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jeffu · Mar 15th, 2005, 06:33 PM

Congrats on the Cabrio - I have an S on order with Mini of The Woodlands with a week 12 build date. So far it just says "on order". I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but so far they were really easy to deal with. Straight MSRP - no BS. Let's hope it stays that easy when the car actually comes in.

I can't wait!!

HoustonMini · Mar 17th, 2005, 05:00 AM

Mar. 16th, 2005
Got a call today about my Mini...apparently Leah made a mistake and it won't be state side until March 22nd. Which is four days later then expected...probably because it left 4 days after it was expected as well. So that's the bad news...the good news: my Mini will arrive at the Mini of the Woodlands the last week of March (along with 20 others) and I should be able to pick it up before April 1st. So even though its arriving state side later, I should still be able to pick it up in time.
I'm still thinking of getting the window's tinted, but haven't decided 100%.
My fiance suggested I put together a CD for my first ride, now I just gotta find the right songs for it. I'm thinking about adding some songs from the Mean Machine soundtrack (I'm sure all the Brits know what movie I'm talking about), and maybe even the Italian Job soundtrack. So we'll see what happens. I have about two weeks to get it done.

to be continued...

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 17th, 2005, 05:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by HoustonMini

Mar. 16th, 2005
My fiance suggested I put together a CD for my first ride, now I just gotta find the right songs for it. I'm thinking about adding some songs from the Mean Machine soundtrack (I'm sure all the Brits know what movie I'm talking about), and maybe even the Italian Job soundtrack. So we'll see what happens. I have about two weeks to get it done.

to be continued...

If you haven't seen it already, get a copy of the original Italian Job and then get the song "self preservation society" onto CD and listen to that one on the way home. I hope it's warm where you are, because you will need the volume UP and the windows DOWN for that journey!

Tigger.

HoustonMini · Mar 17th, 2005, 11:59 AM

Thanks Tigger, I'll look into it...and surprisingly its not warm here these days...although I wouldn't exactly call it cold either.

Houston never gets cold.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 17th, 2005, 06:55 PM

Keep those posts going on your new MINI's delivery, it's great to follow it. It's like waiting for mine to be delivered all over again!

Tigger.

HoustonMini · Mar 20th, 2005, 12:49 AM

Mar. 19th, 2005
In 3 days my Mini arrives state side. After a nice enjoyable long voyage (that I wish I could have been on as well) it finally arrives in Charleston at the VDC.

While I'm still trying to find the perfect name for my PW MCSa I have decided on a few songs for ride home. Carnaval De Paris and Wings from the Mean Machine Soundtrack, along with RamJam's Black Betty and DC Talk's Jesus Freak.

I'm currently driving (well atleast when it works/starts for me) a maroon (well the hood is white from the sun beating down on it) '89 (some think 1889, but it is a 1989) Buick Park Ave and with all the photos I've seen from the CounterfeitMini.com (and on MiniUSA.com) I'm thinking of putting my own stripes on it and turning it into a counterfeit before selling it to the junk yard. Now if I can somehow get more then $400 for it, I'll leave it alone. Ok, so I really would not do anything to it, as I want to get as much as I can for it.

Once it arrives at the the dealership and if I can get there I will post some pictures before "the big exchance" and the keys are finally in my hands.

HoustonMini · Mar 22nd, 2005, 01:29 PM

Mar. 22nd, 2005
My Mini should arrive safely at the VDC today, so around lunch time I'll probably make a call to my MA to check for sure. The only people I've found difficult to get ahold of are the financial people, but we are (I hope we both are) working on getting everything sorted so I can drive off in my Mini sooner then later. And speaking of picking up my Mini. Last week I was told I should be able to pick it up the last week of March, and as long as nothing goes wrong at the VDC that should remain the same. Small problem arose yesterday those. I work for an architect who often does work outside of Houston and even outside of Texas. And I believe we just got a renovation project in Michigan (1341.39 miles away) and it looks like I might have to go there to measure the darn thing. The sad news is, I might be leaving for it next week so I will not be able to pick up my Mini on time. But I guess there is always good news with bad news. Good news is that I will not have to mess with old Ruth for a week either. I'll post again sometime after lunch once I've verified my Mini is at the VDC trying to get her land legs.

bradshaws · Mar 22nd, 2005, 03:28 PM

Hi, my car is on the same boat as yours! I'm hoping the VDC does not take long to process. I am past ready to have my Mini! My husband and I really want to be picking it up this weekend but that might be unrealistic.

BTW I'm from Texas, born in Garland. I've been reading your posts and missing the Blue Bonnets!

HoustonMini · Mar 25th, 2005, 12:20 AM

awesome, looks like they both arrived safely. Be sure to post some pics when you get them.

Mar. 24th, 2005
Big day for me and my Mini (which is still nameless). It's at the VDC, did arrive on time, and should be here in town at the Mini of the Woodlands Mon-Tues. And should be ready for pickup Wed-Thurs.

Just 5-6 days away. I should find out for sure on Monday. Which puts my total time from ordering to delivery date at 45-46 day and about 3 weeks earlier then estimated. Money issue has been worked out, and for the second straight day my old car (Ruth) hasn't started and is currently parked in my office's parking lot. If it gets towed this weekend (which it might) I'm not going to bother getting it out and just walk to and from the office until I can get a rid to go pick up my Mini.

to be continued...

DynamiteCandyMan · Mar 27th, 2005, 05:08 AM

hio! im in houston too! i live in richmond and and hoping to order a mini as soon as i get a better job (AMC sucks

) maybe well see eachother one day

HoustonMini · Mar 27th, 2005, 01:38 PM

Mar. 27th, 2005
Great news! I checked MiniUSA.com and it shows the delivery date now set to....TODAY!!!! Yesterday morning it read the 29th of March, but last night when I checked before going to bed it said the 27th of March. Which means my baby should be at the dealer today? A Sunday, and Easter at that? Doesn't make much sense but maybe it will. Either way I won't be able to pick her up until Thursday. Which gives me Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to drive her around until I have to go to Michigan for 4-5 days. I'm afraid to leave her at the airport or my apartment complex. Isn't it best for her to be driven atleast once while I'm gone? If so, who do I let drive her? I've actually thought about driving up there but it will take to long to even consider it. I'm so exicted...as are my friends. That way I'll stop telling them where my car is and how much I want it, because I'll be to busy driving it.

Tom B · Mar 27th, 2005, 03:29 PM

Go ahead and drive it to Michigan. What better way to get to know you're MINI and to get past those annoying "break-in" miles.

"It just wouldn't be fair to leave your best girl home on a Saturday night."

Tom

HoustonMini · Mar 29th, 2005, 02:58 AM

Mar. 28th, 2005
BIG NEWS! I pick up my Mini tomorrow around 5pm EST (4pm CST)!!!!!!!

I couldn't wait until Thursday so I asked the boss to take off on Tuesday rather then Thursday...he said yes. I spoke with Keith and he said Tuesday would be good for him and to come on in! I'll bring the camera and snap a few shots while there for all to see late tomorrow tonight. Looks like I've finally joined the Mini Family...and once I look more into my $ I'll be supporting MINI2 and honking and flashing my lights at other Mini's around town! No sleep for me tonight.

to be continued...

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 29th, 2005, 05:27 AM

Great news. I'm looking forward to seeing those pictures....

Mini Mook · Mar 29th, 2005, 11:57 PM

Wow - Feb 12 to Mar 28. That's about 6 weeks from order to delivery - one of the fastest delivery times I've heard of! And, it's not even on the East Coast!

How much did you have to bribe the dealer?

DeadCanDanceR · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:00 AM

HoustonMini should have picked up his MINI a little while ago...He's probably having a blast driving thru Houston as I write this!

...Westheimer? Memorial drive maybe???

I'm looking forward to see those first pictures after having read this blog since day 1...

Congratulations in advance!

HoustonMini · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:12 AM

Mar. 29th, 2005
What a beautiful car the Mini Cooper is. Specially the MCS. I left work at 2 o'clock with the hopes of trading in old Ruth...with no luck. She wouldn't even start at all. So Ruth is still at the office while Audrey (yes my Mini has a name, and I'll explain later) sits here at the complex under cover from the rain. Keith and Jessica (at Mini of the Woodlands) were great and helped speed up the process as best they could. Apparently 12 other Minis were being delivered this week, and 4 of which were today. My fiance took some pictures which I will be sharing. The 40 mile ride home was great...I soon found myself driving behind another Mini (black). It was fun to see other people see the two of us driving and smile and wave. They had New Mexico plates so I'm not sure if they were just visiting or moved here recently. As for the name Audrey...one of my favorite foreign films is Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Amélie for Americans) of which the beautiful Audrey Tautou is the star of. With a classic name like Audrey I thought that would be a perfect fit for the Pepper White & Black Mini I had ordered. Thus the name Audrey for my 2005 PW MCSa. I'm so excited and not sure what else to say...I want to go drive all night. Ok, I'll share those pictures now....

to be continued...

DeadCanDanceR · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:16 AM

Great pictures!!! Audrey is beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!

I hope that you include some of those great pictures in both of these threads...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83842

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84313

jbensley · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:18 AM

Audrey looks terrific!

I'm sure you'll enjoy many happy hours in her tender loving care.

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · Mar 30th, 2005, 05:36 AM

Wow, Audrey's a real stunner.

Thanks for keeping us posted; I've enjoyed the story!

Please let us know how you get on with her over the next few weeks and keep posting the pictures...

Tigger.

Mar 15th, 2005, 06:33 PM	#21
jeffu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 03:57 PM Posts: 61 Offline	I too ordered from Mini of The Woodlands Congrats on the Cabrio - I have an S on order with Mini of The Woodlands with a week 12 build date. So far it just says "on order". I'm keeping my fingers crossed, but so far they were really easy to deal with. Straight MSRP - no BS. Let's hope it stays that easy when the car actually comes in. I can't wait!! Jeff Ulrich

Mar 17th, 2005, 05:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	time extended...but stays the same.... Mar. 16th, 2005 Got a call today about my Mini...apparently Leah made a mistake and it won't be state side until March 22nd. Which is four days later then expected...probably because it left 4 days after it was expected as well. So that's the bad news...the good news: my Mini will arrive at the Mini of the Woodlands the last week of March (along with 20 others) and I should be able to pick it up before April 1st. So even though its arriving state side later, I should still be able to pick it up in time. I'm still thinking of getting the window's tinted, but haven't decided 100%. My fiance suggested I put together a CD for my first ride, now I just gotta find the right songs for it. I'm thinking about adding some songs from the Mean Machine soundtrack (I'm sure all the Brits know what movie I'm talking about), and maybe even the Italian Job soundtrack. So we'll see what happens. I have about two weeks to get it done. to be continued... Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 17th, 2005, 05:50 AM	#23 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 4,526 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by HoustonMini Mar. 16th, 2005 My fiance suggested I put together a CD for my first ride, now I just gotta find the right songs for it. I'm thinking about adding some songs from the Mean Machine soundtrack (I'm sure all the Brits know what movie I'm talking about), and maybe even the Italian Job soundtrack. So we'll see what happens. I have about two weeks to get it done. to be continued... If you haven't seen it already, get a copy of the original Italian Job and then get the song "self preservation society" onto CD and listen to that one on the way home. I hope it's warm where you are, because you will need the volume UP and the windows DOWN for that journey! Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Mar 17th, 2005, 11:59 AM	#24 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	Thanks Tigger, I'll look into it...and surprisingly its not warm here these days...although I wouldn't exactly call it cold either. Houston never gets cold. Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 17th, 2005, 06:55 PM	#25 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 4,526 Online	Keep those posts going on your new MINI's delivery, it's great to follow it. It's like waiting for mine to be delivered all over again! Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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Mar 20th, 2005, 12:49 AM	#26 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	Mar. 19th, 2005 In 3 days my Mini arrives state side. After a nice enjoyable long voyage (that I wish I could have been on as well) it finally arrives in Charleston at the VDC. While I'm still trying to find the perfect name for my PW MCSa I have decided on a few songs for ride home. Carnaval De Paris and Wings from the Mean Machine Soundtrack, along with RamJam's Black Betty and DC Talk's Jesus Freak. I'm currently driving (well atleast when it works/starts for me) a maroon (well the hood is white from the sun beating down on it) '89 (some think 1889, but it is a 1989) Buick Park Ave and with all the photos I've seen from the CounterfeitMini.com (and on MiniUSA.com) I'm thinking of putting my own stripes on it and turning it into a counterfeit before selling it to the junk yard. Now if I can somehow get more then $400 for it, I'll leave it alone. Ok, so I really would not do anything to it, as I want to get as much as I can for it. Once it arrives at the the dealership and if I can get there I will post some pictures before "the big exchance" and the keys are finally in my hands. Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 22nd, 2005, 01:29 PM	#27 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	Mar. 22nd, 2005 My Mini should arrive safely at the VDC today, so around lunch time I'll probably make a call to my MA to check for sure. The only people I've found difficult to get ahold of are the financial people, but we are (I hope we both are) working on getting everything sorted so I can drive off in my Mini sooner then later. And speaking of picking up my Mini. Last week I was told I should be able to pick it up the last week of March, and as long as nothing goes wrong at the VDC that should remain the same. Small problem arose yesterday those. I work for an architect who often does work outside of Houston and even outside of Texas. And I believe we just got a renovation project in Michigan (1341.39 miles away) and it looks like I might have to go there to measure the darn thing. The sad news is, I might be leaving for it next week so I will not be able to pick up my Mini on time. But I guess there is always good news with bad news. Good news is that I will not have to mess with old Ruth for a week either. I'll post again sometime after lunch once I've verified my Mini is at the VDC trying to get her land legs. Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 22nd, 2005, 03:28 PM	#28 (permalink)
bradshaws MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mebane, NC Local Time: 11:57 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Hi, my car is on the same boat as yours! I'm hoping the VDC does not take long to process. I am past ready to have my Mini! My husband and I really want to be picking it up this weekend but that might be unrealistic. BTW I'm from Texas, born in Garland. I've been reading your posts and missing the Blue Bonnets!

Mar 25th, 2005, 12:20 AM	#29 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	awesome, looks like they both arrived safely. Be sure to post some pics when you get them. Mar. 24th, 2005 Big day for me and my Mini (which is still nameless). It's at the VDC, did arrive on time, and should be here in town at the Mini of the Woodlands Mon-Tues. And should be ready for pickup Wed-Thurs. Just 5-6 days away. I should find out for sure on Monday. Which puts my total time from ordering to delivery date at 45-46 day and about 3 weeks earlier then estimated. Money issue has been worked out, and for the second straight day my old car (Ruth) hasn't started and is currently parked in my office's parking lot. If it gets towed this weekend (which it might) I'm not going to bother getting it out and just walk to and from the office until I can get a rid to go pick up my Mini. to be continued... Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 27th, 2005, 05:08 AM	#30 (permalink)
DynamiteCandyMan MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 26 Offline	hio! im in houston too! i live in richmond and and hoping to order a mini as soon as i get a better job (AMC sucks ) maybe well see eachother one day www.duderick.com go ahead, run amuck!

Mar 27th, 2005, 01:38 PM	#31 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	at dealer Mar. 27th, 2005 Great news! I checked MiniUSA.com and it shows the delivery date now set to....TODAY!!!! Yesterday morning it read the 29th of March, but last night when I checked before going to bed it said the 27th of March. Which means my baby should be at the dealer today? A Sunday, and Easter at that? Doesn't make much sense but maybe it will. Either way I won't be able to pick her up until Thursday. Which gives me Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to drive her around until I have to go to Michigan for 4-5 days. I'm afraid to leave her at the airport or my apartment complex. Isn't it best for her to be driven atleast once while I'm gone? If so, who do I let drive her? I've actually thought about driving up there but it will take to long to even consider it. I'm so exicted...as are my friends. That way I'll stop telling them where my car is and how much I want it, because I'll be to busy driving it. Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 27th, 2005, 03:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
Tom B I am not in compliance. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 309 Offline	Go ahead and drive it to Michigan. What better way to get to know you're MINI and to get past those annoying "break-in" miles. "It just wouldn't be fair to leave your best girl home on a Saturday night." Tom

Mar 29th, 2005, 02:58 AM	#33 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	Mar. 28th, 2005 BIG NEWS! I pick up my Mini tomorrow around 5pm EST (4pm CST)!!!!!!! I couldn't wait until Thursday so I asked the boss to take off on Tuesday rather then Thursday...he said yes. I spoke with Keith and he said Tuesday would be good for him and to come on in! I'll bring the camera and snap a few shots while there for all to see late tomorrow tonight. Looks like I've finally joined the Mini Family...and once I look more into my $ I'll be supporting MINI2 and honking and flashing my lights at other Mini's around town! No sleep for me tonight. to be continued... Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 29th, 2005, 05:27 AM	#34 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 4,526 Online	Great news. I'm looking forward to seeing those pictures.... Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

Mar 29th, 2005, 11:57 PM	#35 (permalink)
Mini Mook MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 08:57 AM Posts: 30 Offline	That's pretty fast! Wow - Feb 12 to Mar 28. That's about 6 weeks from order to delivery - one of the fastest delivery times I've heard of! And, it's not even on the East Coast! How much did you have to bribe the dealer?

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:00 AM	#36 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 18,883 Offline	HoustonMini should have picked up his MINI a little while ago...He's probably having a blast driving thru Houston as I write this! ...Westheimer? Memorial drive maybe??? I'm looking forward to see those first pictures after having read this blog since day 1... Congratulations in advance!

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:12 AM	#37 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 09:57 AM Posts: 141 Offline	Mar. 29th, 2005 What a beautiful car the Mini Cooper is. Specially the MCS. I left work at 2 o'clock with the hopes of trading in old Ruth...with no luck. She wouldn't even start at all. So Ruth is still at the office while Audrey (yes my Mini has a name, and I'll explain later) sits here at the complex under cover from the rain. Keith and Jessica (at Mini of the Woodlands) were great and helped speed up the process as best they could. Apparently 12 other Minis were being delivered this week, and 4 of which were today. My fiance took some pictures which I will be sharing. The 40 mile ride home was great...I soon found myself driving behind another Mini (black). It was fun to see other people see the two of us driving and smile and wave. They had New Mexico plates so I'm not sure if they were just visiting or moved here recently. As for the name Audrey...one of my favorite foreign films is Le Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain (Amélie for Americans) of which the beautiful Audrey Tautou is the star of. With a classic name like Audrey I thought that would be a perfect fit for the Pepper White & Black Mini I had ordered. Thus the name Audrey for my 2005 PW MCSa. I'm so excited and not sure what else to say...I want to go drive all night. Ok, I'll share those pictures now.... to be continued... Attached Thumbnails Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting... Last edited by HoustonMini : Mar 30th, 2005 at 02:40 AM.

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:16 AM	#38 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 10:57 AM Posts: 18,883 Offline	Great pictures!!! Audrey is beautiful!!! Congratulations!!! I hope that you include some of those great pictures in both of these threads... http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=83842 http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=84313

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:18 AM	#39 (permalink)
jbensley MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 02:57 AM Posts: 680 Offline	Audrey looks terrific! I'm sure you'll enjoy many happy hours in her tender loving care.

Mar 30th, 2005, 05:36 AM	#40 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 04:57 PM Posts: 4,526 Online	Wow, Audrey's a real stunner. Thanks for keeping us posted; I've enjoyed the story! Please let us know how you get on with her over the next few weeks and keep posting the pictures... Tigger. Unintimated and I'm back!! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

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