[Kellzir]

monkeynet - the first shirt with the four different colored minis look great. good job!

[Kellzir]

My mini is suppose to arrive at the dealership tomorrow!

[paulr]

Hey Scott, here in Chicago we say 'vote early, vote often'

gaminicool, I'll look around for a pdf with a cabrio in it. good tag line With all the nice weather we've had here this last week, I was about 5% tempted to reorder a cabrio

And Don, one more day Are you driving back out to CA with your MINI? I guess the benefit there, besides msrp, is that you'll be much closer to being done with the break-in and being able to rev the engine all the way!!

[paulr]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kellzir

My mini is suppose to arrive at the dealership tomorrow!

Hey congratulations!! You'll pick it up then on Monday or Tuesday?

[dpacker]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kellzir

My mini is suppose to arrive at the dealership tomorrow!

Hi Kellzir,

Congratulations! Mine too. I was really hoping that it was going to be today so that I could pick it up tomorrow. Now I have to wait until next Saturday to get it. How about you? Do you get to get yours at the beginning of the week?

Debbie

[SteveR]

I can't believe it! My Mini got to the dealer late in the day on 4/7. Today (4/8) I took delivery! She is a Dark Silver Cooper S 6sp auto, with tartan red/black seats.
Built on 3/17 by the British, arrived in the USA on 4/2, and in my hands on 4/8.

Special congratulations to Mini/BMW for their organization, and service!
If their goal is to order, build, and ship a personalized car in a limited time frame...they have done it. Their cash flow is really working.
I thank all the individuals in the Mini/BMW organization that helped to build, and bring this special Cooper S to me.

My first impressions: (I know it is hard to beleive...but I never test drove a Mini Cooper before ordering)
Solid doors and body.
No squeaks or rattles.
I love the steering wheel...like hugging your best girl.
I very much enjoy coasting to a stop light (sorry to those behind me)...I find great pleasure in feeling the car shift down through the gears.
Even though I must endure low revs, and a "mild" exhaust tone at this point; it is sweet to hear the supercharger emit it's whines every now and then.
Longer higher speed turns feel "planted".
Left and right transisions are solid. The car does not "bounce".
Big bumps in the road are much softer than I expected. (with the 17" runflats)
Medium bumps in the road are as expected. (short wheel base car...)
I am suprised at how easy it is to feel small imperfections in the highway through the steering wheel. (but that is alot better than vague or numb sensations..)
I am very happy with the chrome interior accents.
The chrono package is super...the gauges work very well.
How neat are those toggle switches! Such joy.
I love the way those tartan/leather seats look, and adjust.
The xenon light package works wonders! I could not ask for more.

A few
The paint background of the tach. and speedo. seem a little cheap, or dull.
The seats are firm (ok with me), but could use a little more side bolster.
The exhaust note might be too mild for me (but not for my wife...)
The nighttime guage colors don't do much for me...

My favorite small extras; the Union Jack rear plate holder, and my Cooper Works cap. (I liked the colors and design) Notice I said "cap"...sorry to say I didn't have the $ for the Cooper Works "kit"

Well... these impressions have been directed more towards potential buyers, but please feel free to send your comments.
It has be a pleasant experience for me to have spent some time with with the 2005 March production Group. I hope you will reflect upon our exciting days of "March Mini Madness" every year at this time.
With respect,
Steve

[Ken30307]

Congrats SteveR!
Looking forward to seeing some pictures!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveR

I can't believe it! My Mini got to the dealer late in the day on 4/7. Today (4/8) I took delivery! She is a Dark Silver Cooper S 6sp auto, with tartan red/black seats
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[MiniDaze]

Me, too! Please post pics of your new baby!

I've considered the Union Jack plate, too...but not sure color-wise works as well w/the particular license I'll be getting...or the color of my car.

Also, have considered the UJ tire/wheel plug things...or checkered ones.

Hmmmm...might as well have fun thinkin' about accessories now.

[Ken30307]

Don't forget to rate the March 2005 thread. So far April 2004 is the only one with a 5 star rating!

[Ken30307]

For my 100th post I was going to throw a tantrum..but then I found this schedule information for the Port of Charleston. It might help you K-Line people know when to expect your car too...

here's the link

http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp

oh..don't freak out..it's not in date order..just search for your ship...the MB docks today..the Resolve on the 14th!!

[Pamlico]

Watch this space later today (9 April) ...............

[crosebud]

Congrats, SteveR! Can't wait to see pictures. Am relieved to hear you love your tartan red seats. I've ordered them with my PW/B (due in in a few weeks). I saw the seats in person at a dealer before ordering, but that was a while ago, and sometimes I wake in the night scared---"oh lordy, those red seats . . . have I made a terrible . . .?" I know when I saw them, I thought they were absolutely stunning. Hearing you're happy with yours makes me happy!

[Ken30307]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico

Watch this space later today (9 April) ...............

you don't mean.....could it be.......you got "the call"?

[Pamlico]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

you don't mean.....could it be.......you got "the call"?

[dpacker]

Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico

Congratulations! I'll be looking for pictures later. Good things are happening for the March production group!

Hopefully I'll be posting a message like this one about this time next week. I think my MINI is arriving at the dealer today. At least with a whole week of preparation, it should be nice and sparkly by the time I get there.

I'm going to watch some MINIs (4 of them) race some other cars today (BMWs, Corvettes, etc.) today. That should be fun.

Enjoy your MINI! Everyone have a great day!

Debbie

[searocko]

Wow! Being a left coaster, I've been out of the loop on all this activity since I've been unable to track my MCS because apparently it's on a non-WW vessel. It's actually been rather peaceful and stress-free. The latest word is that it should be ready for a 4/25-4/26 delivery date at MINI of Murray in Salt Lake City. I can't wait to break it in on the 1200+ mile trip back home!

Congrats to all that are out motoring with their new MINIs! Great idea on the March build t-shirts. Here's a caption suggestion: "March Madness! March 2005 MINI Production Group".

Just over two weeks to go until

[Kellzir]

monkeynet & dpacker - I will get the car in about a month. A group of CA buyers bought from Classic mini in Ohio and is having it all shipped at the same time. So it can take awhile for everyone elses car to arrive at the dealer.

[paulr]

Congratulations SteveR! I drove the S auto for only 10 minutes and was convinced it was the right way to go for me I'm glad you're enjoying it!! You're probably out driving now, but don't forget some pix for us


Pamlico

[erickvonzipper]

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeynet

Hi everyone, Thanks for the comments! I'll start working on sparkle-izing the designs

In the mean time, here are three more to ponder.

-paul

I like the original best, at least the graphic, anyway.

Zip

[Tom B]

How about....

Front:
MARCH 2005 MINI PRODUCTION GROUP

With a graphic showing a head on view of a MINI.


Back:
WORTH THE WAIT

With a graphic showing a MINI's rear end




Tom