Finally, after several months of "lurking" and never contributing I have finally decided to actually join and post

I put a deposit on my new 2004
MC February 7 and ordered it March 8, 2004. After speaking with the incredibly nice person at ASK MINI I found out that my
MC is scheduled to start production the week of March 29th. I hope that it gets built and finishes on April 6, so that my MINI and I can share the same birthday (although 23 years apart

). Here are my specs:
2004
MC IB/W with White Bonnet Stripes
5 Spd
Panther Black Leatherette Interior
White 16" 5 spoke alloy rims
Chrome Bumper Trim
S-Sport Multi-function Steering Wheel
Rain Sensor/Auto Dimming Mirror package
It should arrive sometime in the first/middle part of May (poor desert dweller in AZ here, long time to ship)...
So, I look forward to "hanging out" with all you wonderful people here at Mini2!