I have wanted one for years; well, this weekend I finally did it. I ordered a 2013 Mini Cooper S pepper white with black roof, black mirrors, and black 17" wheels and tires. Cannot wait until she arrives!

Anyway, just wanted to introduce myself, my name is David, and say thank you to all the folks here who unknowingly assisted me in my purchase. Hopefully, I will be able to contribute as much or more information as you have provided me.

 

Hi Dave - congrats

Now, while you are biting your nails down to the quick while waiting for your new MINI, there are a few things that you must do...a name for your car? Have you gone out and found all the great roads that you need to explore? Lastly have you found your local MINI support group? You know, that group of like minded MINIacs

Pictures when it arrives or it didn't happen...
Motor on.

 

Just like Eddie said, yup pictures prove it or its a farce :P anyway welcome aboard the mini band wagon!!!!! And welcome to your new obsession

 

Congrats David! Make sure you join up with a local group and get some good motoring in! You are coming into a new obsession (fair warning)! I still grin ear to ear every morning when I step out and see her! Owning one has been so much fun! Can't wait to see pics.

 

Welcome to the community.

 

Welcome to the obsession!

 

Thanks all! And I will post pictures but it probably won't be for a while. She goes into production next week (hopefully) and then I have long, long wait until she crosses the pond. I do plan on reaching out to Mini5280: the local chapter here in Denver.

 

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Hi MusicGuy-
Welcome, welcome, welcome... And now the wait begins. However, there is a lot to do for entertainment in the interim. If someone hasn't told you, the Owner's Lounge (OL) through MINI USA, is not the most accurate place to go for updated info, but it's a fun start. For current info, your sales person is better. Anywhoo, once you get your VIN# you can start tracking the vehicle on-line through the OL. And, if the car is going to be shipped anywhere, you'll need your VIN# to research what carrier (RORO- Roll on; Roll off) your MINI is going to be shipped on. If it is going to be shipped, you can track-it using the Maritime Navigation System found free online- google earth has an application. Boy, our MINI was shipped and the whole tracking business became such an educational experience as the family really became extra knowledgeable with the different Maritime terminology and Geography as a whole! And, if it's going to cross the Panama Canal, you can watch it live as it goes through the Locks, so check out the live camera(s) of the Panama Canal. We were able to track and find the vessel carrying our MINI as it went through the Miraflores Locks and took screen shots and recorded the video feed- a cool sight!!! Ah, and then there is the manual... I haven't researched this myself, but I hear that there is an actual app for the manual! And of course, there's chattn' with ALL the great folks here! We just got "TITAN"- our 2013 MINI S Convertible a couple of weeks ago and it truly is a fun way to get around.

Ready2Roll...
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Wow!!! That's great!! The wait is going to seem to be a long one but worth the wait................Congrats!

 

Welcome and congrats. Enjoy the wait, it will make you enjoy the ride even more.