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rsbetc · Jan 15th, 2007, 07:00 PM

I heard a rumor that Mini is holding new 2007 models at the US ports and not releasing them to dealers right away til middle of Feb as they are planning a simultaneous Feb 17 release. If this is true, it doesn't seem to be fair on the customers who have been waiting for a very long time to enjoy these 2007 models. Does anyone have any info on this?

MINImeBoston · Jan 15th, 2007, 07:30 PM

Well, this is true. MINI has set a launch date for the US models as February 19th. However, dealers should start receiving their launch vehicles earlier that week. Customer Sold units will follow right behind.

MINI training for all sales managers/motoring advisors is early February and MINI wants its representatives up to speed before the new car hits the showrooms.

rsbetc · Jan 16th, 2007, 12:02 AM

It just doesn't seem fair that the cars will be sitting at the ports for 4-6 weeks when the cutomers could be enjoying them. My Mini dealer agrees with me but says that they can't do anything about it as they don't make the rules.

MINImeBoston · Jan 16th, 2007, 03:36 AM

It is very frustrating! The 2007 hardtops are now hitting the ports and they will sit there until next month. I am told that the dealers closest to the ports will receive their cars first.

Just have to be patient! heehee

robble · Feb 9th, 2007, 01:56 AM

You wouldn't want your car anyway since the order on your steering wheel got messed up...

http://www.mini2.com/forum/new-york-...der-mixup.html

mrweasel · Feb 21st, 2007, 06:57 PM

Anybody get theirs yet, or hear anything as to when they will be moved from the ports?

this is insane

robble · Feb 22nd, 2007, 01:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mrweasel (original)

Anybody get theirs yet, or hear anything as to when they will be moved from the ports?

this is insane

Come out from under your rock..

There are many r56's on the road now! There have been for a few days now!

mrweasel · Feb 22nd, 2007, 04:18 PM

I've seen nothing but demos...nothing has been delivered (as far as my MA is concerned) to any of the Washington/Baltimore dealerships

mrweasel · Feb 22nd, 2007, 09:16 PM

Wh00t!

MA said they got a bunch of customer cars in "unexpectedly" this morning. Mine will be in tomorrow, pickup on Monday

May have to go down Saturday and give him a look over

Cotgo · Feb 22nd, 2007, 09:35 PM

What dealer did you buy from, mrweasel?

mrweasel · Feb 23rd, 2007, 03:31 PM

Tate Annapolis

Jan 15th, 2007, 07:00 PM	#1
rsbetc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 7 Offline	Mini holding 2007 Coopers at US Ports? I heard a rumor that Mini is holding new 2007 models at the US ports and not releasing them to dealers right away til middle of Feb as they are planning a simultaneous Feb 17 release. If this is true, it doesn't seem to be fair on the customers who have been waiting for a very long time to enjoy these 2007 models. Does anyone have any info on this?

Jan 15th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINImeBoston Motoring Madman Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Well, this is true. MINI has set a launch date for the US models as February 19th. However, dealers should start receiving their launch vehicles earlier that week. Customer Sold units will follow right behind. MINI training for all sales managers/motoring advisors is early February and MINI wants its representatives up to speed before the new car hits the showrooms. -Steve Former Motoring Advisor Complete Motoring Nut!

Jan 16th, 2007, 03:36 AM	#4 (permalink)
MINImeBoston Motoring Madman Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 77 Offline	It is very frustrating! The 2007 hardtops are now hitting the ports and they will sit there until next month. I am told that the dealers closest to the ports will receive their cars first. Just have to be patient! heehee -Steve Former Motoring Advisor Complete Motoring Nut!

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Jan 16th, 2007, 12:02 AM	#3 (permalink)
rsbetc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 7 Offline	It just doesn't seem fair that the cars will be sitting at the ports for 4-6 weeks when the cutomers could be enjoying them. My Mini dealer agrees with me but says that they can't do anything about it as they don't make the rules.

Feb 9th, 2007, 01:56 AM	#5 (permalink)
robble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:28 AM Posts: 148 Offline	You wouldn't want your car anyway since the order on your steering wheel got messed up... http://www.mini2.com/forum/new-york-...der-mixup.html

Feb 21st, 2007, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
mrweasel Village Idiot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Anybody get theirs yet, or hear anything as to when they will be moved from the ports? this is insane

Feb 22nd, 2007, 01:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
robble MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:28 AM Posts: 148 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mrweasel (original) Anybody get theirs yet, or hear anything as to when they will be moved from the ports? this is insane Come out from under your rock.. There are many r56's on the road now! There have been for a few days now!

Feb 22nd, 2007, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
mrweasel Village Idiot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 65 Offline	I've seen nothing but demos...nothing has been delivered (as far as my MA is concerned) to any of the Washington/Baltimore dealerships

Feb 22nd, 2007, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrweasel Village Idiot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Wh00t! MA said they got a bunch of customer cars in "unexpectedly" this morning. Mine will be in tomorrow, pickup on Monday May have to go down Saturday and give him a look over

Feb 22nd, 2007, 09:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cotgo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 42 Offline	What dealer did you buy from, mrweasel?

Feb 23rd, 2007, 03:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
mrweasel Village Idiot Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 65 Offline	Tate Annapolis

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