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metlslug · Feb 12th, 2005, 05:34 PM

Woo hoo - got my production number!

Went with East Bay Mini, very painless! Those geniuses in Oxford and Bavaria are really onto something here, making the whole planning and buying process so much fun. Somehow, buying a Ford isn't quite the same thing!

Unfortunately, now the waiting begins...

My MA and ASK-MINI both have said "10th week of the year" for my car, and my calendar says that's March. Here's the specs:

MC
Hyper Blue/White w/ Stripes
Sport Pack
Anthracite trim + headliner
Chrome Line Interior
MFSW
Trip Computer

I cannot wait to stop ogiling other peoples' MINIs and start driving my own!

flibmeister · Feb 16th, 2005, 09:25 PM

Guess my car will be about a week behind yours-- according to this morning's call to ASK-MINI, I'm tentatively scheduled for the 11th week of production, which he said begins on March 14. He did say that the production date is not firm yet, and could be moved up. (Didn't say anything about it being pushed back, hope that isn't a possibility....).

Denny

MCC
Hot Orange Metallic w/Blue Top
Sport Seats in Dark Blue leather
Premium package
Convenience package
Heated seats

metlslug · Feb 16th, 2005, 09:53 PM

Let's hope for the date moving up - anything but back!!

flibmeister · Feb 18th, 2005, 10:18 PM

Actually, I've now decided I don't want my build date to move up-- according to the latest info, I get a free armrest if my MCC is built after Week 9!!

Slide-o-rama · Feb 23rd, 2005, 10:41 AM

confirmed today...week 10 production for me!

specs -

MCS Chilli Pack
DS/Black w/stripes
Gravity Panther black full leather
Anthracite interior surfaces and headliner
Sunroof
Aero Kit
Chrono Pack
Chrome line interior
Heated Seats
Telephone Handsfree Preperation

Can hardly wait.

Cheers,
Slide-o-rama

paulr · Feb 24th, 2005, 05:44 PM

Just got off the phone with ASK-MINI. Lets hope all the stars align for a delay free delivery to States.

searocko · Feb 24th, 2005, 11:09 PM

Awesome! Mine is scheduled for completion on the same day.

I ordered mine from MINI of Murray in SLC. Here are my specs:

MCS Jet Black/White roof (no bonnet stripes)
Sport Pkg. w/web spokes
Cold Weather, Premium, and Convenience packages
Panther Black leather
Anthracite interior surfaces and headliner
Chrome line interior
Rear Fog
LSD

This wait is killin' me!

bandrews · Feb 26th, 2005, 09:30 PM

Mine's scheduled to be done two days after your MINIs - scheduled for completion on March 7th. Here are my specs:

US-spec MCS
Chili Red/White Roof/White Bonnet Stripes
Anthracite Interior/Space Gray Sport Seats
Sport Pack (17" S-Lite All Seasons)
Cold Weather Pack
LSD
Front and Rear Fogs
Multifunction Steering Wheel

Ordered from Flow MINI in NC, USA - had a great experience and a minimal wait (ordered beginning of February). I'm glad the car's in production now, since I need it by summer to drive cross-country to from Virginia to Seattle for an internship. At least I'll hit my breakin mileage fairly quickly

Now comes the excrutiating refreshes of the owner's lounge and repeated calls to +1 866 ASK MINI until i hear it's been loaded on a ship in Southampton... and the time in a manual so i'm used to driving one by the time the MCS arrives!

Ben

flibmeister · Feb 28th, 2005, 04:34 PM

The folks at 866-ASK-MINI just told me that my production has been moved up a week-- was Week 11, now it's Week 10. While I had him on the phone, I mentioned that I'd read that MCC convertibles w//Premium package were to begin including the armrest as part of the package-- and he verified that mine does show the armrest as an included option.

HoustonMini · Feb 28th, 2005, 04:48 PM

congrats all on the new Minis. My completion date is tomorrow (March 1st), which I think belongs to the Feb. production or atleast that's where I've included myself.

Here's to all of us receiving our cars as quick as possible.

Keep us updated as you get more information

metlslug · Feb 28th, 2005, 04:57 PM

Mine suddenly went into "Scheduled for Production", with a VIN and everything.

Called ASK-MINI, and they said it actually began production on February 25! Not bad, ordered at the dealer on 1/26, car is built a month later! Now hopefully the transatlantic cruise/VDC/transporter part of this whole process will go smoothly as well...

JaysToy · Mar 2nd, 2005, 08:15 PM

I took delivery of my PS/B MC in Sept 2004.

I absolutely love my MC but, human greed I guess, placed my order for my MCS today!
Yeeeeehaaaaaaaa!!!

Spec:
MCS Mk II HB/W (with Bonnet Stripes of Course)
Black Cloth/Leather Sport seats
Interior Surface in Body Colour
17" S Spokes
Glass Roof with sliding and Vent Function
Leather Sports Steering Wheel
Multi Function for Steering wheel
DSC
Storage Compartment Package
Automatic Air con
Radio Boost
Head Airbags
Alarm System

I am waiting for the dealer to get an allocation for me and then I will get my production number.

The waiting has started again....

Hopefully it will be easier this time around.

am0eba · Mar 3rd, 2005, 02:05 AM

No production number yet, but my MA told me it would be a "March build", with delivery in May! Yay!

Liquid Yellow S ragtop (black)
6-spd stick
Sport Pkg:
-17" 5-spoke bullet wheels w/ performance tires
-DSC
-Xenon headlamps w/ power washers
-Fog lamps
Limited slip diff
JCW Intake
Rear fog lamp
Butt-warmers
Liquid Yellow dash
Chrono pack
3-spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel
iPod adapter
Wind deflector
Grey/Black Space Cloth seats

_Dave_

Magictux · Mar 3rd, 2005, 09:46 AM

After what seems an eternity I got my VIN number from the dealer on March 1st. I've done a search on the shipping company's website and it's booked to leave Southampton on March 11th. If it makes it onto this ship (and I can't see why it wouldn't) it is due to arrive in Sydney on April 20. A three hour truck drive to Canberra will hopefully occur in the following few days or so to make it possibly a late April but at least early May delivery!

Anyhow this is what I'm getting...

CR/W MCS
Electric sunroof
Chilli red (body colour) dash and door trim
Anthracite roof liner
Oz spec Chilli pack

My birthday is April 26th...ahh wouldn't that be nice

Tux
Oz

bandrews · Mar 4th, 2005, 05:50 PM

Well, my car's now in the paint shop... still estimating completion on March 7.

I don't know what's worse, waiting for it to be built or waiting for it to arrive. Reading old production group threads brought up the story of the Tricolor (the WW vessel that collided on its way to Southampton) and I sure hope my car has a safe trip across the pond!

Ben

am0eba · Mar 4th, 2005, 08:52 PM

Update!

My Liquid Yellow S convertible ("Murray") now has a production number, and an estimated completion date of March 16! This is so much faster than I had anticipated, based on the 10-12 month wait I was quoted at another dealer.

All kudos and appreciation to Jamie DeFrance at South Bay MINI in Torrance, CA! I ordered this car on Feb 21, and it looks to be built within a month of ordering!

Yeah!

_Dave_

Mk2 Colonial Viper · Mar 4th, 2005, 11:02 PM

First post - Hello to the March 2005 Group

05 MC HB/W w/ all the chrome, premium pkg, R81's in silver, and (believe it or not) the cassette radio option.

Build date: 03/08/05

Will reside in lower left of Southern Arizona - probably the only one ...

Name comes from Battlestar Galactica (ever notice the similarity between the toggle switches in the MINI and that of the first series Viper?). The Mark 2 designation was a fun coincidence between the series & Mini History.

Waited for the updated passenger air bag OC system as we have three children.

I'd be curious to hear AZ owner's experience in terms of shipping and the time frame for delivery. I'm familiar w/ the AZ board but in the left corner of AZ there aren't many MINI's - appears they are all in PHX or Tucson.

Glad to see such a vibrant owner's group

Scott

Magictux · Mar 5th, 2005, 01:35 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bandrews

Well, my car's now in the paint shop... still estimating completion on March 7.

I don't know what's worse, waiting for it to be built or waiting for it to arrive. Reading old production group threads brought up the story of the Tricolor (the WW vessel that collided on its way to Southampton) and I sure hope my car has a safe trip across the pond!

Ben

How do you know that the car is in the paint shop? Is that just a service for you Merricans?

searocko · Mar 5th, 2005, 02:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux

How do you know that the car is in the paint shop? Is that just a service for you Merricans?

1-866-ASK-MINI here in the states. I'm surprised there's no equivalent for you down under.

My MCS completed yesterday and is awaiting transport to the port.

AprilWhine · Mar 5th, 2005, 05:18 PM

I faxed my order in on Thursday March 3 and have a week 12 production. This is my second time ordering a MINI but it's just as much fun as the first time.

LY/B MCSC-A
Sports, Cold, and Convenience packages
Arm rest
Navigation
Space Cloth seats
Rear Fogs

And probably some other stuff that slips my mind right now.

Feb 12th, 2005, 05:34 PM	#1
metlslug MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern California Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 15 Offline	MARCH 2005 Group Woo hoo - got my production number! Went with East Bay Mini, very painless! Those geniuses in Oxford and Bavaria are really onto something here, making the whole planning and buying process so much fun. Somehow, buying a Ford isn't quite the same thing! Unfortunately, now the waiting begins... My MA and ASK-MINI both have said "10th week of the year" for my car, and my calendar says that's March. Here's the specs: MC Hyper Blue/White w/ Stripes Sport Pack Anthracite trim + headliner Chrome Line Interior MFSW Trip Computer I cannot wait to stop ogiling other peoples' MINIs and start driving my own! Last edited by metlslug : Feb 12th, 2005 at 05:58 PM.

Feb 24th, 2005, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
paulr Ramblin Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Local Time: 06:23 AM Posts: 188 Offline	Just got off the phone with ASK-MINI. Lets hope all the stars align for a delay free delivery to States. Last edited by monkeynet : May 6th, 2005 at 02:48 AM.

Mar 2nd, 2005, 08:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
JaysToy Mini Mad Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Constantia Kloof Local Time: 11:23 PM Posts: 50 Offline	Placed Order I took delivery of my PS/B MC in Sept 2004. I absolutely love my MC but, human greed I guess, placed my order for my MCS today! Yeeeeehaaaaaaaa!!! Spec: MCS Mk II HB/W (with Bonnet Stripes of Course) Black Cloth/Leather Sport seats Interior Surface in Body Colour 17" S Spokes Glass Roof with sliding and Vent Function Leather Sports Steering Wheel Multi Function for Steering wheel DSC Storage Compartment Package Automatic Air con Radio Boost Head Airbags Alarm System I am waiting for the dealer to get an allocation for me and then I will get my production number. The waiting has started again.... Hopefully it will be easier this time around. I Love my Mini

Mar 3rd, 2005, 02:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 256 Offline	No production number yet, but my MA told me it would be a "March build", with delivery in May! Yay! Liquid Yellow S ragtop (black) 6-spd stick Sport Pkg: -17" 5-spoke bullet wheels w/ performance tires -DSC -Xenon headlamps w/ power washers -Fog lamps Limited slip diff JCW Intake Rear fog lamp Butt-warmers Liquid Yellow dash Chrono pack 3-spoke Multi-Function Steering Wheel iPod adapter Wind deflector Grey/Black Space Cloth seats _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Mar 3rd, 2005, 09:46 AM	#14 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Got my VIN number on 1st March!! After what seems an eternity I got my VIN number from the dealer on March 1st. I've done a search on the shipping company's website and it's booked to leave Southampton on March 11th. If it makes it onto this ship (and I can't see why it wouldn't) it is due to arrive in Sydney on April 20. A three hour truck drive to Canberra will hopefully occur in the following few days or so to make it possibly a late April but at least early May delivery! Anyhow this is what I'm getting... CR/W MCS Electric sunroof Chilli red (body colour) dash and door trim Anthracite roof liner Oz spec Chilli pack My birthday is April 26th...ahh wouldn't that be nice Tux Oz

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Feb 16th, 2005, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
flibmeister MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 84 Offline	Guess my car will be about a week behind yours-- according to this morning's call to ASK-MINI, I'm tentatively scheduled for the 11th week of production, which he said begins on March 14. He did say that the production date is not firm yet, and could be moved up. (Didn't say anything about it being pushed back, hope that isn't a possibility....). Denny MCC Hot Orange Metallic w/Blue Top Sport Seats in Dark Blue leather Premium package Convenience package Heated seats

Feb 16th, 2005, 09:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
metlslug MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern California Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Let's hope for the date moving up - anything but back!!

Feb 18th, 2005, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
flibmeister MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 84 Offline	Actually, I've now decided I don't want my build date to move up-- according to the latest info, I get a free armrest if my MCC is built after Week 9!!

Feb 23rd, 2005, 10:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Slide-o-rama It's here... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canberra Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 49 Offline	confirmed today...week 10 production for me! specs - MCS Chilli Pack DS/Black w/stripes Gravity Panther black full leather Anthracite interior surfaces and headliner Sunroof Aero Kit Chrono Pack Chrome line interior Heated Seats Telephone Handsfree Preperation Can hardly wait. Cheers, Slide-o-rama

Feb 24th, 2005, 11:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
searocko MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tacoma, WA Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 25 Offline	Awesome! Mine is scheduled for completion on the same day. I ordered mine from MINI of Murray in SLC. Here are my specs: MCS Jet Black/White roof (no bonnet stripes) Sport Pkg. w/web spokes Cold Weather, Premium, and Convenience packages Panther Black leather Anthracite interior surfaces and headliner Chrome line interior Rear Fog LSD This wait is killin' me!

Feb 26th, 2005, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
bandrews Let's Motor! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle/Bellevue, WA Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 83 Offline	Mine's scheduled to be done two days after your MINIs - scheduled for completion on March 7th. Here are my specs: US-spec MCS Chili Red/White Roof/White Bonnet Stripes Anthracite Interior/Space Gray Sport Seats Sport Pack (17" S-Lite All Seasons) Cold Weather Pack LSD Front and Rear Fogs Multifunction Steering Wheel Ordered from Flow MINI in NC, USA - had a great experience and a minimal wait (ordered beginning of February). I'm glad the car's in production now, since I need it by summer to drive cross-country to from Virginia to Seattle for an internship. At least I'll hit my breakin mileage fairly quickly Now comes the excrutiating refreshes of the owner's lounge and repeated calls to +1 866 ASK MINI until i hear it's been loaded on a ship in Southampton... and the time in a manual so i'm used to driving one by the time the MCS arrives! Ben

Feb 28th, 2005, 04:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
flibmeister MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 84 Offline	The folks at 866-ASK-MINI just told me that my production has been moved up a week-- was Week 11, now it's Week 10. While I had him on the phone, I mentioned that I'd read that MCC convertibles w//Premium package were to begin including the armrest as part of the package-- and he verified that mine does show the armrest as an included option.

Feb 28th, 2005, 04:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
HoustonMini Motoring with Audrey Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx, USA Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 141 Offline	congrats all on the new Minis. My completion date is tomorrow (March 1st), which I think belongs to the Feb. production or atleast that's where I've included myself. Here's to all of us receiving our cars as quick as possible. Keep us updated as you get more information

Feb 28th, 2005, 04:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
metlslug MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern California Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Mine suddenly went into "Scheduled for Production", with a VIN and everything. Called ASK-MINI, and they said it actually began production on February 25! Not bad, ordered at the dealer on 1/26, car is built a month later! Now hopefully the transatlantic cruise/VDC/transporter part of this whole process will go smoothly as well...

Mar 4th, 2005, 05:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
bandrews Let's Motor! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Seattle/Bellevue, WA Local Time: 09:23 PM Posts: 83 Offline	Paint shop! Well, my car's now in the paint shop... still estimating completion on March 7. I don't know what's worse, waiting for it to be built or waiting for it to arrive. Reading old production group threads brought up the story of the Tricolor (the WW vessel that collided on its way to Southampton) and I sure hope my car has a safe trip across the pond! Ben

Mar 4th, 2005, 08:52 PM	#16 (permalink)
am0eba the ZERO is silent! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: San Pedro, CA Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 256 Offline	Update! My Liquid Yellow S convertible ("Murray") now has a production number, and an estimated completion date of March 16! This is so much faster than I had anticipated, based on the 10-12 month wait I was quoted at another dealer. All kudos and appreciation to Jamie DeFrance at South Bay MINI in Torrance, CA! I ordered this car on Feb 21, and it looks to be built within a month of ordering! Yeah! _Dave_ "Murray" 2005 MCSC (click here for more) "F" the ineffable!

Mar 4th, 2005, 11:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mk2 Colonial Viper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Arizona Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 50 Offline	March 8 build, Future Arizonan MINI First post - Hello to the March 2005 Group 05 MC HB/W w/ all the chrome, premium pkg, R81's in silver, and (believe it or not) the cassette radio option. Build date: 03/08/05 Will reside in lower left of Southern Arizona - probably the only one ... Name comes from Battlestar Galactica (ever notice the similarity between the toggle switches in the MINI and that of the first series Viper?). The Mark 2 designation was a fun coincidence between the series & Mini History. Waited for the updated passenger air bag OC system as we have three children. I'd be curious to hear AZ owner's experience in terms of shipping and the time frame for delivery. I'm familiar w/ the AZ board but in the left corner of AZ there aren't many MINI's - appears they are all in PHX or Tucson. Glad to see such a vibrant owner's group Scott

Mar 5th, 2005, 01:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
Magictux -Mr T- Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Goulburn NSW Oz Local Time: 07:23 AM Posts: 1,856 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bandrews Well, my car's now in the paint shop... still estimating completion on March 7. I don't know what's worse, waiting for it to be built or waiting for it to arrive. Reading old production group threads brought up the story of the Tricolor (the WW vessel that collided on its way to Southampton) and I sure hope my car has a safe trip across the pond! Ben How do you know that the car is in the paint shop? Is that just a service for you Merricans?

Mar 5th, 2005, 02:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
searocko MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tacoma, WA Local Time: 02:23 PM Posts: 25 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Magictux How do you know that the car is in the paint shop? Is that just a service for you Merricans? 1-866-ASK-MINI here in the states. I'm surprised there's no equivalent for you down under. My MCS completed yesterday and is awaiting transport to the port. Larry Jet Black - It's not a color, it's a hobby!

Mar 5th, 2005, 05:18 PM	#20 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Black Hills S Dakota Local Time: 03:23 PM Posts: 16,784 Offline	I faxed my order in on Thursday March 3 and have a week 12 production. This is my second time ordering a MINI but it's just as much fun as the first time. LY/B MCSC-A Sports, Cold, and Convenience packages Arm rest Navigation Space Cloth seats Rear Fogs And probably some other stuff that slips my mind right now. Global Moderator

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