R56 R56 Week 16 production group
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#203
Amazing. That's all I have to say. The car feels great. I drove it up the coastline through the north shore of MA tonight. Happy with everything and love the color combo (AB/B, piano black, anthracite headliner, redwood lounge leather). It's going to be pretty tough walking past it at 6:30am tomorrow as I ride public transportation to work. I can only hope to stay busy enough that the day goes by quickly.
I didn't think I'd notice the torque steer, as I've owned many FWD cars with more power than this one but it actually has more torque steer than any of my old cars. This kind of surprised me. Even without pushing the car (it's still under 100 miles) I was experiencing torque steer. I didn't get the LSD or DSC.
Still a big and good luck to those still waiting. Can't wait for my order from DP to come in on Friday so that I can give it its first detail.
I didn't think I'd notice the torque steer, as I've owned many FWD cars with more power than this one but it actually has more torque steer than any of my old cars. This kind of surprised me. Even without pushing the car (it's still under 100 miles) I was experiencing torque steer. I didn't get the LSD or DSC.
Still a big and good luck to those still waiting. Can't wait for my order from DP to come in on Friday so that I can give it its first detail.
#204
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I'm scheduled for delivery tomorrow according to the OL and have regressed to the port according to ASK_MINI. Haven't heard back from my MA, but at least the end is near.
#214
Man, I'm beginning to think this is not meant to be-I got a call from my MA telling me the car would be in Tuesday or Wednesday (this was Tuesday). Today he called to let me know that he didn't have the car nor know when it was supposed to arrive. OL says scheduled for delivery on the 15th but I guess that's not going to happen. How accurate were your estimated delivery dates?
In spite of all the whining, glad to see you guys are getting in some quality motoring.
In spite of all the whining, glad to see you guys are getting in some quality motoring.
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#216
My MA told me that once the car gets released from the VDC, the transport (trucking) company that delivers the cars to the dealership will give the most accurate date as to when the car will arrive.
So if your car has been released from the VDC your MA should be able to tell you when your car is coming in.
So if your car has been released from the VDC your MA should be able to tell you when your car is coming in.
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#219
jrunner--awesome and congrats! That is pretty much my favorite color combination, it's stunning!
johnnyf--I know it stinks, but it will happen soon! Don't give up faith! The OL had the date exactly right for getting to the dealer, but I couldn't take delivery for 5 days because the certificate of origin didn't show up for a while! So many factors, it could even be at the dealer and he is sparing you from telling you that it is just sitting there waiting to be registered, etc. I'm sure very, very soon you'll get good news.
johnnyf--I know it stinks, but it will happen soon! Don't give up faith! The OL had the date exactly right for getting to the dealer, but I couldn't take delivery for 5 days because the certificate of origin didn't show up for a while! So many factors, it could even be at the dealer and he is sparing you from telling you that it is just sitting there waiting to be registered, etc. I'm sure very, very soon you'll get good news.
#220
Man, I do wish I could have sprung for the lounge leather after seeing those pictures. So nice...maybe next MINI.
Finally got some good news...my MINI is on a truck as of yesterday with an estimated delivery date today, so hopefully I can get some motoring in soon. I think I may just have to take some time off work once I take delivery.
Finally got some good news...my MINI is on a truck as of yesterday with an estimated delivery date today, so hopefully I can get some motoring in soon. I think I may just have to take some time off work once I take delivery.
#221
Blown gasket
I got two phone calls this morning:
- 1st call
- Monty the truck driver - 'I am stuck in Montana until my blown head gasket is fixed. ETA unknown.'
- ' Me - 'OK, good luck with the gasket.'
- 5 minutes later
- Customer service representative - 'Hi, I am calling to see how you like your new Mini.'
- Me - 'It is stuck in Montana. How can I help you?'
- Customer service rep - 'Uh, I bet you can't wait to get your new mini?'
#225
I got two phone calls this morning:
- 1st call
- Monty the truck driver - 'I am stuck in Montana until my blown head gasket is fixed. ETA unknown.'
- ' Me - 'OK, good luck with the gasket.'
- 5 minutes later
- Customer service representative - 'Hi, I am calling to see how you like your new Mini.'
- Me - 'It is stuck in Montana. How can I help you?'
- Customer service rep - 'Uh, I bet you can't wait to get your new mini?'
HOLD UP....
how in the world did the TRUCK driver of all people get your number and DECIDE to call you? so confused...why doesn't my punk *** driver call me...tomm is suppossedly the day..we'll see...