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geotrash · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:31 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash

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.

Finally called a 4th time and told the nice girl on the other end of the phone, who once again wanted to patch me through to voicemail, that I was not pleased at being blown off for 4 days and to PLEASE tell Jon to call me ASAP. 5 minutes later...boom...phone call. No news. He thought that maybe the boat had made it in but would offer no more details than that. Some dealer policy about being vague, perhaps? Should I eat this poor guy's lunch or let is pass? It bugs me when people won't play straight with me.

Anyway, no word on whether I'm at the VDC or even off the boat. Seems he didn't have any desire to actually check into the details. ABQ is a fair distance away and requires some trip planning, so some kind of idea of whether this weekend is doable or next would be helpful. If I hear anything further I'll post it here.

Dave

am0eba · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

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.

Ken, have you tried talking to the sales manager? I think most dealers have someone in this position, who can handle individual cases in detail when the MA is not available.

_Dave_

Ken30307 · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:46 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico

Intolerable cruelty !!

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

okay..then the good news..just a few minutes ago the finance manager called and said "Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?"

So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

Pamlico · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

Unless they have another demo scheduled at that time.

Seriously, congratulations. You'll love it.

am0eba · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tom B

Nobody asked me anything.

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

Thanks.

Tom

Yeah, sorry 'bout that. I intended to go look it up, but got distracted. When I went to look for it just now, I realized that I found it on (gasp) another MINI forum...

There's a thread with good info at North American Motoring:
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...t=programmable

It includes the post with the file version of the programmable option checklist

PDF:
http://www.bergin.us/MINI_Programmable_options.pdf

Hope this helps!

_Dave_

am0eba · Apr 19th, 2005, 12:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

Congrats, Ken! I think many of us here are sympathetic. I'm surprised you can hold off until 4PM!

_Dave_

flibmeister · Apr 19th, 2005, 01:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mk2 Colonial Viper

Hi again - brief note in response to your questions.

Thanks, Scott. Since your car arrived in port on 4/7 and mine on 4/17 (I hope), that probably means I'm less than ten days from delivery. Your taxes and fees sound about right. It irks me to pay the doc fee, I've probably had 30 new cars and never paid one before-- but, then, I've never paid MSRP before, either!

I've been to the dealership three or four times, they were busy every time, and I was the one interrupting deliveries-- so I know what to expect there. Debi told me she'd call me about two weeks out to "finalize the details", but I think it's more likely I'll get a call the day before delivery like you did. She's a nice lady, but not very reliable when it comes to phone calls and follow-up. Since I want the window tinting (assuming they'll do it for the price the Huper Optik rfep says they should), I'll have to give her a call to get that set up.

Motor on!

Denny

HyperBlueS · Apr 19th, 2005, 01:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

okay..then the good news..just a few minutes ago the finance manager called and said "Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?"

So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

Nice Ken. With pickup at 4 you should get in some good motoring in daylight!

lkrause · Apr 19th, 2005, 01:34 AM

Well, our car was on the Andes Highway. The OL says delivery date of 4/18. I'm so bummed because my MA didn't call me today and tell me it had arrived. We wanted to get it this weekend. I don't know how long it will take for the dealer to put the bonnet stripes on it and get it ready. The wait is awful.

SKINIMINI · Apr 19th, 2005, 01:43 AM

I've been lurking on this thread for the last month, but I finally felt the need to post. I called my MA today and he said that our MINI should arrive @ the VDC tomorrow. Unless it gets released and shipped to the dealer by Thursday, my wife and I will have to wait until next weekend to pick it up. I haven't been this excited about a purchase since I bought my car 6 years ago. The MINI will be my wife's car, but I seem to be the one losing sleep waiting for it to show up. It really is adult Christmas. Congrats to all who are motoring already!

Ken30307 · Apr 19th, 2005, 01:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by HyperBlueS

Nice Ken. With pickup at 4 you should get in some good motoring in daylight!

well..not much..I teach until right before I pick up the car..then I have to turn right back around and go back to campus for an Awards Ceremony. But it will make driving back home fantastic. To me the idea of driving with the top down at night seems like a wonderful thing.

Thanks for posting the list of programable options..I think I'm actually fine with everything that's preprogrammed. All they have to do is add the IPOD adapter to my car and I'm on my way. I didn't get much dealer installed stuff.

gaminicool · Apr 19th, 2005, 01:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

okay..then the good news..just a few minutes ago the finance manager called and said "Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?"

So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

Ken, that's great news. You're getting your Mini before mine and mine arrived a couple of days earlier

Don't feel bad. I also get the feeling they don't want me around unless I'm throwing gobs of cash around....Wait, I am doing that - I'm spending a lot on a new car

Anyway, congrats on "the call"

SKINIMINI · Apr 19th, 2005, 01:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

To me the idea of driving with the top down at night seems like a wonderful thing.

Ken,

My current car is a Miata, and there are few better things in life than driving with the top down on a clear night. Enjoy your first night with your new "baby."

Ted

xs1vmini · Apr 19th, 2005, 02:20 AM

btdoyle, the S does come standard with with the Sport Plus suspension.

Ken, the iPod adapter is way cool. I bought a 40GB photo for it and have been up late almost every night for two weeks trying to organize all my music files and rate them so i only hear the best stuff.

I needed another obsession after i got my car, so i also took it upon myself to re-rip every CD i had at 190k

.

I've already been challenged to street race twice now and ive only had it a week. I think people see the two tail pipes as they appraoch from behind and just assume that i'm ready to punch it and throw caution to the wind.

Tazminia · Apr 19th, 2005, 02:22 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

Finally, huh?!

You know almost everyone that's posted in this thread is gonna be here wednesday night to read about the huge grin that'll be on your face that WON'T come off! We were rootin' for ya bud!

In this case, it's OK to go a little nuts, eh?

HAVE FUN!

Tazminia · Apr 19th, 2005, 02:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by SKINIMINI

I've been lurking on this thread for the last month, but I finally felt the need to post. I called my MA today and he said that our MINI should arrive @ the VDC tomorrow. Unless it gets released and shipped to the dealer by Thursday, my wife and I will have to wait until next weekend to pick it up. I haven't been this excited about a purchase since I bought my car 6 years ago. The MINI will be my wife's car, but I seem to be the one losing sleep waiting for it to show up. It really is adult Christmas. Congrats to all who are motoring already!

First off...Welcome to our little corner of the forums..
Second, You are not alone with what you have been through. I too, bought the MINI for my wife but was more nerve-wracked than she was over all the little details and the timing of it all. (I spent untold time looking at the OL and calling ASKMINI)
Hey, it's what we do.

She's happy..therefore..I'm happy

hembrey · Apr 19th, 2005, 03:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307

"Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?"

So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

CONGRATS KEN!!! WHOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOOOO

I'm so jealous. I should be getting the call Wed!!! Two more days, the only dealer installed option are the Checkered Flag Mirror caps... should be fun... 4500 is going to be tough!!

btdoyle · Apr 19th, 2005, 04:44 AM

Hey taz, did bill jakobs charge you any extra fees on top of the cost of your mini ? there is a 55.30 documentary fee and a 15 dollar license and title fee. Was their any other fees they charged you at the last minute? Thanks

rsinsheimer · Apr 19th, 2005, 05:30 AM

hembrey · Apr 19th, 2005, 05:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by rsinsheimer

Bruiser

Great work... what a proud dad...

this is so cool to see everybody getting their cars. I've bought plenty of new cars in my day and I can say I've never felt this kind of anxiety and excitement before. I think having all of us in the same state of mind has made it even that much better...

This has been a great experience... and I don't even have the car yet...

To all my brothers and sisters... Let's motor !

Apr 19th, 2005, 12:45 AM	#1522 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 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. Ken, have you tried talking to the sales manager? I think most dealers have someone in this position, who can handle individual cases in detail when the MA is not available. _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Apr 19th, 2005, 12:46 AM	#1523 (permalink)
Ken30307 mini mini mini.....MINI Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta GA Local Time: 03:47 PM Posts: 180 Offline	whew! Quote: Originally Posted by Pamlico Intolerable cruelty !! First the sour, then the sweet. Ken was just given extra rep points for toleration. okay..then the good news..just a few minutes ago the finance manager called and said "Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?" So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday!

Apr 19th, 2005, 12:56 AM	#1525 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tom B Nobody asked me anything. Could you please post where you found the list of programable options? Thanks. Tom Yeah, sorry 'bout that. I intended to go look it up, but got distracted. When I went to look for it just now, I realized that I found it on (gasp) another MINI forum... There's a thread with good info at North American Motoring: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...t=programmable It includes the post with the file version of the programmable option checklist PDF: http://www.bergin.us/MINI_Programmable_options.pdf Hope this helps! _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Apr 19th, 2005, 12:58 AM	#1526 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday! Congrats, Ken! I think many of us here are sympathetic. I'm surprised you can hold off until 4PM! _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Apr 19th, 2005, 01:34 AM	#1529 (permalink)
lkrause MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Local Time: 03:47 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Still No CAll From My MA Well, our car was on the Andes Highway. The OL says delivery date of 4/18. I'm so bummed because my MA didn't call me today and tell me it had arrived. We wanted to get it this weekend. I don't know how long it will take for the dealer to put the bonnet stripes on it and get it ready. The wait is awful.

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Apr 19th, 2005, 12:31 AM	#1521
geotrash MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by geotrash 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. Finally called a 4th time and told the nice girl on the other end of the phone, who once again wanted to patch me through to voicemail, that I was not pleased at being blown off for 4 days and to PLEASE tell Jon to call me ASAP. 5 minutes later...boom...phone call. No news. He thought that maybe the boat had made it in but would offer no more details than that. Some dealer policy about being vague, perhaps? Should I eat this poor guy's lunch or let is pass? It bugs me when people won't play straight with me. Anyway, no word on whether I'm at the VDC or even off the boat. Seems he didn't have any desire to actually check into the details. ABQ is a fair distance away and requires some trip planning, so some kind of idea of whether this weekend is doable or next would be helpful. If I hear anything further I'll post it here. Dave

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Apr 19th, 2005, 12:56 AM	#1524 (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 So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday! Unless they have another demo scheduled at that time. Seriously, congratulations. You'll love it.

Apr 19th, 2005, 01:19 AM	#1527 (permalink)
flibmeister MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 84 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mk2 Colonial Viper Hi again - brief note in response to your questions. Thanks, Scott. Since your car arrived in port on 4/7 and mine on 4/17 (I hope), that probably means I'm less than ten days from delivery. Your taxes and fees sound about right. It irks me to pay the doc fee, I've probably had 30 new cars and never paid one before-- but, then, I've never paid MSRP before, either! I've been to the dealership three or four times, they were busy every time, and I was the one interrupting deliveries-- so I know what to expect there. Debi told me she'd call me about two weeks out to "finalize the details", but I think it's more likely I'll get a call the day before delivery like you did. She's a nice lady, but not very reliable when it comes to phone calls and follow-up. Since I want the window tinting (assuming they'll do it for the price the Huper Optik rfep says they should), I'll have to give her a call to get that set up. Motor on! Denny

Apr 19th, 2005, 01:25 AM	#1528 (permalink)
HyperBlueS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 01:47 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 okay..then the good news..just a few minutes ago the finance manager called and said "Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?" So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday! Nice Ken. With pickup at 4 you should get in some good motoring in daylight!

Apr 19th, 2005, 01:43 AM	#1530 (permalink)
SKINIMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: No. County San Diego Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 5 Offline	I've been lurking on this thread for the last month, but I finally felt the need to post. I called my MA today and he said that our MINI should arrive @ the VDC tomorrow. Unless it gets released and shipped to the dealer by Thursday, my wife and I will have to wait until next weekend to pick it up. I haven't been this excited about a purchase since I bought my car 6 years ago. The MINI will be my wife's car, but I seem to be the one losing sleep waiting for it to show up. It really is adult Christmas. Congrats to all who are motoring already!

Apr 19th, 2005, 01:49 AM	#1531 (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 HyperBlueS Nice Ken. With pickup at 4 you should get in some good motoring in daylight! well..not much..I teach until right before I pick up the car..then I have to turn right back around and go back to campus for an Awards Ceremony. But it will make driving back home fantastic. To me the idea of driving with the top down at night seems like a wonderful thing. Thanks for posting the list of programable options..I think I'm actually fine with everything that's preprogrammed. All they have to do is add the IPOD adapter to my car and I'm on my way. I didn't get much dealer installed stuff.

Apr 19th, 2005, 01:53 AM	#1532 (permalink)
gaminicool What's this red line for? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 okay..then the good news..just a few minutes ago the finance manager called and said "Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?" So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday! Ken, that's great news. You're getting your Mini before mine and mine arrived a couple of days earlier Don't feel bad. I also get the feeling they don't want me around unless I'm throwing gobs of cash around....Wait, I am doing that - I'm spending a lot on a new car Anyway, congrats on "the call"

Apr 19th, 2005, 01:57 AM	#1533 (permalink)
SKINIMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: No. County San Diego Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 5 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 To me the idea of driving with the top down at night seems like a wonderful thing. Ken, My current car is a Miata, and there are few better things in life than driving with the top down on a clear night. Enjoy your first night with your new "baby." Ted

Apr 19th, 2005, 02:20 AM	#1534 (permalink)
xs1vmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 7 Offline	btdoyle, the S does come standard with with the Sport Plus suspension. Ken, the iPod adapter is way cool. I bought a 40GB photo for it and have been up late almost every night for two weeks trying to organize all my music files and rate them so i only hear the best stuff. I needed another obsession after i got my car, so i also took it upon myself to re-rip every CD i had at 190k . I've already been challenged to street race twice now and ive only had it a week. I think people see the two tail pipes as they appraoch from behind and just assume that i'm ready to punch it and throw caution to the wind.

Apr 19th, 2005, 02:22 AM	#1535 (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 So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday! Finally, huh?! You know almost everyone that's posted in this thread is gonna be here wednesday night to read about the huge grin that'll be on your face that WON'T come off! We were rootin' for ya bud! In this case, it's OK to go a little nuts, eh? HAVE FUN!

Apr 19th, 2005, 02:27 AM	#1536 (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 SKINIMINI I've been lurking on this thread for the last month, but I finally felt the need to post. I called my MA today and he said that our MINI should arrive @ the VDC tomorrow. Unless it gets released and shipped to the dealer by Thursday, my wife and I will have to wait until next weekend to pick it up. I haven't been this excited about a purchase since I bought my car 6 years ago. The MINI will be my wife's car, but I seem to be the one losing sleep waiting for it to show up. It really is adult Christmas. Congrats to all who are motoring already! First off...Welcome to our little corner of the forums.. Second, You are not alone with what you have been through. I too, bought the MINI for my wife but was more nerve-wracked than she was over all the little details and the timing of it all. (I spent untold time looking at the OL and calling ASKMINI) Hey, it's what we do. She's happy..therefore..I'm happy

Apr 19th, 2005, 03:08 AM	#1537 (permalink)
hembrey 05 BRG MCS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cary, Illinois Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ken30307 "Your car just came in..it does exist. What's your Wednesday looking like" and I said "It's looking like I'm going to get a mini...How's 4pm?" So...looks like I'm getting my MINI at 4pm on Wednesday! CONGRATS KEN!!! WHOOOOOOOOO WHOOOOOOOOOOO I'm so jealous. I should be getting the call Wed!!! Two more days, the only dealer installed option are the Checkered Flag Mirror caps... should be fun... 4500 is going to be tough!! randy

Apr 19th, 2005, 04:44 AM	#1538 (permalink)
btdoyle Mini Monger Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 241 Offline	Hey taz, did bill jakobs charge you any extra fees on top of the cost of your mini ? there is a 55.30 documentary fee and a 15 dollar license and title fee. Was their any other fees they charged you at the last minute? Thanks

Apr 19th, 2005, 05:30 AM	#1539 (permalink)
rsinsheimer Bruiser's Dad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NorCal Local Time: 12:47 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Bruiser's first trip

Apr 19th, 2005, 05:44 AM	#1540 (permalink)
hembrey 05 BRG MCS Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cary, Illinois Local Time: 02:47 PM Posts: 66 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rsinsheimer Bruiser Great work... what a proud dad... this is so cool to see everybody getting their cars. I've bought plenty of new cars in my day and I can say I've never felt this kind of anxiety and excitement before. I think having all of us in the same state of mind has made it even that much better... This has been a great experience... and I don't even have the car yet... To all my brothers and sisters... Let's motor ! randy

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