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droopy2 · Oct 15th, 2007, 04:22 PM

Ok all a short tale for you all.

As per my previous posts I ordered a DS/B Cooper S on the 10th September and was told it would be going into build in week 42. I came home thinking mmm it would be nice if I could go to the factory and see how they are built. So I email the plant and wait a few days, I get a mail back saying sorry we are fully booked please try again in November for a January 2008 visit....

I was a little disappointed so I mailed them back saying thanks etc however it would be have been good to possibly see my Cooper S going through the plant, as my build week is week 42. I have just received a mail from Oxford.Plant-Tours@disappointed.com saying they have a space for me on Thursday afternoon would I like to attend? Needless to say off I go on Thursday to see it in the flesh. I know there is no chance of me seeing my MCS being built but it is still going to be a great MINI Adventure.

Any tips etc from anyone that has been would be good.

WD

ps: Sorry for the rant but ever since I placed the order I have been a bit of a child.

minicabrio · Oct 15th, 2007, 05:05 PM

The folks from New MINI Kernow are coming up for a tour on Saturday and have a few places spare also

Michael Strachan · Oct 15th, 2007, 11:55 PM

I had a private factory tour on the 21st of Sept. It was absolutely fantastic.
I was like the kids from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in there. It was the highlight of my recent trip to the UK.
I had John as the guide, he was fabulous, he's worked at the plant most of his life and is very passionate and proud to be apart of Factory.
It is sooooo amazing watching the robotics do their stuff and then to see the shiny little bodies snake their way through assembly getting all their bits bolted on is just superb! You really do appreciate how many different configurations can be made!
Have a great time their and congrats on getting your new MINI.

Rakey · Oct 16th, 2007, 07:03 AM

tips? Its a walk round the factory, so the only tip I can think is to wear comfortable shoes

KillerByte · Oct 16th, 2007, 07:07 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original)

I had John as the guide, he was fabulous, he's worked at the plant most of his life and is very passionate and proud to be apart of Factory.

We had John as a tour guide when I visited the plant two weeks ago. Great bloke, very funny, and very passionate about the factory and the little cars it produces.

Dollie · Oct 16th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Sounds great, can anyone go on these trips?

droopy2 · Oct 16th, 2007, 08:17 AM

Hi Dollie

Yes anyone can go just drop them an email. You have to be patient waiting for the reply though. You should get a mail back with dates etc. However if they are busy you might have to wait for an opening.

WD

matt21 · Oct 16th, 2007, 10:15 AM

been trying in vein to book one since february

you're lucky!

gemmalaw26 · Oct 16th, 2007, 10:22 AM

im going at the end of month for factory tour as part of my course on the clubman actually looking forward to going !

droopy2 · Oct 19th, 2007, 07:15 AM

Jemma you will love it. what a totaly slick opperation. I saw a lot of clubmans on the line one was even chocolate with a silver roof??????

I asked about my Mini but it was going into paint and was not able to see it

Went into the little room off the side of the T-Building and had a look around some lovely mini's in there.

Have fun.

Wayne

ScoobyDoo · Oct 19th, 2007, 09:36 AM

Factory tours are fantastic, Ive done four now and each time it gets better.
When I went in October 2004 my previous Cooper was on the production line somewhere but I didn't have a build number, so didn't get to see it (if in fact was there on that day).

Oct 15th, 2007, 04:22 PM	#1
droopy2 DS/B 57 MCS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Factory Visit Ok all a short tale for you all. As per my previous posts I ordered a DS/B Cooper S on the 10th September and was told it would be going into build in week 42. I came home thinking mmm it would be nice if I could go to the factory and see how they are built. So I email the plant and wait a few days, I get a mail back saying sorry we are fully booked please try again in November for a January 2008 visit.... I was a little disappointed so I mailed them back saying thanks etc however it would be have been good to possibly see my Cooper S going through the plant, as my build week is week 42. I have just received a mail from Oxford.Plant-Tours@disappointed.com saying they have a space for me on Thursday afternoon would I like to attend? Needless to say off I go on Thursday to see it in the flesh. I know there is no chance of me seeing my MCS being built but it is still going to be a great MINI Adventure. Any tips etc from anyone that has been would be good. WD ps: Sorry for the rant but ever since I placed the order I have been a bit of a child.

Oct 16th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
gemmalaw26 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Margate, Kent Local Time: 03:46 AM Posts: 19 Offline	im going at the end of month for factory tour as part of my course on the clubman actually looking forward to going ! Gemma xx

Oct 19th, 2007, 09:36 AM	#11 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 1,442 Offline	Factory tours are fantastic, Ive done four now and each time it gets better. When I went in October 2004 my previous Cooper was on the production line somewhere but I didn't have a build number, so didn't get to see it (if in fact was there on that day). http://www.dbrally.net

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Oct 15th, 2007, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
minicabrio Back in a MINI Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 13,979 Offline	The folks from New MINI Kernow are coming up for a tour on Saturday and have a few places spare also

Oct 15th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Michael Strachan This space aint long enou My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 01:46 PM Posts: 435 Offline	I had a private factory tour on the 21st of Sept. It was absolutely fantastic. I was like the kids from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" in there. It was the highlight of my recent trip to the UK. I had John as the guide, he was fabulous, he's worked at the plant most of his life and is very passionate and proud to be apart of Factory. It is sooooo amazing watching the robotics do their stuff and then to see the shiny little bodies snake their way through assembly getting all their bits bolted on is just superb! You really do appreciate how many different configurations can be made! Have a great time their and congrats on getting your new MINI.

Oct 16th, 2007, 07:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rakey Banned My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The local Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 44,139 Offline	tips? Its a walk round the factory, so the only tip I can think is to wear comfortable shoes

Oct 16th, 2007, 07:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
KillerByte Custom User Title? Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 9,586 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original) I had John as the guide, he was fabulous, he's worked at the plant most of his life and is very passionate and proud to be apart of Factory. We had John as a tour guide when I visited the plant two weeks ago. Great bloke, very funny, and very passionate about the factory and the little cars it produces.

Oct 16th, 2007, 07:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dollie MC57 My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ashford, Kent Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 156 Offline	Sounds great, can anyone go on these trips?

Oct 16th, 2007, 08:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
droopy2 DS/B 57 MCS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Hi Dollie Yes anyone can go just drop them an email. You have to be patient waiting for the reply though. You should get a mail back with dates etc. However if they are busy you might have to wait for an opening. WD

Oct 16th, 2007, 10:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 23,584 Offline	been trying in vein to book one since february you're lucky!

Oct 19th, 2007, 07:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
droopy2 DS/B 57 MCS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 04:46 AM Posts: 49 Offline	Jemma you will love it. what a totaly slick opperation. I saw a lot of clubmans on the line one was even chocolate with a silver roof?????? I asked about my Mini but it was going into paint and was not able to see it Went into the little room off the side of the T-Building and had a look around some lovely mini's in there. Have fun. Wayne

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