yup that's what they are, yup low/high beams are both xenon lite focused und adjusted by some hi-tech german diaphragm, a steal at $500, and one of the few options that's come down in price over the years. I'll never buy another car w/o them.

 

Ok I did a little snooping (ran out of valid reasons to call Ask Mini) and found out that there is a WW ship leaving Southhampton on 09/29 arriving in Port Hueneme on 10/19 (my port) and another on 10/9 and arriving on 10/29. The 9/29 date seems like it would be pushing it a bit. What do you guys think from your experience?

 

No experience, but I'd say your reasoning seems pretty sound.

 

Here is a list of the "100% items for the American Spec Cooper S that is sold factory direct to the US Service members in Germany ( I have the PDF from BMW military sales but I promised I wouldn't share it with anyone)

210 Dynamic Stability Control
481 Sport seats
645 Radio Control US
255 Sports leather steering wheel
493 Storage package
693 Satellite radio preparation
15" alloy wheels, 5-star
4AU Extended Decor Rings
694 CD changer preparation
2VB Tire pressure monitor
4UF Sport button
6FC Radio MINI boost CD
Space-saver spare
520 Foglights
736 Remote entry
530 Air conditioning
845 Acoustic belt warning
3AB Door mirror caps in body color
only with 381
550 On-board computer
853 Language Version English
441 Smoker's package
563 Ambient light package
876 Radio frequency 315 MHz
450 Passenger seat height adjust
5DD Car jack
8SM Visible chassis number
8SP CO2 control

 

It depends on when it's built that week, early to mid week it might make the boat, another factor is how many MINIs (and Rolls), are ahead of ours, how many BMWs the boat already has on transport, whether the boat is bound only for the canal, there are many factors working here.

In 2004 my car got stuck at Southhampton for a week and a half, waiting for a boat boound for Oxnard with about 500 MINIs (and a few Rolls) in front of it. I think the whole process is much more timely and efficient now. I hope so because it was frustrating also having to dodge 2 tropical storms and a hurricane (Ivan) to get here...

And the good thing about being in the first month of new MY production is that the VDC won't be hugely backed up with problems and issues.

So yeah maybe will will luck out and get the 9/29 boat. But I wouldnt bet the house on it...

 

15" 5-star wheels? Are U sure this is not a base Cooper, because American-specced R56s have 16" alloy Bridgespokes.... And no SSS. This has to be a European sale variance

There's simply no space for a donut S, unless it's a Clubby, and I dont think it'd go up front.

Weird.

 

i noticed that too.... I think its incorrect if its the S US spec..

 

and for the record - military sales will only sell US spec to US military... no euro spec to be had...

 

Hmm.. its finally Sept.. why does everything else seems to be going by fast except waiting for my Mini ; ;

 

+1!!

 

this is the worst part of the wait, before prod. week. at least after that U know it's done and on the way.

 

Thanks. I think this may be different as someone above stated, the US spec MCS comes standard with 16" wheels. Guess we will see when we start getting our 09 MCS's.

 

Here is the document title
"0911/ MF73 - Cooper S Hardtop"

 

Either way, I hope we all see ours soon!
It will be a US Spec car as they will not sell euro spec cars to the US guys here. (If they would I would have bought a Diesel Mini for the 60-75MPG capability!

 

Just bumping this up. Cuz I can. And I was thinking that it would be so nice to take a drive this weekend. ::sigh::

Waiting, waiting...

 

bimp.

 

Yes, bimpty-bump.

 

Anyone heard anything yet?

 

My MA just gave me a VIN number So on Monday l'm calling MiniUSA and seeing if that means, as l cross my fingers, my legs and just for good measures my T's that it will be going, breathe! Going into production this week. l need a tissue! This is almost like winning the lottory......is it Monday yet?

 

I hate you...

 

High five to that!

 

Actually this is a week 37er teasing us with visions of VINs. We week 39ers arent as lucky yet-- but in 2 weeks we will have VINs the factory will be OURS world DOMINATION hahahhhahheeeehhhaaaahhhaah

 

So.......l talked with MiniUSA today and...........................my Mini is being built, woo hoo! Happy Dance! Opps! Spilled the coffee! So l must say good-bye and go to week 37 Who am l kiddin Good luck with your cars everyone and when you see us, wave. Happy Motoring! Chef

 

good luck to ya

 

Just called AskMINI--still a week 39.

The fellow--Nathan--said my paperwork had just gotten finished, so that's exciting, whatever that means.