who replies and makes the best impression. :P
 
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Originally Posted by DefyGravityDaily
Anyone in the DC/NOVA/MD area have opinions on dealers? I went to test drive in Sterling, but since I'm doing my order entirely via internet/phone I can take my pick...
I don't think there is much difference as far as where you order it. The big decision is where you get it serviced. There seems to be a major difference of opinion as to which of the three dealers offers the best service. Check out the threads in the DC Metro Minis forum for lots of info.

Welcome to the club. You have excellent taste.

P.S. The membership list has been updated. The Club keeps growing and growing and growing.
 

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Old 04-09-2008, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Otra
Find the one who has the quickest opening in their allotment!
yeah, a few dealers in the NY area are now taking orders for AUGUST delivery ... they are filling up slots fast around here ... your mileage may vary
 
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Old 04-09-2008, 08:43 PM
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Defy, call around as was recommended. Based on response I've read here a MCS C might have a longer wait than a MC C. I ordered a MC C on 3/1 and took delivery last Friday, 4/4. 34 days order to receipt!

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Originally Posted by tim781996
Two Clubman?! And a classic? Wow...I'm jealous.

Just 1 Clubman will be joining the family of the classic and the convertible (in sig).

Our new baby, "Koko Fix" is on her way over the pond right now! We've got neighbors who ordered as well, and we're hoping to schedule delivery together so we can go twisty together!
 
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Originally Posted by Jeff S.
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It sounds familiar. I ordered my HC Clubman S in October. It finally reached port on Sunday. A week ago we went to a dealer party for the Clubman. I took my wife who has hazed me for months. I figured she would be out of there in 1/2 hour. 2 1/2 hours later, I had to drag her out of there. Bottom line, she bought a MCS the next day and took delivery last Saturday. YOU ARE DOOMED and this website will give you no symppathy or show you any mercy! GOOD LUCK!
OMG. That is Exactly how I got my convertible!!!!
 
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:44 AM
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I've been thinking of names for my clubman. All of my minis have been
named OAF, in honor of my 59 Morris Mini Minor with british plate 776 OAF.Since they've all been red with full union jack roof it was kind of
appropiate. New clubman is hot choclate so it doesn't fit very well. In a break with tradition I think i'll call it " Gingerbread Man". Run as fast as you
can.
 
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Old 04-12-2008, 11:48 AM
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Gingerbread Man is excellent.
 
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Originally Posted by T&CMCSa
Never mind about changing the name. Thanks to Cooperation, the problem is solved. Here are the Hot Chocolate badges with both silver and black trim, large and small (even though they look the same size on the screen).

ok so how do I add the badge to my sig?
 
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Old 04-14-2008, 05:55 AM
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I knew it was someplace - and here it is thanks to the creative Cooperation! https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...an#post2128485

I still have my original signatures (winter and summer) made by you, Cooperation.
 
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Hmmm. I may be tempted to get a turd color car if they put out the AWD.
 
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a turd color car
was waiting for that one ... we made it to page 10 of the thread for the first mention ... not too shabby.

on a related note ... did anyone besides William Blake put aftermarket wheels on their HC?
I am really curious how bronze wheels especially would look on an HC?!?!?!









 

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Old 04-14-2008, 09:01 AM
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lurch, my wheels are OEM

R90's
 
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Old 04-14-2008, 09:12 AM
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hahah ... really? R90's are one of the best if not the best. Never seen them in black though.
 
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Originally Posted by holdenontoit
ok so how do I add the badge to my sig?
Here are the instructions:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co.../sigomatic.php
 
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I'll be putting my BBS's on my clubman as long as 15's look good on the clubman.

What color is your roof? I think bronze could look really good on some of the HC clubmans depending on their roof color.
 
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Silver roof ...

I am thinking an almost HC looking bronze with a silver lip would look nice ... and dropped with H&R's.
 
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Originally Posted by lurch70
Silver roof ...

I am thinking an almost HC looking bronze with a silver lip would look nice ... and dropped with H&R's.
yah...if you've got a silver roof, I think the polished lips would be a better choice than ALL bronze.
 
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Hey everyone. Since a lot of the Hot Chocolate owners seemed to order the Hot Chocolate Lounge Leather, I was wondering what Interior Surface choice you went with? I am leaning toward the Brushed Alloy as I liked the look of it and it didn't show finger prints, but I was not able to see it with the Hot Chocolate leather in person. Any opinions?
 
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When we ordered ours you automatically got the creme color line accent and the English Oak interior as part of the package.
 
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Old 04-14-2008, 01:45 PM
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Creme color line with the piano black trim.... AWESOME
 
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Hey everyone. Since a lot of the Hot Chocolate owners seemed to order the Hot Chocolate Lounge Leather, I was wondering what Interior Surface choice you went with? I am leaning toward the Brushed Alloy as I liked the look of it and it didn't show finger prints, but I was not able to see it with the Hot Chocolate leather in person. Any opinions?
max wood everywhere

dash, doors, gearlever and steering wheel
 
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Old 04-14-2008, 07:14 PM
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Bronze 18" wheels are on the list for us for the summertime. That was are first choice for color of a wheel. Now to decide what type of wheel. Anyway bronze wheels should look great. We have cream line interior and picked English oak for the dash trim.
 
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Old 04-15-2008, 03:51 AM
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Hey ! Some NEWS
After an Front accident with an VW Driver ... i decided to put on the JCW Front Bumper and i think it*s hot !...
BTW: really nice clubbies in the US . of course Europe too....

Pix:






 
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Hi all! Newbie here.
Ordered my HC/HC roof/black S on 4/15. Name: Lady Godiva
Tuscan Beige/eng oak/TB steering wheel, emerg brake, shifter
conv/prem/sport/cold weather
driving lamps/web wheels/white turn signals

Ordered from Hendrick in Charlotte. Delivery July.

Is it July yet?
 

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