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Cape Cod MINI · Jul 31st, 2002, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by hachomini
Hi Cape Cod Mini,
When are you picking up your Mini? I should be driving it out of the dealership on August 5. I can't wait!!

Welcome back

It's as hot here as in HK!
I'm glad you'll pick up your MINI soon.
My situation is different. It was built July 4th, at the Southampton docks July 8th, NOT put on the Takasago as booked, bumped to the Aida, the Aida sailed late, my MINI was AGAIN NOT put on the ship. It's been sitting there now for 25 days! I'm very unhappy

It's distressing to see cars that were build #1,000 AFTER mine get on the boat. I may need, no I do need therapy.
Enjoy your new MINI! I'm sure I will at some point.

Bad Ess · Jul 31st, 2002, 10:22 AM

I visited MINI Peabody (MP) and placed my order on April 4, 2002. The order stayed in a file until the allocations consumed the orders ahead of me. Last week I got my offical production number. Between then and now it has been frustration because no one really knows what problems can come up in production. I waited an extra month to get the HK stereo upgrade and that was killed. MP talked me out of the HK. I am glad to have my car built to spec. and will blow off the HK rather than wait and still not be certian of getting the HK. The pre-spec cars will always stand out to me because there are many identical cars and nothing was going to fit my requirements. However, MP offered me several to choose from. (I could be driving now?) The car is special to me and I will wait as long as there are no big lies about the production and estimated delivery date. From the start MP estimated when I would have a car and so far it is ok. They never promised anything to get my order. MP seems fair and most of their problems are based on getting started and working with limited production and high demand. The manager has acually bough a MINI. I think this is a good shop....

Cape Cod MINI · Sep 3rd, 2002, 03:49 PM

Kudo's to MINI of Peabody for delivery of my awesome MCS on Saturday, August 31st. Brig took his time and was very thorough in going over the MINI. Granted, he was a bit surprised when I checked the oil and other fluid levels but not judgemental.
Only things which are minor and no big deal: the rubber boot mat, cargo net and map light were not available (although paid for) and they will FedEx them when they are in.
I did find that my black panther leather had a 3/4" inch scratch down to white, dead center on the driver's seat. Martin (the GM) made a note and signed it on my paperwork that it would be repaired to my satisfaction on next visit.
Love my MINI t-shirt #233, sure makes me feel special

No requests or pressure to buy anything additional at all.
No dealer decals on MINI and Brig even asked if it was ok to put on a MINI of Peabody license plate frame.
Good luck to everyone, I hope your experience with MINI of Peabody is as pleasant as mine.

GadgetGav · Sep 3rd, 2002, 10:05 PM

GOMINI, go..!

Glad you got the car at last..! I'm surprised they're still giving out shirts. Any idea when they stop..? I'm sure when we got the Cooper in April, Brig said there were 200. Obviously more than that as yours proves!
What's the situation with front plates from Peabody..? You got new plates, right..? Did they drill the front bumper for the front plate..? I'm thinking of asking them to leave the front plate off of the S but I don't know if they would for legal reasons... We never had any problems running our Miata without a front plate (although we always had it in the trunk so we could say it just fell off!)

They seem like good guys there. Gary King even emailed me the other week to apologize for not having time to talk to me when I went in...! I only went to get the key programmed and talk to Brig about the S order, but I thought it was a nice touch. Maybe if I ask them nicely the won't put the plate on (at least not with screws...)

mmanasas · Sep 4th, 2002, 08:53 AM

Hey GadgetGav,
Noticed in your signature line you've been waiting for your S for 9 months. Any news when your order will go in? Have you received any feedback from Peabody? My order went in this July. I've been sort of waiting until the 2003 production models start to roll in then I want to try and figure out where I am in the queue. They are very vague about how many may be in front of me. I wish it wasn't such a black box.....

GadgetGav · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:15 AM

I should change the sig... I think I'm closer than 9 months now..! I did actually find out what number I was on the list, although I don't think they normall tell you. They are pretty accurate about estimating when you will be able to place the order because they have such a long list and a finite number of cars every week / month so it's easy for them to figure out. I've also got a friend who was about a month ahead of me and she just placed her order last week. When I was there a few weeks ago Brig said the list for the S was still 12 months worth of their allocation..! (8 months for the Cooper).
It is tought to get feedback from them, but I guess from their point of view there's not much they can tell you week to week. You just have to wait until your name gets to the top of the list... Of course, having a Cooper to drive in the wait makes it much easier to cope..!!

I wouldn't worry too much about exactly how many people are in front of you, if they've told you a date when you're going to be abel to order, I think that will be about right.

hachomini · Sep 4th, 2002, 01:09 PM

Got my MINI for a month now! I have to admit that it does get alot of attention. Here is a pic of my MINI and I will post more pics later!

GadgetGav · Sep 4th, 2002, 02:23 PM

Nice..!

I like the yellow with white... most yellows I've seen have been with black.
Look out for us in Lexington and Cambridge... where are you..?

hachomini · Sep 4th, 2002, 03:09 PM

I am in Cambridge, right in MIT. I hope to see you soon. You have the Union Jack roof, right?

Anymore in Mini drivers in this area?

GadgetGav · Sep 4th, 2002, 03:15 PM

Yep, that's us. I work at University Park and my wife works at Kendall Sq so you're bound to see us sometime..!
I've seen a silver S on Mem Drive and there's an all red S that I've seen three times on Sidney St. There's also a yellow / black Cooper in my parking lot with RI plates.
Not bad for a small area from my failing memory..!

Cape Cod MINI · Sep 4th, 2002, 10:05 PM

GadgetGav,
I have the aero kit and it comes with a license plate mount. I'm very pleased with how it looks, especially with the GOMINI plates. I actually prefer it with the front plate. Hand screwed right into the plastic, no drilling required. The tag on the shirt said it was limited edition, each dealer getting 300.
I can't seem to post pics. from my documents. Too big and I'm no whiz at reducing them.
hachomini,
Nice colors! I like it. I saw a yellow/white MINI in Salem last Saturday just before we picked up ours. Was it you?
Peabody has sold two other MINI's to Cape Codders but I haven't seen them.
If anyone can reduce and post a pic. of my S I will email it to you. Let me know.
Cheers

hachomini · Sep 23rd, 2002, 11:43 PM

GadgetGav,

I saw you on Memorial Drive by Harvard Square at around 10pm tonight. MYMINI, right?

Nice nice!

Hope to see you around soon!

Any new members in the boston area?

GadgetGav · Sep 24th, 2002, 09:38 AM

hachomini,

Yep, that would have been me - heading home after class...
Were you in your MINI..? Sorry if I missed you, I try to wave and or flash when I see others. My excuse is that I'd had a full day at work and then class at night

klc · Sep 25th, 2002, 11:47 AM

I hope to join you MINI drivers soon. My Indi Blue is en route (on Aida which should have unloaded yesterday or today in NYC). So I may be picking up in the next two weeks (or less, please). I will be commuting Rt.2 from Fitchburg to Charlestown daily.

Hope you see me soon

Bad Ess · Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:01 AM

I been there, done that, and got the tee shirt. No problems with these guys, thanks MINI of Peabody.

Cape Cod MINI · Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:02 PM

Yeah, Bad Ess! Welcome to the club

You must be one of the first to take delivery of a 2003. Congrats.
Just wait until you have a couple thousand miles on the clock and it starts to loosen up

Bad Ess · Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI

Just wait until you have a couple thousand miles on the clock and it starts to loosen up

Thanks for the welcome:

I am doing a lot of variation in speed and gear selection and keeping the revs under 4.5k in short bursts. I have notice she wants to rev more and more so something is loosening up (or wearing out..).

If there is noticable change that would be fun. It's not bad now.

The difference in the 03 is that there is a jack in the boot? All the manuals are 2001 and 2002.

JBean · Oct 7th, 2002, 09:59 AM

Picking up my ds and blk Cooper S today at Peabody. . .. any suggestions? Getting nervous. . . can't wait to see "Myles"!

Bad Ess · Oct 7th, 2002, 10:49 AM

JBean, don't let them bore you with the description of the controls etc. Grab your tee shirt, mints, MINI water, key fob and motor.....

pchilton · Oct 7th, 2002, 02:43 PM

Does anyone know whether Peabody offers a loaner car if you have to leave your MINI with their service dep't for the day?

Jul 31st, 2002, 08:03 AM	#61
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 5,309 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by hachomini Hi Cape Cod Mini, When are you picking up your Mini? I should be driving it out of the dealership on August 5. I can't wait!! Welcome back It's as hot here as in HK! I'm glad you'll pick up your MINI soon. My situation is different. It was built July 4th, at the Southampton docks July 8th, NOT put on the Takasago as booked, bumped to the Aida, the Aida sailed late, my MINI was AGAIN NOT put on the ship. It's been sitting there now for 25 days! I'm very unhappy It's distressing to see cars that were build #1,000 AFTER mine get on the boat. I may need, no I do need therapy. Enjoy your new MINI! I'm sure I will at some point. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Jul 31st, 2002, 10:22 AM	#62 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 430 Offline	I visited MINI Peabody (MP) and placed my order on April 4, 2002. The order stayed in a file until the allocations consumed the orders ahead of me. Last week I got my offical production number. Between then and now it has been frustration because no one really knows what problems can come up in production. I waited an extra month to get the HK stereo upgrade and that was killed. MP talked me out of the HK. I am glad to have my car built to spec. and will blow off the HK rather than wait and still not be certian of getting the HK. The pre-spec cars will always stand out to me because there are many identical cars and nothing was going to fit my requirements. However, MP offered me several to choose from. (I could be driving now?) The car is special to me and I will wait as long as there are no big lies about the production and estimated delivery date. From the start MP estimated when I would have a car and so far it is ok. They never promised anything to get my order. MP seems fair and most of their problems are based on getting started and working with limited production and high demand. The manager has acually bough a MINI. I think this is a good shop.... Ess

Sep 3rd, 2002, 03:49 PM	#63 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 5,309 Offline	Kudo's to MINI of Peabody for delivery of my awesome MCS on Saturday, August 31st. Brig took his time and was very thorough in going over the MINI. Granted, he was a bit surprised when I checked the oil and other fluid levels but not judgemental. Only things which are minor and no big deal: the rubber boot mat, cargo net and map light were not available (although paid for) and they will FedEx them when they are in. I did find that my black panther leather had a 3/4" inch scratch down to white, dead center on the driver's seat. Martin (the GM) made a note and signed it on my paperwork that it would be repaired to my satisfaction on next visit. Love my MINI t-shirt #233, sure makes me feel special No requests or pressure to buy anything additional at all. No dealer decals on MINI and Brig even asked if it was ok to put on a MINI of Peabody license plate frame. Good luck to everyone, I hope your experience with MINI of Peabody is as pleasant as mine. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Sep 4th, 2002, 08:53 AM	#65 (permalink)
mmanasas MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 123 Offline	9 Month wait - how much more? Hey GadgetGav, Noticed in your signature line you've been waiting for your S for 9 months. Any news when your order will go in? Have you received any feedback from Peabody? My order went in this July. I've been sort of waiting until the 2003 production models start to roll in then I want to try and figure out where I am in the queue. They are very vague about how many may be in front of me. I wish it wasn't such a black box.....

Sep 4th, 2002, 01:09 PM	#67 (permalink)
hachomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 66 Offline	GOT MY YELLOW MINI Got my MINI for a month now! I have to admit that it does get alot of attention. Here is a pic of my MINI and I will post more pics later! Attached Thumbnails 2002 Liquid Yellow Mini Cooper, White roof, 16" white wheels.

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Sep 3rd, 2002, 10:05 PM	#64 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 6,130 Offline	GOMINI, go..! Glad you got the car at last..! I'm surprised they're still giving out shirts. Any idea when they stop..? I'm sure when we got the Cooper in April, Brig said there were 200. Obviously more than that as yours proves! What's the situation with front plates from Peabody..? You got new plates, right..? Did they drill the front bumper for the front plate..? I'm thinking of asking them to leave the front plate off of the S but I don't know if they would for legal reasons... We never had any problems running our Miata without a front plate (although we always had it in the trunk so we could say it just fell off!) They seem like good guys there. Gary King even emailed me the other week to apologize for not having time to talk to me when I went in...! I only went to get the key programmed and talk to Brig about the S order, but I thought it was a nice touch. Maybe if I ask them nicely the won't put the plate on (at least not with screws...)

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:15 AM	#66 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 6,130 Offline	I should change the sig... I think I'm closer than 9 months now..! I did actually find out what number I was on the list, although I don't think they normall tell you. They are pretty accurate about estimating when you will be able to place the order because they have such a long list and a finite number of cars every week / month so it's easy for them to figure out. I've also got a friend who was about a month ahead of me and she just placed her order last week. When I was there a few weeks ago Brig said the list for the S was still 12 months worth of their allocation..! (8 months for the Cooper). It is tought to get feedback from them, but I guess from their point of view there's not much they can tell you week to week. You just have to wait until your name gets to the top of the list... Of course, having a Cooper to drive in the wait makes it much easier to cope..!! I wouldn't worry too much about exactly how many people are in front of you, if they've told you a date when you're going to be abel to order, I think that will be about right.

Sep 4th, 2002, 02:23 PM	#68 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 6,130 Offline	Nice..! I like the yellow with white... most yellows I've seen have been with black. Look out for us in Lexington and Cambridge... where are you..?

Sep 4th, 2002, 03:09 PM	#69 (permalink)
hachomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 66 Offline	I am in Cambridge, right in MIT. I hope to see you soon. You have the Union Jack roof, right? Anymore in Mini drivers in this area? 2002 Liquid Yellow Mini Cooper, White roof, 16" white wheels.

Sep 4th, 2002, 03:15 PM	#70 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 6,130 Offline	Yep, that's us. I work at University Park and my wife works at Kendall Sq so you're bound to see us sometime..! I've seen a silver S on Mem Drive and there's an all red S that I've seen three times on Sidney St. There's also a yellow / black Cooper in my parking lot with RI plates. Not bad for a small area from my failing memory..!

Sep 4th, 2002, 10:05 PM	#71 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 5,309 Offline	GadgetGav, I have the aero kit and it comes with a license plate mount. I'm very pleased with how it looks, especially with the GOMINI plates. I actually prefer it with the front plate. Hand screwed right into the plastic, no drilling required. The tag on the shirt said it was limited edition, each dealer getting 300. I can't seem to post pics. from my documents. Too big and I'm no whiz at reducing them. hachomini, Nice colors! I like it. I saw a yellow/white MINI in Salem last Saturday just before we picked up ours. Was it you? Peabody has sold two other MINI's to Cape Codders but I haven't seen them. If anyone can reduce and post a pic. of my S I will email it to you. Let me know. Cheers Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Sep 23rd, 2002, 11:43 PM	#72 (permalink)
hachomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 66 Offline	NICE GadgetGav! GadgetGav, I saw you on Memorial Drive by Harvard Square at around 10pm tonight. MYMINI, right? Nice nice! Hope to see you around soon! Any new members in the boston area? 2002 Liquid Yellow Mini Cooper, White roof, 16" white wheels.

Sep 24th, 2002, 09:38 AM	#73 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 6,130 Offline	hachomini, Yep, that would have been me - heading home after class... Were you in your MINI..? Sorry if I missed you, I try to wave and or flash when I see others. My excuse is that I'd had a full day at work and then class at night

Sep 25th, 2002, 11:47 AM	#74 (permalink)
klc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Massachusetts Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 10 Offline	I hope to join you MINI drivers soon. My Indi Blue is en route (on Aida which should have unloaded yesterday or today in NYC). So I may be picking up in the next two weeks (or less, please). I will be commuting Rt.2 from Fitchburg to Charlestown daily. Hope you see me soon

Oct 2nd, 2002, 08:01 AM	#75 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 430 Offline	My shirt is number 298 I been there, done that, and got the tee shirt. No problems with these guys, thanks MINI of Peabody. Attached Thumbnails Ess

Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:02 PM	#76 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 5,309 Offline	Yeah, Bad Ess! Welcome to the club You must be one of the first to take delivery of a 2003. Congrats. Just wait until you have a couple thousand miles on the clock and it starts to loosen up Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Oct 2nd, 2002, 04:31 PM	#77 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 430 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI Just wait until you have a couple thousand miles on the clock and it starts to loosen up Thanks for the welcome: I am doing a lot of variation in speed and gear selection and keeping the revs under 4.5k in short bursts. I have notice she wants to rev more and more so something is loosening up (or wearing out..). If there is noticable change that would be fun. It's not bad now. The difference in the 03 is that there is a jack in the boot? All the manuals are 2001 and 2002. Ess

Oct 7th, 2002, 09:59 AM	#78 (permalink)
JBean MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Boston Local Time: 04:53 AM Posts: 66 Offline	Picking up my ds and blk Cooper S today at Peabody. . .. any suggestions? Getting nervous. . . can't wait to see "Myles"!

Oct 7th, 2002, 10:49 AM	#79 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 05:53 AM Posts: 430 Offline	JBean, don't let them bore you with the description of the controls etc. Grab your tee shirt, mints, MINI water, key fob and motor..... Ess

Oct 7th, 2002, 02:43 PM	#80 (permalink)
pchilton MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Douglas, Massachusetts Local Time: 09:53 AM Posts: 98 Offline	Does anyone know whether Peabody offers a loaner car if you have to leave your MINI with their service dep't for the day? Chilly

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