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KPKalle · Dec 12th, 2006, 02:43 PM

A few of you know I've got an S on order - spec pretty much finalised and ready to go. Also some of you may remember that I've got delivery/production on hold until I return to the UK to live (in the new year). Well to my surprise I've just been told it's going to be at the dealer's before 18th December

With delivery before or just after Christmas

A nice surprise - sort of. But I'm not going to be back in the UK until February or March at the earliest

I've got to find out who's messed up and called in the order too soon without my go ahead

This complaint must be a first

Jon Chalk · Dec 12th, 2006, 02:47 PM

Do you need someone to "look after" it until you get back??

KPKalle · Dec 12th, 2006, 02:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jon Chalk (original)

Do you need someone to "look after" it until you get back??

I've an idea Mum will have first dibs

Richard Crofts · Dec 12th, 2006, 03:31 PM

SHOT-GUN!

HA HA! Its all mine! Woohoo!

Excellent and terrible all at once...If you allow others to use it before March you'll not get that new car feel

But if it sits at the garage then thats a travisty as MINIs are meant to be driven

I love MINI, Laura · Dec 12th, 2006, 03:40 PM

Oh no! We knew that you were out of the country why didn't your dealer think about it?!!? This is awful! Good luck with complaining!

PS I'll drive it to Sweden for you and deliver it to you free of charge if you like!

KPKalle · Dec 12th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

SHOT-GUN!

HA HA! Its all mine! Woohoo!

Excellent and terrible all at once...If you allow others to use it before March you'll not get that new car feel

But if it sits at the garage then thats a travisty as MINIs are meant to be driven

I don't want either option really - although it's exciting as well in a way. I want the dealer to sort out their screw up

Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original)

Oh no! We knew that you were out of the country why didn't your dealer think about it?!!? This is awful! Good luck with complaining!

PS I'll drive it to Sweden for you and deliver it to you free of charge if you like!

The dealer does know. That are totally up to speed with my situation.

And since my test drive, don't think I haven't been plotting how to get the car delivered asap and then driving it or shipping it up here

Thanks for the offer though, Laura - you'd be running it in for me

Olly. · Dec 12th, 2006, 04:38 PM

Thats a bit of shame KP. Does it have the right spec on it? I know you were talking about changing it.

KPKalle · Dec 12th, 2006, 07:53 PM

Well the spec is pretty much firm, but we aren't totally sure on roof colour: body, black or white. I think the order stands at body. But then Oxygen Blue has been a temptation, especially if we're waiting until March or thereabouts. Not to mention LSD

I have to see what kind of replies I get back from the dealer tomorrow .....

ScottyB · Dec 13th, 2006, 02:47 AM

Sorry to hear

About the good bad news Karl

I suppose great under any other circumstances!

Seriously, hope it all works out for you

KPKalle · Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:24 AM

No update on this

I have to find out from the dealer what they can do about it. All I've heard is the car will be ready for delivery this month and will be kept in secure storage until I can pick it up.

It still peeves me about the spec though since it's not my ideal. Maybe I can get them to re-spray the roof or add extra lights or stripes or free TLC? Or all of the above?

Olly. · Jan 3rd, 2007, 01:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original)

No update on this

I have to find out from the dealer what they can do about it. All I've heard is the car will be ready for delivery this month and will be kept in secure storage until I can pick it up.

It still peeves me about the spec though since it's not my ideal. Maybe I can get them to re-spray the roof or add extra lights or stripes or free TLC? Or all of the above?

Is ordering a new car not an option? Surely the dealer can put this car in the showroom and order you a new one?

It is the dealers mistake after all?

Alternatively as you say the dealer fit accessories brochure could be raided

KPKalle · Jan 3rd, 2007, 01:42 PM

It all went quiet over the holiday period, so I have to start chasing again.

Dec 12th, 2006, 02:43 PM	#1
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Cooper S delivery - ahead of schedule!! A few of you know I've got an S on order - spec pretty much finalised and ready to go. Also some of you may remember that I've got delivery/production on hold until I return to the UK to live (in the new year). Well to my surprise I've just been told it's going to be at the dealer's before 18th December With delivery before or just after Christmas A nice surprise - sort of. But I'm not going to be back in the UK until February or March at the earliest I've got to find out who's messed up and called in the order too soon without my go ahead This complaint must be a first Global Moderator

Dec 12th, 2006, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Jon Chalk (original) Do you need someone to "look after" it until you get back?? I've an idea Mum will have first dibs Global Moderator

Dec 12th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) SHOT-GUN! HA HA! Its all mine! Woohoo! Excellent and terrible all at once...If you allow others to use it before March you'll not get that new car feel But if it sits at the garage then thats a travisty as MINIs are meant to be driven I don't want either option really - although it's exciting as well in a way. I want the dealer to sort out their screw up Quote: Originally Posted by I love MINI, Laura (original) Oh no! We knew that you were out of the country why didn't your dealer think about it?!!? This is awful! Good luck with complaining! PS I'll drive it to Sweden for you and deliver it to you free of charge if you like! The dealer does know. That are totally up to speed with my situation. And since my test drive, don't think I haven't been plotting how to get the car delivered asap and then driving it or shipping it up here Thanks for the offer though, Laura - you'd be running it in for me Global Moderator

Dec 12th, 2006, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Well the spec is pretty much firm, but we aren't totally sure on roof colour: body, black or white. I think the order stands at body. But then Oxygen Blue has been a temptation, especially if we're waiting until March or thereabouts. Not to mention LSD I have to see what kind of replies I get back from the dealer tomorrow ..... Global Moderator

Dec 13th, 2006, 02:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 01:59 PM Posts: 192,626 Offline	Sorry to hear About the good bad news Karl I suppose great under any other circumstances! Seriously, hope it all works out for you - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

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Dec 12th, 2006, 02:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jon Chalk Cooperama? Who's he? Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Milton Keynes Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 689 Offline	Do you need someone to "look after" it until you get back??

Dec 12th, 2006, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 3,363 Offline	SHOT-GUN! HA HA! Its all mine! Woohoo! Excellent and terrible all at once...If you allow others to use it before March you'll not get that new car feel But if it sits at the garage then thats a travisty as MINIs are meant to be driven

Dec 12th, 2006, 03:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 3,439 Offline	Oh no! We knew that you were out of the country why didn't your dealer think about it?!!? This is awful! Good luck with complaining! PS I'll drive it to Sweden for you and deliver it to you free of charge if you like!

Dec 12th, 2006, 04:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Thats a bit of shame KP. Does it have the right spec on it? I know you were talking about changing it.

Jan 3rd, 2007, 08:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	No update on this I have to find out from the dealer what they can do about it. All I've heard is the car will be ready for delivery this month and will be kept in secure storage until I can pick it up. It still peeves me about the spec though since it's not my ideal. Maybe I can get them to re-spray the roof or add extra lights or stripes or free TLC? Or all of the above? Global Moderator

Jan 3rd, 2007, 01:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 03:59 AM Posts: 3,458 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KPKalle (original) No update on this I have to find out from the dealer what they can do about it. All I've heard is the car will be ready for delivery this month and will be kept in secure storage until I can pick it up. It still peeves me about the spec though since it's not my ideal. Maybe I can get them to re-spray the roof or add extra lights or stripes or free TLC? Or all of the above? Is ordering a new car not an option? Surely the dealer can put this car in the showroom and order you a new one? It is the dealers mistake after all? Alternatively as you say the dealer fit accessories brochure could be raided

Jan 3rd, 2007, 01:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	It all went quiet over the holiday period, so I have to start chasing again. Global Moderator

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