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davydo · Mar 28th, 2002, 09:11 AM

I stumbled into a pre-spec Dark Silver S with Sport and Prem. packages. I have been given a real live stock number on the car, and I was told it was built and ready to come over on the boat, in three weeks from Saturday, 3/23. That would put delivery around a conservative Mid-April.

He was quite empatic that the car exists, and because I was willing to take a pre-spec, I would get mine early. He also stated that other dealers haven't spun up yet in our area (Hartford, CT) and they are currently getting more than their allocation of Pre-specs.

So, I have a Sales order for a specific car, with a stock number and everything. Anyone have any faith or corroborating stories, so I can actually sleep at night?

Der Blue Potato · Mar 28th, 2002, 09:54 AM

That is confirmed here as well - since on 55 dealers are up, there is allocation for the 20 un-built dealers that need to be split up. I am hearing as of yesterday that the list is moving quite well and as I am #150 on the list, I may expect to see mine sooner than expected.

So sounds right to me...better take that dark silver before I do!

davydo · Mar 28th, 2002, 10:15 AM

Thanks for the confirmation... Where did you take this picture? Do you see me with the "Hamburgler" mask on, climbing into the car in this picture?

ScottyHP · Mar 28th, 2002, 10:39 AM

Sorry im not directly contributing to the thread but that 'S' looks amazing, I wasn't a fan of the dark silver but with the white roof, wow what a difference

BruceK · Mar 28th, 2002, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by davydo
....so, I have a Sales order for a specific car, with a stock number and everything. Anyone have any faith or corroborating stories, so I can actually sleep at night?

Sounds great! (and plausable

) If you have a VIN or Production Number you can sign up on the Onwer's Lounge area on miniusa.com and verify exactly where in the process you car is.

davydo · Mar 28th, 2002, 12:58 PM

It won't register

Odd... my stock number must not be a production number... it's TD123456, where the 123456 is a disguised number...

Does this appear to be the right format?

-DMA

BruceK · Mar 28th, 2002, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by davydo
It won't register

Odd... my stock number must not be a production number... it's TD123456, where the 123456 is a disguised number...

Does this appear to be the right format?

-DMA

No, wrong format. A Production Number is a 7 digit, all numeric number.

Yurinaut · Mar 28th, 2002, 01:16 PM

RightO BruceK. I got my production number on Tuesday and it is indeed 7 digits - all numeric. I'm about 35 on the list and I have an expected build date of 5/10. To be honest, I was pretty shocked to get a call so early.

Thank goodness for a few lazy dealerships! Of course, I feel for those who will be delayed. Sorry mates!

-Mike

Der Blue Potato · Mar 28th, 2002, 01:23 PM

So if I am #150 on the list for an S - when do you think I will see mine? To be honest, my dealership is cooking with getting cars in - they said they are way ahead of schedule due to these allocations.

Here is another picture of the same car shot at Global in Atlanta (these have a 10% mark-up) - note: this is not me in the car or standing near it

I have always been sold on the Dark Silver - but I have been torn between that and Jet Black.

DAMN! WHY WON'T THEY RELEASE A RED INTERIOR!?!?

davydo · Mar 28th, 2002, 04:05 PM

Well, my call to the dealer netted the real production number, and yes, my car is built, and awaiting the big boat! The dealer estimates it will be #1 or #2 of their Cooper S's. What a lucky person I think I am!

What a great site. Mini is doing this very very well. Someone has obviously studied human nature very well, and built in every possible tether to my impetuous side. I can’t move from my desk, for fear that I’ll miss my MINI going on its boat ride. Or worse yet, I need to plan my next month around its arrival. They made this like waiting for a child!

FiremanMike · Mar 28th, 2002, 06:08 PM

I have also been given a production # but my due date (gawd, I sound pregnant!) is week 3 in May. I need to check with MINIUSA and start tracking. I have also "accepted" DK Silver/White roof. My first choice was Yellow with all 3 packages. I was told that production delays pushed back the heated windshield and other components thru Sept. I can live without that package and, as MINI is pushing the exclusive colors first, oh well! Dark Silver it is!! I still figure we will be rare enough for quite a while that I will not see my car on every corner.

Mike

Mar 28th, 2002, 09:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Der Blue Potato MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 197 Offline	That is confirmed here as well - since on 55 dealers are up, there is allocation for the 20 un-built dealers that need to be split up. I am hearing as of yesterday that the list is moving quite well and as I am #150 on the list, I may expect to see mine sooner than expected. So sounds right to me...better take that dark silver before I do! RSpeed Mini * Mini Performance and Accessories from around the world * http://www.rspeed.net Last edited by Der Blue Potato : Mar 28th, 2002 at 10:03 AM.

Mar 28th, 2002, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
davydo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Thanks Thanks for the confirmation... Where did you take this picture? Do you see me with the "Hamburgler" mask on, climbing into the car in this picture? -Davydo '02 CooperS DS, Sport, etc. '55 Beck 550 spyder (1300lbs 2.6L Porsche TIV 180hp almost done building)

Mar 28th, 2002, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
ScottyHP MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Telford Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 478 Offline	Sorry im not directly contributing to the thread but that 'S' looks amazing, I wasn't a fan of the dark silver but with the white roof, wow what a difference MINIless since 2nd of June @12:35pm 2003

Mar 28th, 2002, 11:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: Is my car really coming this early? (Please!) Quote: Originally posted by davydo ....so, I have a Sales order for a specific car, with a stock number and everything. Anyone have any faith or corroborating stories, so I can actually sleep at night? Sounds great! (and plausable ) If you have a VIN or Production Number you can sign up on the Onwer's Lounge area on miniusa.com and verify exactly where in the process you car is. + 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

Mar 28th, 2002, 12:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
davydo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Nuts! It won't register Odd... my stock number must not be a production number... it's TD123456, where the 123456 is a disguised number... Does this appear to be the right format? -DMA -Davydo '02 CooperS DS, Sport, etc. '55 Beck 550 spyder (1300lbs 2.6L Porsche TIV 180hp almost done building)

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Mar 28th, 2002, 09:11 AM	#1
davydo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Is my car really coming this early? (Please!) I stumbled into a pre-spec Dark Silver S with Sport and Prem. packages. I have been given a real live stock number on the car, and I was told it was built and ready to come over on the boat, in three weeks from Saturday, 3/23. That would put delivery around a conservative Mid-April. He was quite empatic that the car exists, and because I was willing to take a pre-spec, I would get mine early. He also stated that other dealers haven't spun up yet in our area (Hartford, CT) and they are currently getting more than their allocation of Pre-specs. So, I have a Sales order for a specific car, with a stock number and everything. Anyone have any faith or corroborating stories, so I can actually sleep at night? -Davydo '02 CooperS DS, Sport, etc. '55 Beck 550 spyder (1300lbs 2.6L Porsche TIV 180hp almost done building)

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Mar 28th, 2002, 01:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 12:59 AM Posts: 3,759 Offline	Re: Nuts! Quote: Originally posted by davydo It won't register Odd... my stock number must not be a production number... it's TD123456, where the 123456 is a disguised number... Does this appear to be the right format? -DMA No, wrong format. A Production Number is a 7 digit, all numeric number. + 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

Mar 28th, 2002, 01:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Yurinaut MINI2 Sponsor & Moderator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: North Carolina Local Time: 01:59 AM Posts: 181 Offline	RightO BruceK. I got my production number on Tuesday and it is indeed 7 digits - all numeric. I'm about 35 on the list and I have an expected build date of 5/10. To be honest, I was pretty shocked to get a call so early. Thank goodness for a few lazy dealerships! Of course, I feel for those who will be delayed. Sorry mates! -Mike "As cunning as a fox named Cunning...."

Mar 28th, 2002, 01:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Der Blue Potato MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 197 Offline	35 on the list - what abotu #150!?!? So if I am #150 on the list for an S - when do you think I will see mine? To be honest, my dealership is cooking with getting cars in - they said they are way ahead of schedule due to these allocations. Here is another picture of the same car shot at Global in Atlanta (these have a 10% mark-up) - note: this is not me in the car or standing near it I have always been sold on the Dark Silver - but I have been torn between that and Jet Black. DAMN! WHY WON'T THEY RELEASE A RED INTERIOR!?!? RSpeed Mini * Mini Performance and Accessories from around the world * http://www.rspeed.net

Mar 28th, 2002, 04:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
davydo MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2002 Local Time: 02:59 AM Posts: 21 Offline	Wahoooooooo! Well, my call to the dealer netted the real production number, and yes, my car is built, and awaiting the big boat! The dealer estimates it will be #1 or #2 of their Cooper S's. What a lucky person I think I am! What a great site. Mini is doing this very very well. Someone has obviously studied human nature very well, and built in every possible tether to my impetuous side. I can’t move from my desk, for fear that I’ll miss my MINI going on its boat ride. Or worse yet, I need to plan my next month around its arrival. They made this like waiting for a child! -Davydo '02 CooperS DS, Sport, etc. '55 Beck 550 spyder (1300lbs 2.6L Porsche TIV 180hp almost done building)

Mar 28th, 2002, 06:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
FiremanMike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Marion, Iowa Local Time: 06:59 AM Posts: 119 Offline	I have also been given a production # but my due date (gawd, I sound pregnant!) is week 3 in May. I need to check with MINIUSA and start tracking. I have also "accepted" DK Silver/White roof. My first choice was Yellow with all 3 packages. I was told that production delays pushed back the heated windshield and other components thru Sept. I can live without that package and, as MINI is pushing the exclusive colors first, oh well! Dark Silver it is!! I still figure we will be rare enough for quite a while that I will not see my car on every corner. Mike Semper Fi Electric Blue/White roof Sport package stripes,lights, born 29 Mar 02 delivered 17 May 02, 1 pm CST in STL USA, 1st S in Iowa

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