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tiger333888 · Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:27 PM

Guys, I went to the factory this morning for a tour, and thoroughly enjoyed it.

It was a real eye opener and I was blown away by the complex logistical side of the operation.

The production line is set up to deliver every unique customer order for global distribution using J.I.T (just in time) manufacturing - i saw cars on the moving production line in all the colours available, right and left hand drive, cars going to North America/Asia (identifiable with additional reflectors), R53, R56s, hard tops, convertibles - all coming down the same production line and fitted to the exact customer spec. It was really impressive. And I saw a bunch of new MSC in different colours all getting ready to be shipped out to you folks out there still waiting

I highly recommend this tour - only £7 for each visitor - and it was great to see the birthplace and spirital home of my DS MSC!!

Mini Me GB · Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:30 PM

Hi Tiger - glad you enjoyed it, really is an amazing experience..

My Cooper S finally went into production yesterday so you might of seen mine

craigd · Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:36 PM

I am organising a trip down for newminiscotland.co.uk for 66 of us in April. The lovely Ulrike at Plant Oxford has sorted us out with the tours.

This will be our third time down and a round trip of 1000 miles in 2 days is a blast..

It is fascinating to see all the cars being built and the 2 older gentlemen that took us round the last time were a hoot!

Bring on April.

CC07ERS · Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:58 PM

can you just walk up or do you have to book this tour then

supa-dupa-cooper · Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:03 PM

Im going again in March (on my cars 1st birthday)

You have to book it cc07ers

tiger333888 · Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:14 PM

book in advance cc07ers - really easy and they are so friendly.

the number is 01865 825842 - couple of emails later and you are sorted with a date!! lead time can be as little as 1 week. Get dialing!! Well worth it. Boys above agree too

Tonyrec · Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:55 PM

Im booked in on the 17th Feb........hopefully i will see my car on the line.....fingers crossed.

tiger333888 · Jan 23rd, 2007, 09:03 PM

game on Tony !

my tour guide said it is actually possible to see your very car on the assembly line if you time it right. They need some order code from your dealer so they locate it - every car is barcoded and tracked in the factory - good luck with spotting your beast

Mr Panai · Jan 28th, 2007, 02:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tiger333888 (original)

my tour guide said it is actually possible to see your very car on the assembly line if you time it right.

Wish I'd known this earlier! Booked in for a tour on 10th Feb but our new CR/B MCS has already been born! Still, will be a good day. Went a year or so ago and really enjoyed it; those robots are mesmerising! Looking forward to seeing how things have changed post factory expansion.

Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:27 PM	#1
tiger333888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Middlesex Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 280 Offline	Plant Oxford Tour Guys, I went to the factory this morning for a tour, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a real eye opener and I was blown away by the complex logistical side of the operation. The production line is set up to deliver every unique customer order for global distribution using J.I.T (just in time) manufacturing - i saw cars on the moving production line in all the colours available, right and left hand drive, cars going to North America/Asia (identifiable with additional reflectors), R53, R56s, hard tops, convertibles - all coming down the same production line and fitted to the exact customer spec. It was really impressive. And I saw a bunch of new MSC in different colours all getting ready to be shipped out to you folks out there still waiting I highly recommend this tour - only £7 for each visitor - and it was great to see the birthplace and spirital home of my DS MSC!!

Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mini Me GB MINI2 Senior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kent Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 702 Offline	Hi Tiger - glad you enjoyed it, really is an amazing experience.. My Cooper S finally went into production yesterday so you might of seen mine Kent And East Sussex Mini Club - MINI to the Arctic

Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
supa-dupa-cooper Hates Pirelli tyres! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cloud MINI Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 21,019 Offline	Im going again in March (on my cars 1st birthday) You have to book it cc07ers UNION JACK OWNERS CLUB GB002 19?

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Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
craigd MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 129 Offline	I am organising a trip down for newminiscotland.co.uk for 66 of us in April. The lovely Ulrike at Plant Oxford has sorted us out with the tours. This will be our third time down and a round trip of 1000 miles in 2 days is a blast.. It is fascinating to see all the cars being built and the 2 older gentlemen that took us round the last time were a hoot! Bring on April.

Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	can you just walk up or do you have to book this tour then

Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
tiger333888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Middlesex Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 280 Offline	book in advance cc07ers - really easy and they are so friendly. the number is 01865 825842 - couple of emails later and you are sorted with a date!! lead time can be as little as 1 week. Get dialing!! Well worth it. Boys above agree too

Jan 23rd, 2007, 07:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tonyrec MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Herts Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 325 Offline	Im booked in on the 17th Feb........hopefully i will see my car on the line.....fingers crossed.

Jan 23rd, 2007, 09:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
tiger333888 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Middlesex Local Time: 06:39 AM Posts: 280 Offline	game on Tony ! my tour guide said it is actually possible to see your very car on the assembly line if you time it right. They need some order code from your dealer so they locate it - every car is barcoded and tracked in the factory - good luck with spotting your beast

Jan 28th, 2007, 02:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mr Panai It keeps getting faster! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 05:39 AM Posts: 13 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tiger333888 (original) my tour guide said it is actually possible to see your very car on the assembly line if you time it right. Wish I'd known this earlier! Booked in for a tour on 10th Feb but our new CR/B MCS has already been born! Still, will be a good day. Went a year or so ago and really enjoyed it; those robots are mesmerising! Looking forward to seeing how things have changed post factory expansion.

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