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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Spa2k
You may have just invented the next official MINI accessory: disposable adult diaper/briefs, with the MINI logo and "NOT NORMAL" across the seat.
Ahhhahaahaha!

I'd buy a pack.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:16 AM
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The time is finally here!

Less than 1 hour...!!! Rainy day here, bummer, but my Bayswater will manage to brighten my day, I'm sure!

Au revoir my dear Camden... You will forever be my first MINI Love!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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I do not remember the wait being this hard last time. It was back in 2004, and the car was more of the wife's so I guess that has something to do with it. Still. Driving me nuts waiting at the port. MINI USA has zero info, the Fidelio is a day late to Southhampton AND I'm not even sure I make that boat. Other then that I am totally not going nuts.

Nice to hear that a few of you are getting closer tho! Please come back and post pics. Makes the wait a little easier.

CR, I think the red looked great, but if you still think it was a little pink in that light and want to post MORE pictures I'm ok with it.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by IamLili
Less than 1 hour...!!! Rainy day here, bummer, but my Bayswater will manage to brighten my day, I'm sure!

Au revoir my dear Camden... You will forever be my first MINI Love!
Uh-oh, I sense tears coming on. I guess we'll have to add "Bye-bye, old MINI" hankies to the new accessories list.

Have fun, Lili – the clouds will part as you motor down the road!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 09:39 AM
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Went to the O's game last night and my wife asked me if I was sad to be so close to my MINI (still at the VDC) yet so far away...Very depressing. Hopefully today I get word that it's made it to the dealer (an early morning email to my MA it as of yet unanswered).

Good News (possibly?)! MINI Motoring Graphics believes they have discovered the proper code for my green mirrors! I've ordered a sample (and a shade lighter and darker) and hope to have it before I pick up the car.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by IamLili
Less than 1 hour...!!! Rainy day here, bummer, but my Bayswater will manage to brighten my day, I'm sure!

Au revoir my dear Camden... You will forever be my first MINI Love!
Sweet N Sour day, Huh Lili ? More sweet though. Enjoy !! Can't wait to see the pics !

Originally Posted by Speedu4ea
I do not remember the wait being this hard last time. It was back in 2004, and the car was more of the wife's so I guess that has something to do with it. Still. Driving me nuts waiting at the port. MINI USA has zero info, the Fidelio is a day late to Southhampton AND I'm not even sure I make that boat. Other then that I am totally not going nuts.

Nice to hear that a few of you are getting closer tho! Please come back and post pics. Makes the wait a little easier.

CR, I think the red looked great, but if you still think it was a little pink in that light and want to post MORE pictures I'm ok with it.
The wait is a bit torturous, isn't it ! Hang in there, getting closer by the minute.

Yep, will post some more pics pretty soon.



Originally Posted by etidd01
Went to the O's game last night and my wife asked me if I was sad to be so close to my MINI (still at the VDC) yet so far away...Very depressing. Hopefully today I get word that it's made it to the dealer (an early morning email to my MA it as of yet unanswered).

Good News (possibly?)! MINI Motoring Graphics believes they have discovered the proper code for my green mirrors! I've ordered a sample (and a shade lighter and darker) and hope to have it before I pick up the car.
Wow, sounds like you're getting close to having matching stripes ! With three samples, one is sure to be a very close match!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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After nearly 2 months of waiting, I FINALLY took delivery of my 2013 MINI Countryman S ALL4. I've had it now for 6 days and am LOVING it!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 11:27 AM
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Congrats ! Looks great !

And hey, two months is nothing. There was a time not that long ago the average wait for a MINI was more like 4-5 months.

Enjoy and Happy Motoring !
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by atlantaellis
After nearly 2 months of waiting, I FINALLY took delivery of my 2013 MINI Countryman S ALL4. I've had it now for 6 days and am LOVING it!
Congratulations - You're now out of the running for who gets to turn out the lights when we shut down this thread!

And etidd01 – Check the color of the trim on the doors of the dealership! (Just sayin' ... )
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by atlantaellis
After nearly 2 months of waiting, I FINALLY took delivery of my 2013 MINI Countryman S ALL4. I've had it now for 6 days and am LOVING it!
WOOHOO! Looks awesome!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Spa2k
You may have just invented the next official MINI accessory: disposable adult diaper/briefs, with the MINI logo and "NOT NORMAL" across the seat.
One of Those where "Not Normal" only shows up when wet and in need of a change.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by atlantaellis
After nearly 2 months of waiting, I FINALLY took delivery of my 2013 MINI Countryman S ALL4. I've had it now for 6 days and am LOVING it!
Sweet! Another beautiful Countryman!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by atlantaellis
After nearly 2 months of waiting, I FINALLY took delivery of my 2013 MINI Countryman S ALL4. I've had it now for 6 days and am LOVING it!
Very nice ride...enjoy!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by atlantaellis
After nearly 2 months of waiting, I FINALLY took delivery of my 2013 MINI Countryman S ALL4. I've had it now for 6 days and am LOVING it!
Beautiful, congratulations!!!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by atlantaellis
After nearly 2 months of waiting, I FINALLY took delivery of my 2013 MINI Countryman S ALL4. I've had it now for 6 days and am LOVING it!
Very nice, thanks for posting! I love the Countryman. Wish we had one but already bought the Forester...
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:09 PM
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Hi Ho Fidelio!

Weeeeeeeeee booked on a boat! Received at terminal and BOOKED. Looks like Fidelio docks in Southampton tomorrow and hits Port Hueneme on 8/22. Getting closer...

Anyone else on the Fidelio?
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Awesome... huge step !!

of course, the worst part of the whole process is watching the little dot go across the computer screen as you track the ship. Damn, you'd think a shop could go more than an inch in 20 hours!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Spa2k
Congratulations - You're now out of the running for who gets to turn out the lights when we shut down this thread!

And etidd01 – Check the color of the trim on the doors of the dealership! (Just sayin' ... )
That's not nice!

Flabbergasted that this is so difficult.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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I think all that Spa meant was you should call Atlanta's dealership and get the paint code for their door frame. Bingo... problem solved. That is a pretty close match to your mirror colors, right ? Going to look darn good !
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:25 PM
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Oh...my bad, if that was the intent. It looks close to the correct color, but I'm going to hope that MMG is on the right track. From what I was told, they got the code from a dealer in NJ (Mt Laurel, I think).
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Given you also went with the samples one shade on each side of that color, you're going to be fine with one of the three. Make sure you check the swatches in several kinds of lighting, too... direct, indirect, shade, partial shade.

After all, life doesn't have many bigger decisions than this one !
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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My car is currently awaiting release to the carrier I'll be flying out to California again for work the 8th. I won't be back till late October! My brother will enjoy my Mini for me!
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:46 PM
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You must REALLY love your brother !


Hey... Lili.... where are you and where are our pics ???
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniWii
My car is currently awaiting release to the carrier I'll be flying out to California again for work the 8th. I won't be back till late October! My brother will enjoy my Mini for me!
I think your brother will more then enjoy it!! He may end up getting one himself by the time you get back!! ha ha
 
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Old Aug 1, 2013 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
You must REALLY love your brother !


Hey... Lili.... where are you and where are our pics ???
Ha ha I thought the same thing about his brother...
Where is Lili at?? I wanna see some pics too
 
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