So, has anyone else been waiting as long as I have been? I ordered my car on March 18th. She is currently awaiting transport to Galveston, TX and then delivery to Edmond, OK. Looks like it will be at least another 4 weeks......so frustrating!

 

Just checked the status and my Hybrid CM is in production now. The completion date is 7/13

 

Did you have the Driving Assistant in Spec I heard that delayed allot of vehicles.

On a good note dealer updated us today and said that Ethel will be ready to pick up Tomm evening..

 

I posted this in its own thread, but did any of you select the spoiler option? Trying to see examples of with and without it?

 

Woo hoo!


I didn't, and from what I have seen, the "normal" version still gets a "mini" spoiler and I *think* the spoiler option just makes it bigger/longer... The ones I saw without it looked fine to me (No plans to race it and needing downforce and stuff)... Then again, I usually don't like spoiler options in general, so I might be biased...

 

As far as I know Ethel does not have the spoiler option. So based on what she looks like I have no clue what the spoiler option does.

 

Well I've joined the list of those waiting for their F60 order. I ordered an Island Blue JCW with chili red roof/mirrors last Wednesday (7/5). So far only on the Ordered list, no build date yet. This is my second go-around with MINI ordering. Back in 2012 I ordered a Green Park Clubman S. It took a little over 2 months. The waits were frustrating and perplexing but it was also fun to follow the production and shipping progress.

I still have the Clubman. I'm passing it on to my son as his daily driver. I didn't want to let it out of the family. It is a great car.

By the way, the "spoiler option" is standard on the JCW. It is a very subtle spoiler. It overhangs the rear window maybe an additional one/two inches with a very slight upturn at the end. If you go to the MINI build web site and build a JCW. Go to the External options. Bring up the spoiler dialog. If you look very closely you can see the upturn.

 

My thinking as well. Just wanted to make sure. Going to place my order next week, and don't want to make any regretful mistakes.

 

Does anyone know if Active Driver Assist is still a bottleneck?

 

Me and two others are set to be loaded onto the California-bound Don Quixote on Sunday.

 

Mine was built completely yesterday and is at the port for vessel now

 

I was fully committed to Moonwalk Grey -- same as my F56 has. Still love it, but oddly, Melting Silver looks better on the Countryman (at least today it does &#128563. Got to settle on the color very soon, as it's time to order it. Going to do a body-colored roof for the first time.

 

Congrats. The wait is worth it.

 

Saw a silver with a sliver roof for the first time. I think it looks great. The black pillars make the roof look like it is floating.

 

For all those who have recently placed an order on a JCW Countryman or contemplating doing so, be aware that MINI has cut way back on allocations for these cars. My dealer has told me I definitely have one of the allocations however MINI is pushing back the builds until September. I've been assured my build will be during the first week of September...or sooner if they relax their schedule. I ordered on July 5 so I'm looking at mid-late September for delivery on the east coast.

 

Finally scheduled for production and got my VIN. Attempting to memorize my VIN like my Clubman, lol.

 

I had no idea. My wife and I walked onto a mini lot last Friday. A 2018 white JCW Countryman just came off the truck. The wife fell in love with it so we placed a deposit. We should be picking it up either tomorrow or Wednesday.

 

I don't want to hear that! La La La La La

Actually I'm just too picky. I like to order so that I can get exactly what I want. However the wait can be excruciating.

I hope everything goes great for you! The white (with red roof?) is a classic JCW combination. You are so fortunate getting a JCW right off the truck. That way it hasn't been used as a demo. MINI's have a 1200 mi break-in period. I doubt that demos have it so easy, certainly not the one I test drove.

 

i hear you. It's definitely more special to order a car. My wife is not so picky.

it is white w/ red top, mirrors and stripes, tech package, H&K & some other minor items.

 

And the wait begins.....Ordered Island Blue SE 7/6/17 fully loaded with Active Driving Assist and Piano Black Illuminated interior. Chose to keep the Carbon Black Leatherette seats as they are easier to keep clean for my use. All season tires as I do not like run flats. Adding the panoramic sunroof is certainly going to decrease mpg I'm sure but my daily driving is around town only since I work from home. Salesman said they are awaiting production slot to open up as they are only allocated one for the new SE and one for the JCW. I'm first on the list though and should have it sometime in the Fall.

 

I placed my order today. Here's the latest on Driver's Assist. They have to find a new supplier, and they estimate a SIX MONTH DELAY! I had to begrudgingly remove it from my build. Unbelievable!

The crazy thing is that the demo I drove had it, but I cannot order it. ☹�

 

My ‘18 is aboard the Don Quixote too. It was built on July 4th and I have active driving assist on my build. I haven’t heard of delays on that feature for the 18’s is it possible the sales guy was just trying to close the deal. You should call the 1866ASKMINI number and see if they tell you the same thing.

 

My July build was completed with Active Driving Assist. Now it is at the port of exit and waiting for next available vessel ( hopefully 7/22 )

 

mine's sitting in the dealer's 'storage area' until I get back from my trip abroad:




I'm having second thoughts about the red stripes on the bonnet though.



Will have to see it with the protective sheets removed.

 

Congratulations! When did you place your order? I ordered the 2018 CMS Hybrid
on July 6 and getting nervous about all the posts on delays for production with the Active Drive Assist:-( Ordered fully loaded plus this feature in Island Blue/Black Top.