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MICKEY · Apr 11th, 2002, 09:21 AM

Yes the long awaited phone call "Mick its Mark from MINI your car has been built and is on its way to us now" Yes the lonnnnngggg wait is nearly over. I’ll pop into the dealers to sort out the reg. plate over the weekend, (nothing special, just choose from the normal list they have on offer) then sort out the insurance, (not my favourite thing to do) they want me to pick the car up on Monday 22/4/02 but I’m going to try for Friday 19/4/02 that way I’ll have the whole weekend to play with my new toy.

I’ve finally decided on a name for the car "Mouse" not the most original but with a user name of MICKEY and the car being a MINI I thought it was appropriate.
I'd like to say thanks for this site as its kept me sane over the last few Months, but i feel the next 2 weeks are going to be very very hard,i'm going to joing the Club soon, well as soon as i get my printer fixed.
Thanks

Martin L · Apr 11th, 2002, 09:39 AM

Welcome to the Cooper owners club - you WILL have fun!
Where did you get yours from BMW Heathrow or Milcars?
I have varying opinions of the two.

MICKEY · Apr 11th, 2002, 11:23 AM

Heathrow. they have been very good to me so-far.
Went to Milcars and stood in the showroom. Its was like I was invisible, ended up leaving after trying to attract some attention vowing never to go back. Maybe it was just a bad day, who knows. I've calmed down now so i'll probably go back and use them now.

yossarian · Apr 11th, 2002, 11:47 AM

when did u place the order for the car?

trying to gauge how long its gonna take for mine to arrive cos when i ordered it the dealer said 23 april as a rough estimate...

Martin L · Apr 11th, 2002, 11:49 AM

Heathrow? Good to hear they're treating you well. I don't hold them high in my opinion that's why I use Milcars who have been exemplary.

MICKEY · Apr 11th, 2002, 11:51 AM

Strange is'nt it two dealer's two different people and two different opinions.
as to how long ordered the cooper on 22/2/02

Martin L · Apr 11th, 2002, 11:56 AM

Luck of the draw I suppose.
I would have been happy with either as I live close to Milcars and work right next door to BMW Heathrow!
If you pick your car up on a weekday keep an eye out for my Cooper, it's in the carpark next door. Then again maybe not, it's hidden behind a bush, lol.

MICKEY · Apr 11th, 2002, 01:47 PM

I'll keep an eye out for the Blacked up Mini hiding behind the bush, Its not going to mug me for my money when i go to pay for mine is it? Ha Ha.

MICKEY · Apr 12th, 2002, 03:46 AM

Even better news, Mark the dealer called to say sorry you can't pick the car up on the 22/4/02 i have to go away. i said thats ok i was going to ask if i could pick it up on Friday the 19th. sorry that's the day i'm going he replyed. My Heart sank. Mark came back with could you pick it up on Thursday 18th.
Could i pick it up on the 18th, YOU BET.
Six days and counting
This day can't get any better.

Martin L · Apr 12th, 2002, 04:11 AM

Woo-Hoo!
What colour, what spec. I'll keep an eye out for it on a transporter.
Imagine I'll get to see your new car before you do!

Kinster · Apr 12th, 2002, 04:21 AM

You're lucky, I didn't even get the chance to choose from a list of registration numbers

ant · Apr 12th, 2002, 04:24 AM

Neither did I...

Must be a Dealer thing

MICKEY · Apr 12th, 2002, 04:35 AM

Mouse is Silver & Black & its there today.
As to choosing the Reg. it was nothing special, the choice was LS02*** or LS02*** you get my drift a choice of 5 all LS02 with a diferent ending. Mine is going to be LS02DVR. Its always nice to be given a chioce even if the slection is'nt that good.
Might start working out how many hours i've got to wait, it's a slow day in work (did i say work. yes of course i'm busy gov'ner, can't you see me typing on the computer)
Better go.
Oh as to spec Cooper with Chilli,Aircon,Alarm,Heated Mirrors & Jets,Cd player,ASC+T, My minds gone blank but there's more Oh the excitement

paddlefoot · Apr 12th, 2002, 08:29 AM

Glad to hear that Heathrow are treating you well Mickey. Your "bad" experience with Milcars mirrors mine with Heathrow! It's amazing how 2 different dealers can give such different impressions to different customers.

Hope you have fun with "Mouse".

MICKEY · Apr 12th, 2002, 10:18 AM

Looks like 2 to 1 for milcars. I'm starting to panic,
No you can only go on how your treated and so far its been Good, Hope it dos'nt change after they've got my cash.
paddlefoot what colour is Your MINI, My Sister tell's me she saw a new MINI in L*** L*** on the left in behind the tree's as your going down to the speed camera, hav'nt see it myself. Is it you ??
Thanks to everyone for wishing me luck, now if only i could get six numbers on the lottery tomorrow that would make this weekend perfect.

paddlefoot · Apr 12th, 2002, 11:27 AM

I drive a Classic Mini Cooper sport so that wasn't me your sister saw. I'm waiting for an S (which I've now ordered from Milcars) and the reason for switching my order was beacuse I was so not impressed with Heathrow's pre-sales "service", that I didn't even want to think about what they would be like post-sales. But if they've been sweet with you this far - there's no reason they shouldn't continue to be so.

Besides - Miss Seacombe at Milcars is soooo much more attractive than Mark or Ray at Heathrow!

Martin L · Apr 12th, 2002, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by paddlefoot
Miss Seacombe at Milcars is soooo much more attractive than Mark or Ray at Heathrow!

OI!! - hands off I saw her first.

paddlefoot · Apr 12th, 2002, 11:56 AM

I'm seeing her on Sunday for a test drive - I'll try and keep my hands on the wheel and my eyes on the road!

Martin L · Apr 12th, 2002, 12:19 PM

You do realise all they have to test drive at the mo' is a beat up, as in crash damaged, all black(!!) Cooper.
I'm sure you'll have fun one way or another

Martin L · Apr 17th, 2002, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MICKEY
Could i pick it up on the 18th, YOU BET.
Six days and counting
This day can't get any better.

Mickey I hope that was you outside BMW Heathrow picking up your silver cooper a day early, otherwise there are some people snooping around your car

BTW it looks fantastic, maybe not as good as cosmos black though

Apr 11th, 2002, 09:21 AM	#1
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 283 Offline	"Ring Ring""Ring Ring" Yes the long awaited phone call "Mick its Mark from MINI your car has been built and is on its way to us now" Yes the lonnnnngggg wait is nearly over. I’ll pop into the dealers to sort out the reg. plate over the weekend, (nothing special, just choose from the normal list they have on offer) then sort out the insurance, (not my favourite thing to do) they want me to pick the car up on Monday 22/4/02 but I’m going to try for Friday 19/4/02 that way I’ll have the whole weekend to play with my new toy. I’ve finally decided on a name for the car "Mouse" not the most original but with a user name of MICKEY and the car being a MINI I thought it was appropriate. I'd like to say thanks for this site as its kept me sane over the last few Months, but i feel the next 2 weeks are going to be very very hard,i'm going to joing the Club soon, well as soon as i get my printer fixed. Thanks

Apr 11th, 2002, 09:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Welcome to the Cooper owners club - you WILL have fun! Where did you get yours from BMW Heathrow or Milcars? I have varying opinions of the two. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 11th, 2002, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Heathrow? Good to hear they're treating you well. I don't hold them high in my opinion that's why I use Milcars who have been exemplary. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 11th, 2002, 11:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Luck of the draw I suppose. I would have been happy with either as I live close to Milcars and work right next door to BMW Heathrow! If you pick your car up on a weekday keep an eye out for my Cooper, it's in the carpark next door. Then again maybe not, it's hidden behind a bush, lol. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 12th, 2002, 04:11 AM	#10 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Woo-Hoo! What colour, what spec. I'll keep an eye out for it on a transporter. Imagine I'll get to see your new car before you do! MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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Apr 11th, 2002, 11:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 283 Offline	Heathrow. they have been very good to me so-far. Went to Milcars and stood in the showroom. Its was like I was invisible, ended up leaving after trying to attract some attention vowing never to go back. Maybe it was just a bad day, who knows. I've calmed down now so i'll probably go back and use them now.

Apr 11th, 2002, 11:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
yossarian MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: East Yorkshire Local Time: 12:15 PM Posts: 84 Offline	when did u place the order for the car? trying to gauge how long its gonna take for mine to arrive cos when i ordered it the dealer said 23 april as a rough estimate...

Apr 11th, 2002, 11:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 283 Offline	Strange is'nt it two dealer's two different people and two different opinions. as to how long ordered the cooper on 22/2/02

Apr 11th, 2002, 01:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 283 Offline	I'll keep an eye out for the Blacked up Mini hiding behind the bush, Its not going to mug me for my money when i go to pay for mine is it? Ha Ha.

Apr 12th, 2002, 03:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 283 Offline	Even better news, Mark the dealer called to say sorry you can't pick the car up on the 22/4/02 i have to go away. i said thats ok i was going to ask if i could pick it up on Friday the 19th. sorry that's the day i'm going he replyed. My Heart sank. Mark came back with could you pick it up on Thursday 18th. Could i pick it up on the 18th, YOU BET. Six days and counting This day can't get any better.

Apr 12th, 2002, 04:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Kinster BarWeetGarNarWeetNinnyBon Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Location: Location Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 2,709 Offline	You're lucky, I didn't even get the chance to choose from a list of registration numbers Hyper Blue/Blue MCSC with Chilli 'No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself' A. Carnegie

Apr 12th, 2002, 04:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
ant MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Elland (nr. Halifax) Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 195 Offline	Neither did I... Must be a Dealer thing Indie Blue/White Cooper ordered - Expecting Late March... hang on - make that mid March. No, wait - it's here!!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!

Apr 12th, 2002, 04:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 283 Offline	Mouse is Silver & Black & its there today. As to choosing the Reg. it was nothing special, the choice was LS02* or LS02* you get my drift a choice of 5 all LS02 with a diferent ending. Mine is going to be LS02DVR. Its always nice to be given a chioce even if the slection is'nt that good. Might start working out how many hours i've got to wait, it's a slow day in work (did i say work. yes of course i'm busy gov'ner, can't you see me typing on the computer) Better go. Oh as to spec Cooper with Chilli,Aircon,Alarm,Heated Mirrors & Jets,Cd player,ASC+T, My minds gone blank but there's more Oh the excitement Last edited by MICKEY : Apr 12th, 2002 at 04:38 AM.

Apr 12th, 2002, 08:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
paddlefoot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 219 Offline	Glad to hear that Heathrow are treating you well Mickey. Your "bad" experience with Milcars mirrors mine with Heathrow! It's amazing how 2 different dealers can give such different impressions to different customers. Hope you have fun with "Mouse". Rich Finding blood in your stools is nature's way of saying "don't drink so much blood".

Apr 12th, 2002, 10:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
MICKEY MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hillingdon Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 283 Offline	Looks like 2 to 1 for milcars. I'm starting to panic, No you can only go on how your treated and so far its been Good, Hope it dos'nt change after they've got my cash. paddlefoot what colour is Your MINI, My Sister tell's me she saw a new MINI in L* L* on the left in behind the tree's as your going down to the speed camera, hav'nt see it myself. Is it you ?? Thanks to everyone for wishing me luck, now if only i could get six numbers on the lottery tomorrow that would make this weekend perfect.

Apr 12th, 2002, 11:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
paddlefoot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 219 Offline	I drive a Classic Mini Cooper sport so that wasn't me your sister saw. I'm waiting for an S (which I've now ordered from Milcars) and the reason for switching my order was beacuse I was so not impressed with Heathrow's pre-sales "service", that I didn't even want to think about what they would be like post-sales. But if they've been sweet with you this far - there's no reason they shouldn't continue to be so. Besides - Miss Seacombe at Milcars is soooo much more attractive than Mark or Ray at Heathrow! Rich Finding blood in your stools is nature's way of saying "don't drink so much blood".

Apr 12th, 2002, 11:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by paddlefoot Miss Seacombe at Milcars is soooo much more attractive than Mark or Ray at Heathrow! OI!! - hands off I saw her first. MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 12th, 2002, 11:56 AM	#18 (permalink)
paddlefoot MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: High Wycombe Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 219 Offline	I'm seeing her on Sunday for a test drive - I'll try and keep my hands on the wheel and my eyes on the road! Rich Finding blood in your stools is nature's way of saying "don't drink so much blood".

Apr 12th, 2002, 12:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	You do realise all they have to test drive at the mo' is a beat up, as in crash damaged, all black(!!) Cooper. I'm sure you'll have fun one way or another MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 17th, 2002, 11:47 AM	#20 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:15 PM Posts: 13,597 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MICKEY Could i pick it up on the 18th, YOU BET. Six days and counting This day can't get any better. Mickey I hope that was you outside BMW Heathrow picking up your silver cooper a day early, otherwise there are some people snooping around your car BTW it looks fantastic, maybe not as good as cosmos black though MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

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