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Old 01-05-2009, 02:44 PM
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Letter from MINI

Hello everyone! I am a Mini enthusiast and joined this site because I have a question:

I got a "Mini Note" saying "Rumor has it that you're getting a new Mini..." and it included a parking stencil.

I don't recall ordering one... Is this some sort of a sick marketing ploy?! I've wanted one for a while and I found receiving this letter as a funny coincidence. Has anyone else gotten this letter?

Thanks!
Willi
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WildWilli
I don't recall ordering one... Is this some sort of a sick marketing ploy?!
Probably.
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 02:55 PM
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We got a similar note after we ordered ours. But the stencil came much later....

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Old 01-05-2009, 02:58 PM
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I just got the stencil the other day and my Mini was delivered a couple weeks ago.
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 03:17 PM
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How about some pics
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 03:23 PM
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Awwww,, I just picked up Sloopy and I haven't received anything in the mail........*sob*
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 03:46 PM
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I've heard of no such thing. But then again my MINI has not arrived yet either!



Welcome to NAM!!!
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by WildWilli
I got a "Mini Note" saying "Rumor has it that you're getting a new Mini..." and it included a parking stencil.

I don't recall ordering one... Is this some sort of a sick marketing ploy?!
Normally this is sent out to those that have placed an order for a MINI and are awaiting the arrival.
Let me ask a few questions that may help sort all this out...
  • First off are you prone to sleeping walking to the MINI dealership?
  • Second, are you an alcoholic that suffers from blackouts and may not remember ordering one?
  • And lastly, do you have a spouse that may have ordered one behind your back as a surprise and MINI ruined it by sending you the "MINI Note".
If you answered yes to one or all of the above then congratulations, you're now the proud owner of a brand new MINI.
 
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Old 01-05-2009, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cabriopilot
Normally this is sent out to those that have placed an order for a MINI and are awaiting the arrival.
Let me ask a few questions that may help sort all this out...
  • First off are you prone to sleeping walking to the MINI dealership?
  • Second, are you an alcoholic that suffers from blackouts and may not remember ordering one?
  • And lastly, do you have a spouse that may have ordered one behind your back as a surprise and MINI ruined it by sending you the "MINI Note".
If you answered yes to one or all of the above then congratulations, you're now the proud owner of a brand new MINI.
No and no to the first two.

But does my fiancee love me that much?? I've joked around the last couple Christmases about wanting a Mini, but....

I'll keep everyone posted!
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by cabriopilot
And lastly, do you have a spouse that may have ordered one behind your back as a surprise and MINI ruined it by sending you the "MINI Note".
If you answered yes to one or all of the above then congratulations, you're now the proud owner of a brand new MINI.

Originally Posted by WildWilli
No and no to the first two.

But does my fiancee love me that much?? I've joked around the last couple Christmases about wanting a Mini, but....

I'll keep everyone posted!

Subscribing!
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 11:14 AM
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That'd be quite a gift from your fiancée!
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 11:16 AM
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Subscribing!
Me Too...
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 12:06 PM
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I want in on this secert

when are you getting married? wedding present??
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 12:16 PM
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I have gotten a few of these...
Have you built a Mini on Mini USA's website and saved it?
Have you contected a dealership? (even for events, a quote, or even a message)
It seems that after I send a dealer a question, I get a stencil. (I have about 6 of them)

Even made one into a poster
(Sorry took the picture with my iMac so there is a glare and it is backwards...I tried )
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 12:29 PM
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Oh definitely gotta watch this thread now
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 12:30 PM
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I've test driven one before, but I don't know how they would have this particular address..

Who knows?
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by gemgirlpa
I want in on this secert

when are you getting married? wedding present??
Wedding is this summer
 
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Old 01-06-2009, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WildWilli
I've test driven one before, but I don't know how they would have this particular address..

Who knows?
When I took a test drive I know they had to copy my license and they needed my information for insurance reasons (or if i decided to take it home...without paying), so you probably gave info and don't even realize it....
 
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