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Old 05-18-2017, 07:08 PM
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Soon to be MINI Owner - Buffalo NY

My 2017 Clubman S ALL4 just finished being built earlier this week and according to ASK-MINI it is on its way right now to the port of exit in Southampton.

This will be my first MINI ever and I'm ridiculously excited because I've been wanting the Clubman for about a year now (had to wait to finish out my current lease).

Moonwalk Grey exterior with black roof and mirrors, black bonnet stripes, and black wheels.

I got fairly carried away with options...


Cold Weather Package
Fully Loaded Package
Rear Park Distance Control
LED Headlights w/cornering
18" Black Star Spoke
8-Speed Sport Automatic with Paddle Shifters
JCW Leather Steering Wheel w/Multifunction
Alarm System
Universal Garage Door Opener with Compass
Power Front Seats with Driver Seat Memory
40/20/40 Folding Rear Seat
MINI Yours Interior: Fiber Alloy Illuminated
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
MINI Head-up Display
Chesterfield Leather: Indigo Blue

Almost everything except for the full park assistance and the driver assist package. I also skipped the JCW exterior and interior packages and they impacted some other options that I wasn't willing to give up.

Counting the days until she comes in
 
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Old 05-18-2017, 07:56 PM
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Sounds like a great set-up my 1st mini was a Clubman. The wait is worth it, I just started my 3rd.

ENJOY!
 
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Old 05-19-2017, 04:03 AM
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Finished the build now waiting for delivery... the days only get longer now...


Anticipation...


Motor On!
 
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Old 05-19-2017, 06:19 AM
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Congrats on your new buy! Give us some pics, when it comes to you!
 
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Old 05-19-2017, 07:32 AM
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JABowders, so is yours on its way now to get on a ship?

Itsmewayne, will do!

I got word word this morning that my car is on the train to the port of exit. I looked at the boat shipping schedules and then next one leaves Tuesday May 23rd. Hoping it makes it on that one, but I'm not sure how quickly they go from being at port to scheduled on a boat.
 
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Old 05-19-2017, 08:29 AM
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Welcome to NAM. Glad that you took the time to get involved.
 
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Old 05-23-2017, 08:36 AM
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My MINI got in the ship this morning! ASK MINI didn't have confirmation yet, but I was able to locate my VIN on the shipping carrier website that it had been loaded on!

Due in NYC by June 2nd and hopefully in my hands not long after that.
 
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Old 05-23-2017, 09:27 AM
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It sucks for us to wait for our babies LOL
I hope she come quickly to you now!
remember: Like expecting grand parents, we are waiting to see the new arrival!
 
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Old 05-24-2017, 07:11 AM
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It is just the long wait, knowing where it is and tracking it... waiting.


I have been through that anxiety a few times.


Motor On!
 
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Old 05-24-2017, 08:35 AM
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Buffalo and you didn't order the MINI snow shovel?

Welcome.
 
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Old 05-24-2017, 09:17 AM
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We're not always as snowy as the news makes us out to be

I did get ALL4 though!
 
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When you get it, pictures please. Thanks!
 
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Old 05-25-2017, 07:09 PM
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There will definitely be pics! I'm hoping to have it by the first week in June as long as it doesn't get held up too long as the entry port and in the distribution center.
 
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Ooo ... how exciting! Nicely sorted build you selected.

I've had the pleasure of taking the MINI plant tour at Oxford to watch the build process quite amazing that.

Won't be long now until you'll be motoring ... enjoy!
 
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Old 06-09-2017, 03:23 PM
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She arrived at the dealer today! I'm picking her up tomorrow afternoon.

Here are a few pics from my MA this afternoon...







 
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Very nice... thanks for sharing the pics with us! What are you going to do about the front license plate? Will you drill the holes or not?
 
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Old 06-09-2017, 05:22 PM
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I'm afraid I'll do the front plate. I tried going with no front plate on a car years back and where I live they'll pull you over for no front plate even if you're doing nothing else wrong.

I had a 2006 Acura TL years ago and driving to work at 6:45AM I was pulled over simply for not having a front license plate. Annoying!
 
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Exciting!
 
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She arrived at the dealer today! I'm picking her up tomorrow afternoon.

Here are a few pics from my MA this afternoon...







Wow, those seats.
 
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I got so distracted absolutely loving my MINI that I didn't post more pics after picking her up.

Here is a pic at the dealer and then this evening after her first wash. I got a ton of bugs on the car from driving on the highway over the weekend a bit and couldn't wait to wash them all off.

Such an amazing car. I'm love taking it for a drive.




 
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Congrats again! I bet you can't wait!
 




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