Today's announcement from MINI USA:

 

I have launched a rocket up MINI over this. I have been arguing for Build Numbers for the Mini Goodwood and I was told by Kay Segler that MINI would not be issuing build numbers for any special editions.

This move by MINI USA has just added ammo to my fight. I have also let some Australian buyers know as well.

 

There was a GP moving around NJ today, it stopped at Prestige MINI today. Apparently it was going to the corporate offices.

 

Got to spend some time in the flesh with the new GP today...overall I kinda like it, more than I did when I first saw it at the LA Auto Show. The tires, suspension, brakes, and Recaro's really make the car worth it.

Oh and the suspension is direct from Bilstein, as evident below



Car is at Crevier MINI for today only if anyone in the area wants to check it out ....no test drives though and vehicle is not for sale.

 

Had a chance to check out the new GP on the 14th. Took the opportunity to shoot a couple of pictures with mine

 

Len showed me those photo's with your car when he was here

 

Very nice I just found out mine 0256 has just left the Port in California heading this way to Winston Salem NC

 

Got to wonder if and when this Bilstein suspension will hit the aftermarket.

 

Nice! Enjoy an amazing MINI. Post up some pics when you get it. Congrats in advance.

 

Congratulations on your GP. Nice that you already know your car's number. I was given our GP's vin# on Feb 8th but nothing about the roof number, which is no big deal.

Did your MA tell you that it was on its way to NC or did you find out some other way? I was told that ours arrived in NJ on/about Feb 8th, but that we would not be able to take delivery until the end of this month or on/about March 5. did you get this info too?

Thanks and congrats again!

 

When I ordered the GP I told them I wanted 0256 as I knew they were going to eventually let us have the numbers but 01 to 0500 to pick from, I had two GP's in the past 1772 and 0256. i was tracking my production number and I found out it was delivered to the port in California I live in NC the other side of the USA. I told the MA and they got it sorted out.
March 5th /6th is the day Mini is allowed to actually sell them.

 

You're going to be waiting a while it looks like.....

They changed the delivery date of the GP from Mar 5 to April 5th...there is a delay in getting the roof numbers.

 

Fu^%^&* I just got a text from the manager at FLow Mini. Same thing he said there is a Dealer bulletin just came out April 5th is the date now. They shouldnt tell you one thing and then its BS. I am fuming!!! I just sold my car this weekend thinking it was going to be March 9th for Delivery because the told me it was on its way. This is CRAP!!

 

What a farce you would think the Mini dealers can attach a decal.

 

They are still at the ports, let's say they do 10 GPs a day...that's 25 days if each port has 250 GPs.

They also have all the other MINIs coming into the port.

MINI USA sure has GREAT communication.

 

BALLLLSSSSSSSS

I was expecting a car in about a week.... I'm in the same boat as being without a car. Wife crashed our 2nd car and took mine to use to get to work every day. I was pushing off fixing the crashed car because I expected to get the GP in about a week! BALLLLSSSSS

Also, I understand the USA version does NOT have redundant steering wheel controls....

Get your sh*t together Mini

 

I too think it's BS about these stupid numbers. I said I'll opt out on the number and take my car now.
I know some previous GP owners really wanted the numbers and started a petition for them. Hows that working for them now.
I'll sign anyone's new petition or group to not have them.

 

I can see it now, some people are going to get the wrong number and then there will be GPs being transported all over again. Let's just push the date back a little more.

 

How's this for a Win-Win proposal?

Why not have the GP's shipped to the dealers with the number decals in a neat little official Mini USA envelope and let the new GP owner decide whether to apply them or not. The cars get delivered NOW, and those who would rather not have the numbers (me included), can file the decals for the next owner.

Most Mini dealerships have expertise, either under contract or on hands to apply the 3M film protection - I'm sure for those who want the numbers that they could ask the dealerships to apply them.

If you are reading this MiniUSA, please consider this sensible optional approach.

Thanks

 

A month for stickers. Maybe if enough of you do what Way did and try to opt out, they'll release the cars. Tell 'em you'll apply the stickers yourself.

 

This would be a sensible approach. HQ Mini isnt thinking.

 

my dealer is actually going to give me a car to use until the GP gets here

 

Good for you! Mighty decent of them. Good luck on getting yours sooner rather than later.

 

I know I've said this before, but I want to say it again:

*****.

 

I have an office mate who's fond of saying that. I like it better when she says it.