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mini philly · May 4th, 2002, 10:04 AM

Just got my est. production date = June 21. A little strange, considering that I specced mine a week before jlivingood and his est. date is two weeks before mine. It must be more complicated than just order date to determine the production date - maybe color choice and/or options enter into it.

sdmidget · May 4th, 2002, 05:29 PM

I just checked the Owners Lounge - my delivery date has changed from 5/10 to 5/04!

THAT's TODAY!!!!

Will I get a phone call on Monday????

ArticM3 · May 4th, 2002, 07:39 PM

From the back lot to the front lot. I believe Mark called you today. Not sure why the deal went to him after we had already met and gone over things. I guess it's because I was at training the past two days. Anyway, see you soon.

Tony

sdmidget · May 5th, 2002, 12:43 AM

Tony

Yea - Mark called me - I never expected it to be delivered that soon. I have to make arrangements to pick up my (Don Rosen's) check from my CU - and figure out when and how to get down there this week.

Unfortunately, it may not be until Friday anyway - work conflicts, etc, before then.

photon · May 5th, 2002, 01:26 AM

sdmidget, congrats on your MINI arriving.

how did you know which boat it was on?
does the MINI owner's site reveal that info?

-john

ArticM3 · May 5th, 2002, 06:21 AM

your car is the first one we have seen with cloth. It is much more comfortable then the others.

Tony

sdmidget · May 5th, 2002, 12:26 PM

photon

to answer your question about freighter tracking, check out this thread:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=6285

jlivingood · May 6th, 2002, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mini philly
Just got my est. production date = June 21. A little strange, considering that I specced mine a week before jlivingood and his est. date is two weeks before mine. It must be more complicated than just order date to determine the production date - maybe color choice and/or options enter into it.

Oh no - you cursed me!

My estimated production date just changed to June 21 as well!

Oh well...

Jason

jlivingood · May 6th, 2002, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sdmidget
Unfortunately, it may not be until Friday anyway - work conflicts, etc, before then.

Work conflict!? You must be with your MINI asap - if not for you then for the wellbeing of the country! BESIDES, I think you are coming down with a "pretty bad cold." You might do better to "stay home and rest" on Monday or Tuesday! Your doctor prescribes a visit to Bala Cynwyd...

Congrats! Can't wait to read all about it!

Jason

mini101 · May 6th, 2002, 03:14 PM

I have to agree with Jason, sdmidget, waiting until Friday will be detrimental. I've been driving around with a big grin on my face all week since I picked up my MINI and putting that off will clearly be hazardous to your health.

Plus, I tend to hang out at the Starbucks next to Don Rosen and have seen at least one person getting fingerprints on your car while peering enviously through the window.

So, better hurry.

Have Fun.

sdmidget · May 7th, 2002, 12:26 AM

Doh!

Just what I needed - people hyped-up on caffeine fondling my car before I can

It's official - won't pick it up 'til Friday (gives a new meaning to T.G.I.F.)

Tony/Mark/Alex @ Don Rosen: make sure to clean all the fingerprints and assorted "drool" off my car before Friday AM

jodathmorr · May 7th, 2002, 09:48 PM

Grats Midget!

sdmidget · May 10th, 2002, 10:15 PM

Picked up BRidGet this morning (survived Amtrak and Septa to get there). Mark did an excellent job of "delivering" the car to me (he learned some new things in the process, too

). Loaded up the 6-disk changer and headed for office/home. Didn't take the real scenic route - but I've added 100+ miles to the 4 that was on the odometer when I left.

Couple of observations:

- The car is solid
- The standard sound system is more than enough for me - love the remote controls on the MFSW.
- The brakes work (compared to an MG or a minivan)
- Love the color
- White alloys = major brake dust!!

SECOND CHILDHOOD HAS BEGUN!!!

One Question???

Did Tony ever decide on a color???

ArticM3 · May 11th, 2002, 01:59 AM

What are you doing inside on the computer? My mind was made up for me. I ended up going with Liquid Yellow Cooper S with a black roof. All options. Not sure when it will go into production. I can't wait to get it.

Tony

rdcrdc3 · May 11th, 2002, 04:59 PM

I just wanted to say how great I think this is that this thread has been kept going. I can't wait untill we all have our cars so we can have a meet.

I should have mine by the end of june the begining of July.

When are the rest of you who dont have their cars getting yours?

photon · May 11th, 2002, 05:41 PM

my MINI Cooper (indi blue) will be arriving in roughly the middle of june, i hope. the production date is 5/17.

i'd be up for a meet!
-john

MadAboutMINI · May 12th, 2002, 01:32 AM

Has anybody else close to 70 on the S list been called, yet? Amos had told me I'd likely be contacted this past week to spec my car, but that didn't happen. I'll be calling on Monday, but don't want to be a pest if it's just taking a while to get through the list.

jlivingood · May 12th, 2002, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rdcrdc3
When are the rest of you who dont have their cars getting yours?

I'm thinking late July, given a production date (estimated) of June 21.

Jason

jlivingood · May 12th, 2002, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sdmidget
Picked up BRidGet this morning (survived Amtrak and Septa to get there). Mark did an excellent job of "delivering" the car to me (he learned some new things in the process, too ). Loaded up the 6-disk changer and headed for office/home. Didn't take the real scenic route - but I've added 100+ miles to the 4 that was on the odometer when I left.

Congrats! Love the pics in your gallery - BRG is great. It's interesting though that pictures don't really capture the depth of the color - looks even better in person.

As for your brake dust problem you will likely notice it throwing off more dust than normal as the rotors and pads bed in. Also, I might recommend washing the wheels and then applying a car wax or polish to the wheels. I did this on my cars and find it *much* easier to wash off brake dust now and also that not as much brake dust sticks to the wheels in the first place.

Enjoy!!

Jason

photon · May 13th, 2002, 10:40 AM

hey everyone who knows your VIN, what does it start with?

mine starts with "WMW", which means country of origin germany, i thought. i thought the MINIs were being made in britain?

it's a cooper, not a cooper S.

-john

May 4th, 2002, 05:29 PM	#122 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 929 Offline	Anticipated Delivery Date - Today??? I just checked the Owners Lounge - my delivery date has changed from 5/10 to 5/04! THAT's TODAY!!!! Will I get a phone call on Monday???? 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

May 4th, 2002, 07:39 PM	#123 (permalink)
ArticM3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lafayette Hill, Pa Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 168 Offline	Steve, I drove your car this moning! From the back lot to the front lot. I believe Mark called you today. Not sure why the deal went to him after we had already met and gone over things. I guess it's because I was at training the past two days. Anyway, see you soon. Tony

May 5th, 2002, 12:43 AM	#124 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 929 Offline	Tony Yea - Mark called me - I never expected it to be delivered that soon. I have to make arrangements to pick up my (Don Rosen's) check from my CU - and figure out when and how to get down there this week. Unfortunately, it may not be until Friday anyway - work conflicts, etc, before then. 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

May 5th, 2002, 01:26 AM	#125 (permalink)
photon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA (USA) Local Time: 03:22 PM Posts: 181 Offline	sdmidget.... sdmidget, congrats on your MINI arriving. how did you know which boat it was on? does the MINI owner's site reveal that info? -john

May 5th, 2002, 06:21 AM	#126 (permalink)
ArticM3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lafayette Hill, Pa Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 168 Offline	By the way, your car is the first one we have seen with cloth. It is much more comfortable then the others. Tony

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May 4th, 2002, 10:04 AM	#121
mini philly MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Just got my est. production date = June 21. A little strange, considering that I specced mine a week before jlivingood and his est. date is two weeks before mine. It must be more complicated than just order date to determine the production date - maybe color choice and/or options enter into it.

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May 5th, 2002, 12:26 PM	#127 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 929 Offline	photon to answer your question about freighter tracking, check out this thread: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=6285 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

May 6th, 2002, 01:23 AM	#128 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 808 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mini philly Just got my est. production date = June 21. A little strange, considering that I specced mine a week before jlivingood and his est. date is two weeks before mine. It must be more complicated than just order date to determine the production date - maybe color choice and/or options enter into it. Oh no - you cursed me! My estimated production date just changed to June 21 as well! Oh well... Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

May 6th, 2002, 01:27 AM	#129 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 808 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by sdmidget Unfortunately, it may not be until Friday anyway - work conflicts, etc, before then. Work conflict!? You must be with your MINI asap - if not for you then for the wellbeing of the country! BESIDES, I think you are coming down with a "pretty bad cold." You might do better to "stay home and rest" on Monday or Tuesday! Your doctor prescribes a visit to Bala Cynwyd... Congrats! Can't wait to read all about it! Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

May 6th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#130 (permalink)
mini101 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 33 Offline	Waiting until Friday hazardous I have to agree with Jason, sdmidget, waiting until Friday will be detrimental. I've been driving around with a big grin on my face all week since I picked up my MINI and putting that off will clearly be hazardous to your health. Plus, I tend to hang out at the Starbucks next to Don Rosen and have seen at least one person getting fingerprints on your car while peering enviously through the window. So, better hurry. Have Fun.

May 7th, 2002, 12:26 AM	#131 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 929 Offline	Doh! Just what I needed - people hyped-up on caffeine fondling my car before I can It's official - won't pick it up 'til Friday (gives a new meaning to T.G.I.F.) Tony/Mark/Alex @ Don Rosen: make sure to clean all the fingerprints and assorted "drool" off my car before Friday AM 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

May 7th, 2002, 09:48 PM	#132 (permalink)
jodathmorr MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wynnewood, PA Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Grats Midget! Mini Cooper (Still wishing): Chili Red/Black Roof, Tartan Red/Black Panther Interior, Premium Package (Auto AC, Sunroof, Cruise Control, On-board Computer), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), 15" Spoke wheels, Xenon Headlights, CVT Transmission, Sports Seats, and AM/FM/CD. $20,620 Me: http://paradoxquest.com/thistlepix/blackchi.jpg

May 10th, 2002, 10:15 PM	#133 (permalink)
sdmidget MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Lancaster, PA (USA) Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 929 Offline	It's MINE!!! Picked up BRidGet this morning (survived Amtrak and Septa to get there). Mark did an excellent job of "delivering" the car to me (he learned some new things in the process, too ). Loaded up the 6-disk changer and headed for office/home. Didn't take the real scenic route - but I've added 100+ miles to the 4 that was on the odometer when I left. Couple of observations: - The car is solid - The standard sound system is more than enough for me - love the remote controls on the MFSW. - The brakes work (compared to an MG or a minivan) - Love the color - White alloys = major brake dust!! SECOND CHILDHOOD HAS BEGUN!!! One Question??? Did Tony ever decide on a color??? 2002 BRG/W [BRidGet] traded in on 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper [?name?] 2005 #1 wrecked by SUV on 6/03/05 2005 Jet Black/White/White Cooper (2005 #2) [?name?] picked up on 6/24/05

May 11th, 2002, 01:59 AM	#134 (permalink)
ArticM3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Lafayette Hill, Pa Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 168 Offline	Sounds like you had a good day What are you doing inside on the computer? My mind was made up for me. I ended up going with Liquid Yellow Cooper S with a black roof. All options. Not sure when it will go into production. I can't wait to get it. Tony

May 11th, 2002, 04:59 PM	#135 (permalink)
rdcrdc3 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Philadelphia Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 60 Offline	I just wanted to say how great I think this is that this thread has been kept going. I can't wait untill we all have our cars so we can have a meet. I should have mine by the end of june the begining of July. When are the rest of you who dont have their cars getting yours?

May 11th, 2002, 05:41 PM	#136 (permalink)
photon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA (USA) Local Time: 03:22 PM Posts: 181 Offline	my MINI... my MINI Cooper (indi blue) will be arriving in roughly the middle of june, i hope. the production date is 5/17. i'd be up for a meet! -john

May 12th, 2002, 01:32 AM	#137 (permalink)
MadAboutMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Local Time: 02:22 PM Posts: 97 Offline	Has anybody else close to 70 on the S list been called, yet? Amos had told me I'd likely be contacted this past week to spec my car, but that didn't happen. I'll be calling on Monday, but don't want to be a pest if it's just taking a while to get through the list. Dave ------- 1993 Nissan Sentra SE-R 1999 VW Passat Wagon 2002 MINI Cooper S (I hope!)

May 12th, 2002, 02:31 PM	#138 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 808 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by rdcrdc3 When are the rest of you who dont have their cars getting yours? I'm thinking late July, given a production date (estimated) of June 21. Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

May 12th, 2002, 02:36 PM	#139 (permalink)
jlivingood MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Philadelphia, PA, US Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 808 Offline	Re: It's MINE!!! Quote: Originally posted by sdmidget Picked up BRidGet this morning (survived Amtrak and Septa to get there). Mark did an excellent job of "delivering" the car to me (he learned some new things in the process, too ). Loaded up the 6-disk changer and headed for office/home. Didn't take the real scenic route - but I've added 100+ miles to the 4 that was on the odometer when I left. Congrats! Love the pics in your gallery - BRG is great. It's interesting though that pictures don't really capture the depth of the color - looks even better in person. As for your brake dust problem you will likely notice it throwing off more dust than normal as the rotors and pads bed in. Also, I might recommend washing the wheels and then applying a car wax or polish to the wheels. I did this on my cars and find it much easier to wash off brake dust now and also that not as much brake dust sticks to the wheels in the first place. Enjoy!! Jason Jason Livingood \| personal web site 2002 DS/W MINI Cooper S Thank you for signing my rear fog light petition. Now we have rear fogs! :-)

May 13th, 2002, 10:40 AM	#140 (permalink)
photon MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA (USA) Local Time: 03:22 PM Posts: 181 Offline	VINs hey everyone who knows your VIN, what does it start with? mine starts with "WMW", which means country of origin germany, i thought. i thought the MINIs were being made in britain? it's a cooper, not a cooper S. -john

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