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realevil · May 15th, 2007, 11:11 AM

Hi,

Assuming no last minute issues, I should be picking up my new baby today! Its Dark Silver with Black roof and black bonnet stripes. Other spec:

MFSW
Chilli
LSD
DSC
Auto Dim Mirror
Rain Sensor
Lounge Leather
Darkened Glass

Its a fairly modest spec (except the leather maybe), but I cannot wait! I am getting Mikey to sort out the audio.

I will post pics etc when I can.

Neil

FergusM · May 15th, 2007, 11:15 AM

Sounds lovely.....ok...I picked the same colours so I would agree with that. Also have most of what you picked also ticked except the full leather.

Also planning on getting Mikey to sort the stereo once I get mine.

Can't wait to see the pics...

Westerley · May 15th, 2007, 11:47 AM

Great stuff!

Nice day for it, NOT!

realevil · May 15th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the nice messages but I just got a call. The insurance cover note has not arrived with the garage despite Direct Line sending it on Saturday. No cover note, no car.

So unless there is some miracle about to happen (I dont think there are 'second post deliveries' anymore are there?), it wont be today :-(

Dainewb · May 15th, 2007, 12:36 PM

You could always get mini cover for 7 (free mini insurance for 7 days). Your dealer should be able to sort this out straight away. You are however only allowed to be insured by one person at a time, so if your other cover has started you would need to stop that cover for 7 days - which may be more hastle than it is worth!

FergusM · May 15th, 2007, 12:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dainewb (original)

You could always get mini cover for 7 (free mini insurance for 7 days). Your dealer should be able to sort this out straight away. You are however only allowed to be insured by one person at a time, so if your other cover has started you would need to stop that cover for 7 days - which may be more hastle than it is worth!

Normaly need the cover note to register the car... so will be stuck till it arrives.

Went through similar when I got my last car, in end got multiple sets sent out to both dealer and myself...and all arrived same day (at house and garage)....even though supposidly post'd several days apart..... mmmm I think they saved up their post and only sent it out once a week.

Japper · May 15th, 2007, 12:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by realevil (original)

Thanks for the nice messages but I just got a call. The insurance cover note has not arrived with the garage despite Direct Line sending it on Saturday. No cover note, no car.

So unless there is some miracle about to happen (I dont think there are 'second post deliveries' anymore are there?), it wont be today :-(

Get Direct Line to fax a copy through to your dealer. This should suffice.

Hummer2k1 · May 15th, 2007, 12:46 PM

damned!!!!

that suxx

Westerley · May 15th, 2007, 01:21 PM

Oh no, that's such a bummer

Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

realevil · May 15th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Apparently a fax will not suffice, which is really annoying as now im in limbo. I *assume* that the documents will arrive tomorrow but who knows? Plus I now need to insure my current car for an extra day (or several to be safe) which costs a bit of money.

Its no-ones fault, and I dont mind spending a bit of cash to insure my current car - its just really annoying and frustrating.

Anyone want to lend me theirs?

Purple Dave · May 15th, 2007, 01:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original)

Get Direct Line to fax a copy through to your dealer. This should suffice.

I was told by my dealer this was not enough. The only company they will agree to is MINI's own insurance.

Westerley · May 15th, 2007, 01:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dainewb (original)

You could always get mini cover for 7 (free mini insurance for 7 days). Your dealer should be able to sort this out straight away. You are however only allowed to be insured by one person at a time, so if your other cover has started you would need to stop that cover for 7 days - which may be more hastle than it is worth!

Why not do this? You can always postpone your own insurance for 7 days, then you won't need to worry? Shouldn't be any hassle, I wouldn't have thought.

Only thing is I think there is a £500 excess on the MINI 7 day cover and that's scary!

Westerley · May 15th, 2007, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original)

Normaly need the cover note to register the car... so will be stuck till it arrives.

Oops just saw this. It may be worth asking your dealer as I had similar problems with cover notes and my dealer said that MINI insurance would email them the cover note straight away and that was acceptable (only as it was MINI insurance though, they wouldn't accept an email from anyone else).

realevil · May 15th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Sadly I am in the middle of a 12 month policy - which I have swapped from my 1 series to the Mini today. I dont think I can 'stop' my insurance.

What a bl**dy nightmare!

Westerley · May 15th, 2007, 01:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by realevil (original)

Sadly I am in the middle of a 12 month policy - which I have swapped from my 1 series to the Mini today. I dont think I can 'stop' my insurance.

What a bl**dy nightmare!

Ah.

Looks like it's tomorrow then if postman pat does his bit.

Got everything crossed for you

realevil · May 15th, 2007, 02:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Westerley (original)

Ah.

Looks like it's tomorrow then if postman pat does his bit.

Got everything crossed for you

Sounds painful

Thanks for your support.

popey · May 15th, 2007, 04:45 PM

You can put your insurance on hold, I think all insurance companys can do this and 99% dont charge. Direct Line defo do it. Then get MINI 7 day free, Job Done!!!

supa-dupa-cooper · May 15th, 2007, 07:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Purple Dave (original)

I was told by my dealer this was not enough. The only company they will agree to is MINI's own insurance.

and even then MINI are a pain when asked to do it, but sales manager got involved and they faxed it through quick sharp

DerekH · May 15th, 2007, 07:52 PM

Hi Realevil sounds very good to me some pic's would be good enjoy hope the hand over goes fine

realevil · May 16th, 2007, 01:14 PM

OK, finally...

Picking it up at 3pm today! I just hope the rain holds off here in Reading as I want to give the car a good look around.

I have read a lot about the whole running in process - keep under 4500 RPM etc. Should I get up to 4500 today, or wait until its done a hundred miles or so?

Thanks,

Neil

May 15th, 2007, 11:11 AM	#1
realevil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Picking up my DS/B today! Hi, Assuming no last minute issues, I should be picking up my new baby today! Its Dark Silver with Black roof and black bonnet stripes. Other spec: MFSW Chilli LSD DSC Auto Dim Mirror Rain Sensor Lounge Leather Darkened Glass Its a fairly modest spec (except the leather maybe), but I cannot wait! I am getting Mikey to sort out the audio. I will post pics etc when I can. Neil

May 15th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Japper MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oil Country Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 1,070 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by realevil (original) Thanks for the nice messages but I just got a call. The insurance cover note has not arrived with the garage despite Direct Line sending it on Saturday. No cover note, no car. So unless there is some miracle about to happen (I dont think there are 'second post deliveries' anymore are there?), it wont be today :-( Get Direct Line to fax a copy through to your dealer. This should suffice. 06 HB/W MCS Chilli

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May 15th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Sounds lovely.....ok...I picked the same colours so I would agree with that. Also have most of what you picked also ticked except the full leather. Also planning on getting Mikey to sort the stereo once I get mine. Can't wait to see the pics...

May 15th, 2007, 11:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 132 Offline	Great stuff! Nice day for it, NOT!

May 15th, 2007, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
realevil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Thanks for the nice messages but I just got a call. The insurance cover note has not arrived with the garage despite Direct Line sending it on Saturday. No cover note, no car. So unless there is some miracle about to happen (I dont think there are 'second post deliveries' anymore are there?), it wont be today :-(

May 15th, 2007, 12:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dainewb MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 151 Offline	You could always get mini cover for 7 (free mini insurance for 7 days). Your dealer should be able to sort this out straight away. You are however only allowed to be insured by one person at a time, so if your other cover has started you would need to stop that cover for 7 days - which may be more hastle than it is worth!

May 15th, 2007, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
FergusM MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glasgow Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 692 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dainewb (original) You could always get mini cover for 7 (free mini insurance for 7 days). Your dealer should be able to sort this out straight away. You are however only allowed to be insured by one person at a time, so if your other cover has started you would need to stop that cover for 7 days - which may be more hastle than it is worth! Normaly need the cover note to register the car... so will be stuck till it arrives. Went through similar when I got my last car, in end got multiple sets sent out to both dealer and myself...and all arrived same day (at house and garage)....even though supposidly post'd several days apart..... mmmm I think they saved up their post and only sent it out once a week.

May 15th, 2007, 12:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hummer2k1 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Paris Local Time: 07:51 AM Posts: 286 Offline	damned!!!! that suxx

May 15th, 2007, 01:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 132 Offline	Oh no, that's such a bummer Fingers crossed for tomorrow!

May 15th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
realevil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Apparently a fax will not suffice, which is really annoying as now im in limbo. I assume that the documents will arrive tomorrow but who knows? Plus I now need to insure my current car for an extra day (or several to be safe) which costs a bit of money. Its no-ones fault, and I dont mind spending a bit of cash to insure my current car - its just really annoying and frustrating. Anyone want to lend me theirs?

May 15th, 2007, 01:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Purple Dave MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Japper (original) Get Direct Line to fax a copy through to your dealer. This should suffice. I was told by my dealer this was not enough. The only company they will agree to is MINI's own insurance.

May 15th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#12 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dainewb (original) You could always get mini cover for 7 (free mini insurance for 7 days). Your dealer should be able to sort this out straight away. You are however only allowed to be insured by one person at a time, so if your other cover has started you would need to stop that cover for 7 days - which may be more hastle than it is worth! Why not do this? You can always postpone your own insurance for 7 days, then you won't need to worry? Shouldn't be any hassle, I wouldn't have thought. Only thing is I think there is a £500 excess on the MINI 7 day cover and that's scary!

May 15th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by FergusM (original) Normaly need the cover note to register the car... so will be stuck till it arrives. Oops just saw this. It may be worth asking your dealer as I had similar problems with cover notes and my dealer said that MINI insurance would email them the cover note straight away and that was acceptable (only as it was MINI insurance though, they wouldn't accept an email from anyone else).

May 15th, 2007, 01:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
realevil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Sadly I am in the middle of a 12 month policy - which I have swapped from my 1 series to the Mini today. I dont think I can 'stop' my insurance. What a bl**dy nightmare!

May 15th, 2007, 01:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Westerley What's the speed of dark? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by realevil (original) Sadly I am in the middle of a 12 month policy - which I have swapped from my 1 series to the Mini today. I dont think I can 'stop' my insurance. What a bl**dy nightmare! Ah. Looks like it's tomorrow then if postman pat does his bit. Got everything crossed for you

May 15th, 2007, 02:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
realevil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 47 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Westerley (original) Ah. Looks like it's tomorrow then if postman pat does his bit. Got everything crossed for you Sounds painful Thanks for your support.

May 15th, 2007, 04:45 PM	#17 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 05:51 AM Posts: 1,788 Offline	You can put your insurance on hold, I think all insurance companys can do this and 99% dont charge. Direct Line defo do it. Then get MINI 7 day free, Job Done!!!

May 15th, 2007, 07:52 PM	#19 (permalink)
DerekH MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fraserburgh Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 827 Offline	Hi Realevil sounds very good to me some pic's would be good enjoy hope the hand over goes fine

May 16th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#20 (permalink)
realevil MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 06:51 AM Posts: 47 Offline	OK, finally... Picking it up at 3pm today! I just hope the rain holds off here in Reading as I want to give the car a good look around. I have read a lot about the whole running in process - keep under 4500 RPM etc. Should I get up to 4500 today, or wait until its done a hundred miles or so? Thanks, Neil

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