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Sheesh. Figures. 
Last I heard from Global was "late May" for production date and when I called ASK-MINI today and talked to someone, she tried to tell me that the car was "probably" in production, but since she didn't have a VIN to give me, I figured she was making stuff up...
It's strange how different the responses I have gotten from the 3 or 4 folks I've talked to at ASK-MINI. It's almost like they're all looking at different data sources or something. Oh, well. Patience is a virtue. Or something.
Last I heard from Global was "late May" for production date and when I called ASK-MINI today and talked to someone, she tried to tell me that the car was "probably" in production, but since she didn't have a VIN to give me, I figured she was making stuff up...It's strange how different the responses I have gotten from the 3 or 4 folks I've talked to at ASK-MINI. It's almost like they're all looking at different data sources or something. Oh, well. Patience is a virtue. Or something.
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I turn 50 this last year, parked my 6 mo. old H2 HUMMER and got me a MINI? oh did yeah I put a 6" lift and 37" tires on the HUMMER when I got it. so people kinda give me the what happened look? But I love the mini. so I had to order me a JCW now I am waiting on it to come in. trading in the other MINI
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Sheesh. Figures. Last I heard from Global was "late May" for production date and when I called ASK-MINI today and talked to someone, she tried to tell me that the car was "probably" in production, but since she didn't have a VIN to give me, I figured she was making stuff up...
It's strange how different the responses I have gotten from the 3 or 4 folks I've talked to at ASK-MINI. It's almost like they're all looking at different data sources or something. Oh, well. Patience is a virtue. Or something.
Last I heard from Global was "late May" for production date and when I called ASK-MINI today and talked to someone, she tried to tell me that the car was "probably" in production, but since she didn't have a VIN to give me, I figured she was making stuff up...It's strange how different the responses I have gotten from the 3 or 4 folks I've talked to at ASK-MINI. It's almost like they're all looking at different data sources or something. Oh, well. Patience is a virtue. Or something.
Boy, how aggravating. Have you checked with your MA at Global? They have alot more info than you and I can get at the Owner's Lounge. They were able to see when the parts came together and when they actually assembled the car.
I did not even realize that I had a VIN number until I went to the OL and checked profile and the VIN was there about two days later. Global was able to see the exact date it was built.
I assume that you have previously received the email from MINI with the production number needed to set up the Owner's Lounge.
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I turn 50 this last year, parked my 6 mo. old H2 HUMMER and got me a MINI? oh did yeah I put a 6" lift and 37" tires on the HUMMER when I got it. so people kinda give me the what happened look? But I love the mini. so I had to order me a JCW now I am waiting on it to come in. trading in the other MINI
Glad I am not the only one to get bitten by the MINI bug. My wife STILL can't belive that the BMW 3 series is sold to make room for a MINI. She thinks I have totally lost it.
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Oh, yeah. I've been on OL since the day after I submitted the order.
So, traded VMs with my MA today. Hopefully by the end of this week, he'll have a VIN to give me. 4 weeks seems like a long wait from order in to production date assigned... Too many unknowns with the whole dealer production slot switcheroo. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.
So, traded VMs with my MA today. Hopefully by the end of this week, he'll have a VIN to give me. 4 weeks seems like a long wait from order in to production date assigned... Too many unknowns with the whole dealer production slot switcheroo. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.
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From: Oklahoma City
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Oh, yeah. I've been on OL since the day after I submitted the order.
So, traded VMs with my MA today. Hopefully by the end of this week, he'll have a VIN to give me. 4 weeks seems like a long wait from order in to production date assigned... Too many unknowns with the whole dealer production slot switcheroo. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.
So, traded VMs with my MA today. Hopefully by the end of this week, he'll have a VIN to give me. 4 weeks seems like a long wait from order in to production date assigned... Too many unknowns with the whole dealer production slot switcheroo. Guess I'll just have to wait and see.
I got an email from my MA today advising me that the car had been produced but the OL still shows it scheduled for production. I read in another blog that the OL gets out of date pretty quickly.
I hope they get this resolved for you. As a larger dealer Global often reconfigures one of thier allotments to match. I wonder if they gave you a slot that was too close to production and it was too late to reconfigure it to your specs?
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Wow, how did you outfit the JCW (color/options etc.)? Your experience from Hummer to MINI should go a long way to dispell the "MINI's are for chicks" slams!
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Well, I just wanted to check in with those of you that helped me through my formative posts as my MINI mania progressed through its various phases. I picked up "Dudley" [named by wife and daughter] June 3rd.
I sold the BMW convertible for a good price to an appreciative new owner the same day my MINI went into production.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the MINI - even more than I expected - and it is truly a blast to drive. Thanks to all of you that recognized the symptoms and that the only cure was to own/drive a MINI! I am still looking for excuses to drive - like I did when I was 16!!
Happy Motoring!!!
I sold the BMW convertible for a good price to an appreciative new owner the same day my MINI went into production.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the MINI - even more than I expected - and it is truly a blast to drive. Thanks to all of you that recognized the symptoms and that the only cure was to own/drive a MINI! I am still looking for excuses to drive - like I did when I was 16!!
Happy Motoring!!!
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From: North Carolina
congrats man
gawannamini,
I am happy for you. I too got bit a few months back. My wife was pretty supportive of the desire for a Mini although she had a hard time understanding why I would be willing to give up my 06 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT Black on Black 19" Forged Rims. It had everything but NAV. I never tired of owning, driving and looking at the G (especially after it was polished up really nice).
I have never owned a convertible and after I sold my motorcycle earlier this year, I really wanted something to replace the feel of the open road. My wife and I talked about the possibility of me selling my car and she was ok with it as long as I did not have to put more money into a new car. the other part of the bargain was I had to sell my car first before buying another car.
I listed the G back in April and got some offers, but since I did not know what I really wanted and I really loved my G, I told myself that I was going to stick to my guns. I turned down several early offers. Back in May I was passing by a VW dealer and they had an 06 MCS Conv on the lot. I dropped in and took it for a spin. That was it. As much as I liked my G, the Mini Conv was a whole different experience. The VW sales guy asked me what I was looking to do and I told him that the only way I would walk out with the MCS was to do a straight up trade. After some back and forth the closest we got required me to trade my car and write a check for 3 grand more. Needless to say, I walked away.
After that experience, I decided to get more agressive with my G35 listing and bring down the advertised price to get more bites. Well I finally sold the G last week and got just about what I wanted. It was a local sale and there is a good chance that I may see the G around town.
The weeks leading up to selling my car, I had been scanning Autotrader and Craigslist pretty heavily. I told myself that I really ought to consider some other convertibles, specifically, an older M3 E36 or 02 E46 M3 or even a 330CiC. Some friends told me that I might miss the 300 horses on the G35 and that an M3 would be a equivalent replacement in terms of HP.
Well long story short 4 days after selling my car, I found a 08 Lightning Blue MCS convertible in Autotrader and Craigslist. I was psyched. It was pretty close by. My son and I went over to see it and talk with the owner. We test drove it and I handed over a deposit.
I go to pick up the MCS convertible tomorrow. I am very excited to be a part of the club and to creating and sharing experience with all of the enthusiasts on-line and in and around Charlotte, NC.
I am happy for you. I too got bit a few months back. My wife was pretty supportive of the desire for a Mini although she had a hard time understanding why I would be willing to give up my 06 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT Black on Black 19" Forged Rims. It had everything but NAV. I never tired of owning, driving and looking at the G (especially after it was polished up really nice).
I have never owned a convertible and after I sold my motorcycle earlier this year, I really wanted something to replace the feel of the open road. My wife and I talked about the possibility of me selling my car and she was ok with it as long as I did not have to put more money into a new car. the other part of the bargain was I had to sell my car first before buying another car.
I listed the G back in April and got some offers, but since I did not know what I really wanted and I really loved my G, I told myself that I was going to stick to my guns. I turned down several early offers. Back in May I was passing by a VW dealer and they had an 06 MCS Conv on the lot. I dropped in and took it for a spin. That was it. As much as I liked my G, the Mini Conv was a whole different experience. The VW sales guy asked me what I was looking to do and I told him that the only way I would walk out with the MCS was to do a straight up trade. After some back and forth the closest we got required me to trade my car and write a check for 3 grand more. Needless to say, I walked away.
After that experience, I decided to get more agressive with my G35 listing and bring down the advertised price to get more bites. Well I finally sold the G last week and got just about what I wanted. It was a local sale and there is a good chance that I may see the G around town.
The weeks leading up to selling my car, I had been scanning Autotrader and Craigslist pretty heavily. I told myself that I really ought to consider some other convertibles, specifically, an older M3 E36 or 02 E46 M3 or even a 330CiC. Some friends told me that I might miss the 300 horses on the G35 and that an M3 would be a equivalent replacement in terms of HP.
Well long story short 4 days after selling my car, I found a 08 Lightning Blue MCS convertible in Autotrader and Craigslist. I was psyched. It was pretty close by. My son and I went over to see it and talk with the owner. We test drove it and I handed over a deposit.
I go to pick up the MCS convertible tomorrow. I am very excited to be a part of the club and to creating and sharing experience with all of the enthusiasts on-line and in and around Charlotte, NC.
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gawannamini,
I am happy for you. I too got bit a few months back. My wife was pretty supportive of the desire for a Mini although she had a hard time understanding why I would be willing to give up my 06 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT Black on Black 19" Forged Rims. It had everything but NAV. I never tired of owning, driving and looking at the G (especially after it was polished up really nice).
I have never owned a convertible and after I sold my motorcycle earlier this year, I really wanted something to replace the feel of the open road. My wife and I talked about the possibility of me selling my car and she was ok with it as long as I did not have to put more money into a new car. the other part of the bargain was I had to sell my car first before buying another car.
I listed the G back in April and got some offers, but since I did not know what I really wanted and I really loved my G, I told myself that I was going to stick to my guns. I turned down several early offers. Back in May I was passing by a VW dealer and they had an 06 MCS Conv on the lot. I dropped in and took it for a spin. That was it. As much as I liked my G, the Mini Conv was a whole different experience. The VW sales guy asked me what I was looking to do and I told him that the only way I would walk out with the MCS was to do a straight up trade. After some back and forth the closest we got required me to trade my car and write a check for 3 grand more. Needless to say, I walked away.
After that experience, I decided to get more agressive with my G35 listing and bring down the advertised price to get more bites. Well I finally sold the G last week and got just about what I wanted. It was a local sale and there is a good chance that I may see the G around town.
The weeks leading up to selling my car, I had been scanning Autotrader and Craigslist pretty heavily. I told myself that I really ought to consider some other convertibles, specifically, an older M3 E36 or 02 E46 M3 or even a 330CiC. Some friends told me that I might miss the 300 horses on the G35 and that an M3 would be a equivalent replacement in terms of HP.
Well long story short 4 days after selling my car, I found a 08 Lightning Blue MCS convertible in Autotrader and Craigslist. I was psyched. It was pretty close by. My son and I went over to see it and talk with the owner. We test drove it and I handed over a deposit.
I go to pick up the MCS convertible tomorrow. I am very excited to be a part of the club and to creating and sharing experience with all of the enthusiasts on-line and in and around Charlotte, NC.
I am happy for you. I too got bit a few months back. My wife was pretty supportive of the desire for a Mini although she had a hard time understanding why I would be willing to give up my 06 Infiniti G35 Coupe 6MT Black on Black 19" Forged Rims. It had everything but NAV. I never tired of owning, driving and looking at the G (especially after it was polished up really nice).
I have never owned a convertible and after I sold my motorcycle earlier this year, I really wanted something to replace the feel of the open road. My wife and I talked about the possibility of me selling my car and she was ok with it as long as I did not have to put more money into a new car. the other part of the bargain was I had to sell my car first before buying another car.
I listed the G back in April and got some offers, but since I did not know what I really wanted and I really loved my G, I told myself that I was going to stick to my guns. I turned down several early offers. Back in May I was passing by a VW dealer and they had an 06 MCS Conv on the lot. I dropped in and took it for a spin. That was it. As much as I liked my G, the Mini Conv was a whole different experience. The VW sales guy asked me what I was looking to do and I told him that the only way I would walk out with the MCS was to do a straight up trade. After some back and forth the closest we got required me to trade my car and write a check for 3 grand more. Needless to say, I walked away.
After that experience, I decided to get more agressive with my G35 listing and bring down the advertised price to get more bites. Well I finally sold the G last week and got just about what I wanted. It was a local sale and there is a good chance that I may see the G around town.
The weeks leading up to selling my car, I had been scanning Autotrader and Craigslist pretty heavily. I told myself that I really ought to consider some other convertibles, specifically, an older M3 E36 or 02 E46 M3 or even a 330CiC. Some friends told me that I might miss the 300 horses on the G35 and that an M3 would be a equivalent replacement in terms of HP.
Well long story short 4 days after selling my car, I found a 08 Lightning Blue MCS convertible in Autotrader and Craigslist. I was psyched. It was pretty close by. My son and I went over to see it and talk with the owner. We test drove it and I handed over a deposit.
I go to pick up the MCS convertible tomorrow. I am very excited to be a part of the club and to creating and sharing experience with all of the enthusiasts on-line and in and around Charlotte, NC.
The MINI convertible is about as close to a motorcycle as you can get yet it will cruise all day on the interstate with semis all around and is very stable. I can't tell much difference between my E46 323 BMW convertible and the MINI when I am on the interstate. Both are rock solid.
I have had convertibles for 30 years and the MINI is an exceptional one with a stiff chassis and excellant top (all BMW). Note how the windows drop a fraction of an inch when you open the door. BMW has been doing this for years. When you close the door the window cranks up a bit and locks the glass in place for a tight seal. I have never had a wind leak or a drop of water come through on any of the 3 BMW convertibles I have owned.
OK, now that you are a MINI owner check out this link that has the entire 8 minute Italian Job chase scene. Wouldn't want to buy any of the MINI's used in filming this movie! Congrats!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wa04ezGMJ2c
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GAWANNAMINI & EYESTEALTH,
Congrats on the new rides! I went from a HP Beast to a MINI & couldn't be happier. I traded a 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T 5.7 Hemi, 375HP, AWD, Nav, DVD Satellite radio, sunroof, dual-zone control, all leather, etc. etc. for a 2006 JustACooper with Manual, Nav & Premium. No regrets at all, as the MINI is easily 5X the fun in the driving experience zone. Yeah, I cannot blow the doors off most vehicles like I could in the Magnum, but nobody can hang with me in the corners. Something about going around a 90 degree turn at 50 mph & accelerating out that gives me grins & goosebumps every time! Family & friends were questioning my sanity until I gave them a ride or let them drive it themselves. My next door neighbor, who was a nature-girl Prius driver traded her 1 year old Prius in on a new MINI Clubman after she became infected with the MINI-fever. Happy Motoring & don't forget the wave.
Congrats on the new rides! I went from a HP Beast to a MINI & couldn't be happier. I traded a 2006 Dodge Magnum R/T 5.7 Hemi, 375HP, AWD, Nav, DVD Satellite radio, sunroof, dual-zone control, all leather, etc. etc. for a 2006 JustACooper with Manual, Nav & Premium. No regrets at all, as the MINI is easily 5X the fun in the driving experience zone. Yeah, I cannot blow the doors off most vehicles like I could in the Magnum, but nobody can hang with me in the corners. Something about going around a 90 degree turn at 50 mph & accelerating out that gives me grins & goosebumps every time! Family & friends were questioning my sanity until I gave them a ride or let them drive it themselves. My next door neighbor, who was a nature-girl Prius driver traded her 1 year old Prius in on a new MINI Clubman after she became infected with the MINI-fever. Happy Motoring & don't forget the wave.
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