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GeoffMM · Dec 28th, 2003, 09:50 PM

Just ordered new cooper s and told it will be a month and a half. my mini one previously took three monthes. anyone who has ordered in the last month can you please tell me howlong you have been told to wait.
thanks

jasonfields007 · Dec 28th, 2003, 09:53 PM

just ordered another MCS for my mum and that will arrive late feb for march 1st collection. it could be that your dealer has had an increase on their allocation or a cancelled order they have kept on order which is still spec changable... if you know what i mean! 1 and a half months is very good though so grab it before someone else does!

J

GeoffMM · Dec 28th, 2003, 09:57 PM

yes i have grabbed it but will take it mid feb as i have a private plate anyway so march 1st don't make any difference. will be sad to see my 5 month old one go the journey

Tonyt3 · Dec 28th, 2003, 09:58 PM

Some dealers lie. They get your deposit and then tell you it will take longer. Time of year helps you though, they might have spare allocation early next year. Dealers only get a certain allocation of cars per year, and many run out before the autumn, so wait time varies during the year.

jasonfields007 · Dec 28th, 2003, 09:59 PM

forgot to mention that we ordered mums new MCS a month ago... so it's a bit longer

Tonyt3 · Dec 28th, 2003, 10:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

Some dealers lie. They get your deposit and then tell you it will take longer. Time of year helps you though, they might have spare allocation early next year. Dealers only get a certain allocation of cars per year, and many run out before the autumn, so wait time varies during the year.

Oh, and good luck selling your One. The fact that its chipped won't attract buyers, it'll put them off (most people will go for a One because its far easier to insure than a Cooper). Might be worth reversing the 'chipping' and never mentioning it again. Warranty will also be effected by 'chipping' (BMW don't approve any aftermarket chipping other than by John Cooper Garages)

GeoffMM · Dec 28th, 2003, 10:04 PM

do you try and put a downer on things. this is the 3rd new bmw i have bought and i am only 18 years old so i know the dealer well and he has alredy taken the car so its sorted now till mine arrives.

Tonyt3 · Dec 28th, 2003, 10:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GeoffMM

do you try and put a downer on things. this is the 3rd new bmw i have bought and i am only 18 years old so i know the dealer well and he has alredy taken the car so its sorted now till mine arrives.

Did you tell him it was chipped?

GeoffMM · Dec 28th, 2003, 10:17 PM

yes. they aint bothered.

Tonyt3 · Dec 28th, 2003, 10:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tony*t3

Did you tell him it was chipped?

And it wasn't a 'downer', it was advice.

Tonyt3 · Dec 28th, 2003, 10:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GeoffMM

yes. they aint bothered.

Well I can 100% guarantee you they won't sell it as chipped. And they won't tell anyone that it ever has been, as they are not allowed by BMW to sell cars that have been modofied in this way. As I said, it was just advice, you were trying to sell the car in another thread that you posted just yesterday afternoon.

miniisfun · Dec 29th, 2003, 07:55 PM

That not fair! I ordered mine the first week of december! and not gettin it till march? Will it take even longer if I put a private reg on?

GeoffMM · Dec 29th, 2003, 10:17 PM

no it won't. i have a private reg on my car and it doesn't make any difference to the waiting time. what you ordered. where did you order from. i think mine was an order i had picked up from a cancelled order which is why it i9s a bit sooner.

northandy · Dec 30th, 2003, 03:21 PM

six weeks is very good, I doubt shorter is available due to the time it takes to go onto the scheduling system to be batched with similar spec cars, then theres the building/painting, the the quality?? inspection then the trip to the dealer....

I waited 7 months for mine, granted I didnt shop around though and I have had it about 7 months now....

I must admit though my dealer lied to me, eventually turned up a month late.... but only after I hassled them to death !!!...

Intrepid · Dec 30th, 2003, 03:27 PM

Mine should have been here - if I'm lucky it'll be delivered on Monday - apparently BMW had messed up the monthly allocation.... then I have to wait for it to be converted... grrrr!!! better late than never though. Am still excited and will be patient.. sort of...

northandy · Dec 30th, 2003, 03:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Intrepidmini

Mine should have been here - if I'm lucky it'll be delivered on Monday - apparently BMW had messed up the monthly allocation.... then I have to wait for it to be converted... grrrr!!! better late than never though. Am still excited and will be patient.. sort of...

I'm sure it'll "Works" out ok in the end.... then you have the pain of keeping below 4,000 Rpm for 1,250 miles

...

paul wheadon · Dec 30th, 2003, 06:56 PM

picked up our MCS on Dec 5th after ordering on Oct 18th from Lloyds, Carlisle. Not bad I thought after all the horror stories of MCS waiting times I`ve heard on MINI 2.

Intrepid · Dec 31st, 2003, 12:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by northandy

I'm sure it'll "Works" out ok in the end.... then you have the pain of keeping below 4,000 Rpm for 1,250 miles

...

Now that might kill my patience

... but must look after her....

I will be torn!

haggisuk84 · Dec 31st, 2003, 12:22 PM

I ordered mine (one d) in october and i am picking it up first thing monday morning!
They originaly told me it would be the end of jan begining of feb so i hope it is going to be the right spec.

L5WEE · Dec 31st, 2003, 12:44 PM

I ordered my cooper on the 19th December and get it on the 19th of January... think I got lucky!

Dec 28th, 2003, 09:50 PM	#1
GeoffMM COOPER S LOCAL Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LINCOLN Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 278 Offline	UK ONLY Waiting Times Just ordered new cooper s and told it will be a month and a half. my mini one previously took three monthes. anyone who has ordered in the last month can you please tell me howlong you have been told to wait. thanks

Dec 28th, 2003, 09:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	just ordered another MCS for my mum and that will arrive late feb for march 1st collection. it could be that your dealer has had an increase on their allocation or a cancelled order they have kept on order which is still spec changable... if you know what i mean! 1 and a half months is very good though so grab it before someone else does! J '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Dec 28th, 2003, 09:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
jasonfields007 MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: May 2003 Location: Radlett. Herts Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 1,870 Offline	forgot to mention that we ordered mums new MCS a month ago... so it's a bit longer '06' Cooper S Convertible - Astro Black, '04' Mazda RX8 231 - Black

Dec 29th, 2003, 07:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
miniisfun MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 39 Offline	That not fair! I ordered mine the first week of december! and not gettin it till march? Will it take even longer if I put a private reg on? Yaaayyyyy! MINI!

Dec 30th, 2003, 03:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 3,464 Offline	Mine should have been here - if I'm lucky it'll be delivered on Monday - apparently BMW had messed up the monthly allocation.... then I have to wait for it to be converted... grrrr!!! better late than never though. Am still excited and will be patient.. sort of... http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

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Dec 28th, 2003, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
GeoffMM COOPER S LOCAL Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LINCOLN Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 278 Offline	yes i have grabbed it but will take it mid feb as i have a private plate anyway so march 1st don't make any difference. will be sad to see my 5 month old one go the journey

Dec 28th, 2003, 09:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Some dealers lie. They get your deposit and then tell you it will take longer. Time of year helps you though, they might have spare allocation early next year. Dealers only get a certain allocation of cars per year, and many run out before the autumn, so wait time varies during the year.

Dec 28th, 2003, 10:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3** Some dealers lie. They get your deposit and then tell you it will take longer. Time of year helps you though, they might have spare allocation early next year. Dealers only get a certain allocation of cars per year, and many run out before the autumn, so wait time varies during the year. Oh, and good luck selling your One. The fact that its chipped won't attract buyers, it'll put them off (most people will go for a One because its far easier to insure than a Cooper). Might be worth reversing the 'chipping' and never mentioning it again. Warranty will also be effected by 'chipping' (BMW don't approve any aftermarket chipping other than by John Cooper Garages)

Dec 28th, 2003, 10:04 PM	#7 (permalink)
GeoffMM COOPER S LOCAL Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LINCOLN Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 278 Offline	do you try and put a downer on things. this is the 3rd new bmw i have bought and i am only 18 years old so i know the dealer well and he has alredy taken the car so its sorted now till mine arrives.

Dec 28th, 2003, 10:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GeoffMM do you try and put a downer on things. this is the 3rd new bmw i have bought and i am only 18 years old so i know the dealer well and he has alredy taken the car so its sorted now till mine arrives. Did you tell him it was chipped?

Dec 28th, 2003, 10:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
GeoffMM COOPER S LOCAL Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LINCOLN Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 278 Offline	yes. they aint bothered.

Dec 28th, 2003, 10:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Tonyt3** Did you tell him it was chipped? And it wasn't a 'downer', it was advice.

Dec 28th, 2003, 10:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GeoffMM yes. they aint bothered. Well I can 100% guarantee you they won't sell it as chipped. And they won't tell anyone that it ever has been, as they are not allowed by BMW to sell cars that have been modofied in this way. As I said, it was just advice, you were trying to sell the car in another thread that you posted just yesterday afternoon.

Dec 29th, 2003, 10:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
GeoffMM COOPER S LOCAL Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LINCOLN Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 278 Offline	no it won't. i have a private reg on my car and it doesn't make any difference to the waiting time. what you ordered. where did you order from. i think mine was an order i had picked up from a cancelled order which is why it i9s a bit sooner.

Dec 30th, 2003, 03:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	six weeks is very good, I doubt shorter is available due to the time it takes to go onto the scheduling system to be batched with similar spec cars, then theres the building/painting, the the quality?? inspection then the trip to the dealer.... I waited 7 months for mine, granted I didnt shop around though and I have had it about 7 months now.... I must admit though my dealer lied to me, eventually turned up a month late.... but only after I hassled them to death !!!...

Dec 30th, 2003, 03:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 14,328 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Intrepidmini Mine should have been here - if I'm lucky it'll be delivered on Monday - apparently BMW had messed up the monthly allocation.... then I have to wait for it to be converted... grrrr!!! better late than never though. Am still excited and will be patient.. sort of... I'm sure it'll "Works" out ok in the end.... then you have the pain of keeping below 4,000 Rpm for 1,250 miles ...

Dec 30th, 2003, 06:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
paul wheadon We'll be back......... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlisle Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 206 Offline	picked up our MCS on Dec 5th after ordering on Oct 18th from Lloyds, Carlisle. Not bad I thought after all the horror stories of MCS waiting times I`ve heard on MINI 2. Dark Silver/Black MCS (Carlisle) - Now Stopped Drooling..............Now sitting in Lloyds MINI very cherished dept!! Minnie Mouse is all that is left.......

Dec 31st, 2003, 12:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Intrepid Gutter Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Planet Hoff Local Time: 12:48 AM Posts: 3,464 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by northandy I'm sure it'll "Works" out ok in the end.... then you have the pain of keeping below 4,000 Rpm for 1,250 miles ... Now that might kill my patience ... but must look after her.... I will be torn! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/11588/54205.jpg

Dec 31st, 2003, 12:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
haggisuk84 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surrey Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 13 Offline	I ordered mine (one d) in october and i am picking it up first thing monday morning! They originaly told me it would be the end of jan begining of feb so i hope it is going to be the right spec. SARAH

Dec 31st, 2003, 12:44 PM	#20 (permalink)
L5WEE MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: East Kilbride, Scotl Local Time: 01:48 AM Posts: 16 Offline	I ordered my cooper on the 19th December and get it on the 19th of January... think I got lucky!

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