The "June Production" Group

[Qamper]

Just wanted to start a thread for all those who have June production dates. My MCS is estimated to be built 6/6. Just thought it would be fun to have a thread devoted to those born under the same sign.

[ChrisBuer]

Well my car is now apparently a June 2nd build. So I guess im in the club

[D.D.]

June 13th here for my MCS DS/W. I called MINI-USA yesterday and was told that I could expect delivery in New Jersey late July or early August. Doesn't this seem like an awfully looooooooooong time for delivery?

[Qamper]

My dealer said I should expect a mid-July delivery, perhaps the third week. I've ordered from a delearship in Connecticut (Mini of Fairfield County). The party line is 4-6 weeks after production - even on the East Coast. Of course I'd love to have it for Fourth of July weekend but I think that's wishful thinking on my part.

[mjmedlen]

Well gang - here I am. I have a estimated production date of June 13. I placed my order on Jan 25 and my baby is supposed to hit the assembly line next week.

When I ordered in Jan. I was told that I should have the car in early June. But I believe I won't have it now until late July/early August. Time just seems to go on and on and ..................on And the way I see it, late July/early August is if everthing goes smoothly. As scaring as it is to think, our waits wait could even be longer .

Finally, I live in the metro Detroit area and could have bought a Mazda 6 which are built only 30 minutes from where I live and would have it by now. But then again, the 6 isn't a MINI is it.

Let's all hope we get our babies by mid-July. Keep the faith and lets continue to keep our club members informed of important news. At least we should be on the same ship together

[Gryphon]

Hi Qamper:
I, too, have a June 6, 2003 production date and bought my MINI from MINI of Fairfield. You and I will be able to do some great data comparision. : )

[Qamper]

Just called 866-ask-mini and found out that production has started on mine - Status 150!!!! Yeehaa!

[Gryphon]

Way to be Qamper..... moving on up.
Congrats on moving to status 150

[Qamper]

Thanks Gryphon,

What's your status now? I understand there's a boat that leaves Southhampton on June 11 that arrives in NY June 20. Hope to make that one! I'm gonna be in Connecticut in a couple weeks to review financing and go over my aftermarket stuff with my M.A., Fabrizio.

[Guuyuk]

Mini Center in San Antonio TX gave me an estimate of mid-late July for my IB/W MCS.

Just attended my first MINI event today, I'm helping start a new club in the South Texas area, centered around San Antonio and Austin (although I suspect that there are enough MINIs up in Austin to form an independent club). A blast! I can't wait to finally get my car!

[Gryphon]

Hi Qamper:
I took your example and called MINI; my car is also IN production now. It is looking good for Mid-July in Stamford. Have you looked into financing other than through MINI? Home equity line (if an option for you) would be better. Or, there are most certainly credit unions in Philly and credit unions are frequently better than banks.

[Qamper]

Hey Gryph,

As soon as I get the VIN, I'm going to research financing. Probably start with peoplefirst.com as their rates are excellent. I'll then see if Mini will match their rates or do better. I think you can lock their rates in for 45 days and I think we're right in the 45 day range now. I'll probably be up in Connecticut in the next couple weeks and will drop by Stamford and review some aftermarket items and the financing.
What are the specs on your car? Mine are:
Dark Silver/ Black S
Anthracite
Premium and Sport packages
Space Cloth
Black Bonnet Stripes

[Qamper]

Just got my VIN today so the financing and insurance research begins in earnest....

[Gryphon]

Hey Qamper:
You went for the dark look; NICE.
My MINI: indi blue with white roof, white bonnet stripes and silver wheels, anthracite interior with black leatherette (I went dark on the inside) sunroof (as a stand alone option without the rest of the package), cd changer and HK sound, sport pack, cold pack. Intend to get windows tinted soonest; not majorly dark but some. And the sunroof will soon be tinted also since I got it for the air not the rays. I have a birthday in July and when the family asks I will say please get me the glove box organizer and the center console plastic insert storage space. (Of course this combo has changed MANY times and would probably change again if the car were not already being built........)

[Qamper]

Gryph,

My second choice was indi blue with a black top but went with my initial color choice. First Mini I saw was a pic with a DS/B with black bonnet stripes......love at first site. Third choice was red with black top and black bonnet stripes. I really love this combo but envisioned speeding tickets galore. Let me know when yours shows up the Wallenius web site and I'll do the same. Have you spoken with your M.A. at Mini of Fairfield lately? They still calling for mid-July delivery?

Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day and for our friends across the pond, a great Bank holiday!