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NEMINI · Sep 10th, 2002, 05:30 PM

I do not know about the rest of the Motoring Advisors but Peter Braun, who I am lucky to have been doing my business through, has done a fantastic job. He's always answered every email I've sent, every question I've asked and returned every phone call (and beleive me I am a pain in the butt). MINI of Fairfield County sells at MSRP, offers all the extras but forces NONE of them. The day my order went to the factory Peter emailed me to tell me the good news and even went as far as assisting me in registering in the owners lounge on MINIUSA. So far my satifaction rating is a solid 100%.

pbraun · Sep 10th, 2002, 07:56 PM

We all try our level best to do the right things for all our customers!
Happy soon to be motoring!
Peter

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 10th, 2002, 08:23 PM

I must agree with GMINI03. Peter Braun has done a fabulous job in helping me get everything right on my order. If I had a question that he could not answer he would find out the answer and get back in touch.
He has made it a very positive experience.

Thanx!

P.S. Getting restless.....can't wait!!!!! Arrrrrgggghhhhh!!!!!!!

GMINI · Sep 10th, 2002, 09:40 PM

I've dealt with Nick Defulvio and he's been a particularly good salesperson. Though I will never forgive him for sending my order before allowing me to confirm/change it.

I give a hardy thumbs up to M o'F and I am especially glad to see members have bought from there with satisfaction.

Oh. and GMINI03. You better not look like me, only 3" taller. Like your color choice.

And BilboB- Looks like we may be delivered on the same day. Need a ride?

pbraun · Sep 12th, 2002, 07:32 PM

And, of course,,,,,,, thank you, Mr. Baggins

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 13th, 2002, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMINI
And BilboB- Looks like we may be delivered on the same day. Need a ride?

Thanx for the very kind offer, but I think I have it under control.

I have to keep telling myself.....Patience is a virtue, patience is a virtue, patience is a virtue.......maybe someday I might believe it. Arrrrrrggggg!!!!!

NEMINI · Sep 13th, 2002, 06:19 AM

Saw a BMT (Barvarian Motor Transport) truck rolling towards Fairfeild MINI yesterday afternoon, man was I JEALOUS.

*chants to self*
"December will be here soon"
"December will be here soon"
"December will be here soon"
"December will be here soon"

/me is still not beleiving *sigh*

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 13th, 2002, 08:09 PM

Talked to Nick today and he indicated that my MCS could arrive today, Sat or Monday. Gawd, it just makes it worse knowing that it is that close.

GMINI · Sep 14th, 2002, 04:20 AM

I talked to Nick and "Tom" yesterday just trying to get them to tell me my car will NOT be deliverable Monday or Tuesday. How can I enjoy a three day furlong if I am imagining my MINI waiting for me, getting dinged in MoF's teensie parking lot?

I will not even go away if there is even an outside chance. And I will not regret it if it is presentable on Wednesday after all.

How is it that my MINI seems to be sitting with work papers in VPC far longer than my fellow AIDAites? What ran into my MINI?

I appreciate the extra care and all. But lets see if our good dealiership can give an answer today.

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 14th, 2002, 07:05 PM

The MINIUSA owners lounge says ...... IT'S HERE !!!!!!!

NEMINI · Sep 14th, 2002, 07:52 PM

Good luck to you......and oh how I wish it was me

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 14th, 2002, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMINI03
Good luck to you......and oh how I wish it was me

+
Don't worry, it will be you soon enough.

GMINI · Sep 15th, 2002, 08:23 PM

I hope you get a call tomorrow.

Happy MINI Day if you do!!!

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 15th, 2002, 10:04 PM

It's late Sunday night, still no call. Drove by the dealer today, in the pouring rain I might add, and did NOT see it in the yard. Maybe it is over at the BMW dealership.....I hope, I hope, I hope......

I talked to Nick the other day and he said that they have ordered a roof rack for me. Should be in very soon. Ready to pick-up by Sat......or so he says.

The waiting is getting unbearable!

GMINI · Sep 15th, 2002, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins
It's late Sunday night, still no call. Drove by the dealer today, in the pouring rain I might add, and did NOT see it in the yard. Maybe it is over at the BMW dealership.....I hope, I hope, I hope......

I talked to Nick the other day and he said that they have ordered a roof rack for me. Should be in very soon. Ready to pick-up by Sat......or so he says.

The waiting is getting unbearable!

I too am getting DS/w and would LOVE to see your roof rack. I bet it looks swellerific!

I myself am still debating whether or not to get the roof pierced. That rack sure looks fine... I'll wait til snowboard season to make the cut or not. No way am I delaying my delivery one minute more.

Quite a testament to the depth of your patience.

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 15th, 2002, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GMINI

I myself am still debating whether or not to get the roof pierced. That rack sure looks fine... I'll wait til snowboard season to make the cut or not. No way am I delaying my delivery one minute more.

Quite a testament to the depth of your patience.

I'll try and get some pictures for you. I'll keep you posted on how I feel about the finished product.

Trust me. The time really does fly if you just sort of try and forget about it. Easier said than done, I know.

pbraun · Sep 16th, 2002, 10:55 AM

Was at Lime Rock, Labor Day weekend
See my photo gallery, last pic
Well, I thought I knew how to make a link here, but, now it's on page 23 of the personal galleries.

NEMINI · Sep 16th, 2002, 08:15 PM

Nice pictures Peter ... though it has a bad side effect on me ... the more MINI's I see the harder it is to wait! (ugh I've always sucked when it comes to patience)

Bilbo Baggins · Sep 21st, 2002, 08:04 PM

Picked up my new DS/W MCS. The experience at MINI of Fairfield has to rank as one of the most pleasant trips to a car dealership that I have ever had. The people were all pleasant and everything was as promised. No, runs, no hits no errors.

The mounting of the factory roof rack looks spot on! The quality of the rake is top shelf. On the drive home the rack was very quiet, could not hear it even at highway speeds, and ya gotta believe when you just picked up a new car your ears are extra sensitive. Trying to hear anything that might be out of whack. What is "whack" anyway?

My sales representitive, Peter Braun, made the whole experience a delight. He is one of the most knowledgable Mini, and MINI, people I have had the pleasure to meet.

Tried some cury roads, tried some highway.....WOW!!!!!!!
This is a great car. The ECU upgrade sure takes care of the low speed stalling and stumbling that was causing some of the earlier cars and owners so much grief. Felt totally different fromthe MCS that I test drove. PROBLEM SOLVED !!!!

Well, time to go back out and sit in my MINI.

NEMINI · Sep 21st, 2002, 08:33 PM

Any problems with programming of "memory options"?
Any surprises, like free floor mats or t-shirt or something?

Sep 10th, 2002, 05:30 PM	#1
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 8,488 Offline	MINI of Fairfield County (CT) I do not know about the rest of the Motoring Advisors but Peter Braun, who I am lucky to have been doing my business through, has done a fantastic job. He's always answered every email I've sent, every question I've asked and returned every phone call (and beleive me I am a pain in the butt). MINI of Fairfield County sells at MSRP, offers all the extras but forces NONE of them. The day my order went to the factory Peter emailed me to tell me the good news and even went as far as assisting me in registering in the owners lounge on MINIUSA. So far my satifaction rating is a solid 100%. NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org Last edited by GMINI03 : Sep 10th, 2002 at 09:31 PM.

Sep 10th, 2002, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI, Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 701 Offline	Thanks! We all try our level best to do the right things for all our customers! Happy soon to be motoring! Peter Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY http://nemini.org/index.php?referredby=52

Sep 10th, 2002, 08:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	I must agree with GMINI03. Peter Braun has done a fabulous job in helping me get everything right on my order. If I had a question that he could not answer he would find out the answer and get back in touch. He has made it a very positive experience. Thanx! P.S. Getting restless.....can't wait!!!!! Arrrrrgggghhhhh!!!!!!! Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 10th, 2002, 09:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 7,071 Offline	OK. What's going on here???? I've dealt with Nick Defulvio and he's been a particularly good salesperson. Though I will never forgive him for sending my order before allowing me to confirm/change it. I give a hardy thumbs up to M o'F and I am especially glad to see members have bought from there with satisfaction. Oh. and GMINI03. You better not look like me, only 3" taller. Like your color choice. And BilboB- Looks like we may be delivered on the same day. Need a ride? Last edited by GMINI : Sep 10th, 2002 at 09:45 PM.

Sep 12th, 2002, 07:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI, Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 701 Offline	And, of course,,,,,,, thank you, Mr. Baggins Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY http://nemini.org/index.php?referredby=52

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Sep 13th, 2002, 06:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	Re: OK. What's going on here???? Quote: Originally posted by GMINI And BilboB- Looks like we may be delivered on the same day. Need a ride? Thanx for the very kind offer, but I think I have it under control. I have to keep telling myself.....Patience is a virtue, patience is a virtue, patience is a virtue.......maybe someday I might believe it. Arrrrrrggggg!!!!! Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 13th, 2002, 06:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 8,488 Offline	Saw a BMT (Barvarian Motor Transport) truck rolling towards Fairfeild MINI yesterday afternoon, man was I JEALOUS. chants to self "December will be here soon" "December will be here soon" "December will be here soon" "December will be here soon" /me is still not beleiving sigh NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 13th, 2002, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	Talked to Nick today and he indicated that my MCS could arrive today, Sat or Monday. Gawd, it just makes it worse knowing that it is that close. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 14th, 2002, 04:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 7,071 Offline	WTF I talked to Nick and "Tom" yesterday just trying to get them to tell me my car will NOT be deliverable Monday or Tuesday. How can I enjoy a three day furlong if I am imagining my MINI waiting for me, getting dinged in MoF's teensie parking lot? I will not even go away if there is even an outside chance. And I will not regret it if it is presentable on Wednesday after all. How is it that my MINI seems to be sitting with work papers in VPC far longer than my fellow AIDAites? What ran into my MINI? I appreciate the extra care and all. But lets see if our good dealiership can give an answer today.

Sep 14th, 2002, 07:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	The MINIUSA owners lounge says ...... IT'S HERE !!!!!!! Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 14th, 2002, 07:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 8,488 Offline	Good luck to you......and oh how I wish it was me NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 14th, 2002, 09:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by GMINI03 Good luck to you......and oh how I wish it was me + Don't worry, it will be you soon enough. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 15th, 2002, 08:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 7,071 Offline	Gee, Bilbo B I hope you get a call tomorrow. Happy MINI Day if you do!!!

Sep 15th, 2002, 10:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	It's late Sunday night, still no call. Drove by the dealer today, in the pouring rain I might add, and did NOT see it in the yard. Maybe it is over at the BMW dealership.....I hope, I hope, I hope...... I talked to Nick the other day and he said that they have ordered a roof rack for me. Should be in very soon. Ready to pick-up by Sat......or so he says. The waiting is getting unbearable! Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 15th, 2002, 10:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
GMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Western Connecticut Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 7,071 Offline	Roof Rack!!!!! Quote: Originally posted by Bilbo Baggins It's late Sunday night, still no call. Drove by the dealer today, in the pouring rain I might add, and did NOT see it in the yard. Maybe it is over at the BMW dealership.....I hope, I hope, I hope...... I talked to Nick the other day and he said that they have ordered a roof rack for me. Should be in very soon. Ready to pick-up by Sat......or so he says. The waiting is getting unbearable! I too am getting DS/w and would LOVE to see your roof rack. I bet it looks swellerific! I myself am still debating whether or not to get the roof pierced. That rack sure looks fine... I'll wait til snowboard season to make the cut or not. No way am I delaying my delivery one minute more. Quite a testament to the depth of your patience.

Sep 15th, 2002, 10:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	Re: Roof Rack!!!!! Quote: Originally posted by GMINI I myself am still debating whether or not to get the roof pierced. That rack sure looks fine... I'll wait til snowboard season to make the cut or not. No way am I delaying my delivery one minute more. Quite a testament to the depth of your patience. I'll try and get some pictures for you. I'll keep you posted on how I feel about the finished product. Trust me. The time really does fly if you just sort of try and forget about it. Easier said than done, I know. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 16th, 2002, 10:55 AM	#17 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI, Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 701 Offline	Ok, ok.....here it is Was at Lime Rock, Labor Day weekend See my photo gallery, last pic Well, I thought I knew how to make a link here, but, now it's on page 23 of the personal galleries. Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY http://nemini.org/index.php?referredby=52

Sep 16th, 2002, 08:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 8,488 Offline	Nice pictures Peter ... though it has a bad side effect on me ... the more MINI's I see the harder it is to wait! (ugh I've always sucked when it comes to patience) NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

Sep 21st, 2002, 08:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bilbo Baggins MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Shire, Middle Earth Local Time: 01:34 AM Posts: 8,867 Offline	The wait is OVER !!!!! Picked up my new DS/W MCS. The experience at MINI of Fairfield has to rank as one of the most pleasant trips to a car dealership that I have ever had. The people were all pleasant and everything was as promised. No, runs, no hits no errors. The mounting of the factory roof rack looks spot on! The quality of the rake is top shelf. On the drive home the rack was very quiet, could not hear it even at highway speeds, and ya gotta believe when you just picked up a new car your ears are extra sensitive. Trying to hear anything that might be out of whack. What is "whack" anyway? My sales representitive, Peter Braun, made the whole experience a delight. He is one of the most knowledgable Mini, and MINI, people I have had the pleasure to meet. Tried some cury roads, tried some highway.....WOW!!!!!!! This is a great car. The ECU upgrade sure takes care of the low speed stalling and stumbling that was causing some of the earlier cars and owners so much grief. Felt totally different fromthe MCS that I test drove. PROBLEM SOLVED !!!! Well, time to go back out and sit in my MINI. Motor on, Dudes and Dudettes!!! '06 MCS SB/S '02 MCS DS/W (retired)

Sep 21st, 2002, 08:33 PM	#20 (permalink)
NEMINI NEMINI.org Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 8,488 Offline	Any problems with programming of "memory options"? Any surprises, like free floor mats or t-shirt or something? NEMINI.org, NEMINI.us, NEMINI.info, NYMINI.org

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