F55/F56 Ball park time-frame
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6th Gear
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This is a little known feature that works BEAUTIFULLY for those in warmer climates. I have been using it a lot lately with the gorgeous weather we're having here. My car is parked outside all day while I'm at work.
What is does, is you set a timer and at that specific time, the car's fans come on and basically help air out the car, even when the car is off. It does this for 10-15 minutes then switches back off, but the end result is your car doesn't have that stagnant, hot, stuff air when you get in at the end of your day.
It's under SETTINGS --> CLIMATE. There are two timers you can set and they will take effect in the next 24 hours. They reset every time so you have to set them everyday, if you wish.
I usually get out of work around 6:30 so I have mine set for about 6. I've sometimes gotten in my car while it was still running and you can hear the fans going, even with the car off. The fan symbol on the climate controls will flash to let you know it's working.
What is does, is you set a timer and at that specific time, the car's fans come on and basically help air out the car, even when the car is off. It does this for 10-15 minutes then switches back off, but the end result is your car doesn't have that stagnant, hot, stuff air when you get in at the end of your day.
It's under SETTINGS --> CLIMATE. There are two timers you can set and they will take effect in the next 24 hours. They reset every time so you have to set them everyday, if you wish.
I usually get out of work around 6:30 so I have mine set for about 6. I've sometimes gotten in my car while it was still running and you can hear the fans going, even with the car off. The fan symbol on the climate controls will flash to let you know it's working.
In a cause where you work and wish to vent car at a certain time, the feature is beyond "nice". I was hoping I could use it when we shop and set the car to vent every 30 minutes as we are not on any specific schedule. Still for a movie or a lunch/dinner out, setting it to vent an hour or two after being parked in the sun would make good sense.
Thanks for the info SZ
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I experienced the same thing although when I tracked the ship that my Mini was on, I could see that it had already reached the destination port on 6/11 in California. When I checked 2wglobal, it just said Delivered (from Southampton), then a few days later it showed that it had cleared customs. My MA said that it was sent to the VDC on 6/12, but who knows how long it will be there.
, so now i am just trying to find something else to do while i am waiting to make the waiting process faster haha. Maybe watch all the Jurassic Park/World movies again since the new one is out. haha 
Really sorry to hear of the delay. Very strange that it's being held up. I was told that shippers won't release trucks unless they have a full load of cars for delivery. That may be the problem (I think that's what held mine up a few days in getting to my dealership).
Not sure how many MINI and BMW dealerships you have between POE and your MINI dealership, but without a full load your car could be "marking time" until the next boat arrives.
Lets hope that's not the case and yours is on it's way.
Not sure how many MINI and BMW dealerships you have between POE and your MINI dealership, but without a full load your car could be "marking time" until the next boat arrives.
Lets hope that's not the case and yours is on it's way.
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Yeah, there is really nothing we can do about it other than waiting, so now i am just trying to find something else to do while i am waiting to make the waiting process faster haha. Maybe watch all the Jurassic Park/World movies again since the new one is out. haha
OMG, i didn't know that.. oh well. My sales rap told me that he has put in a "rush" order for me. Hope it will get here before the Canada Day Long weekend! Will let you guys know once my dealership calls me.
, so now i am just trying to find something else to do while i am waiting to make the waiting process faster haha. Maybe watch all the Jurassic Park/World movies again since the new one is out. haha OMG, i didn't know that.. oh well. My sales rap told me that he has put in a "rush" order for me. Hope it will get here before the Canada Day Long weekend! Will let you guys know once my dealership calls me.
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True that! Will let you know once my dealership has called me. Btw, when's your estimated delivery date?
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It says 6/20. My MA predicted either the 18th or 19th last week, but I haven't heard from him lately. I ordered on 4/21. I will let you know, too, when it ever arrives. I'm just a bit anxious because I had hoped to take possession by June 30 to take advantage of the $1000 discount during their Spring sales event.
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It says 6/20. My MA predicted either the 18th or 19th last week, but I haven't heard from him lately. I ordered on 4/21. I will let you know, too, when it ever arrives. I'm just a bit anxious because I had hoped to take possession by June 30 to take advantage of the $1000 discount during their Spring sales event.
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Update: Apparently, my Mini arrived at the Dealer around 8PM tonight (Friday), but won't be ready for pickup until Monday since the crew that does the initial detail to get it ready don't work on the weekends. So, I'll just have to wait a couple more days!
Last edited by Sandylp; Jun 19, 2015 at 08:26 PM.
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Ball park time-frame
Originally Posted by Sandylp
Mine was on the Manon. I wish there was a way of tracking the truck as it travels to the dealer. The VDC is only about a 6 or 7 hour drive from my dealer, but I have no idea how long it actually takes due to various stops along the way, what day it leaves, etc. I guess my MA would know, but I'm sure he will contact me when it arrives.
Update: Apparently, my Mini arrived at the Dealer around 8PM tonight (Friday), but won't be ready for pickup until Monday since the crew that does the initial detail to get it ready don't work on the weekends. So, I'll just have to wait a couple more days!
Update: Apparently, my Mini arrived at the Dealer around 8PM tonight (Friday), but won't be ready for pickup until Monday since the crew that does the initial detail to get it ready don't work on the weekends. So, I'll just have to wait a couple more days!
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Waiting the weekend is tough, but it is already almost Monday, hang in there! Remember to post some pictures after you've had some time to enjoy your new ride! This is the exciting part!
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I picked up my Blazing Red MCS yesterday. You can't see it in the photo, but it has the sun roof with the checkered flag. It seems so much bigger to me than my 2012 Mini.
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This is a comparison photo of my new blazing red MCS on the left and my 2012 chili red MCS on the right. I got the same checkered graphics, but I wanted all the new features of the 2015. I like the black wheels, but I thought I'd get the alloy aluminum this time.
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As an observation, I see a lot of second and third time MINI owners on here as well, which is encouraging. I'm a first time MINI owner with my F56 and have been wondering if I'd want a second one after having this for a while. If the initial experience is any indication, I'm sure I will, but I have wondered about long term reliability.
I guess my point with all this is that it seems like you're happy enough with your 2012 to get another one. Has your experience with the 2012 been overwhelmingly positive?
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Congrats, the car looks fantastic! Welcome to club 'Blazing red'
As an observation, I see a lot of second and third time MINI owners on here as well, which is encouraging. I'm a first time MINI owner with my F56 and have been wondering if I'd want a second one after having this for a while. If the initial experience is any indication, I'm sure I will, but I have wondered about long term reliability.
I guess my point with all this is that it seems like you're happy enough with your 2012 to get another one. Has your experience with the 2012 been overwhelmingly positive?
As an observation, I see a lot of second and third time MINI owners on here as well, which is encouraging. I'm a first time MINI owner with my F56 and have been wondering if I'd want a second one after having this for a while. If the initial experience is any indication, I'm sure I will, but I have wondered about long term reliability.
I guess my point with all this is that it seems like you're happy enough with your 2012 to get another one. Has your experience with the 2012 been overwhelmingly positive?
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A man asked me the same thing at the dealership yesterday. I never had any problems with my 2008 or my 2012 Mini, and hope that my 2015 MCS will be the same. I plan on keeping this Mini longer, so I purchased the extended Maintenance plan, and might get the mechanical service plan later on. The only issue I had with the 2012 Mini was the rubber seal around the driver's door opening, which had started to flake. It was replaced during a routine service under warranty.
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Very nice I like the checkered with the red.
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