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JohnPaul · Jan 13th, 2002, 12:28 PM

With no dealers in Texas, I must motor 300 miles to buy a MINI or have it serviced. Please, someone more level-headed than I, tell me, am I nuts?

Cape Cod MINI · Jan 13th, 2002, 12:39 PM

JohnPaul,
I think you better send a PM to BruceK so you can commiserate! Or should that be co-misery-ate.
No, you are not nuts, just obsessed like the rest of us.

JohnPaul · Jan 13th, 2002, 12:54 PM

Thanks. I sent him an email. but as a co-misery-ator, I doubt he'll try to talk me out of going for it. I'm hoping there are a couple of good diners in Kenner Lousiana. So the trip over for routine maintenance won't be for naught.

Lucky you - just zip up to Comm Ave for your check ups!

Cape Cod MINI · Jan 13th, 2002, 01:02 PM

Actually I have to go a bit further to Peabody. The dealer in Boston showed no interest in providing information. They were stand-offish, rude and ignorant. I also heard a rumor that when they did start taking deposits they wanted $1,000 cash! On the other hand, BMW/MINI in Peabody took my deposit last August and has been helpful, frank and understanding of my obsession.
Maybe MINI USA will get the message about the Boston dealer's reputation and give the franchise to someone in TX!
Wishful thinking.
Well, y'all have a good day now, y'hear.

BruceK · Jan 13th, 2002, 02:58 PM

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Originally posted by JohnPaul
With no dealers in Texas, I must motor 300 miles to buy a MINI or have it serviced. Please, someone more level-headed than I, tell me, am I nuts?

JohnPaul, yes you are nuts

, and yes, I'm sure I'm no more levelheaded than you as I'm 200 miles further than you from that same dealer in Louisiana.

Take a look at this thread and you'll see there are lots of us in this predicament.

http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=3380

The only good thing from a Texas perspective, is this should be taken care of sometime when the BMW vs. Texas lawsuit is settled and some MINI dealers are announced in this state. Until then......

jailed · Jan 14th, 2002, 03:52 AM

Anybody have an idea of the status of the BMW Texas Lawsuit or a link to a web page to keep up to date on this court case?

Jan 13th, 2002, 12:28 PM	#1
JohnPaul MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 29 Offline	no dealers in texas With no dealers in Texas, I must motor 300 miles to buy a MINI or have it serviced. Please, someone more level-headed than I, tell me, am I nuts?

Jan 13th, 2002, 02:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 12:38 PM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: no dealers in texas Quote: Originally posted by JohnPaul With no dealers in Texas, I must motor 300 miles to buy a MINI or have it serviced. Please, someone more level-headed than I, tell me, am I nuts? JohnPaul, yes you are nuts , and yes, I'm sure I'm no more levelheaded than you as I'm 200 miles further than you from that same dealer in Louisiana. Take a look at this thread and you'll see there are lots of us in this predicament. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=3380 The only good thing from a Texas perspective, is this should be taken care of sometime when the BMW vs. Texas lawsuit is settled and some MINI dealers are announced in this state. Until then...... + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

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jailed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2001 Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 20 Offline	Texas lawsuit Anybody have an idea of the status of the BMW Texas Lawsuit or a link to a web page to keep up to date on this court case?

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Jan 13th, 2002, 12:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 02:38 PM Posts: 5,359 Offline	JohnPaul, I think you better send a PM to BruceK so you can commiserate! Or should that be co-misery-ate. No, you are not nuts, just obsessed like the rest of us.

Jan 13th, 2002, 12:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
JohnPaul MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Thanks. I sent him an email. but as a co-misery-ator, I doubt he'll try to talk me out of going for it. I'm hoping there are a couple of good diners in Kenner Lousiana. So the trip over for routine maintenance won't be for naught. Lucky you - just zip up to Comm Ave for your check ups!

Jan 13th, 2002, 01:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cape Cod MINI Exposing the Beast Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Cape Cod, MA Local Time: 02:38 PM Posts: 5,359 Offline	Actually I have to go a bit further to Peabody. The dealer in Boston showed no interest in providing information. They were stand-offish, rude and ignorant. I also heard a rumor that when they did start taking deposits they wanted $1,000 cash! On the other hand, BMW/MINI in Peabody took my deposit last August and has been helpful, frank and understanding of my obsession. Maybe MINI USA will get the message about the Boston dealer's reputation and give the franchise to someone in TX! Wishful thinking. Well, y'all have a good day now, y'hear.

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