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I'm getting REALLY close! My MA sent me an email stating that my car is at the VDC and should be loaded on a truck shortly. She expects that my car may arrive at the dealership later this afternoon!
__________________ '11 Clubbie S Auto - Double Hot Choc. w/ hot Choc Lounge Leather, everything but Nav & PDC, all trim & handles painted in body-color. Magnaflow exhaust, JCW Intake, NM Outlet Tube, HSH Catch Can, WMW ByPass Valve, NM springs, 18" Ti RM's w/ 225/40-18's, JCW strut bar, 35% tint, custom Old S'cool graphics, waiting for RMW '11 Tune. RIP Simon - '08 Justa Clubbie
I'm getting REALLY close! My MA sent me an email stating that my car is at the VDC and should be loaded on a truck shortly. She expects that my car may arrive at the dealership later this afternoon!
Sweet! That is great news for all of us who were on the Sierra Nevada Highway. My Owners Lounge Page still shows enroute...but we all know better than that.
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Milton - 2008 MCS CR/B. Convenience and Cold Packages. Ordered 05/22/2008. Started Production 05/27/2008. Born 06/03/2008. At Charleston VDC 06/20/2008. Arrived at dealer 06/27/2008. In my Garage: 06/30/2008.
I can't wait to see everyone's MINIs! You're pictures may help hold me over until my baby arrives
__________________ AB/AB MCS, All pkgs|nav|white signals|sunroof |JCW aero kit|Front & rear fog lights|Xenon|Chrome line interior|Anthracite headliner|Dark grey/Piano black colorline|Punch Carbon Leather|SIRIUS|JCW Strut Brace|Illuminated sills|SOON TO COME--->(Konig Unknown wheels Powder Coated Black and Hot Pink|Star Graphics Down Each Side|Hot Pink Accents on Interior)
Working - trying to avoid thinking about the wait.
I'm also fidgeting waiting for info. My car went into the NY VDC black hole on Friday the 20th. Order Tracking now shows a delivery date of 6/26/08, but my MA says it takes another two days after that to get the Certificate of Origin sent up from NY VDC (why can't they put it on the same truck that the cars are on???) I might have to wait until next week!!
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08 MC CLUBMAN, Lightning Blue/Silver/Silver, Pacific Blue Color line, Brushed Alloy, Front Fog, Bonnet Stripes
Ordered 3/28/08 - Born 6/10/08 - Arrived NYC 6/20/08 - Delivered 7/16/08
So basically I have about a week to try and sell my car... finally got photos posted on Craigslist last night c. 11 PM and got a message this morning at 11:30 from someone wanting more info.... hope and pray I can sell it in a weeks time!
Shoot, I wis I only had to wait a week... If my car didnt get on a ship in the last couple of days, It won't even get to the POA until July 10th. I was supposed to be IN it by then hahahaha... Dang them having so much control over me!!
__________________ AB/AB MCS, All pkgs|nav|white signals|sunroof |JCW aero kit|Front & rear fog lights|Xenon|Chrome line interior|Anthracite headliner|Dark grey/Piano black colorline|Punch Carbon Leather|SIRIUS|JCW Strut Brace|Illuminated sills|SOON TO COME--->(Konig Unknown wheels Powder Coated Black and Hot Pink|Star Graphics Down Each Side|Hot Pink Accents on Interior)
whew, I had NAM withdrawal while they did the site upgrade.
all is well.
Well except my MA said the car hasn't been put on the delivery truck yet, so most likely it will get to the dealer tomorrow and pickup on wed. But I wont hold my breath on that.
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Alex / Woodbridge VA
Week 23 Delivery/ Delivered 7/1/2008 SOLD 5/29/2009
Mellow Yellow Cooper S, White Signals, Black Roof/mirrors, Conv Package, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, DSC, PDC, Xenons, Anthracite,
Brushed alloy int, Sport Stripes, JCW Strut, JCW Suspension, JCW Tuning, Rally lights.
I spoke with my MA this morning and he said mine is waiting for a truck in Charleston! He also said there was a big push to get owners their Minis by the end of the Month. It's the end of the quarter, So they want everything possible done to get those sales. If it's physically possible to get your car by 6-30, they'll make it happen. You might consider using this info to your bargaining advantage.
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Scooter Red/Black MCS: Sport Stripes|Stick|DSC|LSD|Chrome Line Interior|English Oak|MFSW|Premium Audio|Rear Fogs|16" Bridge Spokes
Just say that you hear about a lot of people getting a few free items when they buy and that since you had to wait, you'd like some mats
__________________ AB/AB MCS, All pkgs|nav|white signals|sunroof |JCW aero kit|Front & rear fog lights|Xenon|Chrome line interior|Anthracite headliner|Dark grey/Piano black colorline|Punch Carbon Leather|SIRIUS|JCW Strut Brace|Illuminated sills|SOON TO COME--->(Konig Unknown wheels Powder Coated Black and Hot Pink|Star Graphics Down Each Side|Hot Pink Accents on Interior)
You guys are too quiet! I need you to keep me busy!
__________________ AB/AB MCS, All pkgs|nav|white signals|sunroof |JCW aero kit|Front & rear fog lights|Xenon|Chrome line interior|Anthracite headliner|Dark grey/Piano black colorline|Punch Carbon Leather|SIRIUS|JCW Strut Brace|Illuminated sills|SOON TO COME--->(Konig Unknown wheels Powder Coated Black and Hot Pink|Star Graphics Down Each Side|Hot Pink Accents on Interior)
You guys are too quiet! I need you to keep me busy!
Starry, it will get easier once you know your baby is on the ship sailing across the ocean. Have you gotten word from your MA about it yet? I bet you are stressing and your MINI is enjoying the cruise.
Take a few deep breaths, and call/e-mail your MA. MINI helps to encourage this hysteria afterall, they surely can help with a little sedative!
__________________ Jack Jack - MCa MY/W Premium Package - Cold Package - MFSW
Conceived: 5/13/08, Ordered: 5/15/08, Production Started: 5/30/08
Born: 6/5/08, Set Sail aboard the Sierra Nevada Highway: 6/8/08, Arrived in SC: 6/20/08, Delivered: 6/28/08
Starry, it will get easier once you know your baby is on the ship sailing across the ocean. Have you gotten word from your MA about it yet? I bet you are stressing and your MINI is enjoying the cruise.
Take a few deep breaths, and call/e-mail your MA. MINI helps to encourage this hysteria afterall, they surely can help with a little sedative!
I emailed him on Thursday or friday and there was no info yet for shipping. When I call ask mini or gon on any sites.. theres no info either... Im really hoping i made Kline at least... but no one seems to have any info for me! hahaha... Im going nuts!! they should give me a loner until mine comes!! hhahahahah wouldn't that be nice
__________________ AB/AB MCS, All pkgs|nav|white signals|sunroof |JCW aero kit|Front & rear fog lights|Xenon|Chrome line interior|Anthracite headliner|Dark grey/Piano black colorline|Punch Carbon Leather|SIRIUS|JCW Strut Brace|Illuminated sills|SOON TO COME--->(Konig Unknown wheels Powder Coated Black and Hot Pink|Star Graphics Down Each Side|Hot Pink Accents on Interior)
WOW, very busy the last couple days.
DChaps, can't hurt to ask.... just come right out and ask!
ok so how do I know where Nugget is? I'm in a black hole! Can i track a truck?
__________________ Ordered: 5-10-08, Brought her home: 6-30-08
2008 MCSa Cabrio, Sparkling Silver/Black-Sidewalk Pkg., English Panther Black Leather, Cold Weather Pkg., Cockpit Chrono Pkg. Rear Fog. Chrome interior, and now stripes!
So how am I going to ask my MA for floor mats? since it took a week to get the car to me
I was told that it's standard for everyone to get free floor mats. Apparently, it's a courtesy that's "across the board" in every dealership. (But, there's always an exception to the standard) Man, you're lucky you don't have to wait too long for your car. My baby will sit at the VDC for 25 days, then it will be another week or two before I take delivery. Thanks to the JCW launch date, I have to wait another month!
__________________ "Bigelow" * '09 Factory JCW Hardtop*
Build Week 23 - Delivered on 7/19/08. No sunroof, comfy access, heated seats, NAV, or Bluetooth. Just raw power, Redwood Red lounge leather, and a rare factory mistake!
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And if they refuse to throw in the mats, ask them if you'll get a 'dealer satisfacation survey' from MINIUsa.
UGH you will get a survey... and if you mark them lower than the best it is not good for them (that is what determine's their allocation of cars for the next month). Every single time I so much as talked to my MA I got a survey (ok I'm exagerating a little, but my point is they are survey happy and they wont stop calling you until you answer!)
__________________ 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman:PW/B, Getrag Manual, All Packages, LSD, NAV, Anthracite, Alarm, Chrome Line/Piano Black, Rear Fog Lamp, White Turn Signals (Week 23, COMPLETED 6/2, Departed Aboard The RIGOLETTO 6/5, Arrived at Port Hueneme 6/26, At The VDC 6/27, Arrived at Dealership & PURCHASED: 6/30, Bring Home & MOTOR 7/3) ~Official Pepper White Clubman Owner's Club Member #012~
I was told that it's standard for everyone to get free floor mats. Apparently, it's a courtesy that's "across the board" in every dealership. (But, there's always an exception to the standard) Man, you're lucky you don't have to wait too long for your car. My baby will sit at the VDC for 25 days, then it will be another week or two before I take delivery. Thanks to the JCW launch date, I have to wait another month!
You don't want the "free" floor mats... you want to pick out nice floor mats that they won't charge you for! There is a BIG difference!
__________________ 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman:PW/B, Getrag Manual, All Packages, LSD, NAV, Anthracite, Alarm, Chrome Line/Piano Black, Rear Fog Lamp, White Turn Signals (Week 23, COMPLETED 6/2, Departed Aboard The RIGOLETTO 6/5, Arrived at Port Hueneme 6/26, At The VDC 6/27, Arrived at Dealership & PURCHASED: 6/30, Bring Home & MOTOR 7/3) ~Official Pepper White Clubman Owner's Club Member #012~
I emailed him on Thursday or friday and there was no info yet for shipping. When I call ask mini or gon on any sites.. theres no info either... Im really hoping i made Kline at least... but no one seems to have any info for me! hahaha... Im going nuts!! they should give me a loner until mine comes!! hhahahahah wouldn't that be nice
Haha! A loaner MINI for folks waiting for their custom-ordered MINIs. I like the way you're thinking Starry!
__________________ “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” "PeeWee" - 2008 MC PW/PW | Sport Stripes | Premium | Convenience | Xenon Headlights | Sport Seats | Cream White Color Line | 6 Speed Manual | PW Peerage # 1982 | W23'08 Member
So my brother posted my Civic on Autotrader a day ago and we've already got 3 people interested and a couple who came last night who took a look at it and said they liked it, they didn't even try to negotiate the price! My brother did all the negotiating while I went to work.. [Gotta love having a big bro!]
If everything goes smoothly, I'm thinking I'll be out of a ride for atleast the next 3 weeks 'till PeeWee arrives!
__________________ “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” "PeeWee" - 2008 MC PW/PW | Sport Stripes | Premium | Convenience | Xenon Headlights | Sport Seats | Cream White Color Line | 6 Speed Manual | PW Peerage # 1982 | W23'08 Member
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'11 Clubbie S Auto - Double Hot Choc. w/ hot Choc Lounge Leather, everything but Nav & PDC, all trim & handles painted in body-color. Magnaflow exhaust, JCW Intake, NM Outlet Tube, HSH Catch Can, WMW ByPass Valve, NM springs, 18" Ti RM's w/ 225/40-18's, JCW strut bar, 35% tint, custom Old S'cool graphics, waiting for RMW '11 Tune. RIP Simon - '08 Justa Clubbie
"Ziggy" '08 MC- PW/PW, Premium PKG, Manual, Leather multifunction steering wheel, alarm, rear bumper protection, center armrest. Classic Mini, Ohio. Ordered 5/15/2008. Production Week 23. Delivery #28
Scooter Red/Black MCS: Sport Stripes|Stick|DSC|LSD|Chrome Line Interior|English Oak|MFSW|Premium Audio|Rear Fogs|16" Bridge Spokes
"Bigelow" * '09 Factory JCW Hardtop* 
“Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.”
