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Tom B · Mar 30th, 2005, 12:40 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

I'm guessing our car is on the same ship and already on its way accross the ocean. The Resolve leaves on the 1st..and I'm still not even booked for that.

Ken,
I like your optimistic attitude and hope you're right.

Tom

AprilWhine · Mar 30th, 2005, 12:42 AM

I think we're all just big mouths.

Tazminia · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

I think we're all just big mouths.

Finally...the truth comes out!

Tell it like it is April!!!

dpacker · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tazminia

I've noticed that this particular forum/thread is busy compared to other ones.
Could this be because we are all so eager to get our cars that we need this to occupy our time or is it because we are all just so darned cute?

While I'm sure that's part of it, I think it's also possible that we all may be a little obsessed...at least I'm pretty sure that I am.

Ken30307 · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dpacker

While I'm sure that's part of it, I think it's also possible that we all may be a little obsessed...at least I'm pretty sure that I am.

all fun! It's great to have something fun to obsess about that isn't bad for you.

HoustonMini · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:48 AM

I decided to put it on mine, I figured it might help keep the paint color and protect it a little more with it..though now I wish I would have spent that money on other news. Oh well. Still a good buy in my eyes.

paulr · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dpacker

While I'm sure that's part of it, I think it's also possible that we all may be a little obsessed...at least I'm pretty sure that I am.

I prefer enthusiastic

DeadCanDanceR · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:12 AM

Enthusiasm...

Passion...

Obsession...

Three characteristics usually found in MINI owners or soon-to-be-MINI-owners!!!

Welcome to the club!!!

bandrews · Mar 30th, 2005, 04:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

I think we're all just big mouths.

Guilty as charged!

jeffu · Mar 30th, 2005, 12:14 PM

Anyone getting the new armrest? I have it ordered, but I'm sure one of you will get it first. If so, I'd love to see some pix of it in one of our "real" cars instead of the pix at Motoringfile.

Also your thoughts on it.

Thanks

AprilWhine · Mar 30th, 2005, 12:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffu

Anyone getting the new armrest? I have it ordered, but I'm sure one of you will get it first. If so, I'd love to see some pix of it in one of our "real" cars instead of the pix at Motoringfile.

Also your thoughts on it.

Thanks

I have it ordered.

jeffu · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:16 PM

On another note - have you guys seen the pictures of the 07 mini at motoringfile.com?

I'm not completely sold on the new look - I'd have to see it in person first. Not really thrilled with the new dash - too conventional looking - I like the current look.

I thought for 1/2 sec that I should wait since they are updating, but now after seeing the pix I'm glad I already ordered. The other reason I think now is a good time to buy - they (I think) have most of the kinks worked out of the current design - there were some nagging issue with the 02 models and everyone seems to think the 05's have evolved into a better product overall. Seems like taking the plunge on the new update in 07 would possibly give you some of the same growing pains they had when the 02's came out. I'd rather give them a year or two to work out any issues with the new design first.

An odd note I read on the Edmunds site said with the change to a turbo and increase in power (although it's not much) - will finally attract more men to the cooper. I'm sorry, did I miss something? Seems to me like there's already a lot of men getting the Cooper S - what are they talking about? The Cooper isn't necessarily a chick car - believe me I know, I've been driving a New Beetle and that definately turned into a chick car - nothing against it, I've loved my bug, but it's just pretty plain to see it's mostly women driving it.

rsinsheimer · Mar 30th, 2005, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

I have it ordered.

Which one? Dealer-installed or the factory-installed arm rest? At this moment in time these appear to be two distinct beasts. I assume that the factory-installed armrest will at some point make it into the dealer supply chain, but I don't think that that is the case at this moment in time.

btdoyle · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:20 PM

I think a lot more men buy the cooper s, not the cooper. the cooper is the one that is going to be getting a power increase. the cooper s is going to pretty much stay the same power wise. I am glad that I am getting an 05, minus having to wait 2 or 3 years for the 07, I also agree that the 05 has a lot of the kinks worked out. Also, I have always been a big supercharger fan. I am not that sold on turbocharged whine. I also heard someplace that they were going to release the 07 in Europe first and then the US wouldn't get it till an 08 model. I think this is the same way with the current cooper. It was released in 01 in Europe. Sucks for us but whatever. also in 2 years ill be forking over 35000 a year for tuition so it probably would not have even been choice to buy it then. I am happy right now.

Countdown till mini keys in my hand: 20 days.

Quote: Originally Posted by jeffu

On another note - have you guys seen the pictures of the 07 mini at motoringfile.com?

I'm not completely sold on the new look - I'd have to see it in person first. Not really thrilled with the new dash - too conventional looking - I like the current look.

I thought for 1/2 sec that I should wait since they are updating, but now after seeing the pix I'm glad I already ordered. The other reason I think now is a good time to buy - they (I think) have most of the kinks worked out of the current design - there were some nagging issue with the 02 models and everyone seems to think the 05's have evolved into a better product overall. Seems like taking the plunge on the new update in 07 would possibly give you some of the same growing pains they had when the 02's came out. I'd rather give them a year or two to work out any issues with the new design first.

An odd note I read on the Edmunds site said with the change to a turbo and increase in power (although it's not much) - will finally attract more men to the cooper. I'm sorry, did I miss something? Seems to me like there's already a lot of men getting the Cooper S - what are they talking about? The Cooper isn't necessarily a chick car - believe me I know, I've been driving a New Beetle and that definately turned into a chick car - nothing against it, I've loved my bug, but it's just pretty plain to see it's mostly women driving it.

Pamlico · Mar 30th, 2005, 02:51 PM

For those waiting for the Cypress Trail to arrive - it's getting closer. Estimated time of arrival at Halifax is 11 AM EST today.

AprilWhine · Mar 30th, 2005, 03:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rsinsheimer

Which one? Dealer-installed or the factory-installed arm rest? At this moment in time these appear to be two distinct beasts. I assume that the factory-installed armrest will at some point make it into the dealer supply chain, but I don't think that that is the case at this moment in time.

Factory installed.

AprilWhine · Mar 30th, 2005, 03:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico

For those waiting for the Cypress Trail to arrive - it's getting closer. Estimated time of arrival at Halifax is 11 AM EST today.

Thank you!

See you at MoT?

Tom B · Mar 30th, 2005, 03:38 PM

YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just checked the WW website and and my MINi is has been received at the terminal and booked on the Resolve. It's due to leave Southampton on 4/1 and arrive in NY 4/9.

Ken, check WW again. I hope our MINIs are travelling together.

I guess I can cancel that Prozac presription now.

Tom

btdoyle · Mar 30th, 2005, 03:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tom B

YES !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just checked the WW website and and my MINi is has been received at the terminal and booked on the Resolve. It's due to leave Southampton on 4/1 and arrive in NY 4/9.

Ken, check WW again. I hope our MINIs are travelling together.

I guess I can cancel that Prozac presription now.

Tom

Don't get your hopes up quite yet. I was originally booked for the madame butterfly which left on the 27th and my car was received at port on the 22nd. It did not make it on the ship. There seems to be quite a back log of minis trying to catch a ride to the US, so you may not get on? But lets be optimistic! yes you will get on!

jeffu · Mar 30th, 2005, 03:49 PM

I'll 2nd that - let's stay optimistic - but I too was booked on the MB and didn't make it - I'm actually waitlisted on the Resolve and wouldn't be suprised if I don't make that either.

You can put in the booking number and it will pull up a list of all the cars on the ship - you can then find your VIN and click on it - that tells you if you're waitlisted - the waitlisted ones have an asterisk by them.

Mar 30th, 2005, 12:42 AM	#522 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 16,915 Offline	I think we're all just big mouths. Global Moderator

Mar 30th, 2005, 01:48 AM	#526 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 141 Offline	I decided to put it on mine, I figured it might help keep the paint color and protect it a little more with it..though now I wish I would have spent that money on other news. Oh well. Still a good buy in my eyes. Click me for my MINI blog. 2,949motoring miles and counting...

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:05 AM	#527 (permalink)
paulr Ramblin Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 188 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dpacker While I'm sure that's part of it, I think it's also possible that we all may be a little obsessed...at least I'm pretty sure that I am. I prefer enthusiastic Last edited by monkeynet : Mar 30th, 2005 at 02:07 AM. Reason: grammar

Mar 30th, 2005, 12:14 PM	#530 (permalink)
jeffu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 61 Offline	Anyone getting the new armrest? I have it ordered, but I'm sure one of you will get it first. If so, I'd love to see some pix of it in one of our "real" cars instead of the pix at Motoringfile. Also your thoughts on it. Thanks Jeff Ulrich

Mar 30th, 2005, 12:47 PM	#531 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 16,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jeffu Anyone getting the new armrest? I have it ordered, but I'm sure one of you will get it first. If so, I'd love to see some pix of it in one of our "real" cars instead of the pix at Motoringfile. Also your thoughts on it. Thanks I have it ordered. Global Moderator

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Tom B I am not in compliance. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 309 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 I'm guessing our car is on the same ship and already on its way accross the ocean. The Resolve leaves on the 1st..and I'm still not even booked for that. Ken, I like your optimistic attitude and hope you're right. Tom

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Mar 30th, 2005, 01:03 AM	#523 (permalink)
Tazminia 333...I'm only half evil Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 578 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine I think we're all just big mouths. Finally...the truth comes out! Tell it like it is April!!!

Mar 30th, 2005, 01:29 AM	#524 (permalink)
dpacker MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: East Coast - SC Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 227 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tazminia I've noticed that this particular forum/thread is busy compared to other ones. Could this be because we are all so eager to get our cars that we need this to occupy our time or is it because we are all just so darned cute? While I'm sure that's part of it, I think it's also possible that we all may be a little obsessed...at least I'm pretty sure that I am.

Mar 30th, 2005, 01:46 AM	#525 (permalink)
Ken30307 mini mini mini.....MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 180 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by dpacker While I'm sure that's part of it, I think it's also possible that we all may be a little obsessed...at least I'm pretty sure that I am. all fun! It's great to have something fun to obsess about that isn't bad for you.

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:12 AM	#528 (permalink)
DeadCanDanceR ...viva MINI...!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Guadalajara, México Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 18,883 Offline	Enthusiasm... Passion... Obsession... Three characteristics usually found in MINI owners or soon-to-be-MINI-owners!!! Welcome to the club!!!

Mar 30th, 2005, 04:05 AM	#529 (permalink)
bandrews Let's Motor! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle/Bellevue, WA Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 83 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine I think we're all just big mouths. Guilty as charged!

Mar 30th, 2005, 01:16 PM	#532 (permalink)
jeffu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 61 Offline	On another note - have you guys seen the pictures of the 07 mini at motoringfile.com? I'm not completely sold on the new look - I'd have to see it in person first. Not really thrilled with the new dash - too conventional looking - I like the current look. I thought for 1/2 sec that I should wait since they are updating, but now after seeing the pix I'm glad I already ordered. The other reason I think now is a good time to buy - they (I think) have most of the kinks worked out of the current design - there were some nagging issue with the 02 models and everyone seems to think the 05's have evolved into a better product overall. Seems like taking the plunge on the new update in 07 would possibly give you some of the same growing pains they had when the 02's came out. I'd rather give them a year or two to work out any issues with the new design first. An odd note I read on the Edmunds site said with the change to a turbo and increase in power (although it's not much) - will finally attract more men to the cooper. I'm sorry, did I miss something? Seems to me like there's already a lot of men getting the Cooper S - what are they talking about? The Cooper isn't necessarily a chick car - believe me I know, I've been driving a New Beetle and that definately turned into a chick car - nothing against it, I've loved my bug, but it's just pretty plain to see it's mostly women driving it. Jeff Ulrich

Mar 30th, 2005, 01:37 PM	#533 (permalink)
rsinsheimer Bruiser's Dad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NorCal Local Time: 04:09 AM Posts: 152 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine I have it ordered. Which one? Dealer-installed or the factory-installed arm rest? At this moment in time these appear to be two distinct beasts. I assume that the factory-installed armrest will at some point make it into the dealer supply chain, but I don't think that that is the case at this moment in time.

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:20 PM	#534 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 242 Offline	I think a lot more men buy the cooper s, not the cooper. the cooper is the one that is going to be getting a power increase. the cooper s is going to pretty much stay the same power wise. I am glad that I am getting an 05, minus having to wait 2 or 3 years for the 07, I also agree that the 05 has a lot of the kinks worked out. Also, I have always been a big supercharger fan. I am not that sold on turbocharged whine. I also heard someplace that they were going to release the 07 in Europe first and then the US wouldn't get it till an 08 model. I think this is the same way with the current cooper. It was released in 01 in Europe. Sucks for us but whatever. also in 2 years ill be forking over 35000 a year for tuition so it probably would not have even been choice to buy it then. I am happy right now. Countdown till mini keys in my hand: 20 days. Quote: Originally Posted by jeffu On another note - have you guys seen the pictures of the 07 mini at motoringfile.com? I'm not completely sold on the new look - I'd have to see it in person first. Not really thrilled with the new dash - too conventional looking - I like the current look. I thought for 1/2 sec that I should wait since they are updating, but now after seeing the pix I'm glad I already ordered. The other reason I think now is a good time to buy - they (I think) have most of the kinks worked out of the current design - there were some nagging issue with the 02 models and everyone seems to think the 05's have evolved into a better product overall. Seems like taking the plunge on the new update in 07 would possibly give you some of the same growing pains they had when the 02's came out. I'd rather give them a year or two to work out any issues with the new design first. An odd note I read on the Edmunds site said with the change to a turbo and increase in power (although it's not much) - will finally attract more men to the cooper. I'm sorry, did I miss something? Seems to me like there's already a lot of men getting the Cooper S - what are they talking about? The Cooper isn't necessarily a chick car - believe me I know, I've been driving a New Beetle and that definately turned into a chick car - nothing against it, I've loved my bug, but it's just pretty plain to see it's mostly women driving it.

Mar 30th, 2005, 02:51 PM	#535 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 07:09 AM Posts: 1,180 Offline	For those waiting for the Cypress Trail to arrive - it's getting closer. Estimated time of arrival at Halifax is 11 AM EST today.

Mar 30th, 2005, 03:18 PM	#536 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 16,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rsinsheimer Which one? Dealer-installed or the factory-installed arm rest? At this moment in time these appear to be two distinct beasts. I assume that the factory-installed armrest will at some point make it into the dealer supply chain, but I don't think that that is the case at this moment in time. Factory installed. Global Moderator

Mar 30th, 2005, 03:18 PM	#537 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 05:09 AM Posts: 16,915 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico For those waiting for the Cypress Trail to arrive - it's getting closer. Estimated time of arrival at Halifax is 11 AM EST today. Thank you! See you at MoT? Global Moderator

Mar 30th, 2005, 03:38 PM	#538 (permalink)
Tom B I am not in compliance. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 309 Offline	YES !!!!!!!!!!!!! I just checked the WW website and and my MINi is has been received at the terminal and booked on the Resolve. It's due to leave Southampton on 4/1 and arrive in NY 4/9. Ken, check WW again. I hope our MINIs are travelling together. I guess I can cancel that Prozac presription now. Tom

Mar 30th, 2005, 03:44 PM	#539 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 06:09 AM Posts: 242 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tom B YES !!!!!!!!!!!!! I just checked the WW website and and my MINi is has been received at the terminal and booked on the Resolve. It's due to leave Southampton on 4/1 and arrive in NY 4/9. Ken, check WW again. I hope our MINIs are travelling together. I guess I can cancel that Prozac presription now. Tom Don't get your hopes up quite yet. I was originally booked for the madame butterfly which left on the 27th and my car was received at port on the 22nd. It did not make it on the ship. There seems to be quite a back log of minis trying to catch a ride to the US, so you may not get on? But lets be optimistic! yes you will get on!

Mar 30th, 2005, 03:49 PM	#540 (permalink)
jeffu MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Houston, TX Local Time: 11:09 AM Posts: 61 Offline	I'll 2nd that - let's stay optimistic - but I too was booked on the MB and didn't make it - I'm actually waitlisted on the Resolve and wouldn't be suprised if I don't make that either. You can put in the booking number and it will pull up a list of all the cars on the ship - you can then find your VIN and click on it - that tells you if you're waitlisted - the waitlisted ones have an asterisk by them. Jeff Ulrich

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