My wife and I went into the dealership here in San Diego and we ordered our first MINI Cooper today.

MCS, BRG/BRG, Premium, Hyper Sport, DSC, LSD, white sport stripes front and back (which I hope to continue on the roof).

I just saw a post about someone with a smile on their face. I can totally relate. This process has been more fun than I can ever remember buying a car to be.

We don't have a name for it yet, but we're working on it.

 

That's going to be a great looking MINI. I haven't seen many BRG/BRG, that's a good choice!! Congrats to you and your wife. I picked mine up today and it is a thrill!!

 

Thanks, T-Pod. Your car sure looks classy too! Enjoy your brief break-in period. I'll be out there too, sometime soon...

 

Don't forget the rear fogs! You don't want to have a slot empty in your switches, do you?

 

How much stuff can be done to the car once you've received it (vs. what needs to be done while the car is still in the factory)? The MA told me that for features like the Comfort Access System, that needs to be installed in the factory while the car is being built.

But I'm more interested in things like the exterior and rear view mirrors... Can I upgrade them once they're out of the factory? [And by upgrade them, I don't mean replace them with the foldaway exterior mirrors or the auto-dimming rear view mirror - I mean replacing the backs of them with the Union Jack design. Is that possible?] Sorry, long question.

 

I found out that my MINI is in the "body shop" (first step in the factory)!

 

Congrats on your new baby!

 

Congrats! You'll love it.

Drive it to Stone Brewery and have dinner for me, will ya?

 

PHX ATC, will do. I'll take that as a recommendation. Thanks!

 

congrats! my mini's a week 41 too!

 

I'm sure there's exceptions, but for the most part Mini dealerships seem to put a lot of effort into making the process a pleasant one. I've bought probably 20 new cars over the years, and my two Mini buys (both at Moritz in Arlington, TX) were a real pleasure. You're going to love that car!

 

Yayyy! Another MINI soon to be on the roads on So Cal.... Welcome.

Donna

 

Donna/Mike, are you guys involved in the West Cost MINI club? Did you do the Brecht Run earlier today?

 

How does one determine what production week you're in?

I called 866-ASK-MINI last Wednesday and they said that my car was in the "body shop".

 

We are involved with the WCM club - however - we didn't do the Brecht Run as we also have 3 Classic Cars and it was British Car Day. This year, both happened to fall on the same day and we had already registered for British Car Day... We have a 58' MGA, a 67 and 71 Morris Minor Traveller.

Donna

 

Welcome and congratulations on your upcoming delivery

 

Welcome to NAM and the MINI madness!!!! Nice color choice too!!!!!

 

My MINI should be loaded on the Tortugas tomorrow!

 

We have two babies at home a purple haze (miniGarfield) and a hyper blue, but can't wait for our third...yeah, yeah, I'm dreaming but its nice to dream!

 

My car arrived at the Vehical Prep Facility in Port Hueneme 2 days ago. We're expecting it at the dealership any day now. We could take home our MINI this week!

 

Coming from someone who picked up their mini on Saturday, the waiting is the hardest part. I have thoroughly enjoyed every driving moment since bringing her home Saturday. I have almost 500 miles in only 3 days! Minis are the most fun to drive. Curves... No problem.... Acceleration..... no problem. Oh and don't be surprised when people approach you at gas stations asking about your mini. BRG is a great choice. Would have been mine if yellow wasn't my favorite color!!!!!!!!!

Happy Motoring!

 

It looks like we'll be picking up our car next week, not this week...