"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: PA
"that guy" is a smart, money savvy guy. Be him.
You'll have a CM that is a year older than the one you ordered even though it's only going to be a couple months older. If that doesn't matter to you, get the 2013 if the dealer won't come down on the price on the one you have on order (which is a very real possibility).
You'll have a CM that is a year older than the one you ordered even though it's only going to be a couple months older. If that doesn't matter to you, get the 2013 if the dealer won't come down on the price on the one you have on order (which is a very real possibility).
5th Gear
Joined: May 2013
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So this is my luck...just put a non-refundable deposit down on a '14 CMS All4 on Monday and this evening the suggestive advertising on my FireFox browser listed a sale at a different MINI dealer. Me being a glutton for punishment, checked it out and have found an almost exact replica of my R60 (in 2013 guise) for about $3500 less. I'm seriously considering my options. Even losing the deposit would still save me about $3000 after taxes.
Anyone see anything wrong with me using this new found (and short term) bargaining power to save at least some on my '14? Don't really want to be "that" guy, but $3k is $3k.
Anyone see anything wrong with me using this new found (and short term) bargaining power to save at least some on my '14? Don't really want to be "that" guy, but $3k is $3k.
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: PA
You need a longer commute or more joy riding. 
But even during the break in period, I'm sure your JCW is loads of fun. You hearing any exhaust pop and burble yet ?
But even during the break in period, I'm sure your JCW is loads of fun. You hearing any exhaust pop and burble yet ?
5th Gear
Joined: May 2013
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Is it only the JCW that does that?
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: PA
So guys... my son is going to be heading out on his own next year. We're thinking about moving and having a home built. We've been studying floor plans and have one picked out. Take a look at these numbers and tell me if you can figure our what our priority is:
Total Living Area: 1,840 sq. ft.
Attached Garage: 3 Car, 946 sq. ft.
Garage space is more than half the space of the square footage of the house.
Total Living Area: 1,840 sq. ft.
Attached Garage: 3 Car, 946 sq. ft.
Garage space is more than half the space of the square footage of the house.
OVERDRIVE
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 12,326
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From: PA
No... the N18 engine does that. I had an "S" loaner car a few months ago and it popped and burbled like crazy. Told my MA that if my JCW doesn't do that, I'm bringing it back for a full refund. 
4th Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
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The only "problem" is the other MINI dealer's sale ends Monday at 8pm, which will make things tight to figure it out. And of course, the dealer is about 2 hours away, but that's less of a hassle.
There's no problem with purchasing at one dealer and then having is serviced at another right? I mean, when it comes to the "included" maintenance?
4th Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 460
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So guys... my son is going to be heading out on his own next year. We're thinking about moving and having a home built. We've been studying floor plans and have one picked out. Take a look at these numbers and tell me if you can figure our what our priority is:
Total Living Area: 1,840 sq. ft.
Attached Garage: 3 Car, 946 sq. ft.
Garage space is more than half the space of the square footage of the house.
Total Living Area: 1,840 sq. ft.
Attached Garage: 3 Car, 946 sq. ft.
Garage space is more than half the space of the square footage of the house.
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,733
Likes: 1
From: Chandler, AZ
Just wait until you can rip it up to 6,500 rpm. It feels amazing! It will literally spin the tires in second.
5th Gear
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 897
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So guys... my son is going to be heading out on his own next year. We're thinking about moving and having a home built. We've been studying floor plans and have one picked out. Take a look at these numbers and tell me if you can figure our what our priority is:
Total Living Area: 1,840 sq. ft.
Attached Garage: 3 Car, 946 sq. ft.
Garage space is more than half the space of the square footage of the house.
Total Living Area: 1,840 sq. ft.
Attached Garage: 3 Car, 946 sq. ft.
Garage space is more than half the space of the square footage of the house.
5th Gear
Joined: May 2013
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Wait... this says it does.
And this says the CM JCW doesn't but the S does.
Makes no sense. And still confused. I'd like a little pop on the S.
And this says the CM JCW doesn't but the S does.
Makes no sense. And still confused. I'd like a little pop on the S.
5th Gear
Joined: May 2013
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The Tiger is back on the radar for now. It will be heading southwest between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico as we sleep tonight.
I emailed our MA, to ask when the new one would be ready. He thinks Sunday (sooner than I was expecting), so we're going to pick him up at 2pm. That'll be on the way back from the autocross.
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 81
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From: Denver, Colorado
I'm pretty far behind on this thread, but I have an excuse. I think you know what it is. Let's just say that I didn't get too much sleep on Tuesday night.
It's been fun waiting in such good company. Best of luck to all of you who are still hanging in there!
It's been fun waiting in such good company. Best of luck to all of you who are still hanging in there!
