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paulgraz · Oct 26th, 2002, 01:16 PM

The dealer got the car Friday morning, but their phones were on the blink all day - I couldn't get through to my "motoring advisor" until 2PM, and then we got cut off a few seconds into the call.

But the finance lady called me near the end of the day and we setup a Tuesday afternoon delivery!

I should be tooling around in the car in just 48 hours...

I've got to find the list of all those dealer-programmed options, so I can get them to program the car on Monday...

Woo-hoo!

drema · Oct 26th, 2002, 11:44 PM

hey paulgraz...when you find a list of those programs, could you please post the site...I probably need to do that also...thanks, D.

SCoopFL · Oct 27th, 2002, 07:41 AM

Got mine yesterday and it is fantastic! I happened to have driven over to the dealer and saw it on the truck it came in on. Snapped some photos of it coming off the truck, so that was pretty cool. It is everything I had hoped for and more!

Regarding the options that can be programmed to the keys, my salesperson called me to go over the list of all the options and it seems as though they got it all correct. I was supposed to get the dealer installed alarm, but they don't have it in stock yet and seem to have little info about it.

MiniTiger · Oct 28th, 2002, 09:36 AM

Picked up my MINI on Thursday 10/24 in Greenville. I was less than an hour from my Alma Mater, Clemson, and decided to drive there and go to the Thursday night football game vs NC State (blow out game, in their favor sad to say).

The drive onto campus was wonderful... the car is a head turner. I had a police officer walk up and ask questions while I was in traffic. Wanted to know engine specs, top speed. ;-)

I overheard one couple... the woman said "Look at that car, what is it?" He responded "One of those new MINI's"

Left the game early to motor home to Raleigh. A nice 5 hour drive to bond with the car.

I love the car.

The hardest thing about driving it is keeping under 4000 RPM's.

I went motoring last night on some local back roads... Some hotshot came up fast behind me, so I pushed through some curves. He fell back in the turns, I just kept accelerating.

MiniTiger · Oct 28th, 2002, 09:05 PM

See my gallery...
MiniTiger Personal Gallery

SCoopFL · Oct 28th, 2002, 10:21 PM

MiniTiger's photos were great and inspired me to post some in my personal gallery.

SCoopFL's Gallery

eBrit · Oct 29th, 2002, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by SCoopFL
MiniTiger's photos were great and inspired me to post some in my personal gallery.

SCoopFL...great photos...But the unloading one makes you realise they ain't much room for error with those ramps

eBrit

sjjn · Oct 29th, 2002, 09:21 AM

I think I'm the first 9/27 into the shop...my A/C-Defrost fan stopped working. Could be a fuse...could be worse.
Take it tomorrow for a check up......

SCoopFL · Oct 29th, 2002, 09:37 AM

eBrit you are right! There's no room for error at all in unloading the MINI's. I had been sitting across the street watching the guy unload them and I was very impressed with how careful he was and the expertise he applied to what he was doing. I hope all the drivers are that skilled.

MINImeat · Oct 29th, 2002, 10:48 AM

sjjn,
I've already been, just not for anything as serious as your fan. The driver's side marker light piece popped out on the way home from the dealer. I suspect they knocked it off during pre-delivery detailing and tried to glue it, but they've ordered a new one.
Glad the car's so fun!
MINImeat

jfelix · Oct 29th, 2002, 08:54 PM

I have been lucky so far, this car rocks!!! I installed a blitzsafe adapter MP3 Player and XM radio. THis car gets quicker everytime I drive it, I am almost at the 1200 mile mark, I have hit 5K on the tach a few times, but never gone above that, I have been pretty good, it is averaging about 31 mile per gallon so far. So all is well, good luck with yours guys, and gals...

James

paulgraz · Oct 30th, 2002, 02:48 PM

I'm finally motoring!

I picked up the MINI last night - traffic was agonizing driving from NJ to Long Island, so we got there around 5PM. My "motoring advisor" already left for the day, so "George" closed the deal instead. We had a few glitches:

-No emergency key. I thought I read somewhere that I was supposed to get an emergency key - the flat plastic one that you keep in your wallet or other safe place. George agreed - he's looking into it. No big deal.
-Closing amount was $10 off. Also not a big deal, but I wasn't carrying much cash with me as it was. After spending nearly $25K, you would think they might cut me a break on the $10 difference. Oh well...
-This was a big dissapointment. George goes to show me how the SAT NAV works - "No CD in drive". But there is a CD in the drive. George determines that it's the wrong CD (It was a BMW version). Bottom line is I have to drive home with no working Nav unit. They said they'll FedEx me the correct CD as soon as possible. Bummer. Personally I think they should have tested this out before I arrived. Now I'm worried that maybe something is wrong with the unit, as I thought this Sat Nav uses the same CD as in the BMW's. Hmmmm.....

So , I drive the car home in heavy stop & go traffic, rain & sleet. Despite all that, you can't wipe the smile off my face! The car is fantastic, I love driving it!

Here's a pic of the new car, after arriving home and parking next to her new garagemate:

MINImeat · Oct 30th, 2002, 03:33 PM

paulgraz,
It even looks good crammed in the garage dunnit?
ENJOY!

MINImeat

eBrit · Oct 30th, 2002, 04:48 PM

Paul...I hope you enjoy that beauty immensly for many years....and have loads of good luck.

eBrit

PS ...and I even find your garage an inspiration...it's even more untidy than mine

paulgraz · Oct 30th, 2002, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by eBrit
...and I even find your garage an inspiration...it's even more untidy than mine

Ha! You should have seen it 6 weeks ago - there was only room for one car then! But I'll admit there's still a lot of work to be done.

The old Volvo has had the garage to herself for 2 years, I'll bet she's glad to have company...

The rubber mat under the Volvo was a big improvement - I plan to get one for the Mini too - they make it in colors, including "racing blue" which should match the Mini quite nicely. www.bltllc.com

Oct 26th, 2002, 01:16 PM	#141
paulgraz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howell, NJ USA Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 192 Offline	Getting Closer... The dealer got the car Friday morning, but their phones were on the blink all day - I couldn't get through to my "motoring advisor" until 2PM, and then we got cut off a few seconds into the call. But the finance lady called me near the end of the day and we setup a Tuesday afternoon delivery! I should be tooling around in the car in just 48 hours... I've got to find the list of all those dealer-programmed options, so I can get them to program the car on Monday... Woo-hoo! ~Paul 03 Elec Blue/white MCS Prem/Cold/Fog/Nav Ordered 8/9/02, Built 9/27/02, Home 10/29/02! 71 Volvo 1800E (weekend classic fun)

Oct 27th, 2002, 07:41 AM	#143 (permalink)
SCoopFL MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 16 Offline	Got mine yesterday and it is fantastic! I happened to have driven over to the dealer and saw it on the truck it came in on. Snapped some photos of it coming off the truck, so that was pretty cool. It is everything I had hoped for and more! Regarding the options that can be programmed to the keys, my salesperson called me to go over the list of all the options and it seems as though they got it all correct. I was supposed to get the dealer installed alarm, but they don't have it in stock yet and seem to have little info about it. PS/B MCS sport and premium, blue lapis. 9/27 prod. date.

Oct 28th, 2002, 09:36 AM	#144 (permalink)
MiniTiger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Apex, NC Local Time: 12:33 PM Posts: 197 Offline	Picked up my MINI on Thursday 10/24 in Greenville. I was less than an hour from my Alma Mater, Clemson, and decided to drive there and go to the Thursday night football game vs NC State (blow out game, in their favor sad to say). The drive onto campus was wonderful... the car is a head turner. I had a police officer walk up and ask questions while I was in traffic. Wanted to know engine specs, top speed. ;-) I overheard one couple... the woman said "Look at that car, what is it?" He responded "One of those new MINI's" Left the game early to motor home to Raleigh. A nice 5 hour drive to bond with the car. I love the car. The hardest thing about driving it is keeping under 4000 RPM's. I went motoring last night on some local back roads... Some hotshot came up fast behind me, so I pushed through some curves. He fell back in the turns, I just kept accelerating. '03 LY/B MCS

Oct 28th, 2002, 09:05 PM	#145 (permalink)
MiniTiger MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Apex, NC Local Time: 12:33 PM Posts: 197 Offline	Finally some pics... See my gallery... MiniTiger Personal Gallery '03 LY/B MCS

Oct 28th, 2002, 10:21 PM	#146 (permalink)
SCoopFL MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 16 Offline	MiniTiger's photos were great and inspired me to post some in my personal gallery. SCoopFL's Gallery PS/B MCS sport and premium, blue lapis. 9/27 prod. date.

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Oct 26th, 2002, 11:44 PM	#142 (permalink)
drema MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 23 Offline	hey paulgraz...when you find a list of those programs, could you please post the site...I probably need to do that also...thanks, D.

Oct 29th, 2002, 02:51 AM	#147 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 574 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by SCoopFL MiniTiger's photos were great and inspired me to post some in my personal gallery. SCoopFL...great photos...But the unloading one makes you realise they ain't much room for error with those ramps eBrit

Oct 29th, 2002, 09:21 AM	#148 (permalink)
sjjn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NYC Local Time: 12:33 PM Posts: 167 Offline	Going to the Shop I think I'm the first 9/27 into the shop...my A/C-Defrost fan stopped working. Could be a fuse...could be worse. Take it tomorrow for a check up...... MINE!! on 10/18/02 - IB/W Cooper S, White Bonnet Stripes, Premium - Sport - Cold, Lapis Blue interior, Nav, Rally Lamps, 17" White Spokes. Wouldn't change a thing....

Oct 29th, 2002, 09:37 AM	#149 (permalink)
SCoopFL MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Jacksonville, FL Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 16 Offline	eBrit you are right! There's no room for error at all in unloading the MINI's. I had been sitting across the street watching the guy unload them and I was very impressed with how careful he was and the expertise he applied to what he was doing. I hope all the drivers are that skilled. PS/B MCS sport and premium, blue lapis. 9/27 prod. date.

Oct 29th, 2002, 10:48 AM	#150 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 982 Offline	going to the shop sjjn, I've already been, just not for anything as serious as your fan. The driver's side marker light piece popped out on the way home from the dealer. I suspect they knocked it off during pre-delivery detailing and tried to glue it, but they've ordered a new one. Glad the car's so fun! MINImeat MINImeat B/W MCS

Oct 29th, 2002, 08:54 PM	#151 (permalink)
jfelix MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 165 Offline	900 miles no issues I have been lucky so far, this car rocks!!! I installed a blitzsafe adapter MP3 Player and XM radio. THis car gets quicker everytime I drive it, I am almost at the 1200 mile mark, I have hit 5K on the tach a few times, but never gone above that, I have been pretty good, it is averaging about 31 mile per gallon so far. So all is well, good luck with yours guys, and gals... James MCS, indy BLUE Black Roof, 17" PRF, PP, SP, CWP, NAV Production date 9-06 Now Helix 19% and Rouge intake. Pulley power is great.....

Oct 30th, 2002, 02:48 PM	#152 (permalink)
paulgraz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howell, NJ USA Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 192 Offline	I got it! I'm finally motoring! I picked up the MINI last night - traffic was agonizing driving from NJ to Long Island, so we got there around 5PM. My "motoring advisor" already left for the day, so "George" closed the deal instead. We had a few glitches: -No emergency key. I thought I read somewhere that I was supposed to get an emergency key - the flat plastic one that you keep in your wallet or other safe place. George agreed - he's looking into it. No big deal. -Closing amount was $10 off. Also not a big deal, but I wasn't carrying much cash with me as it was. After spending nearly $25K, you would think they might cut me a break on the $10 difference. Oh well... -This was a big dissapointment. George goes to show me how the SAT NAV works - "No CD in drive". But there is a CD in the drive. George determines that it's the wrong CD (It was a BMW version). Bottom line is I have to drive home with no working Nav unit. They said they'll FedEx me the correct CD as soon as possible. Bummer. Personally I think they should have tested this out before I arrived. Now I'm worried that maybe something is wrong with the unit, as I thought this Sat Nav uses the same CD as in the BMW's. Hmmmm..... So , I drive the car home in heavy stop & go traffic, rain & sleet. Despite all that, you can't wipe the smile off my face! The car is fantastic, I love driving it! Here's a pic of the new car, after arriving home and parking next to her new garagemate: Attached Thumbnails ~Paul 03 Elec Blue/white MCS Prem/Cold/Fog/Nav Ordered 8/9/02, Built 9/27/02, Home 10/29/02! 71 Volvo 1800E (weekend classic fun)

Oct 30th, 2002, 03:33 PM	#153 (permalink)
MINImeat MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 982 Offline	9/27 paulgraz, It even looks good crammed in the garage dunnit? ENJOY! MINImeat MINImeat B/W MCS

Oct 30th, 2002, 04:48 PM	#154 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:33 PM Posts: 574 Offline	Paul...I hope you enjoy that beauty immensly for many years....and have loads of good luck. eBrit PS ...and I even find your garage an inspiration...it's even more untidy than mine

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Oct 30th, 2002, 08:54 PM	#155 (permalink)
paulgraz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Howell, NJ USA Local Time: 11:33 AM Posts: 192 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by eBrit ...and I even find your garage an inspiration...it's even more untidy than mine Ha! You should have seen it 6 weeks ago - there was only room for one car then! But I'll admit there's still a lot of work to be done. The old Volvo has had the garage to herself for 2 years, I'll bet she's glad to have company... The rubber mat under the Volvo was a big improvement - I plan to get one for the Mini too - they make it in colors, including "racing blue" which should match the Mini quite nicely. www.bltllc.com ~Paul 03 Elec Blue/white MCS Prem/Cold/Fog/Nav Ordered 8/9/02, Built 9/27/02, Home 10/29/02! 71 Volvo 1800E (weekend classic fun)

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