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kcmini · Feb 13th, 2002, 03:55 PM

I have just learned from my dealer that a special invitation is in the mail from mini. The mini will be on display at the Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri on February 21. The mini will be silver.

The mini will not however be at the KC Auto Show the first week of March.

Mini's will be in the dealers showroom the week of March 21 for sale, test drives, etc.

I am No. 9 on the list for a Cooper and found that I can begin to spec my new mini!

The March/April cars will be pre spec. Maybe one of these will match my needs...or be close enough!

Waiting for Feb 21 to see a mini in person will be tough. It's been nearly a year since I placed my reservation. The wait is nearly over. Gawd this is exciting.

stanMINI · Feb 13th, 2002, 04:08 PM

Thanks for the information. I should be getting the invitation soon. The problem is I am not sure I can make to KC on that day. Do you know if the cars are going to be in town longer or is it just the one night.

Stan

kcmini · Feb 13th, 2002, 04:26 PM

Sounds like that day only. I think the dealer will probably chime in to this thread to set us right. He told me he will get to drive the mini the first week of March. What a lucky guy.

Tom D · Feb 14th, 2002, 08:28 PM

I have not received an invitation yet. Has anyone else?

Tom

BruceK · Feb 14th, 2002, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Tom D
I have not received an invitation yet. Has anyone else?

Tom

At Baron MINI? I'm on the list at this dealer too, and I have not received anything from them about this event.

Come to think of it, I have not heard a single thing from them since June when I placed my deposit. Asleep at the wheel? (It hasn't bothered me much as I'm much lower on the S list at the St. Louis dealer)

Has Baron's contacted anyone else about anything at all?

Tom D · Feb 14th, 2002, 10:04 PM

They have NEVER contacted me. The only way I have received anything from them is by calling or E-mailing. If I get an invitation, I will be pleasantly suprised.

Tom

stanMINI · Feb 15th, 2002, 10:11 AM

I have not heard from them either. When I placed my deposit they said they would send be a receipt and an agreement of sorts. This never happended. So when I was in KC I stopped in to see the dealer and was promptly filled with misinformation and sent on my way. Subsequent phone calls and e-mails were ignored. When I got the name of another contact from this forum I contacted him. I was provided some additional information. Such as that I was further down the list than originally told. However, the information was more in line with what I was hearing here.

Stan

kcmini · Feb 15th, 2002, 04:57 PM

I have yet to receive my invite as well. Emailed the dealer again today. He said that Mini would be sending us the invites. I am trying to get a clarification. Might have to go in this weekend to Baron and find out more. Will pass on the info that I get.

I am also trying to find out what will be on the pre-spec'd minis to see if I will just decide to take a floor model vs my specs.

From what I can tell by this site, Baron is not the only dealer dribbling out the info. I don't think the dealers are really given much to go on either.

Replies to all emails would be nice however.

kcmini · Feb 18th, 2002, 06:40 PM

Just got the call from BaronMini in KC. The mini will be shown at the Union Station Cafe at 6-9 pm this Thursday.

They apparently are calling everyone since the invite by mail is kind of behind.

This is your only shot until they show up at the dealers.

kcmini · Feb 22nd, 2002, 12:11 AM

Just got back from seeing the mini at the Union Station in Kansas City. It was a great evening and seemed very well attended.

A silver Mini with a black roof was present. I must say that pictures do not do this car justice. I want one even more now.

While it is a little taller than I had pictured, the wide stance gives it a squatty look. Especially from the rear. It is really roomy inside, even in the back. Fit and finish quality is extremely high.

All in all, it was a nice event. Free cocktails, food, brochures (yeaaa!) and good people all paining even more than ever to get their mini. I was surprised to hear from so many people that still own or owned at least one mini. Several guys had pictures of their cars.

Lastly, on our way to my car in the parking sat a 1961 modified Mini Cooper. It just makes you laugh to see it and it had attracted quite the crowd. What a great night!

stanMINI · Feb 22nd, 2002, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the post. I live in Wichita and the timing on the event was not good for me. I had planned to go and things didn't work out. I will just have to wait until late March and maybe I can test drive one at the same time. I am happy to hear it went well.

Stan

S2000&CooperS · Feb 22nd, 2002, 11:27 AM

kcmini,

Is the brochure a "new" version? Anything on the availability of the 5-star wheels for the Cooper S??????

kcmini · Feb 22nd, 2002, 01:50 PM

The brochure is a complete summary of the cooper and the cooper s, its options and its design. The only other brochure I have ever had in my hands is the little motoring brochure. I would believe that this is the newest version available to Baron Mini. This brochure does state that other colors will be available so it has probably been around for awhile. Not sure if it is quite as complete as some scans I have seen of the European brochures. Does seem complete for my needs.

Can't tell you about the wheels. Sorry. I am going for the Cooper so I didn't ask.

Feb 13th, 2002, 03:55 PM	#1
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 237 Offline	Mini showing in Kansas City I have just learned from my dealer that a special invitation is in the mail from mini. The mini will be on display at the Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri on February 21. The mini will be silver. The mini will not however be at the KC Auto Show the first week of March. Mini's will be in the dealers showroom the week of March 21 for sale, test drives, etc. I am No. 9 on the list for a Cooper and found that I can begin to spec my new mini! The March/April cars will be pre spec. Maybe one of these will match my needs...or be close enough! Waiting for Feb 21 to see a mini in person will be tough. It's been nearly a year since I placed my reservation. The wait is nearly over. Gawd this is exciting. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Feb 13th, 2002, 04:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 06:34 PM Posts: 184 Offline	Great News Thanks for the information. I should be getting the invitation soon. The problem is I am not sure I can make to KC on that day. Do you know if the cars are going to be in town longer or is it just the one night. Stan

Feb 13th, 2002, 04:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 237 Offline	Sounds like that day only. I think the dealer will probably chime in to this thread to set us right. He told me he will get to drive the mini the first week of March. What a lucky guy. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Feb 14th, 2002, 08:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 06:34 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Tom D I have not received an invitation yet. Has anyone else? Tom At Baron MINI? I'm on the list at this dealer too, and I have not received anything from them about this event. Come to think of it, I have not heard a single thing from them since June when I placed my deposit. Asleep at the wheel? (It hasn't bothered me much as I'm much lower on the S list at the St. Louis dealer) Has Baron's contacted anyone else about anything at all? + 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

Feb 15th, 2002, 04:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 237 Offline	I have yet to receive my invite as well. Emailed the dealer again today. He said that Mini would be sending us the invites. I am trying to get a clarification. Might have to go in this weekend to Baron and find out more. Will pass on the info that I get. I am also trying to find out what will be on the pre-spec'd minis to see if I will just decide to take a floor model vs my specs. From what I can tell by this site, Baron is not the only dealer dribbling out the info. I don't think the dealers are really given much to go on either. Replies to all emails would be nice however. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

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Feb 14th, 2002, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 339 Offline	I have not received an invitation yet. Has anyone else? Tom

Feb 14th, 2002, 10:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tom D MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Derby, Kansas, USA Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 339 Offline	They have NEVER contacted me. The only way I have received anything from them is by calling or E-mailing. If I get an invitation, I will be pleasantly suprised. Tom

Feb 15th, 2002, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 06:34 PM Posts: 184 Offline	I have not heard from them either. When I placed my deposit they said they would send be a receipt and an agreement of sorts. This never happended. So when I was in KC I stopped in to see the dealer and was promptly filled with misinformation and sent on my way. Subsequent phone calls and e-mails were ignored. When I got the name of another contact from this forum I contacted him. I was provided some additional information. Such as that I was further down the list than originally told. However, the information was more in line with what I was hearing here. Stan

Feb 18th, 2002, 06:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 237 Offline	Confirmed in KC. Just got the call from BaronMini in KC. The mini will be shown at the Union Station Cafe at 6-9 pm this Thursday. They apparently are calling everyone since the invite by mail is kind of behind. This is your only shot until they show up at the dealers. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Feb 22nd, 2002, 12:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 237 Offline	Just got back from seeing the mini at the Union Station in Kansas City. It was a great evening and seemed very well attended. A silver Mini with a black roof was present. I must say that pictures do not do this car justice. I want one even more now. While it is a little taller than I had pictured, the wide stance gives it a squatty look. Especially from the rear. It is really roomy inside, even in the back. Fit and finish quality is extremely high. All in all, it was a nice event. Free cocktails, food, brochures (yeaaa!) and good people all paining even more than ever to get their mini. I was surprised to hear from so many people that still own or owned at least one mini. Several guys had pictures of their cars. Lastly, on our way to my car in the parking sat a 1961 modified Mini Cooper. It just makes you laugh to see it and it had attracted quite the crowd. What a great night! Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

Feb 22nd, 2002, 09:42 AM	#11 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 06:34 PM Posts: 184 Offline	Thanks for the post. I live in Wichita and the timing on the event was not good for me. I had planned to go and things didn't work out. I will just have to wait until late March and maybe I can test drive one at the same time. I am happy to hear it went well. Stan

Feb 22nd, 2002, 11:27 AM	#12 (permalink)
S2000&CooperS MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Glen Allen, VA USA Local Time: 12:34 AM Posts: 936 Offline	kcmini, Is the brochure a "new" version? Anything on the availability of the 5-star wheels for the Cooper S?????? 08 Smart ForTwo Passion Silver/Black/Red (Going on Ebay!) 07 Honda Accord V6 6-speed Taffeta White/Tan (wife's) 06 MINI Cooper S JCW Checkmate Astro Black/Silver

Feb 22nd, 2002, 01:50 PM	#13 (permalink)
kcmini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Local Time: 07:34 PM Posts: 237 Offline	The brochure is a complete summary of the cooper and the cooper s, its options and its design. The only other brochure I have ever had in my hands is the little motoring brochure. I would believe that this is the newest version available to Baron Mini. This brochure does state that other colors will be available so it has probably been around for awhile. Not sure if it is quite as complete as some scans I have seen of the European brochures. Does seem complete for my needs. Can't tell you about the wheels. Sorry. I am going for the Cooper so I didn't ask. Most fun on 4 wheels. #9 Cooper at Baron KC. June 2002 build. Sport Chili Red/White.

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