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crosebud · Apr 5th, 2005, 01:57 AM

[quote=After looking over some maps, I am planning a MINI run to Ocracoke Island. We'll take the free ferry and cruise the town. No fun roads, but it will be nice I think.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it's a fun journey. The ferry ride is relaxing and really pretty. Hang out on the deck of the Jolly Rogers--you'll see it right in the village. I recommend the crab cakes. The strange thing is, turns out I'm going back to Ocracoke this summer. Just as I was posting about it on this board my brother called to say he wanted us all to meet there again. Only bad thing is I'll have to leave my MINI at home since it's a plane ride for me. AprilWhine, you'll have to take some photos of the MINI in Ocracoke and post them for us.

AprilWhine · Apr 5th, 2005, 01:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by crosebud

Yeah, it's a fun journey. The ferry ride is relaxing and really pretty. Hang out on the deck of the Jolly Rogers--you'll see it right in the village. I recommend the crab cakes. The strange thing is, turns out I'm going back to Ocracoke this summer. Just as I was posting about it on this board my brother called to say he wanted us all to meet there again. Only bad thing is I'll have to leave my MINI at home since it's a plane ride for me. AprilWhine, you'll have to take some photos of the MINI in Ocracoke and post them for us.

If you don't mind the back seat of a convertible...

And if you are tall, there are always solo drivers on these runs.

erickvonzipper · Apr 5th, 2005, 02:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

Yes...but you have the satisfaction of knowing that your MINI was built JUST for you and it's EXACTLY what you want. When I was looking at my MINI..they were some that were close to what I wanted..but I wanted MY MINI...it's worth the wait.

True, true.

Zip

Ken30307 · Apr 5th, 2005, 02:57 AM

Found the MINI Cooper rear black rubber cargo tray that's made for the convertable! Got it on ebay! My dealer is giving floor mats..I hope they are the rubber ones..don't really want the cloth.

KC

Pamlico · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

Found the MINI Cooper rear black rubber cargo tray that's made for the convertable! Got it on ebay! My dealer is giving floor mats..I hope they are the rubber ones..don't really want the cloth.

KC

While some people like the cloth mats I found them to wear pretty quickly. Ultimately I got a set of Cocomats which wear like iron, do a great job of protecting the carpet from the snow & salt that is common up here in the winter and also look pretty good as well.

Pamlico · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by crosebud

Yeah, it's a fun journey. The ferry ride is relaxing and really pretty. Hang out on the deck of the Jolly Rogers--you'll see it right in the village. I recommend the crab cakes. The strange thing is, turns out I'm going back to Ocracoke this summer. Just as I was posting about it on this board my brother called to say he wanted us all to meet there again. Only bad thing is I'll have to leave my MINI at home since it's a plane ride for me. AprilWhine, you'll have to take some photos of the MINI in Ocracoke and post them for us.

And this is the year we decided not to go to Ocracoke !!!

The Hatteras ferry is an enjoyable ride. When we go to Ocracoke we usually first visit family and friends in Chapel Hill and take the 2 1/4 hr. ferry from Cedar Point which docks right in the village. On the ride from the North End of the island where the Hatteras ferry docks there is 1 MINI worthy S-curve, otherwise it's flat and straight. Crosebud I agree about the crabcakes at The Jolly Roger. Also stop off at Howard's Pub which is about the most popular restaurant out there (go after 7 or 7:30 when the crowds begin to lessen). I'm not a fan of gift shops, but do check out the Village Craftsmen on Howard Street and say hello to Phillip Howard for me (tell him the guy who looks like his brother says hello). If it's a hot day look for the Village Snowball stand for refreshing shaved ice.

Last summer we took a half day trip over to Portsmith Island which used to be the most populated place on the Outer Banks, but is now deserted except for one or two park rangers. We went with the guys who rent ATVs to use on Portsmith and really enjoyed ourselves. They'll take you over to Portsmith in a small boat and you'll get your ATV when you arrive. You'll get a brief tour of what remains of the village and then have a good deal of time to drive the beach on the ATVs. Great shelling and a great empty beach.

After typing this I want to go back to Ocracoke this year.

btdoyle · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:25 AM

Bloody hell. So I talked to Rachael today at bill Jakob's. I have no idea where my ETD of 4/11/05 came from in the owners lounge because she says it wont hit the coast until the 11th and then its another 7 to 10 days to get to the dealer. I want my mini. Bill Jakob's gives floor mats free to everyone. I am a cooper s but i believe they give them to regular coopers too. It should be on your order summery they gave you when you ordered your mini with a n/c by it meaning no cost.

Ken30307 · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle

Bloody hell. So I talked to Rachael today at bill Jakob's. I have no idea where my ETD of 4/11/05 came from in the owners lounge because she says it wont hit the coast until the 11th and then its another 7 to 10 days to get to the dealer. I want my mini. Bill Jakob's gives floor mats free to everyone. I am a cooper s but i believe they give them to regular coopers too. It should be on your order summery they gave you when you ordered your mini with a n/c by it meaning no cost.

Order summary? I never got an order summary from my MA.

HyperBlueS · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:38 AM

That is terrible about posting it coming on 4/11, I am calling Bill Jacobs tomorrow and seeing what the deal is with mine and chatting about those car mats.

paulr · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:50 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by HyperBlueS

Monkeynet

You said that you received the cloth mats for free, I believe you bought yours at Bill Jacobs right? Who is your MA? That would help me out a bit in getting a possible discount on the rubber mats or at least pick me up a set of the cloth ones for free and then get the rubber ones. Any help for a fellow march build

Sorry HyperBlueS, mine is coming from Patrick. When I was interviewing dealers, the MA I spoke with at Bill Jacobs did say that they would provide the floor mats.... they didn't specify which ones though.

My MA at Patrick let me pick which ones I wanted.

Tazminia · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

Order summary? I never got an order summary from my MA.

Hey Ken, did you order yours via the showroom or online (like I did)? They sent me a summary (I'm sure if you ask them for it, they would be glad to get you a copy) but just for reference, it may or may NOT say anything about those mats like BT was talking about. They are not listed on my summary but Rachel assured me we will be getting them. I don't have a clue which ones they will be giving us though. (rubber or cloth)

Also, to all who are probably doing what I am doing and calling ASKMINI just to hear it is at the VPC, I still show as in transit. I talked to Rachel via email and even told her the ship came in on saturday but she didn't know that. I suspect that they sometimes get a little swamped with everyone wanting to know what's going on and they may not be getting the most up-to-date info. (or they are trying and getting the same delay we are) She keeps telling me it takes 7 to 10 days to get from the VPC to Naperville but unless that includes the process time in SC, then something is hinky here. A passenger car semi can make the trip in a little over a day (including rests) but even going as far as saying 3 days, I think they say "7 to 10" to give them some fudge-factor to play with.
But that's just my humble opinion...

paulr · Apr 5th, 2005, 03:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

Order summary? I never got an order summary from my MA.

Ken, Mine was just a print out of the 'Design/MSRP' web page my MA was using to enter my order.

-paul

sbontrager · Apr 5th, 2005, 04:00 AM

I'm going to have to talk to my MA about these free mats. Any MINI of Dallas customers get free mats? I guess he could see the "stupid, over eager customer" in my eyes and knew that $95 just wasn't going to sting me much...

Not that I really mind. But if y'all are getting free mats, I want free mats too...

btdoyle · Apr 5th, 2005, 04:16 AM

Ok i took a picture of my order form where it shows it. So all you non believers can believe.

HyperBlueS · Apr 5th, 2005, 04:21 AM

btDoyle

Thanks! Nothing like helping us out! If you make any of the local chicago outings I owe ya a beer or whatever your favorite is.

hembrey · Apr 5th, 2005, 04:51 AM

Born on St. Patty's Day 3/17/05

MCS
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Black roof
17" S Lites - Perf
Black Bonnet Stripes
sport/conv/premium/cold packs
HK sound
Checkered flag mirrors
Chrono pak

Taking delivery 4/11 !!!

Welcome home to Illinois, my new baby!!

HyperBlueS · Apr 5th, 2005, 05:47 AM

Hey congrats!

Mine was on 3/14, that is cool yours was done on St. Pats. What dealership are you picking yours up at? We have a few picking up in the Chicago area. Did you also confirm you pickup with your MA? Or is that just off of the OL site?

crosebud · Apr 5th, 2005, 02:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine

If you don't mind the back seat of a convertible...

And if you are tall, there are always solo drivers on these runs.

I *am* tall, (for a girl), 5/11 and a half. Haven't tried the backseat of a MINI actually. But if I'm in Ocracoke during your run, would definitely hitch a ride around the village!

Tazminia · Apr 5th, 2005, 02:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle

Ok i took a picture of my order form where it shows it. So all you non believers can believe.

I NON believer amoungst our March Productions group?! Blasphemy!!

I knew you were right cuz we have the same MA.

Mine didn't get written in but I've talked to her about it a few times but each time I DID talk to her I failed to find out which ones (rubber or cloth) we were getting. Just a guess here but I'm gonna say whichever is cheaper for them.

Also, has anyones MA confirmed if the delivery date (I realize it's just an estimate) is the day WE get the car or the day it's delivered to the dealer from VPC?

crosebud · Apr 5th, 2005, 02:44 PM

Well, I'm in the game. My "vehicle is in transit," according to the nice recorded voice man at ASK MINI. So I've been thinking about this recorded voice man. You know how he says, "Greetings, fellow motorists!" with such enthusiasm. Do you think he *really* drives a MINI?
Okay, too much time on my hands . . .

Apr 5th, 2005, 01:59 AM	#842 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:47 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by crosebud Yeah, it's a fun journey. The ferry ride is relaxing and really pretty. Hang out on the deck of the Jolly Rogers--you'll see it right in the village. I recommend the crab cakes. The strange thing is, turns out I'm going back to Ocracoke this summer. Just as I was posting about it on this board my brother called to say he wanted us all to meet there again. Only bad thing is I'll have to leave my MINI at home since it's a plane ride for me. AprilWhine, you'll have to take some photos of the MINI in Ocracoke and post them for us. If you don't mind the back seat of a convertible... And if you are tall, there are always solo drivers on these runs. Global Moderator

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:38 AM	#849 (permalink)
HyperBlueS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 01:47 PM Posts: 41 Offline	I've Been Had That is terrible about posting it coming on 4/11, I am calling Bill Jacobs tomorrow and seeing what the deal is with mine and chatting about those car mats.

Apr 5th, 2005, 04:16 AM	#854 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Ok i took a picture of my order form where it shows it. So all you non believers can believe. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 5th, 2005, 04:21 AM	#855 (permalink)
HyperBlueS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 01:47 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Sweet btDoyle Thanks! Nothing like helping us out! If you make any of the local chicago outings I owe ya a beer or whatever your favorite is.

Apr 5th, 2005, 04:51 AM	#856 (permalink)
hembrey 05 BRG MCS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cary, Illinois Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 66 Offline	St. Pats Day Born on St. Patty's Day 3/17/05 MCS BRG Black roof 17" S Lites - Perf Black Bonnet Stripes sport/conv/premium/cold packs HK sound Checkered flag mirrors Chrono pak Taking delivery 4/11 !!! Welcome home to Illinois, my new baby!!

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Apr 5th, 2005, 01:57 AM	#841
crosebud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 107 Offline	[quote=After looking over some maps, I am planning a MINI run to Ocracoke Island. We'll take the free ferry and cruise the town. No fun roads, but it will be nice I think.[/QUOTE] Yeah, it's a fun journey. The ferry ride is relaxing and really pretty. Hang out on the deck of the Jolly Rogers--you'll see it right in the village. I recommend the crab cakes. The strange thing is, turns out I'm going back to Ocracoke this summer. Just as I was posting about it on this board my brother called to say he wanted us all to meet there again. Only bad thing is I'll have to leave my MINI at home since it's a plane ride for me. AprilWhine, you'll have to take some photos of the MINI in Ocracoke and post them for us.

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Apr 5th, 2005, 02:16 AM	#843 (permalink)
erickvonzipper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 137 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 Yes...but you have the satisfaction of knowing that your MINI was built JUST for you and it's EXACTLY what you want. When I was looking at my MINI..they were some that were close to what I wanted..but I wanted MY MINI...it's worth the wait. True, true. Zip

Apr 5th, 2005, 02:57 AM	#844 (permalink)
Ken30307 mini mini mini.....MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Local Time: 03:47 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Found the MINI Cooper rear black rubber cargo tray that's made for the convertable! Got it on ebay! My dealer is giving floor mats..I hope they are the rubber ones..don't really want the cloth. KC

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:04 AM	#845 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:47 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 Found the MINI Cooper rear black rubber cargo tray that's made for the convertable! Got it on ebay! My dealer is giving floor mats..I hope they are the rubber ones..don't really want the cloth. KC While some people like the cloth mats I found them to wear pretty quickly. Ultimately I got a set of Cocomats which wear like iron, do a great job of protecting the carpet from the snow & salt that is common up here in the winter and also look pretty good as well.

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:23 AM	#846 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:47 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by crosebud Yeah, it's a fun journey. The ferry ride is relaxing and really pretty. Hang out on the deck of the Jolly Rogers--you'll see it right in the village. I recommend the crab cakes. The strange thing is, turns out I'm going back to Ocracoke this summer. Just as I was posting about it on this board my brother called to say he wanted us all to meet there again. Only bad thing is I'll have to leave my MINI at home since it's a plane ride for me. AprilWhine, you'll have to take some photos of the MINI in Ocracoke and post them for us. And this is the year we decided not to go to Ocracoke !!! The Hatteras ferry is an enjoyable ride. When we go to Ocracoke we usually first visit family and friends in Chapel Hill and take the 2 1/4 hr. ferry from Cedar Point which docks right in the village. On the ride from the North End of the island where the Hatteras ferry docks there is 1 MINI worthy S-curve, otherwise it's flat and straight. Crosebud I agree about the crabcakes at The Jolly Roger. Also stop off at Howard's Pub which is about the most popular restaurant out there (go after 7 or 7:30 when the crowds begin to lessen). I'm not a fan of gift shops, but do check out the Village Craftsmen on Howard Street and say hello to Phillip Howard for me (tell him the guy who looks like his brother says hello). If it's a hot day look for the Village Snowball stand for refreshing shaved ice. Last summer we took a half day trip over to Portsmith Island which used to be the most populated place on the Outer Banks, but is now deserted except for one or two park rangers. We went with the guys who rent ATVs to use on Portsmith and really enjoyed ourselves. They'll take you over to Portsmith in a small boat and you'll get your ATV when you arrive. You'll get a brief tour of what remains of the village and then have a good deal of time to drive the beach on the ATVs. Great shelling and a great empty beach. After typing this I want to go back to Ocracoke this year.

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:25 AM	#847 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Bloody hell. So I talked to Rachael today at bill Jakob's. I have no idea where my ETD of 4/11/05 came from in the owners lounge because she says it wont hit the coast until the 11th and then its another 7 to 10 days to get to the dealer. I want my mini. Bill Jakob's gives floor mats free to everyone. I am a cooper s but i believe they give them to regular coopers too. It should be on your order summery they gave you when you ordered your mini with a n/c by it meaning no cost.

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:38 AM	#848 (permalink)
Ken30307 mini mini mini.....MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Local Time: 03:47 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle Bloody hell. So I talked to Rachael today at bill Jakob's. I have no idea where my ETD of 4/11/05 came from in the owners lounge because she says it wont hit the coast until the 11th and then its another 7 to 10 days to get to the dealer. I want my mini. Bill Jakob's gives floor mats free to everyone. I am a cooper s but i believe they give them to regular coopers too. It should be on your order summery they gave you when you ordered your mini with a n/c by it meaning no cost. Order summary? I never got an order summary from my MA.

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:50 AM	#850 (permalink)
paulr Ramblin Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Local Time: 04:47 AM Posts: 188 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by HyperBlueS Monkeynet You said that you received the cloth mats for free, I believe you bought yours at Bill Jacobs right? Who is your MA? That would help me out a bit in getting a possible discount on the rubber mats or at least pick me up a set of the cloth ones for free and then get the rubber ones. Any help for a fellow march build Sorry HyperBlueS, mine is coming from Patrick. When I was interviewing dealers, the MA I spoke with at Bill Jacobs did say that they would provide the floor mats.... they didn't specify which ones though. My MA at Patrick let me pick which ones I wanted.

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:53 AM	#851 (permalink)
Tazminia 333...I'm only half evil Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 Order summary? I never got an order summary from my MA. Hey Ken, did you order yours via the showroom or online (like I did)? They sent me a summary (I'm sure if you ask them for it, they would be glad to get you a copy) but just for reference, it may or may NOT say anything about those mats like BT was talking about. They are not listed on my summary but Rachel assured me we will be getting them. I don't have a clue which ones they will be giving us though. (rubber or cloth) Also, to all who are probably doing what I am doing and calling ASKMINI just to hear it is at the VPC, I still show as in transit. I talked to Rachel via email and even told her the ship came in on saturday but she didn't know that. I suspect that they sometimes get a little swamped with everyone wanting to know what's going on and they may not be getting the most up-to-date info. (or they are trying and getting the same delay we are) She keeps telling me it takes 7 to 10 days to get from the VPC to Naperville but unless that includes the process time in SC, then something is hinky here. A passenger car semi can make the trip in a little over a day (including rests) but even going as far as saying 3 days, I think they say "7 to 10" to give them some fudge-factor to play with. But that's just my humble opinion...

Apr 5th, 2005, 03:57 AM	#852 (permalink)
paulr Ramblin Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Local Time: 04:47 AM Posts: 188 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 Order summary? I never got an order summary from my MA. Ken, Mine was just a print out of the 'Design/MSRP' web page my MA was using to enter my order. -paul

Apr 5th, 2005, 04:00 AM	#853 (permalink)
sbontrager MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dallas, TX, USA Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 44 Offline	I'm going to have to talk to my MA about these free mats. Any MINI of Dallas customers get free mats? I guess he could see the "stupid, over eager customer" in my eyes and knew that $95 just wasn't going to sting me much... Not that I really mind. But if y'all are getting free mats, I want free mats too...

Apr 5th, 2005, 05:47 AM	#857 (permalink)
HyperBlueS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 01:47 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Hey congrats! Mine was on 3/14, that is cool yours was done on St. Pats. What dealership are you picking yours up at? We have a few picking up in the Chicago area. Did you also confirm you pickup with your MA? Or is that just off of the OL site?

Apr 5th, 2005, 02:02 PM	#858 (permalink)
crosebud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 107 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine If you don't mind the back seat of a convertible... And if you are tall, there are always solo drivers on these runs. I am tall, (for a girl), 5/11 and a half. Haven't tried the backseat of a MINI actually. But if I'm in Ocracoke during your run, would definitely hitch a ride around the village!

Apr 5th, 2005, 02:30 PM	#859 (permalink)
Tazminia 333...I'm only half evil Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle Ok i took a picture of my order form where it shows it. So all you non believers can believe. I NON believer amoungst our March Productions group?! Blasphemy!! I knew you were right cuz we have the same MA. Mine didn't get written in but I've talked to her about it a few times but each time I DID talk to her I failed to find out which ones (rubber or cloth) we were getting. Just a guess here but I'm gonna say whichever is cheaper for them. Also, has anyones MA confirmed if the delivery date (I realize it's just an estimate) is the day WE get the car or the day it's delivered to the dealer from VPC?

Apr 5th, 2005, 02:44 PM	#860 (permalink)
crosebud MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Francisco Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 107 Offline	Well, I'm in the game. My "vehicle is in transit," according to the nice recorded voice man at ASK MINI. So I've been thinking about this recorded voice man. You know how he says, "Greetings, fellow motorists!" with such enthusiasm. Do you think he really drives a MINI? Okay, too much time on my hands . . .

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