January 2004 Production Group - MINI Cooper Forum

Trina · #1 (**permalink**) Oct 25th, 2003, 05:55 PM

I didn't make the November Production Group.
I just found out I didn't make the December Production Group.

I'll probably make the January group, but I still don't know for sure....

Let's get this thing started.

Greetings. I'm Trina. I placed my order for a MINI Cooper on September 6, 2003. I'm hoping to be a proud member of the January Production Group.

anyone want to join me?

Eric B · #2 (**permalink**) Oct 25th, 2003, 09:09 PM

I dont WANT to join you but now it is looking likely. I'll be dual threading it until I know for sure

headswami · #3 (**permalink**) Oct 27th, 2003, 10:51 PM

I just found out from East Bay mini that I am now part of the January build.... and it sounded like late January. It all seems so strange. Almost as if they (mini/BMW) don't want to sell Coopers on the west coast. I am sure my old truck is like your car, barely holding on. -I even thought about nixing the whole thing, but couldn't come up with a repalcement car that I wouldn't regret. Oh well. Keep waiting.

Trina · #4 (**permalink**) Oct 27th, 2003, 11:18 PM

Hi, headswami!
I ordered from East Bay MINI, too!

It's very frustrating, especially when I read about other people on this forum who are ordering later than us, and recieving their cars much earlier. Did you order a Cooper, or a Cooper S? when did you place your order?

Are you definately on the January Build? I'm hoping I make it - if they get anywhere near an "average" allotment for January, I'll be in. Otherwise, I may have to wait yet another month.

Guess all we can do is wait it out together. Nice meeting you, and I'm sure we'll be corresponding on a regular basis for a while!

headswami · #5 (**permalink**) Nov 7th, 2003, 10:55 PM

I ordered a Cooper 5 speed in the middle of September. I stopped by the dealership last weekend to get the latest skinny on January and just to look at other Minis. I found out that have been allocated about 8 coopers for November, and 8 more for Dec., hence why we have to continue waiting. There "normal" allocation had been in the low 20's. If they get over at least 18 then I am in for January. Fingers crossed. I sent an email to miniusa asking politely to allocate 18, unfortunately they could not promise this but said they would send some swag to tidy me over. Nice gesture I thought. Send good vibes to miniusa-

Trina · #6 (**permalink**) Nov 13th, 2003, 04:04 PM

Headswami-
fingers are crossed, and I'm sending lots of good vibes to miniusa for both of us. My understanding is that I'm number 13 on the waiting list. if they get anywhere near a "normal" allocation, we'll (hopefully) both be in!

Eric B · #7 (**permalink**) Nov 21st, 2003, 03:32 AM

My dealer told me 99% chance of making the Jan build with a late Feb/Early March delivery so only about 100 Mini-less days left

Eric B · #8 (**permalink**) Nov 23rd, 2003, 12:29 AM

WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I'm in the Jan build!!!!!!!! I should have my production number by Wed of next week... I just have to make a decision on the color by Monday *sigh*

Trina · #9 (**permalink**) Nov 23rd, 2003, 07:25 PM

congrats Eric!
My dealer still hasn't heard, so I don't know if I'm in the Jan build yet or not. will find out this week.

Keep us posted! BTW, I vote for IB/W.

headswami · #10 (**permalink**) Nov 24th, 2003, 04:13 PM

Eric, Congrats! Go with IB/W. It is a much more lively color IMHO.

Eric B · #11 (**permalink**) Nov 24th, 2003, 04:32 PM

I am leaning toward the IB/W but the wife likes DS/B better... thinks it is more classy and "James Bondish". I have never seen that color up close so I am going to the dealer today to look at it...Oh and I was told my order goes in TODAY!