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hembrey · Apr 18th, 2005, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by WWED

On the way back it started raining, and traffic was stopping as we approached a freeway transition. We managed to stop without a problem -- but the Mack truck behind us didn't. His truck slowly hydroplaned into us. We were verrrry lucky. My son was (and is) fine. He was thrilled to get to sit in both an ambulance AND a police car! I was a little sore for a few days, but I'm doing fine now as well.

Whoaaaa. Glad you two are ok... freaky. So far in this post, there have been two brand new Mini's hit by stray Truck Tire Re-treads, and an Sebring hit by the actual truck. I hope we're all done with this...

April is right, you deserve a Mini...

hembrey · Apr 18th, 2005, 04:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lkrause

btdoyle,
I too, know my Mini is coming to the dealer on this week, 4/18, to be exact and we can't pick it up until Saturday. The wait is killing us.

The cars from Team Andes Highway, should be all nestled in their nice, warm BMW car carrier now. Merrily on their way to see their anxious new mommies and daddies!!

I WANT MY MINI !!!!! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!

gaminicool · Apr 18th, 2005, 04:21 PM

Hey Dpacker - great pic. - glad you are enjoying your Mini - I know the wait was long

Btdoyle - That's the 2007 Mini right?

The Andes Highway team will have their Minis soon

Ken30307 · Apr 18th, 2005, 04:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by HoustonMini

though Jeff with my experience (same location as yours I believe...the Woodlands) it was the date the dealership recieved my Mini.

I called my dealer b/c the OL said that the expected delivery was today. They said that was the day that THEY expected to recieve it. Then they needed a day to get it ready for me. I think it's like a doctors appointment. You will receive your MINI no EARLIER than that date

So....I'm still waiting with a duffle bag of stuff to transfer over to my MINI and I've actually reserved time during each day this week to escape to get it!

KC

Tom B · Apr 18th, 2005, 05:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle

Finally got the call, decided I would just pick it up now, but i have to say im a tad bit disappointed in the handling and overall quality of the mini, i guess i had a better memory of my test drive because my car handles nothing like that... Anyway, i attached a picture for you all the google over and wish you could be as lucky as me...

Good one.

You had me going for a minute....until I enlarged the picture.

Tom

AprilWhine · Apr 18th, 2005, 05:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

I called my dealer b/c the OL said that the expected delivery was today. They said that was the day that THEY expected to recieve it. Then they needed a day to get it ready for me. I think it's like a doctors appointment. You will receive your MINI no EARLIER than that date

So....I'm still waiting with a duffle bag of stuff to transfer over to my MINI and I've actually reserved time during each day this week to escape to get it!

KC

Thanks Ken, that makes sense. The OL doesn't know what dealer installed options you ordered.

Mk2 Colonial Viper · Apr 18th, 2005, 06:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by flibmeister

Scott, congratulations, if I wasn't tied up tomorrow I'd drive up to North Scottsdale and heckle you while you take delivery!

The dealership is pretty impressive, probably the nicest I've ever seen. If you should ever have time to kill there, there's a Nascar museum in a different part of the dealership complex that's supposed to be pretty interesting. I figure I'll visit it when I go in for service.

Let me know how it goes, any surprises I should watch for when I pickup my MCC, etc. I think they quoted me $385 doc fee-- let me know how much you pay, would you? I'll also be interested to see if Debi throws in floor mats or anything.

BTW, how long did it take between your ship docking and delivery? I'm pretty sure my car is on the ship docking tomorrow, just trying to guesstimate a time frame for delivery...

Denny

Hi again - brief note in response to your questions. 1. No freebies available. 2. Make sure they get it right as they forgot things 3. $1600 tax to AZ, $310 to County/City for taxes, + dealer prep fee + other fees (no extended warranty, etc.) to the 20500 car to 23K+ 4. 4/7 arrived at Port H. (see previous posts) 4/13 maybe left VDC, hard to say, arrival at dealership 4/15, didn't call me un 4/16. pick up 4/17 - plan on one hour and interruptions from prospective customers and people who perceive your car is a demo and want to poke & prod, sit and recline, etc. Can't blame them and ended up answering questions myself

Busy is the word to describe MNS and the interior design was fun

Hope this helps - back to work - Scott

am0eba · Apr 18th, 2005, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash

Hi Dave. Any new news at to whether the CL landed at Port Hueneme on Sunday as expected? I'm guessing that any plan to pick ours up in ABQ this weekend will be hopeless. Guess we'll have to wait 'til the 30

Hey Dave, I've been checking the San Diego port website (which WAS my best info source) frequnetly over the weekend, but they did not update until this morning. When they did, there was no mention of NYK Capricornus Leader. I took a few calming deep breaths, then phoned the NYK RO/RO division, and timidly inquired whether Capricornus Leader had discharged autos at Port Hueneme...

They said YES

I'll be speaking with my MA at South Bay MINI later today, to see if she's got any additional info about delivery time, but at leats we know "our ship has come in"...

_Dave_

geotrash · Apr 18th, 2005, 08:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba

I took a few calming deep breaths, then phoned the NYK RO/RO division, and timidly inquired whether Capricornus Leader had discharged autos at Port Hueneme...

They said YES

I'll be speaking with my MA at South Bay MINI later today, to see if she's got any additional info about delivery time, but at leats we know "our ship has come in"...

_Dave_

Thanks so much for the info, Dave. The time draws nigh! Out of curiosity, have you been asked about the personalized settings yet? I've noticed that some others here have received a survey asking them how they want certain items on their Mini configured. We haven't received that survey yet. I guess we'll settle it all at the dealer.

Let's keep in touch through the next few days. Any and all information greatly appreciated. We can compare notes on the time it takes to get from the dock to the VDC and finally the dealer. I can smell that new car smell already. I'll be happy to bug my MA for some of these milestones and report back here if you think yours is getting thin on patience

Dave

am0eba · Apr 18th, 2005, 09:15 PM

I was preemptive with the programmable settings - I printed out the file that someone posted here with the '05 options, highlighted the ones I wanted to change from default, and brought it to my MA a couple of weeks ago. Even then, there was some confusion about which ones applied to the convertible...

The dealer has my choices, and we'll see what happens.

Regarding being contacted, I have yet to be contacted by MINI about anything. (They did send me a few junk emails before I decided to purchase...) My dealer has responded to some inquiries I've made, but I've been the "aggressive" one in this relationship...

I just called ASKMINI, and checked the Owners Lounge website, but both still list Murray as enroute/in transit, with no estimated delivery date.

I'll check in again after I talk with my MA...

_Dave_

peteness · Apr 18th, 2005, 09:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash

Thanks so much for the info, Dave. The time draws nigh! Out of curiosity, have you been asked about the personalized settings yet? I've noticed that some others here have received a survey asking them how they want certain items on their Mini configured. We haven't received that survey yet. I guess we'll settle it all at the dealer.

Let's keep in touch through the next few days. Any and all information greatly appreciated. We can compare notes on the time it takes to get from the dock to the VDC and finally the dealer. I can smell that new car smell already. I'll be happy to bug my MA for some of these milestones and report back here if you think yours is getting thin on patience

Dave

I'm (supposedly) on the same boat (scheduled NYK Capricornus Leader drop at Port Hueneme on Sunday). I purchased through MINI of Murray in Salt Lake City, and I was supposed to be unloaded yesterday (although no confirmation as of yet).

I got an email asking about my settings a couple of weeks ago.

I'm totally interested in hearing the status. My OL status is still "en route" both on the web and on the phone, but we all know that's a bit behind, right? If anyone on the same boat hears an update, let's post it here, eh?

- Pete

am0eba · Apr 18th, 2005, 09:40 PM

This is confirmation that NYK Capricornus Leader did in fact discharge MINIs at Port Hueneme, CA on Sunday, April 18. I was just collecting all my notes to call my MA, when my phone rang...

The first thing she said was, "How did you do it?!". She then old me that my MINI had already cleared the VDC and was on a truck to South Bay MINI in Torrance. It's expected to arrive tomorrow!

[calming breaths aren't working...]

[here it comes...]

WAH-HOO!

That's a little better...

I guess the elves at the VDC are working extra-hard to get the delayed MINIs out the door and into the tender hands of their owners-to-be. (Okay, I gotta lay off the cuteness.... )

Anyway, West Coast MINIs that sailed from Southampton on March 18, have arrived at the Port Hueneme VDC.

_Dave_

rsinsheimer · Apr 18th, 2005, 09:44 PM

I have lots of pictures to share, for some reason work beckons.

Taken late in the afternoon this Saturday, the mountains are the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada range. You may recognize what's in the foreground.

geotrash · Apr 18th, 2005, 10:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba

This is confirmation that NYK Capricornus Leader did in fact discharge MINIs at Port Hueneme, CA on Sunday, April 18. I was just collecting all my notes to call my MA, when my phone rang...

The first thing she said was, "How did you do it?!". She then old me that my MINI had already cleared the VDC and was on a truck to South Bay MINI in Torrance. It's expected to arrive tomorrow!

_Dave_

Wow! That was fast! I've got a call into my MA (always get voicemail) and am waiting for a return call regarding some accessories I want them to install. Dunno if anyone else has the same kind of luck with their MA but I've left this guy 3 messages over 4 days and not a single return call.

Anyway, you must be stoked! Congrats on getting it so quickly! I'm looking forward to pictures and the delivery story once your new Mini is parked in your driveway.

Dave

hembrey · Apr 18th, 2005, 10:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash

********************elivery story once your new Mini is parked in your driveway.

Dave

You get big time rep points for the sweet new avatar, Dave!!

nice work...

Ken30307 · Apr 18th, 2005, 11:33 PM

Had a long terrible day at work. Waited until 6:30 to call the MINI dealership. Talked with someone and she said that she didn't know if my car was there or not, but would have someone call me back tomorrow. I didn't think she understood how much I was looking forward to my car. She said "Jon will be back next week, did you want to get your car before then?" So I'm not exactly sure if there is a particular MA looking out for me or not.

Pamlico · Apr 18th, 2005, 11:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

... I didn't think she understood how much I was looking forward to my car. She said "Jon will be back next week, did you want to get your car before then?"

What she forgot to add was: "If you're interested in a reminder of what you ordered, we do have a very nice silver convertible that just arrived and we've put it into service for a week as a demo. It's out right now, but you could come in tomorrow and see if it's available."

Tazminia · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:01 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico

What she forgot to add was: "If you're interested in a reminder of what you ordered, we do have a very nice silver convertible that just arrived and we've put it into service for a week as a demo. It's out right now, but you could come in tomorrow and see if it's available."

OMG you're unbelievably cruel....I love it! Too Funny!!

Ken, when that dense MA asked you if you wanted your MINI before your MA got back (like this is even a question when it involves a week?!), how did you not slightly raise your voice and say "OF COURSE I WANT MY MINI!"?
Surely they realize we all have sweated bullets over the weeks, days,hours and even minutes until we can take ownership...
Sheeeeeeesh

Oh, I got to steal the wifes car this afternoon and just tooled around in it for a few hours. I think I've stopped at almost every human beings house in my town to show it off. Next, I invade other towns...

Tom B · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:26 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba

I was preemptive with the programmable settings - I printed out the file that someone posted here with the '05 options, highlighted the ones I wanted to change from default, and brought it to my MA a couple of weeks ago. Even then, there was some confusion about which ones applied to the convertible...

The dealer has my choices, and we'll see what happens.

Regarding being contacted, I have yet to be contacted by MINI about anything. (They did send me a few junk emails before I decided to purchase...) My dealer has responded to some inquiries I've made, but I've been the "aggressive" one in this relationship...

I just called ASKMINI, and checked the Owners Lounge website, but both still list Murray as enroute/in transit, with no estimated delivery date.

I'll check in again after I talk with my MA...

_Dave_

Nobody asked me anything.

Could you please post where you found the list of programable options?

Thanks.

Tom

Pamlico · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:29 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tazminia

OMG you're unbelievably cruel....I love it! Too Funny!!

.

Intolerable cruelty !!

First the sour, then the sweet. Ken was just given extra rep points for toleration.

Apr 18th, 2005, 04:08 PM	#1501
hembrey 05 BRG MCS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cary, Illinois Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by WWED On the way back it started raining, and traffic was stopping as we approached a freeway transition. We managed to stop without a problem -- but the Mack truck behind us didn't. His truck slowly hydroplaned into us. We were verrrry lucky. My son was (and is) fine. He was thrilled to get to sit in both an ambulance AND a police car! I was a little sore for a few days, but I'm doing fine now as well. Whoaaaa. Glad you two are ok... freaky. So far in this post, there have been two brand new Mini's hit by stray Truck Tire Re-treads, and an Sebring hit by the actual truck. I hope we're all done with this... April is right, you deserve a Mini... randy

Apr 18th, 2005, 04:12 PM	#1502 (permalink)
hembrey 05 BRG MCS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cary, Illinois Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by lkrause btdoyle, I too, know my Mini is coming to the dealer on this week, 4/18, to be exact and we can't pick it up until Saturday. The wait is killing us. The cars from Team Andes Highway, should be all nestled in their nice, warm BMW car carrier now. Merrily on their way to see their anxious new mommies and daddies!! I WANT MY MINI !!!!! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!! randy

Apr 18th, 2005, 05:04 PM	#1505 (permalink)
Tom B I am not in compliance. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 308 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by btdoyle Finally got the call, decided I would just pick it up now, but i have to say im a tad bit disappointed in the handling and overall quality of the mini, i guess i had a better memory of my test drive because my car handles nothing like that... Anyway, i attached a picture for you all the google over and wish you could be as lucky as me... Good one. You had me going for a minute....until I enlarged the picture. Tom [

Apr 18th, 2005, 05:13 PM	#1506 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 I called my dealer b/c the OL said that the expected delivery was today. They said that was the day that THEY expected to recieve it. Then they needed a day to get it ready for me. I think it's like a doctors appointment. You will receive your MINI no EARLIER than that date So....I'm still waiting with a duffle bag of stuff to transfer over to my MINI and I've actually reserved time during each day this week to escape to get it! KC Thanks Ken, that makes sense. The OL doesn't know what dealer installed options you ordered. Global Moderator

Apr 18th, 2005, 06:24 PM	#1507 (permalink)
Mk2 Colonial Viper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 50 Offline	MINI North Scottsdale Quote: Originally Posted by flibmeister Scott, congratulations, if I wasn't tied up tomorrow I'd drive up to North Scottsdale and heckle you while you take delivery! The dealership is pretty impressive, probably the nicest I've ever seen. If you should ever have time to kill there, there's a Nascar museum in a different part of the dealership complex that's supposed to be pretty interesting. I figure I'll visit it when I go in for service. Let me know how it goes, any surprises I should watch for when I pickup my MCC, etc. I think they quoted me $385 doc fee-- let me know how much you pay, would you? I'll also be interested to see if Debi throws in floor mats or anything. BTW, how long did it take between your ship docking and delivery? I'm pretty sure my car is on the ship docking tomorrow, just trying to guesstimate a time frame for delivery... Denny Hi again - brief note in response to your questions. 1. No freebies available. 2. Make sure they get it right as they forgot things 3. $1600 tax to AZ, $310 to County/City for taxes, + dealer prep fee + other fees (no extended warranty, etc.) to the 20500 car to 23K+ 4. 4/7 arrived at Port H. (see previous posts) 4/13 maybe left VDC, hard to say, arrival at dealership 4/15, didn't call me un 4/16. pick up 4/17 - plan on one hour and interruptions from prospective customers and people who perceive your car is a demo and want to poke & prod, sit and recline, etc. Can't blame them and ended up answering questions myself Busy is the word to describe MNS and the interior design was fun Hope this helps - back to work - Scott

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Apr 18th, 2005, 04:21 PM	#1503 (permalink)
gaminicool What's this red line for? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Hey Dpacker - great pic. - glad you are enjoying your Mini - I know the wait was long Btdoyle - That's the 2007 Mini right? The Andes Highway team will have their Minis soon

Apr 18th, 2005, 04:51 PM	#1504 (permalink)
Ken30307 mini mini mini.....MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Local Time: 03:44 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by HoustonMini though Jeff with my experience (same location as yours I believe...the Woodlands) it was the date the dealership recieved my Mini. I called my dealer b/c the OL said that the expected delivery was today. They said that was the day that THEY expected to recieve it. Then they needed a day to get it ready for me. I think it's like a doctors appointment. You will receive your MINI no EARLIER than that date So....I'm still waiting with a duffle bag of stuff to transfer over to my MINI and I've actually reserved time during each day this week to escape to get it! KC

Apr 18th, 2005, 07:07 PM	#1508 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash Hi Dave. Any new news at to whether the CL landed at Port Hueneme on Sunday as expected? I'm guessing that any plan to pick ours up in ABQ this weekend will be hopeless. Guess we'll have to wait 'til the 30 Hey Dave, I've been checking the San Diego port website (which WAS my best info source) frequnetly over the weekend, but they did not update until this morning. When they did, there was no mention of NYK Capricornus Leader. I took a few calming deep breaths, then phoned the NYK RO/RO division, and timidly inquired whether Capricornus Leader had discharged autos at Port Hueneme... They said YES I'll be speaking with my MA at South Bay MINI later today, to see if she's got any additional info about delivery time, but at leats we know "our ship has come in"... _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Apr 18th, 2005, 08:23 PM	#1509 (permalink)
geotrash MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba I took a few calming deep breaths, then phoned the NYK RO/RO division, and timidly inquired whether Capricornus Leader had discharged autos at Port Hueneme... They said YES I'll be speaking with my MA at South Bay MINI later today, to see if she's got any additional info about delivery time, but at leats we know "our ship has come in"... _Dave_ Thanks so much for the info, Dave. The time draws nigh! Out of curiosity, have you been asked about the personalized settings yet? I've noticed that some others here have received a survey asking them how they want certain items on their Mini configured. We haven't received that survey yet. I guess we'll settle it all at the dealer. Let's keep in touch through the next few days. Any and all information greatly appreciated. We can compare notes on the time it takes to get from the dock to the VDC and finally the dealer. I can smell that new car smell already. I'll be happy to bug my MA for some of these milestones and report back here if you think yours is getting thin on patience Dave

Apr 18th, 2005, 09:15 PM	#1510 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Personalized settings I was preemptive with the programmable settings - I printed out the file that someone posted here with the '05 options, highlighted the ones I wanted to change from default, and brought it to my MA a couple of weeks ago. Even then, there was some confusion about which ones applied to the convertible... The dealer has my choices, and we'll see what happens. Regarding being contacted, I have yet to be contacted by MINI about anything. (They did send me a few junk emails before I decided to purchase...) My dealer has responded to some inquiries I've made, but I've been the "aggressive" one in this relationship... I just called ASKMINI, and checked the Owners Lounge website, but both still list Murray as enroute/in transit, with no estimated delivery date. I'll check in again after I talk with my MA... _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Apr 18th, 2005, 09:20 PM	#1511 (permalink)
peteness MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boise, ID Local Time: 01:44 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash Thanks so much for the info, Dave. The time draws nigh! Out of curiosity, have you been asked about the personalized settings yet? I've noticed that some others here have received a survey asking them how they want certain items on their Mini configured. We haven't received that survey yet. I guess we'll settle it all at the dealer. Let's keep in touch through the next few days. Any and all information greatly appreciated. We can compare notes on the time it takes to get from the dock to the VDC and finally the dealer. I can smell that new car smell already. I'll be happy to bug my MA for some of these milestones and report back here if you think yours is getting thin on patience Dave I'm (supposedly) on the same boat (scheduled NYK Capricornus Leader drop at Port Hueneme on Sunday). I purchased through MINI of Murray in Salt Lake City, and I was supposed to be unloaded yesterday (although no confirmation as of yet). I got an email asking about my settings a couple of weeks ago. I'm totally interested in hearing the status. My OL status is still "en route" both on the web and on the phone, but we all know that's a bit behind, right? If anyone on the same boat hears an update, let's post it here, eh? - Pete

Apr 18th, 2005, 09:40 PM	#1512 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Murray's on a truck! This is confirmation that NYK Capricornus Leader did in fact discharge MINIs at Port Hueneme, CA on Sunday, April 18. I was just collecting all my notes to call my MA, when my phone rang... The first thing she said was, "How did you do it?!". She then old me that my MINI had already cleared the VDC and was on a truck to South Bay MINI in Torrance. It's expected to arrive tomorrow! [calming breaths aren't working...] [here it comes...] WAH-HOO! That's a little better... I guess the elves at the VDC are working extra-hard to get the delayed MINIs out the door and into the tender hands of their owners-to-be. (Okay, I gotta lay off the cuteness.... ) Anyway, West Coast MINIs that sailed from Southampton on March 18, have arrived at the Port Hueneme VDC. _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable! Last edited by am0eba : Apr 18th, 2005 at 11:20 PM. Reason: highlighted to make the loud part loud

Apr 18th, 2005, 09:44 PM	#1513 (permalink)
rsinsheimer Bruiser's Dad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NorCal Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Here's one to whet the appetite I have lots of pictures to share, for some reason work beckons. Taken late in the afternoon this Saturday, the mountains are the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada range. You may recognize what's in the foreground. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 18th, 2005, 10:01 PM	#1514 (permalink)
geotrash MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 12:44 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba This is confirmation that NYK Capricornus Leader did in fact discharge MINIs at Port Hueneme, CA on Sunday, April 18. I was just collecting all my notes to call my MA, when my phone rang... The first thing she said was, "How did you do it?!". She then old me that my MINI had already cleared the VDC and was on a truck to South Bay MINI in Torrance. It's expected to arrive tomorrow! _Dave_ Wow! That was fast! I've got a call into my MA (always get voicemail) and am waiting for a return call regarding some accessories I want them to install. Dunno if anyone else has the same kind of luck with their MA but I've left this guy 3 messages over 4 days and not a single return call. Anyway, you must be stoked! Congrats on getting it so quickly! I'm looking forward to pictures and the delivery story once your new Mini is parked in your driveway. Dave

Apr 18th, 2005, 10:41 PM	#1515 (permalink)
hembrey 05 BRG MCS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cary, Illinois Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash ********************elivery story once your new Mini is parked in your driveway. Dave You get big time rep points for the sweet new avatar, Dave!! nice work... randy

Apr 18th, 2005, 11:33 PM	#1516 (permalink)
Ken30307 mini mini mini.....MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Local Time: 03:44 PM Posts: 180 Offline	expected delivery date passes.... Had a long terrible day at work. Waited until 6:30 to call the MINI dealership. Talked with someone and she said that she didn't know if my car was there or not, but would have someone call me back tomorrow. I didn't think she understood how much I was looking forward to my car. She said "Jon will be back next week, did you want to get your car before then?" So I'm not exactly sure if there is a particular MA looking out for me or not.

Apr 18th, 2005, 11:43 PM	#1517 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:44 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 ... I didn't think she understood how much I was looking forward to my car. She said "Jon will be back next week, did you want to get your car before then?" What she forgot to add was: "If you're interested in a reminder of what you ordered, we do have a very nice silver convertible that just arrived and we've put it into service for a week as a demo. It's out right now, but you could come in tomorrow and see if it's available."

Apr 19th, 2005, 12:01 AM	#1518 (permalink)
Tazminia 333...I'm only half evil Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 577 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico What she forgot to add was: "If you're interested in a reminder of what you ordered, we do have a very nice silver convertible that just arrived and we've put it into service for a week as a demo. It's out right now, but you could come in tomorrow and see if it's available." OMG you're unbelievably cruel....I love it! Too Funny!! Ken, when that dense MA asked you if you wanted your MINI before your MA got back (like this is even a question when it involves a week?!), how did you not slightly raise your voice and say "OF COURSE I WANT MY MINI!"? Surely they realize we all have sweated bullets over the weeks, days,hours and even minutes until we can take ownership... Sheeeeeeesh Oh, I got to steal the wifes car this afternoon and just tooled around in it for a few hours. I think I've stopped at almost every human beings house in my town to show it off. Next, I invade other towns...

Apr 19th, 2005, 12:26 AM	#1519 (permalink)
Tom B I am not in compliance. Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Orange County, NY Local Time: 02:44 PM Posts: 308 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by am0eba I was preemptive with the programmable settings - I printed out the file that someone posted here with the '05 options, highlighted the ones I wanted to change from default, and brought it to my MA a couple of weeks ago. Even then, there was some confusion about which ones applied to the convertible... The dealer has my choices, and we'll see what happens. Regarding being contacted, I have yet to be contacted by MINI about anything. (They did send me a few junk emails before I decided to purchase...) My dealer has responded to some inquiries I've made, but I've been the "aggressive" one in this relationship... I just called ASKMINI, and checked the Owners Lounge website, but both still list Murray as enroute/in transit, with no estimated delivery date. I'll check in again after I talk with my MA... _Dave_ Nobody asked me anything. Could you please post where you found the list of programable options? Thanks. Tom [

Apr 19th, 2005, 12:29 AM	#1520 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:44 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tazminia OMG you're unbelievably cruel....I love it! Too Funny!! . Intolerable cruelty !! First the sour, then the sweet. Ken was just given extra rep points for toleration.