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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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im calling... haha..


Anyone know what VDC chicago uses so i can update the list for hex?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DChap
Should I call today? I mean, i know they are going to say either in the body shop, or paint shop, then QC tomorrow, there is no point, but I still want to call haha.
Of course you should call!!!!!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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DChap- I want to call too just to get an exact location instead of "In production"- everyone else found out when they were in the paint shop etc... besides "that's what they're there for!"
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:06 AM
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I made the Rigoletto!!!! YAY!!!! Hopefully that info is correct! I gotta get to work now... lol
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DChap
so do something fun with it, turn it into a demo dirby car and drive into stuff.... or take it on a rally special stage, or just set it on fire for the fun of it haha
ha ha no way!!! I need to sell it! It's going toward the mini! I got a LOT of options.... so I need the cash!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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congrats seattle..... glad you didn't have to wait for the next ship a whole week or so from now.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Boo. I called and Keith said to call back later, something is wrong with their tracking system.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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bueller... chicago?


thanks for the heads up Dance, i was about to make my daily call..
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DChap
congrats seattle..... glad you didn't have to wait for the next ship a whole week or so from now.
Thanks! I know a whole week huh -- forever in MINI time! Can't wait to hear about everyone else!!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:11 AM
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Dspud- just saw you have 99 posts, what happens when we hit 100?? shift into "1st Gear"???
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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No idea... here's 100 lol

you call ask mini back yet?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by richs10
That's another thing that is adding to the tension of the wait. The way prices are going with used SUV's, I keep having these waking nightmares that my dealer is gonna tell me he doesn't want to do the agreed trade on my old truck due to the sliding used SUV market. It's amazing how that segment of the market is going to h*ll so fast!

Just another thing to obsess about while waiting for my Clubman!

Rich
Interesting you should say that about you dealer and trade. My dealer said they do not trade, so i'm forced to sell it myself! hum....
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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Make sure to ask about a tax credit, if you sell privatly within like 30 days or something from your purchase you qualify for a tax credit...
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SeattleClubmanS
Make sure to ask about a tax credit, if you sell privatly within like 30 days or something from your purchase you qualify for a tax credit...
great thanks!!!
i'm selling it privatly i think! i hope!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:41 AM
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Regarding the Buick. What I would do:

1) Take all the emblems off
2) Go to your MA
3) Buy a bunch of Mini and Clubman emblems
4) Stick those on the Buick
5) Put it up for sale again, but don't call it a Buick

Who knows, you may find a sucker
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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I just did a tracking for the ship Nugget is on and it said not available! DChaps I think Nugget is hiding waiting for Altoid!!!
Darn her, she is already going to be a hand full!!!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by MCEnvy
Regarding the Buick. What I would do:

1) Take all the emblems off
2) Go to your MA
3) Buy a bunch of Mini and Clubman emblems
4) Stick those on the Buick
5) Put it up for sale again, but don't call it a Buick

Who knows, you may find a sucker

HAHAHAHAHAHA!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SeattleClubmanS
I made the Rigoletto!!!! YAY!!!! Hopefully that info is correct! I gotta get to work now... lol
way to go!!!!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by SeattleClubmanS
Make sure to ask about a tax credit, if you sell privatly within like 30 days or something from your purchase you qualify for a tax credit...
Hey Seattle, what kind of a tax credit are you talking about? State, Fed?

I can use all the help I can get to move out of my beloved Durango R/T.

Thanks, Rich
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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Just called ASK MINI and talked to Sunny.

He said "lil buzz" is in the paint shop today. So he's on track to be done tomorrow..

He is still saying it takes 7 days to get on a boat..

I think we know better.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SeattleClubmanS
I made the Rigoletto!!!! YAY!!!! Hopefully that info is correct! I gotta get to work now... lol
congrats!

I was hoping to see you in the dealership when I pick mine up, but I'd rather see you out motoring on the streets.

Talked to my MA... judging by how long it's been taking cars to reach NWMINI, it should be in, and ready for pickup the day I arrive in Seattle. What perfect timing!
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DanceForMINI
DChap- I want to call too just to get an exact location instead of "In production"- everyone else found out when they were in the paint shop etc... besides "that's what they're there for!"
My car is still showing "scheduled for production" on the Owner's Lounge site, but it was finished yesterday and is scheduled for the FIDELIO which sails tomorrow, so don't rely on the Owner's site.

I suggest that you call your sales guy. Mine was able to tell me last night that it was in transport to the Port. I think their tracking system is better than the one on the Internets.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MCEnvy
Regarding the Buick. What I would do:

1) Take all the emblems off
2) Go to your MA
3) Buy a bunch of Mini and Clubman emblems
4) Stick those on the Buick
5) Put it up for sale again, but don't call it a Buick

Who knows, you may find a sucker
HAHAHAHAHA... There ARE some stupid people in MI! That's probably the only way I'm going to be able to sell it.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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nice, so are Altoid and Nugget sharing a cabin? Way to go Altoid, way to go haha
 
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by MINIspud

He is still saying it takes 7 days to get on a boat..

I think we know better.
Do we ever! I just got Raschel(sp?) to confirm my MINI completed quality checks today! She then threw in the fact that I can expect it in 4-6 weeks! I said, "well I certainly hope not!" and clearly caught her off guard. After explaining the boat schedule and that it took 8 days to NYC (not 14 as she suggested!) and 2-3ish days in customs and inspection, she backed off her original estimate. Grr! I'm feeling fiesty - I'm so impatient!
 
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