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rviola · Nov 11th, 2002, 02:13 PM

Hello Kars,

I believe what your salesperson is referring to by order number is in relation to the number of orders are ahead of you.

For example, if your order number was 103 that means 102 customers are infront of your order. With each monthly allocation of cars we receive that number will go down. So if 20 cars are allocated next month your number will be reduced to 83.

Cape Cod MINI · Nov 11th, 2002, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rviola
Hello Kars,

I believe what your salesperson is referring to by order number is in relation to the number of orders are ahead of you.

For example, if your order number was 103 that means 102 customers are infront of your order. With each monthly allocation of cars we receive that number will go down. So if 20 cars are allocated next month your number will be reduced to 83.

Ron,
Good to see some one from MINI of Peabody responding. Here comes my two cents: Wouldn't you agree though, that he should be bumped right back up to the front and his correct MINI be ordered immediately? It may not seem fair to the person who was "next in line", but it certainly is not fair for GadgetGav to take the hit for Peabody's mistake.

rviola · Nov 11th, 2002, 03:29 PM

His order will be resubmitted right away. The delay will occur because the amount of time needed to build and ship MINI.

kars · Nov 11th, 2002, 04:20 PM

Ron,
Thanks for replying but this thread has taken a completely different direction since I posted that first message. So go ahead and disregard my first message.

later.....

GadgetGav · Nov 11th, 2002, 07:20 PM

Cape Cod,
Thanks for asking Ron the tough questions on my behalf. The problem is that the December order *has* already gone in. Unless they could persuade MINI to let them add an aditional one to their allocation (which it seems they were not able to do) I become #1 order to be placed in January <sigh>
My salesperson has now asked me not to use his name on the forums, so either he lurks here or the employee who does log in reports to everyone else. Funny, they never complained when I was recommending them to people by name...

And I don't think I've said or posted anything that was out of line, but whatever....

Anyway, my salesperson, called today with an alternative car available immediately; DS/B but with Lapis Blue leather and the magnesium door casings. I like the seats, but I think the blue carpet is a bit much and the magnesium door casings don't look right to me. Maybe in a lighter color car, but not in DS...
So, I've cancelled my order.

I've got all hyped up for a December delivery and if I go elsewhere, I can still get that. Shame, but that's how it is.

Overall, I think MINIUSA needs to take a careful look at the sales. They've got nearly a year of data now. It's crazy that somewhere like Peabody have 12 month lists and yet other areas in the country, some not even that far away, have cars in stock or can place custom orders in the next month or two. Surely they could balance supply and demand a bit better than that.

hachomini · Nov 14th, 2002, 02:36 AM

Sorry to hear that, but I am sure you will find your Cooper S somewhere else!

See you around Cambridge/Boston!

Cape Cod MINI · Nov 25th, 2002, 10:05 PM

Anyone going up Dec. 7th for the barbecue and MINI Accessory discount day? I'll be there. Hope to finally meet some of you all.
Won't be going to the Fashion Show at Club Tilt. Too late for this old putz.

Bad Ess · Nov 26th, 2002, 09:49 AM

I am thinking about this. If there is no road salt I will show. I wouldn't mind a discount on a MINI coffee mug. How do they barbeque in Tennessee? Possum style?

Cape Cod MINI · Nov 28th, 2002, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bad Ess
I am thinking about this. If there is no road salt I will show. I wouldn't mind a discount on a MINI coffee mug. How do they barbeque in Tennessee? Possum style?

ROAD SALT!!

I don't like it, but it's a fact of life here in New England.
Met another MINI owner here on the Cape and he has already garaged his S for the winter. He's had it since June and only has about 1200 miles on it! Are you doing the same?
I was out this morning testing the new BMP air filter in the 28 degree weather and the roads were all white with salt that was laid down last night. I don't want to wash the MINI because it'll freeze! Have to wait a couple of days.
Whatever a "Tennesse BBQ" is I'll be eating it next Sat.

pezboy · Nov 28th, 2002, 08:06 PM

Oh man.

My car is SO GROSS! The salt is the worst and I will be cleaning it off tomorrow. I will probably take a pic of it before I wash it. It is really bad. The back of my car looks white.

I will be there on the 7th for sure, if not for the accessories, for the BBQ!

Bad Ess · Nov 30th, 2002, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI

ROAD SALT!! I don't like it, but it's a fact of life here in New England.
Met another MINI owner here on the Cape and he has already garaged his S for the winter. He's had it since June and only has about 1200 miles on it! Are you doing the same?

I have 4k on mine. I have avoided the liquid condition but have driven on the salt dust. Nothing has stuck to the car. I will park it when it gets really bad. I am hoping for rain to wash the roads it's too early for winter.....I will try to make the bbq in the MINI. I have a few show and tell issues for the service manager and I love hanging around the "garage".

LordWinslow · Dec 1st, 2002, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
Anyone going up Dec. 7th for the barbecue and MINI Accessory discount day? I'll be there. Hope to finally meet some of you all.

I hope to show up too, I should be back from my business trip to be there. I want to get a luggage carrier and figured if they are offering a discount better off to buy it then.

Cape Cod MINI · Dec 1st, 2002, 09:26 PM

LordWinslow, Welcome to the boards

If anyone is going to Peabody on the 7th please call ahead.
It's RSVP as they are having it catered.
Hmmm, "Tennessee bbq" and "catered" are close to an oxymoron

Here's the catering crew:

LordWinslow · Dec 1st, 2002, 09:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
LordWinslow, Welcome to the boards
If anyone is going to Peabody on the 7th please call ahead.
It's RSVP as they are having it catered.

I was at Peabody today, I RSVP'ed then. I will be nice to meet some of the mini owners in the area.

pchilton · Dec 5th, 2002, 03:01 PM

Has anyone had the JCW conversion kit installed on their MINI by the service department in Peabody? If so, are you satisfied with the work they performed and are you confident that it won't be an issue with them in the future should you need to go in for service?

Thanks

Cape Cod MINI · Dec 6th, 2002, 10:03 PM

I thought the works kit wasn't coming out until June 2003. Maybe we are talking about different items and I'm confused.
I will tell you this: I trust Gary King and his techs 100%.
They are the best.

Cape Cod MINI · Dec 8th, 2002, 07:07 AM

Thanks to MINI of Peabody for an excellent day.
Catered BBQ and full buffet, discounts on accessories, door prizes and a gift or two

Nice touch having accessories set up in the service bays and having the two MCS up on lifts for us to go under and inspect the Borla and SuperSprint exhausts.
Sign up sheet was available for those who are interested in hanging out and getting involved with the MINI drag car that may be built soon. Wed. and Sat. nights in the summer at New England drag way sounds like fun.
Finally met some other MINI owners and owners to be. A great bunch of people.
What a great dealership. I think many will agree that we have the best MINI dealership in North America.

LordWinslow · Dec 8th, 2002, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI
Thanks to MINI of Peabody for an excellent day.
Catered BBQ and full buffet, discounts on accessories, door prizes and a gift or two Nice touch having accessories set up in the service bays and having the two MCS up on lifts for us to go under and inspect the Borla and SuperSprint exhausts.
Sign up sheet was available for those who are interested in hanging out and getting involved with the MINI drag car that may be built soon. Wed. and Sat. nights in the summer at New England drag way sounds like fun.
Finally met some other MINI owners and owners to be. A great bunch of people.
What a great dealership. I think many will agree that we have the best MINI dealership in North America.

It was a blast, I blew in in the afternoon. Had a great time, meet many wonderful people. I hope they keep doing events like this.

Bad Ess · Dec 9th, 2002, 12:29 PM

BBQ

Salty roads kept the baby in the garage (and a commitment to evening party preparations). Damn I wanted to go.

CCM: How do the two exhausts displayed improve the cars?

Cape Cod MINI · Dec 12th, 2002, 12:14 PM

Bad Ess,
Good question. After a thorough search I came up empty handed and don't remember what was said to me while looking at them! Not sure about figures on hp and torque gains. I will tell you though, they sure sound sweet

Nov 11th, 2002, 02:13 PM	#121
rviola MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 2 Offline	order number Hello Kars, I believe what your salesperson is referring to by order number is in relation to the number of orders are ahead of you. For example, if your order number was 103 that means 102 customers are infront of your order. With each monthly allocation of cars we receive that number will go down. So if 20 cars are allocated next month your number will be reduced to 83.

Nov 11th, 2002, 02:54 PM	#122 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 5,337 Offline	Re: order number Quote: Originally posted by rviola Hello Kars, I believe what your salesperson is referring to by order number is in relation to the number of orders are ahead of you. For example, if your order number was 103 that means 102 customers are infront of your order. With each monthly allocation of cars we receive that number will go down. So if 20 cars are allocated next month your number will be reduced to 83. Ron, Good to see some one from MINI of Peabody responding. Here comes my two cents: Wouldn't you agree though, that he should be bumped right back up to the front and his correct MINI be ordered immediately? It may not seem fair to the person who was "next in line", but it certainly is not fair for GadgetGav to take the hit for Peabody's mistake. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Nov 14th, 2002, 02:36 AM	#126 (permalink)
hachomini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Sorry to hear that, but I am sure you will find your Cooper S somewhere else! See you around Cambridge/Boston! 2002 Liquid Yellow Mini Cooper, White roof, 16" white wheels.

Nov 25th, 2002, 10:05 PM	#127 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 5,337 Offline	Anyone going up Dec. 7th for the barbecue and MINI Accessory discount day? I'll be there. Hope to finally meet some of you all. Won't be going to the Fashion Show at Club Tilt. Too late for this old putz. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Nov 26th, 2002, 09:49 AM	#128 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 430 Offline	BBQ I am thinking about this. If there is no road salt I will show. I wouldn't mind a discount on a MINI coffee mug. How do they barbeque in Tennessee? Possum style? Ess

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Nov 11th, 2002, 03:29 PM	#123 (permalink)
rviola MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 2 Offline	His order will be resubmitted right away. The delay will occur because the amount of time needed to build and ship MINI.

Nov 11th, 2002, 04:20 PM	#124 (permalink)
kars MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Boston area Local Time: 07:28 PM Posts: 135 Offline	Ron, Thanks for replying but this thread has taken a completely different direction since I posted that first message. So go ahead and disregard my first message. later.....

Nov 11th, 2002, 07:20 PM	#125 (permalink)
GadgetGav gadgetmeister Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: This Old House Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 6,125 Offline	Cape Cod, Thanks for asking Ron the tough questions on my behalf. The problem is that the December order has already gone in. Unless they could persuade MINI to let them add an aditional one to their allocation (which it seems they were not able to do) I become #1 order to be placed in January <sigh> My salesperson has now asked me not to use his name on the forums, so either he lurks here or the employee who does log in reports to everyone else. Funny, they never complained when I was recommending them to people by name... And I don't think I've said or posted anything that was out of line, but whatever.... Anyway, my salesperson, called today with an alternative car available immediately; DS/B but with Lapis Blue leather and the magnesium door casings. I like the seats, but I think the blue carpet is a bit much and the magnesium door casings don't look right to me. Maybe in a lighter color car, but not in DS... So, I've cancelled my order. I've got all hyped up for a December delivery and if I go elsewhere, I can still get that. Shame, but that's how it is. Overall, I think MINIUSA needs to take a careful look at the sales. They've got nearly a year of data now. It's crazy that somewhere like Peabody have 12 month lists and yet other areas in the country, some not even that far away, have cars in stock or can place custom orders in the next month or two. Surely they could balance supply and demand a bit better than that.

Nov 28th, 2002, 05:07 PM	#129 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 5,337 Offline	Re: BBQ Quote: Originally posted by Bad Ess I am thinking about this. If there is no road salt I will show. I wouldn't mind a discount on a MINI coffee mug. How do they barbeque in Tennessee? Possum style? ROAD SALT!! I don't like it, but it's a fact of life here in New England. Met another MINI owner here on the Cape and he has already garaged his S for the winter. He's had it since June and only has about 1200 miles on it! Are you doing the same? I was out this morning testing the new BMP air filter in the 28 degree weather and the roads were all white with salt that was laid down last night. I don't want to wash the MINI because it'll freeze! Have to wait a couple of days. Whatever a "Tennesse BBQ" is I'll be eating it next Sat. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Nov 28th, 2002, 08:06 PM	#130 (permalink)
pezboy heh...lame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 2,347 Offline	Oh man. My car is SO GROSS! The salt is the worst and I will be cleaning it off tomorrow. I will probably take a pic of it before I wash it. It is really bad. The back of my car looks white. I will be there on the 7th for sure, if not for the accessories, for the BBQ! "Just keep heading into the wind. Don't let anything blow you over." Ed Smith / MaxaMini 6/14/05

Nov 30th, 2002, 05:35 PM	#131 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 430 Offline	Re: Re: BBQ Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI ROAD SALT!! I don't like it, but it's a fact of life here in New England. Met another MINI owner here on the Cape and he has already garaged his S for the winter. He's had it since June and only has about 1200 miles on it! Are you doing the same? I have 4k on mine. I have avoided the liquid condition but have driven on the salt dust. Nothing has stuck to the car. I will park it when it gets really bad. I am hoping for rain to wash the roads it's too early for winter.....I will try to make the bbq in the MINI. I have a few show and tell issues for the service manager and I love hanging around the "garage". Ess

Dec 1st, 2002, 09:14 PM	#132 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 1,414 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI Anyone going up Dec. 7th for the barbecue and MINI Accessory discount day? I'll be there. Hope to finally meet some of you all. I hope to show up too, I should be back from my business trip to be there. I want to get a luggage carrier and figured if they are offering a discount better off to buy it then.

Dec 1st, 2002, 09:26 PM	#133 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 5,337 Offline	LordWinslow, Welcome to the boards If anyone is going to Peabody on the 7th please call ahead. It's RSVP as they are having it catered. Hmmm, "Tennessee bbq" and "catered" are close to an oxymoron Here's the catering crew: Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Dec 1st, 2002, 09:54 PM	#134 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 1,414 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI LordWinslow, Welcome to the boards If anyone is going to Peabody on the 7th please call ahead. It's RSVP as they are having it catered. I was at Peabody today, I RSVP'ed then. I will be nice to meet some of the mini owners in the area. This space for Rent

Dec 5th, 2002, 03:01 PM	#135 (permalink)
pchilton MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Douglas, Massachusetts Local Time: 07:28 PM Posts: 98 Offline	Has anyone had the JCW conversion kit installed on their MINI by the service department in Peabody? If so, are you satisfied with the work they performed and are you confident that it won't be an issue with them in the future should you need to go in for service? Thanks Chilly

Dec 6th, 2002, 10:03 PM	#136 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 5,337 Offline	I thought the works kit wasn't coming out until June 2003. Maybe we are talking about different items and I'm confused. I will tell you this: I trust Gary King and his techs 100%. They are the best. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Dec 8th, 2002, 07:07 AM	#137 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 5,337 Offline	Thanks to MINI of Peabody for an excellent day. Catered BBQ and full buffet, discounts on accessories, door prizes and a gift or two Nice touch having accessories set up in the service bays and having the two MCS up on lifts for us to go under and inspect the Borla and SuperSprint exhausts. Sign up sheet was available for those who are interested in hanging out and getting involved with the MINI drag car that may be built soon. Wed. and Sat. nights in the summer at New England drag way sounds like fun. Finally met some other MINI owners and owners to be. A great bunch of people. What a great dealership. I think many will agree that we have the best MINI dealership in North America. Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

Dec 8th, 2002, 01:26 PM	#138 (permalink)
LordWinslow Back... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Londonderry, NH Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 1,414 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Cape Cod MINI Thanks to MINI of Peabody for an excellent day. Catered BBQ and full buffet, discounts on accessories, door prizes and a gift or two Nice touch having accessories set up in the service bays and having the two MCS up on lifts for us to go under and inspect the Borla and SuperSprint exhausts. Sign up sheet was available for those who are interested in hanging out and getting involved with the MINI drag car that may be built soon. Wed. and Sat. nights in the summer at New England drag way sounds like fun. Finally met some other MINI owners and owners to be. A great bunch of people. What a great dealership. I think many will agree that we have the best MINI dealership in North America. It was a blast, I blew in in the afternoon. Had a great time, meet many wonderful people. I hope they keep doing events like this. This space for Rent

Dec 9th, 2002, 12:29 PM	#139 (permalink)
Bad Ess MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: New Hampshire Seacoa Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 430 Offline	Getting Down BBQ Salty roads kept the baby in the garage (and a commitment to evening party preparations). Damn I wanted to go. CCM: How do the two exhausts displayed improve the cars? Ess

Dec 12th, 2002, 12:14 PM	#140 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 5,337 Offline	Bad Ess, Good question. After a thorough search I came up empty handed and don't remember what was said to me while looking at them! Not sure about figures on hp and torque gains. I will tell you though, they sure sound sweet Missing my buddies Dan and Ed but glad I have two angel buddies, And on a quest to Right Secco's Wrongs

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