R56 Anyone else getting excited?
#26
09-20-2006, 10:24 AM
#27
09-20-2006, 01:16 PM
As for waiting; we decided after a few months of waiting to go for a 07 instead of an 06 - were offered the last build in the NW during August but decided to stay with the new model. The original estimation from NW Mini was a wait of 9-10 months at the beginning of 06, so the wait list must have shortened on news of the new car
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09-20-2006, 01:59 PM
#29
09-20-2006, 02:36 PM
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I'm waiting on the '08 JCW MCS... 230bhp! hell yeah!
Some rumours even have it appearing as a seperate model ('a la M3) which would be cool too... Upgraded engine, brakes, suspension, interior... <drool>
Could give the JCW GTP MCS a run for it's money..
Plus giving the new car a year to shake out it's flaws will be great too.
That all being said, I'll sure miss the whine in my 05 when its gone!
RM2k5
Some rumours even have it appearing as a seperate model ('a la M3) which would be cool too... Upgraded engine, brakes, suspension, interior... <drool>
Could give the JCW GTP MCS a run for it's money..
Plus giving the new car a year to shake out it's flaws will be great too.
That all being said, I'll sure miss the whine in my 05 when its gone!
RM2k5
#30
09-20-2006, 09:07 PM
The waits have been (and in some cases still are) very long at various west coast dealerships. Mostly this is because some dealers offer MINIs at MSRP and some in the same general area don't. This means for the consumer that if they don't want to pay the $2000-$4000 markup, they go to the cheapest dealership. Since their allotment is fixed the list gets long. This is the case for East Bay MINI compared to the others in the area. My wait is going to be in excess of 6 months. I put a deposit down in July to hold my place on the list for an '07 MCS and there are at least 10 people ahead of me. I would imagine that at East Bay MINI there are no more slots for 2006 models and haven't been for awhile.
#31
09-20-2006, 09:16 PM
#32
09-20-2006, 10:01 PM
I'm hearing a demo will be availible around the time customers will be able to finalize specs (November). If you check www.psmini.org it sounds like theres going to be a release party for the new car at the dealership.
My understanding is that once specs are finalized, the deposit becomes non-refundable (which is fine by me - as long as I've driven & seen the car).
West coast delivery in March or April.
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09-21-2006, 08:38 AM
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#34
09-21-2006, 11:17 AM
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Have you decided on your specs. I change my mind about every other day
#35
09-21-2006, 04:08 PM
Must Haves:
-Limited Slip Diff
-Sport Suspension (if it is an option)
-Dark Blue or Dark Grey exterior with black roof
-The new s-lite like wheels (whatever those are called)
-Multifunction wheel
-Upgraded stereo
-Interior color line 'matching' exterior with matching ray cloth/leather sport seats (blue or grey)
-Sport pkg (I assume xenons etc like before)
-On Board Computer
Maybe:
-Keyless entry/start cool feature, but would not be necessary if it's too expensive
-ipod adapter
-auto climate control (i usually prefer manual)
I guess some of it comes down to what the packages will be.
I'm going to aim to configure the car for an MSRP around 25-26k
#36
09-21-2006, 05:46 PM
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#37
09-21-2006, 05:57 PM
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#38
09-21-2006, 08:08 PM
#39
09-21-2006, 10:48 PM
Doesn't sound right to me, either. Order a MINI and take delivery one month later? That would be very rare indead!
#40
09-22-2006, 08:15 AM
4th Gear
fjork_duf,
We're close in many ways.
Definite:
Dark Silver with Black Roof
6-speed manual
Sport Package
Flame Spoke (as per the wife
)
Grey (or darkest offered) Interior
Piano Black Dash and Creme knee and arm rest
MFSW
LSD (if offered)
Upgraded stereo with Sirius (if offered)
On board computer
Maybe:
Black Stripes
the Leather seats that have the trim piping in creme
Heated seats (I know, why do I need them in the East Bay, one word; spouse)
iPod adapter (may do this myself when they become available for R56)
Things I don't want:
Sunroof
Auto gearbox
Auto Air
I'm going to try to keep the cost below $27K but who knows
We're close in many ways.
Definite:
Dark Silver with Black Roof
6-speed manual
Sport Package
Flame Spoke (as per the wife
)Grey (or darkest offered) Interior
Piano Black Dash and Creme knee and arm rest
MFSW
LSD (if offered)
Upgraded stereo with Sirius (if offered)
On board computer
Maybe:
Black Stripes
the Leather seats that have the trim piping in creme
Heated seats (I know, why do I need them in the East Bay, one word; spouse)
iPod adapter (may do this myself when they become available for R56)
Things I don't want:
Sunroof
Auto gearbox
Auto Air
I'm going to try to keep the cost below $27K but who knows
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09-22-2006, 09:31 AM
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I'm SOOO excited. I'm driving myself nuts just waiting for the ability to start configuring, not to mention placing an actual order. If I want to recieve mine by late April/early May, when do people think I should place the order? I'd like to wait a bit to avoid double car payments in the household as long as I can, the other car will be paid off in September and I think we have the summer under control. It's the spring months I gotta worry about the finances for, hence why I want to wait a bit (but not too long!).
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