[elderberries]

I keep thinking I must be missing it somewhere, but I don't see a thread for MINIs due in May 2005. Is there one?

My MINI finally went from "On Order" to "Scheduled for Production" just two days ago after sitting at "On Order" for exactly a month. Anyone else have one due in May? I can't be the only one.

[haroldchrismeyer]

Look at the MINI news headlines. There is a strike, and has stopped production.

[rsinsheimer]

Quote: Originally Posted by haroldchrismeyer

Look at the MINI news headlines. There is a strike, and has stopped production.

Please note the date of the announcement and relax, or, as my sister-in-law likes to say, take a chill pill.

[elderberries]

Sheesh, got all nervous, then read the news article. Somehow the idea of MINI stopping production over a war between tea and "posh" coffees didn't sound too likely...

[elderberries]

Got my VIN # today - it's in production, and scheduled to be assembled by April 9th or 10th. That's only 5 days!

[laura f]

oooo i almost started one of these threads too cause i couldn't find one.... till now

may build date, exact date TBC
spec is
MCS Pepper White/Black Roof
Chilli Pack - half leather interior (black), sports seats, manual air con, 3 spoke steering wheel, light/storage/trip computer bits etc
17" s spokes (to be changed to R99's )
Anthracite dash & Chromeline Interior
MFSW
Boost CD
LSD
aftermarket stripes/graphics bits (to be added later)

probably missed something as i always do and can't track it being in the UK but thought I'd join in anyway

[robertjoy]

My MCS went "scheduled for production at the beginning of April. I have learned a lot by reading Mini2 for a couple of years, glad that most of the early kinks have been ironed out by Mini. Anyone else out there from the Portland area?

[elderberries]

I called 1-866-ASK-MINI a couple days ago and was told that my completion date was scheduled for April 9th or 10th. I assume from there it goes to paint?

The lady at that phone number was extremely friendly and hepful; didn't seem to mind my calling for a status update at all. She encouraged me to call back any time I wanted an update.

I need to learn all the right abbreviations for what my MINI has...

lessee...

- MCS convertible, CR/B, white bonnet stripes
- automatic transmission (never driven a stick, I admit it.)
- with just every package they offered, except the... what was it called... whichever one gave it about 5 more horsepower. Didn't go with that one.
- onboard navigation system (I get lost a LOT.)
- 17" wheels, don't remember the exact type. But they're mighty purty.

Now he just needs a name! (It's a he... not sure why.) Oh, and I need a nice black MINI baseball cap. I have very long hair and in a convertible, I'm going to have to put it up every time I drive if I want to avoid having dreadlocks by the time I get where I'm going...

Oh! And no Portland here... I'm in Austin.

Edited to add: Villa Mini, your signature photo is beautiful! I love those subtle checkerboard stripes.

[dpacker]

Quote: Originally Posted by elderberries

Got my VIN # today - it's in production, and scheduled to be assembled by April 9th or 10th. That's only 5 days!

Not to tell you what thread to post in, but if your car is being built this month (in April), you should join the April production group. That way you will be going through everything with those whose cars are being built at the same time as yours.

By the way, I checked out your specs - your MINI is going to be SWEET! Good luck with your production. Hope it's speedy and that you make it on the boat quickly. To me, the boat part was the hardest!

Debbie

[elderberries]

Hmm... I assumed the threads were to discuss cars due to arrive in that specified month. Ah well... I'll go check the April thread. Thanks!

[Paul c]

Hi all

Mines due 2nd May
Cooper S Black-eye Purple, chilli pk,chrome pk's,s/roof,a/c, web wheels,H/kardon,white lights etc

Im SOOOO excited its been such a long wait.
and ive changed the spec countless times too

[nmlacoopers]

Mine went to scheduled for production some time last week with completion the first week of May (looking like May 2nd!) My dealer had quoted my delivery date as Aug 30th when I ordered March 30th. I am probably going to get my Cooper S two months early . I am getting really excited now.

My baby:
Cooper S Hyper Blue / Black
Cold Weather Package
Convience Package
Premium Package
Xenon Headlights
DSC
Limited-Slip
Harmon-Kardon Hi-Fi

[Boondox]

Mine is scheduled for production May 2 according to customer relations, though the Website still shows it on order with no production date set. Specs:

White over yellow, no sunroof (felt the big black rectangle would look funny on a white roof)
Cold weather package
Sport package
Anthracite interior
Onboard computer
Rear fog lamp
MF steering wheel with cruise
Spare set of 15 inch rims for my snow tires (from Ebay)

But the wait has resulted in major nail biting behaviour here!!!

Pete

[Boondox]

Quote: Originally Posted by Boondox

Mine is scheduled for production May 2 according to customer relations, though the Website still shows it on order with no production date set. Specs:

White over yellow, no sunroof (felt the big black rectangle would look funny on a white roof)
Cold weather package
Sport package
Anthracite interior
Onboard computer
Rear fog lamp
MF steering wheel with cruise
Spare set of 15 inch rims for my snow tires (from Ebay)

But the wait has resulted in major nail biting behaviour here!!!

Pete

Okay, now I'm confused. Just called again and was told production scheduled to begin the week of April 25th -- one week ahead of the original date I was given. Do they often bump dates forward as other orders are cancelled, or are they just confused?

Just called again (okay, I'm obsessive-compulsive when it comes to my Mini...his name is Ernie) and they told me he was entering production TODAY, with a completion date of May 4th. Not that I'm upset that he's being assembled early, but the Website still has me listed as On Order.

[nmlacoopers]

I just called ASK MINI and found out there my vehicle is now scheduled for production on the 19th of May. Looks like the delay due to the H/K stereo was only 2 weeks . If all goes well I should see my Cooper S mid-late June

[jetstar1]

I ordered my Mini Cooper S Convertible on April 23rd. The Owners Lounge section still shows it as "on order." I called MINI USA today, and the representative told me our car was slotted in for week 22, which I think is the week of May 30th. She estimated that the car might be done at the end of June if everything falls into place. I'm glad she was able to help me because I was a little nervous after seeing the "on order" status in the Mini Owners Lounge. Can you tell I've never ordered a car before!

[Genevieve]

I took some advice from this forum and called 866-ASK MINI to check the status of my MCC - although the website says its "on Order", ASK MINI says its scheduled for production!!! It is supposed to be in production as of week 20, May16-22. Different reps have told me different stories as far as how long it takes. One rep said 3 weeks, another 5-8 weeks, another said a month. What have you guys been hearing?

I'm SOOOO exicted - losing plenty of sleep and even forgetting to eat because of my constant MINI obsession. Glad to know I'm not the only one

I called the dealer today to have the iPOD adapter added - but don't know if I'm too late to add such a spec - fingers crossed. Does anyone know if a feature can be added once the vehicle is scheduled for production?

Anyone else out there from the Philadelphia Area?

My MIN Convertible:
Cool Blue Metallic Exterior and Dash
Chrome Mirror Caps and Hinges
Black Leather/Sport Seats
Black Top
Nav System (Yey!)
Cold Weather Pkg.
Center Arm Rest
3 Sopke w/ Cruise adnd Multifunction
DSC
CVT Automatic
Front Fog Lamps
Security System
Wind Deflector
Cupholder Accessory
Black Rubber Floor Mats
iPOD Adapter

[BobsWifesMini]

I called many Mini dealers in the Midwest and found out that they gave me many different production build dates. I guess each dealer has different amounts of slots they get each month. I heard build dates ranging from early May to late August.

Finally ended up ordereing one from a dealer that said early May.

Called up Ask-Mini and was told probably will start around May 5th, but online it still says ON ORDER.

My production number is 67678XX. Anyone that has a production number and a build date, would you mind posting the number (minus the last 2 digits) and the build date?

Thanks,

[jetstar1]

Everyone has posted the specs for their cars, and I forgot to do so! My apologies.

Our car is a Cooper S Convertible:

Cool Blue Metallic
Soft Blue top
Dark Gravity Blue leather seats
Interior body color
Cold weather package (needed in New Jersey!)
Premium package
Sport package
Six-speed manual trnasmission
black bonnet stripes (my husband INSISTED on these, I'm still on the fence )
cockpit Chrono package
Dynamic Stability Control

I think I'm more stressed waiting for this car than I was for my wedding!

[nmlacoopers]

My production number is 6780XXX and when I call ASK MINI I get the message that my Cooper S is scheduled for production with completion May 9th (thanks to having dropped the H/K stereo.)

I can't wait. I hope the next ship to the west coast leaves shortly after its completion