Thx for the info... Not such a problem in NJ as the laws have changed recently in NJ. Inspection on a new car is good for something like 4 or 5 years (2 years on an older car) and registration is also good now for more than a year (not sure exactly... laws changed recenly about registration).

BTW... I'm a '92 graduate of Minnetonka High School in Minnetonka, MN!

 

Picked up my Hyper Blue MCSc at Otto's last night. Even put the top down for a few miles before it got too cold - it was well worth the wait.

Now if I only didn't have to work today...

 

JRZY, my son was in a fall basketball league at MHS that just finished up last month. Minnetonka clobbered his team every time they played.

 

don't tell us you forgot your camera!? What is the 'delivery' area like at otto's? phillymini is having an event there on saturday and will be using that area so my delivery will be either outside or in the detail bay. am I missing out on some amazing MINI ambiance or something?

 

I was in the delivery bay also (Probably because they put the Roadguard on my car that afternoon). I was disappointed I didn't get to use that little glass garage area they have.

Overall though Otto's was great. I was so excited I forgot to bring my downpayment with me, and I almost had to leave without my mini. However, the finance manager typed a quick IOU from me to Otto's and stopped by to pick up the check at my house this morning. If it wasn't for that fiasco I would have been in and out in less than 30 minutes. By the way, they gave me a $35 gift certificate to their store.

It's funny, I couldn't see my Mini (because it was in the delivery bay) until after I filled out all the paperwork and had my MA go through all the information. I didn't listen to a thing she said because I was so excited.

I looked for your car, and I think I may have seen it but I'm not sure. Great color choice

 

that's great that they let you get your car then even without the check! I think I may ask to schedule an appointment sometime in the next few weeks just to put my car in the bay for photos. Did they throw in any floor mats? I really want to get the rubber ones for the winter but if I have to pay full price I'll just get on ebay or from classic. And if you saw a HB/W S without a sunroof it's gotta be mine. I was told that very few come specced similar to mine... and then it's almost always an auto-x car. Now all I have to do is wait until spring so I can use it like it was intended

ok now seriously... where are the pictures?

 

i went to the OL and the 'Track my Baby' link has been replaced with a 'Post your own photos' link. I wouldn't imagine this would happen automatically after it hits the estimated delivery date? hopefully what it means is my MINI is in and prepped and i'll come home today to a voicemail telling me to pick it up. I'm so excited people are already picking theirs up - i really hope i can get it first thing saturday. I try to not bother my MA as much as possible but its so hard when we are this close.

 

My OL did the same thing! I'm also pretty sure kenos saw my car there last night so my guess is that the 'at the dealer' part of the tracking is pretty much skipped. ask-mini told me that they could provide no further info once it hit the VDC and to get the rest of the tracking from the dealer. My guess is that they have to update it manually and once the car comes in they hit some 'arrived' button and the owners lounge reflects that. man I can't wait to upload some pics!

 

I HAVE MY MINI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I'll post pics tonite!!!

 

MINI deliverd to you at work? What the heck are you still doing there?

Take a personal day and get us some pictures.... Then start the breakin process while you are at it!

 

these next two weeks are going to be full of excitement and hopefully a lot of pictures! can't wait to see some of my little guy's stablemates!

 

Here it is! Check my gallery for more photos.

 

skeffers - looks great, i'm so jealous. luckily the jelousy shouldn't last any more than 48 hours. anyone else yet? post your pics!!

 

My car is at the VPC in Greer, SC about 30 minutes from the dealer in Greenville, SC. My MA is off until next Tuesday. I told one of the other MAs that I would call back tomorrow, that I would like to pickup Saturday if possible. He said that could happen!

 

My Alice has arrived at the dealer for a saturday pick-up. Woo Hoo. OL still shows en-route.

 

Congratulations everyone... sounds like it'll be a good weekend for quite a few new MINI owners

 

Photos are lousy because it's dark out!

 

COME ON 45'ers .... :impatient :impatient

I still got another WEEK to wait. A 'couple a pics' is all well & good, but GIVE UP THE SKINNY!! I want details!!!

...... What's good?
...... ...... What's bad?
...... ...... ...... Will Jenn buy a MINI and reconcile with Brad?
.

 

There is nothing lousy about that shot, your MINI looks great. That may be the best shot I've seen of PW. The contrast of the night really does it justice.

 

My dealer says the car will be ready for delivery on friday - If that really happens (or whenever it happens) I'll be sure to post pics. I've got these R99 anthracite wheels sitting in the garage, and its driving me nuts not having them on the car!

 

I've only put maybe 10 miles on it but here's my impression...

MUCH more power than I expected and INCREDIBLY responsive! When I nail it, it really throws you back into the seat. The orange interior lights look so ceul! The silver interior surfaces look AWESOME! When I shift, the throws are really short and smooth. The feel of the shift **** is awesome. Seats (leatherette) are firm and comfortable. PLENTY of head/leg room (in front seat at least!). The engine purrs nicely and the "burble" it makes when you let off the gas to slow down sounds cool. Very stiff sporty ride!!! I've gotta get used to where the controls (power windows and interior door handle) are. 1 interesting thing that the dealer pointed out which I toally noticed later... to close the bonnet and boot you've really got to close it hard. Everything feels solid... doors, wheel, handles etc. I'm still a little nervous driving it, new car and all, and it seems like cars waiting behind me at a light or turning right while I'm in a left hand lane get WAY TO CLOSE! PW/B combo definitely makes me happy... I wasn't sure after I ordered because I hadn't actually seen a PW/B Mini and after i saw a RG MINI i had second thoughts.


It is definitely living up to the hype!!! NO LET DOWN HERE! Easily the nicest car I've ever owned.

 

My initial impressions after 37 miles and numerous hours sitting in my MINI Cooper in my garage:

I agree with JRZYMINI with most of his points about his car, although my car is not an S--the solid feel, the shifter, the seats, the headroom.

The engine purr on this car makes me wonder why I would need the JCW sound kit. I haven't driven an S, but the ride is firm enough for me.

While driving, I have yet to develop a perception of where the front end is. The hood just slopes away. I can only see as far as the wiper blades! There was a car ahead of me waiting to make a left turn on a somewhat wide street. I saw there was enough space for a car to pass on the right using part of a driveway ramp. As I made this maneuver, I felt the MINI tilt a bit. I had misjudged the location of the driveway and drove over the curb. Oops. No harm done.

I agree about closing the hood and boot. I thought I had closed the boot but the warning light signaled that it was ajar. I then closed it with a slam.

The instrument warning lights and the digital readouts are small.

I have the standard radio/CD player and it sounds great.

I am pleased with the chrome interior against the anthracite dash and headliner. The Royal Grey color is a brownish, greenish grey which I'm liking more and more.

I think I have found only one imperfection--the passenger side seat has a couple of hard protrusions under the cloth on the seat. I've been told these could be air bag weight sensors. I'll have to look at the seats of other cars.

All in all, I'm really happy with my MINI.

 

I just talked with one of the MAs at my dealer and my car has been released from the VPC to the trucking co. That is a 30 minute trip to the dealer. The MA said if it gets there today, unless it is late, that I could pickup tomorrow 12/3.

 

that's awesome! that makes it 4 or 5 of us that are getting our cars tomorrow! a good day for week 45ers!

 

thought I would give an upfate on the tosca for some of you. Our Ship just left panama last night and only have a few thousand miles to go. Still looks good for the ship to arrive in foxanard some time on wensday. Hopfully VDC goes fast