Well as I've said in the past, this is my 4th MINI so I'm used to the ride. I really enjoyed the feel of the suspension. Having read so many posts from this thread I've been led to believe many people here are getting their first MINI so all they have to go on is things they may have heard. I buy the MINI brand because of how and why the car is made the way it is. I love the "go-cart" feel. When I drove the Tail of the Dragon last year I really learned what the car was made to do, MOTOR!! I think you're going to love your MINI. Just remember, it is a sport car, a car that is made to run and made to be a ton of fun to drive.

 

By the way, I always buy white cars. This is the first time I strayed from white and when I saw the car for the first time yesterday morning the Green just blew me away. I was so concerned I would not like it but as it turned out I love it.

 

As far as breaking it in, I have almost 600 miles on the Coupe and they recommend 1200 so I'm halfway there

 

Good to see you finally picked up your MINI! Looking forward to seeing some more pics. Damn, half way through the break in period already, and all highway miles!

 

Not too far to go! Hang in there!

 

Yea, just got a call. My car is close to being at the dealers. Was beginning to think it was going to take up residence at the VDC.

 

You may have been right on the hold back till launch. I guess it will be a long time before you "see yourself" coming down the road.

 

I feel lucky. Mine got off the ship Thursday and looks like its already on the truck for delivery. That makes up for the long production wait. How long was yours at the VDC?

 

They don't keep them long at VDC, unless you have them install options there, the. They have to be scheduled in. That can take a week or longer. Otherwise, it's just a day or so. But sometimes it does take some extra time to get your dealers ordered delivery truck

 

I keep checking the Tirranna and Athens Highway for updates on sailwx.info and so far i've got nothing.

 

awesome to hear!! yea, i should have gone w/sports suspension; i already drove a sports compact w/stiff suspension.. next time.. hehe. love hearing the feedback. more pics?
ike you, my best pics will be from the dealership and then the mn roads... ugh..

 

No pictures right now unfortunately. She's looking pretty dirty after that drive. I was able to get the tire repaired but it might still have slow leak. It's below zero this morning so I haven't been out to the garage to check it yet.

So what's the status on your Baby?

 

haha!! i bet.. i washed my civic si before selling it and it was just as dirty after driving 15 miles to the dealership as it was before washing..

as for my baby, she is at the dealership today i believe and then goes to the body shop for detailing and the JCW Spoiler install and then i hopefully get a call to come in next friday. i fly to nyc tues to thur, so fri would be PERFECT!!

did they do the whole setup showing for you at motorwerks? i plan to take a TON of pics at motorwerks.

 

Awesome!

They had the Coupe in the showroom with the others. I was happy with the presentation. Motorwerks always meets my expectations and needs when I purchase a vehicle from them. I hope you have a great experience with your purchase.

 

I work at a Fire Department and one of our perks is we can bring our vehicles into the FD after hours and clean them so when the weather clears up a little I'll take her in and give her a good cleaning :-) Sundays are perfect, I normally bring my car in for a few hours.

 

I'm in. Just ordered a Lightning Blue MCS hardtop.

 

Congratulations!!!

 

Chesapeake Highway update: Left the Port of Baltimore 4 hours ago. She's on her way to Brunswick, GA!

 

Was there since the 4th. I got to see it at the dealer today. I'll post some pictures once I pick it up Monday and it has racing stripes etc.

 

The Tiger just updated their position. The are out in the middle of the North Atlantic heading Southwest towards the Panama Canal!

 

Now that I have your attention Attached is a pic of the new machine. As a trade, can new owners help me out? I went through the MINI videos and the manual and they describe accessories like they are standard. Tow ring under driver's seat, mobility kit under passenger set; nothing there. Are these standard or optional? There was also a small metal "key" taped to a piece of paper (attached pic). The MA didn't know what it was. Any ideas?

 

That metal ring looks like the tool to take the plastic covers off the lug nuts of the tires. Or at least I used that on my Audi for the job

 

Mobility Kit - Found on Amazon:

For those who motor without run-flat tires. Temporarily fixes small tire punctures long enough so you can reach proper care-givers. Kit includes: nylon case with ...

 

ah yes... this should be my final week of hanging here in the 'those waitiing for.." since my baby has made it to the dealership and now just needs to get its JCW Spoiler mounted and painted and final detailing done..

now to find her a name..

 

Good for you, your almost home! One more full week for me at least. The Chesapeake Highway reaches the port in Brunswick today, should already be there but I can't tell with the computer I'm using. But it is port day! One step closer!

When you pick her up, don't forget the pics Jimmy!