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GHMCS · Apr 3rd, 2003, 01:22 AM

where did you get your car? dealer impressions? I've had good experiences so far with Princeton Mini. Just looking for info.

D.D. · Apr 3rd, 2003, 03:32 AM

Hello from the Jersey Shore! I too ordered my MCS from Princeton. As to date, I'm scheduled for April's allotment with a June delivery..hopefully... Anyway, not really much to say about Princeton..have not had much dealings with them. My salesman was Giovanni...nice person and knowledgible about all facets of the car. I did hear from another owner that they tend to be pricey as far as parts. I have purchased somethings from Peabody MINI in Mass. They were very helpful and are really into the MINI! What are your impresions and where are you located?

ram_one · Apr 3rd, 2003, 03:42 AM

Hello from Northeast, NJ. Bought my MCS at Prestige MINI in Mahwah. Dealings with them have been superb so far. Very knowledgeable and excellent service.
Welcome to the fold.

ruthie · Apr 3rd, 2003, 03:58 AM

Hi. My PW/B arrived last November. I too ordered from Princeton BMW. My experience with them was great. Have not had the Mini in for servicing, so I cannot comment on that too much. But, a couple times I had questions for the techs and had to wait for quite some time before someone finally picked up the phone. It's a smallie - I enjoy my Mini so much that I can overlook things like that.

GHMCS · Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:26 AM

I just ordered my S from Princeton so I'm waiting till July for delivery. I live in Piscataway (near New Brunswick). you can count on seeing my mini down the shore after I get it (I frequent the beach often).

ram_one, love the superlights. I think those wheels look good on any car, but especially the Mini.

pbraun · Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:34 AM

There is a New Jersey Mini Owners Club - Debbie from Princeton is very involved in it - has been in existence for many years, and has a lot of classic Mini owners. They have a web site on the Hemmings Motor News website. Best, check in with Debbie on that!

ruthie · Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by pbraun
There is a New Jersey Mini Owners Club - Debbie from Princeton is very involved in it - has been in existence for many years, and has a lot of classic Mini owners. They have a web site on the Hemmings Motor News website. Best, check in with Debbie on that!

Good info. Thanks.

Jason Schmidt · Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:55 AM

Just received my MCS from Morristown Mini a week ago, great dealership and no problems whatsoever to report. Ask for John or Ben. They also have several in stock if you want a fully loaded one. Hope this helps.

Jason

JazzMastaJim · Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by GHMCS
where did you get your car? dealer impressions? I've had good experiences so far with Princeton Mini. Just looking for info.

Does Princeton Mini have many S models in stock? What kind of delivery times are they giving for ordered vehicles?

I'm about 70 miles from there, in Salem County, but the nearest dealer to me has almost nothing in stock, and they're giving delivery times of 7 to 10 months.

GHMCS · Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:03 AM

Princeton really has none "in stock" they just do orders and I guess they sell their 'demo' models, but that wasn't for me. I wanted exactly what I wanted so I ordered my custom spec.

GHMCS · Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:15 AM

and here's the link to the Mini Owners Club of NJ

http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...miniownersofnj

Andy@Ross-Tech.com · Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:24 AM

I'm not in NJ, but I crossed through the state to get my MINI. I picked up my MCS from Habberstad MINI on Long Island, NY. Great service, paid MSRP, and they had exactly what I wanted in stock!

D.D. · Apr 3rd, 2003, 06:10 AM

Spoke to Princeton MINI yesterday and inquired about the wait time for an MCS......I was told about 7 months!!

GHMCS · Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:11 AM

7?? when did you place your order? I got in the end of the allotment for "june production", for which the cutoff was last week. I was told the order gets placed and I will get a production number by 4/30. thenI could track it in the owners lounge on miniusa.com. the car would be built in June and delivered mid-late July.

What did they tell you?

I'm tempted to see if any of these dealers that have "cars in stock" have what I want.

D.D. · Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:27 AM

Hmmmmmmm.........something does not sound right about the dates. I was told that I would be in the April allotment and can expect a MID-June delivery.....nothing was mentioned about "July".

GHMCS · Apr 3rd, 2003, 10:09 AM

well whenI fist called and asked (about 2 weeks ago) they said it would be late August before I would see a custom ordered car. What people told me is, the dealers exaggerate that a bit to weed out those who are not "serious buyers". Not a practice I condone, but then again, I'm a serious buyer. SO I went in for a test drive and a more serious talk which is when I got the better info. It all made sense to me. Of course there could be delays, but I 'm not thinking of that. we'll see when I get my prod #.

KTC · Apr 3rd, 2003, 10:37 AM

Hi-
I can't speak for S's but I bought my Cooper in Morristown. It was a great sales experience--no pressure, got my production number right away, no problems. I've since had it serviced at a dealership closer to home and had lots of problems. Kerry in Morristown was very helpful in trying to get things resolved. Good luck!

RagsTiger · Apr 3rd, 2003, 11:01 AM

Hi Y'all,

I guess you can tell I'm from south Jersey. I live in Blackwood. I also bought my PS/Blk MCS at Princeton. Delivery was July, 'o2. The sales rep was Giovanni Tosti. He was very good and made the whole transaction enjoyable. I paid sticker price, got what I wanted and picked it up in four days! Service dept was also very good. Glad to see there's so many of us Jersey kids out there. I know all you Mini drivers and you soon to be Mini drivers will enjoy motoring as much as I do.

Keep Motorin'

Keep in touch

Dan

GHMCS · Apr 3rd, 2003, 11:42 PM

I've looked around. nobody has exactly what I want. I can wait. I don't wanna, but I can. I'll have the car a long time : )

ISGuise · Apr 4th, 2003, 10:52 AM

Try KEELER MINI in Albany, NY if you don't mind a day trip

I know 2 months ago he was taking orders as they came in...

--Micah

Apr 3rd, 2003, 01:22 AM	#1
GHMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 35 Offline	Looking for other NJ MCS owners (or future owners) where did you get your car? dealer impressions? I've had good experiences so far with Princeton Mini. Just looking for info. G H Mason

Apr 3rd, 2003, 03:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
D.D. MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 137 Offline	Hello from the Jersey Shore! I too ordered my MCS from Princeton. As to date, I'm scheduled for April's allotment with a June delivery..hopefully... Anyway, not really much to say about Princeton..have not had much dealings with them. My salesman was Giovanni...nice person and knowledgible about all facets of the car. I did hear from another owner that they tend to be pricey as far as parts. I have purchased somethings from Peabody MINI in Mass. They were very helpful and are really into the MINI! What are your impresions and where are you located? Dale

Apr 3rd, 2003, 03:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
ram_one MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: new jersey Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 134 Offline	Hello from Northeast, NJ. Bought my MCS at Prestige MINI in Mahwah. Dealings with them have been superb so far. Very knowledgeable and excellent service. Welcome to the fold. '03 MCS - LY/W "Fried Egg"

Apr 3rd, 2003, 03:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 19,292 Offline	Hi. My PW/B arrived last November. I too ordered from Princeton BMW. My experience with them was great. Have not had the Mini in for servicing, so I cannot comment on that too much. But, a couple times I had questions for the techs and had to wait for quite some time before someone finally picked up the phone. It's a smallie - I enjoy my Mini so much that I can overlook things like that. "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
GHMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 35 Offline	I just ordered my S from Princeton so I'm waiting till July for delivery. I live in Piscataway (near New Brunswick). you can count on seeing my mini down the shore after I get it (I frequent the beach often). ram_one, love the superlights. I think those wheels look good on any car, but especially the Mini. G H Mason

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Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 661 Offline	There is a New Jersey Mini Owners Club - Debbie from Princeton is very involved in it - has been in existence for many years, and has a lot of classic Mini owners. They have a web site on the Hemmings Motor News website. Best, check in with Debbie on that! Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:49 AM	#7 (permalink)
ruthie tickle tickle Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 19,292 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by pbraun There is a New Jersey Mini Owners Club - Debbie from Princeton is very involved in it - has been in existence for many years, and has a lot of classic Mini owners. They have a web site on the Hemmings Motor News website. Best, check in with Debbie on that! Good info. Thanks. "Sunshine and Peace." - Maxamini

Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jason Schmidt MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Madison, New Jersey Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 37 Offline	Just received my MCS from Morristown Mini a week ago, great dealership and no problems whatsoever to report. Ask for John or Ben. They also have several in stock if you want a fully loaded one. Hope this helps. Jason

Apr 3rd, 2003, 04:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
JazzMastaJim MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Deep in the woods of Quinton Twp, NJ Local Time: 09:13 AM Posts: 19 Offline	Re: Looking for other NJ MCS owners (or future owners) Quote: Originally posted by GHMCS where did you get your car? dealer impressions? I've had good experiences so far with Princeton Mini. Just looking for info. Does Princeton Mini have many S models in stock? What kind of delivery times are they giving for ordered vehicles? I'm about 70 miles from there, in Salem County, but the nearest dealer to me has almost nothing in stock, and they're giving delivery times of 7 to 10 months. Jim MINI dealers too far away with too few cars. Bought a 2003 SVT Lightning instead. Also driving a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4.

Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
GHMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 35 Offline	Princeton really has none "in stock" they just do orders and I guess they sell their 'demo' models, but that wasn't for me. I wanted exactly what I wanted so I ordered my custom spec. G H Mason

Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
GHMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 35 Offline	and here's the link to the Mini Owners Club of NJ http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.c...miniownersofnj G H Mason

Apr 3rd, 2003, 05:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
Andy@Ross-Tech.com MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lansdale, PA Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 1,338 Offline	I'm not in NJ, but I crossed through the state to get my MINI. I picked up my MCS from Habberstad MINI on Long Island, NY. Great service, paid MSRP, and they had exactly what I wanted in stock! '03 MCS The Unofficial MINI 1/4 Mile Dragracing Database

Apr 3rd, 2003, 06:10 AM	#13 (permalink)
D.D. MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 137 Offline	Spoke to Princeton MINI yesterday and inquired about the wait time for an MCS......I was told about 7 months!! Dale

Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
GHMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 35 Offline	7?? when did you place your order? I got in the end of the allotment for "june production", for which the cutoff was last week. I was told the order gets placed and I will get a production number by 4/30. thenI could track it in the owners lounge on miniusa.com. the car would be built in June and delivered mid-late July. What did they tell you? I'm tempted to see if any of these dealers that have "cars in stock" have what I want. G H Mason

Apr 3rd, 2003, 08:27 AM	#15 (permalink)
D.D. MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 05:13 AM Posts: 137 Offline	Hmmmmmmm.........something does not sound right about the dates. I was told that I would be in the April allotment and can expect a MID-June delivery.....nothing was mentioned about "July". Dale

Apr 3rd, 2003, 10:09 AM	#16 (permalink)
GHMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 35 Offline	well whenI fist called and asked (about 2 weeks ago) they said it would be late August before I would see a custom ordered car. What people told me is, the dealers exaggerate that a bit to weed out those who are not "serious buyers". Not a practice I condone, but then again, I'm a serious buyer. SO I went in for a test drive and a more serious talk which is when I got the better info. It all made sense to me. Of course there could be delays, but I 'm not thinking of that. we'll see when I get my prod #. G H Mason

Apr 3rd, 2003, 10:37 AM	#17 (permalink)
KTC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern MA Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 53 Offline	Hi- I can't speak for S's but I bought my Cooper in Morristown. It was a great sales experience--no pressure, got my production number right away, no problems. I've since had it serviced at a dealership closer to home and had lots of problems. Kerry in Morristown was very helpful in trying to get things resolved. Good luck!

Apr 3rd, 2003, 11:01 AM	#18 (permalink)
RagsTiger MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Blackwood, N.J. Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Hi Y'all, I guess you can tell I'm from south Jersey. I live in Blackwood. I also bought my PS/Blk MCS at Princeton. Delivery was July, 'o2. The sales rep was Giovanni Tosti. He was very good and made the whole transaction enjoyable. I paid sticker price, got what I wanted and picked it up in four days! Service dept was also very good. Glad to see there's so many of us Jersey kids out there. I know all you Mini drivers and you soon to be Mini drivers will enjoy motoring as much as I do. Keep Motorin' Keep in touch Dan

Apr 3rd, 2003, 11:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
GHMCS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 35 Offline	I've looked around. nobody has exactly what I want. I can wait. I don't wanna, but I can. I'll have the car a long time : ) G H Mason

Apr 4th, 2003, 10:52 AM	#20 (permalink)
ISGuise MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Boston, MA Local Time: 04:13 AM Posts: 54 Offline	Try KEELER MINI in Albany, NY if you don't mind a day trip I know 2 months ago he was taking orders as they came in... --Micah

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