R56 Finally picked up my MINI
#26
Small world....
Yeah, that was me. I saw you taking care of business..
I was wearing a red jacket, and my bike is all black with red flames.
what manger and salesman did you deal with?
I am working with Jeff, and he always seems pretty knowledgeable.. Well as best as a salesman can get. I doubt there are many mini salespersons who are into the minis' more than NAM folks. haha
MOS is crazy busy. I can see why some folks get turned away.
I was wearing a red jacket, and my bike is all black with red flames.
what manger and salesman did you deal with?
I am working with Jeff, and he always seems pretty knowledgeable.. Well as best as a salesman can get. I doubt there are many mini salespersons who are into the minis' more than NAM folks. haha
MOS is crazy busy. I can see why some folks get turned away.
My sales woman was Robin. She is very nice. But I think she needs some work on vehicle. When I placed my order, I basically sat on her desk and added or updated my MINI. I asked several questions, but most of the time, she was not so sure. Today, I found out that Jeff was the highest achiever in sale in month of May. I saw that on the whiteboard at manager's office. I wonder if Jeff was the one I'm thinking of. The guy sitting just right of the center receiption desk. He introduced me to Robin when I placed my order because he was busy with his current customer.
Anyway, let's keep in touch. Maybe we both can learn each other. I'm sure you are more expert than I.
#27
Just took several pics.... and video....
I just took several pics of my baby. I'll add those pics now. Also I took video. I found that there are no video of pics of navigation system. So I took video of that. I don't know where to add my video. Maybe I try to add thos to youtube so that people can get some information about MINI Navigation system and other related info. This is the beauty of internet.
#29
...back from a beer/martini supply run.
Nice pics.
Why did you pick the color you chose?
I'm always interested in that.
Mine was because I'd had red and white cars...add a long story...at the last minute I switched to a ClubmanS.
I saw 3 MC in a four mile stretch on the way back from the liquor store...red, red, blue.
You can update your signature line with info about your Silver Bomber.
That's always appreciated, especially by those planning to order.
Nice pics.
Why did you pick the color you chose?
I'm always interested in that.
Mine was because I'd had red and white cars...add a long story...at the last minute I switched to a ClubmanS.
I saw 3 MC in a four mile stretch on the way back from the liquor store...red, red, blue.
You can update your signature line with info about your Silver Bomber.
That's always appreciated, especially by those planning to order.
#30
It's very nice to hear from local people.
My sales woman was Robin. She is very nice. But I think she needs some work on vehicle. When I placed my order, I basically sat on her desk and added or updated my MINI. I asked several questions, but most of the time, she was not so sure. Today, I found out that Jeff was the highest achiever in sale in month of May. I saw that on the whiteboard at manager's office. I wonder if Jeff was the one I'm thinking of. The guy sitting just right of the center receiption desk. He introduced me to Robin when I placed my order because he was busy with his current customer.
Anyway, let's keep in touch. Maybe we both can learn each other. I'm sure you are more expert than I.
My sales woman was Robin. She is very nice. But I think she needs some work on vehicle. When I placed my order, I basically sat on her desk and added or updated my MINI. I asked several questions, but most of the time, she was not so sure. Today, I found out that Jeff was the highest achiever in sale in month of May. I saw that on the whiteboard at manager's office. I wonder if Jeff was the one I'm thinking of. The guy sitting just right of the center receiption desk. He introduced me to Robin when I placed my order because he was busy with his current customer.
Anyway, let's keep in touch. Maybe we both can learn each other. I'm sure you are more expert than I.
yeah, ive talked to robin a few times. Yep, that is Jeff. He sold 35 cars last month! whoah!
Well, i am always on here and I am picking up my MINI on tues or wed. I am sure I will see you around. Prob hit up the DC metro MINI group for some gatherings too..
good luck!
#31
Color...
...back from a beer/martini supply run.
Nice pics.
Why did you pick the color you chose?
I'm always interested in that.
Mine was because I'd had red and white cars...add a long story...at the last minute I switched to a ClubmanS.
I saw 3 MC in a four mile stretch on the way back from the liquor store...red, red, blue.
You can update your signature line with info about your Silver Bomber.
That's always appreciated, especially by those planning to order.
Nice pics.
Why did you pick the color you chose?
I'm always interested in that.
Mine was because I'd had red and white cars...add a long story...at the last minute I switched to a ClubmanS.
I saw 3 MC in a four mile stretch on the way back from the liquor store...red, red, blue.
You can update your signature line with info about your Silver Bomber.
That's always appreciated, especially by those planning to order.
Story of color will be a good story. I agree with you. I'd been dying to get my own MINI for 2 years. Can you imagine that? Since I was in school, I thought "what the heck? just wait until graduate and get a job." So I graduated with accounting degree and got a great job. After one year of working, finally decided to go for it. I saw lots of MINI (maybe not lots of, plenty of), and cream color and dark silver with black top always attracted me with their classic beauty. I guess I consider myself "conservative, reserve" at the same time "little bit of vain" if you know what I mean.
Blue color was really nice. When I picked up my MINI today, I saw laser blue parked on the ramp in front of the entrance. It really looked nice. Now cream, dark silver, and laser blue are for me.
I also want to add that this is my FIRST NEW CAR in my life. So it's very important for me to fully optionalize and have fun with it.
I'm sure that we all gonna enjoy with MINI, and at the same time, I'll do my best to help people who are planning to get MINI be better informed before they pull the trigger. This is another fun to own MINI, I guess.
#33
I'm sure you are excited...
I heard that some motoring party was going on when I picked up my MINI. I enjoyed free snacks. That's a good idea that MINI lovers got together occasionally and share their love for MINI. Surely there were lots of MINI parked there.
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MINIspud Rock!!
Thank you so much. How do you know so well about MINI? Are you MINI expert? I just love this site. Whenever you have questions, you will eventually get answer. I though signal light would be white. That's why I ordered. It would be very unique to have white light, don't you think?
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Thank you so much for your tips. 240,000 miles? Wow, you are good "parent." hehe.... What do you mean by "vary your speed between 35-70 for the first 100 miles, then grdually up the speed ?"
I guess I need to learn how to change oil since MINI won't change oil for that short mile for free. She told me MINI follows internal indicator for the maintenance program. But for my baby, I don't mind to spend extra for good oil.
I guess I need to learn how to change oil since MINI won't change oil for that short mile for free. She told me MINI follows internal indicator for the maintenance program. But for my baby, I don't mind to spend extra for good oil.
He taught me to change my oil, and I've done a good part of a change myself, with the helpful tutor beside me all the way. . . under the car, etc. It was really sort of fun!
Off to check your gallery for the pix of your new MINI!
#46
True true, I asked my MA for a total on my car so I could look into financing with Pen Fed and so far from what I figured the total cost would be is off my like $120. Could be the grocery bag holder thingy though but probably won't end up getting it if they charge me for labor. WTF installing that will take 10 minutes!
#47
Negotiation?
When I picked up my MINI yesterday, my salesperson told me that she gave me "wheel lock" ($50 worth) for free. That's it. And now I can't figure out $175 overcharge. Still waiting for manger's call. If she doesn't call me back by Tuesday, I'll do something really "BAD."
Overall, I liked the experience. Ordered on 5/10 and picked up my MINI on 6/21. 6 weeks as expected. Waiting was surely pain.
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