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Old 03-02-2006, 02:31 PM
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Old mini owner buying new MINI

I finally decided to order a MINI after owning four mini variants over the years (64 Cooper S, 63 850, 66 Moke, 72 Innocenti). I drove a MINI in 02 but wasn't too impressed. Fast forward to 06....what a difference. Back in 02 my main problems with the MINI were 1) New car glitches 2) NO LSD. Well it seems as though those two things have been remedied so I am going to take the plunge but I have a few questions:

Has anyone regretted getting the tan leather Interior?

My dealer says it will take approx. 6 weeks from day of ordering the car until arrival. Is he blowing smoke up my a**?

Thanks for the help and look forward to being part of the "club".

Justin
 
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Originally Posted by sprbxr
I finally decided to order a MINI after owning four mini variants over the years (64 Cooper S, 63 850, 66 Moke, 72 Innocenti). I drove a MINI in 02 but wasn't too impressed. Fast forward to 06....what a difference. Back in 02 my main problems with the MINI were 1) New car glitches 2) NO LSD. Well it seems as though those two things have been remedied so I am going to take the plunge but I have a few questions:

Has anyone regretted getting the tan leather Interior?

My dealer says it will take approx. 6 weeks from day of ordering the car until arrival. Is he blowing smoke up my a**?

Thanks for the help and look forward to being part of the "club".

Justin
You may wish to call Classic MINI in Mentor, Ohio as they have several MINIs on hand (several Cabrio's as well).

....Les
 
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Old 03-02-2006, 05:05 PM
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Justin, I'm an old Mini guy too. When I heard that there was going to be a "new" Mini, I was going to buy one unless BMW screwed it up. I've been happily driving my 03 MCS for 3 1/2 years now.
Time from ordering to delivery totally depends on the dealership. I ordered mine on the 4th of July weekend and got it in early October.
I have no opinion on the leather, I'm very happy with the space grey cloth, but that's not available at this time.
 
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