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4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 388
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From: Atlanta GA
Since I can't seem to get the files small enough to attach weekend pictures of a CLEAN Tess, please go to my Gallery to see a couple pictures. I will continue to try to get a couple shrunken to acceptable size....
In the meantime, hopefully I can get my name on the Official Horizon Blue Club list. See post #197 for some of the details.
In the meantime, hopefully I can get my name on the Official Horizon Blue Club list. See post #197 for some of the details.
1st Gear
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 28
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From: Clearwater, FL
Since the last of the accessories I ordered with my car finally arrived this past week, I felt it was time to take some proper photos of Monte. I snapped a few while out and around in the Bay area yesterday and posted them to my gallery.
Only about 150 miles left until the break-in period is over!
Only about 150 miles left until the break-in period is over!
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 120
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From: Blacklick, OH
No one was hurt thankfully. We had our 3yo son in the car with us. The other driver said that he was going 35 he thought when he hit us! My wife is very sad about being without the car for a while though. The adjuster is supposed to look at it this week. It sucks to get hit in the first place, but to get hit and you haven't even made a payment on it really sucks!
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 60
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I'm sorry about the MINI above :( I am glad no one was hurt.
Add me to the club! I just picked up my Horizon Blue MINI on Saturday after patiently waiting for it since ordering it in August!
Add me to the club! I just picked up my Horizon Blue MINI on Saturday after patiently waiting for it since ordering it in August!
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2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 120
Likes: 0
From: Blacklick, OH
The adjuster was out this morning. The first round of parts should be in next week and then they will start tearing in to it. The bill so far is at 4500 and I expect it to climb as they pull the panels off. To be honest, I'll be surprised if we see it in 3 weeks. The shop that it's at said they aren't the fastest, but they are the best. They were recommended by the local MINI dealer and have a great reputation here. So all we can do now is 
Anyone have any experience with claiming diminished value with insurance companies? The appraiser at our dealer says that this accident can take off 15-25% when we go to trade it in. This is really unacceptable to me as it is a brand new car. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Anyone have any experience with claiming diminished value with insurance companies? The appraiser at our dealer says that this accident can take off 15-25% when we go to trade it in. This is really unacceptable to me as it is a brand new car. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
5th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 975
Likes: 15
From: Cathedral City, CA
The adjuster was out this morning. The first round of parts should be in next week and then they will start tearing in to it. The bill so far is at 4500 and I expect it to climb as they pull the panels off. To be honest, I'll be surprised if we see it in 3 weeks. The shop that it's at said they aren't the fastest, but they are the best. They were recommended by the local MINI dealer and have a great reputation here. So all we can do now is
Anyone have any experience with claiming diminished value with insurance companies? The appraiser at our dealer says that this accident can take off 15-25% when we go to trade it in. This is really unacceptable to me as it is a brand new car. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Anyone have any experience with claiming diminished value with insurance companies? The appraiser at our dealer says that this accident can take off 15-25% when we go to trade it in. This is really unacceptable to me as it is a brand new car. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Good Luck!
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 55
Likes: 1
From: Seacoast of NH
Meet Beaker
Hello all,
Just found this thread. My wife and I picked up Beaker on May 15th after ordering it in April. Beaker is a 2009 MCS that sports an Aero Kit, Silver Bonnet Stripes, and a new set of shoes which are 17" Rota RB's in gunmetal. Love the color, I get compliments on it all the time!!
dave
Just found this thread. My wife and I picked up Beaker on May 15th after ordering it in April. Beaker is a 2009 MCS that sports an Aero Kit, Silver Bonnet Stripes, and a new set of shoes which are 17" Rota RB's in gunmetal. Love the color, I get compliments on it all the time!!
dave
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 88
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From: Austin, TX
Hello all,
Just found this thread. My wife and I picked up Beaker on May 15th after ordering it in April. Beaker is a 2009 MCS that sports an Aero Kit, Silver Bonnet Stripes, and a new set of shoes which are 17" Rota RB's in gunmetal. Love the color, I get compliments on it all the time!!
dave
Just found this thread. My wife and I picked up Beaker on May 15th after ordering it in April. Beaker is a 2009 MCS that sports an Aero Kit, Silver Bonnet Stripes, and a new set of shoes which are 17" Rota RB's in gunmetal. Love the color, I get compliments on it all the time!!
dave
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 55
Likes: 1
From: Seacoast of NH
The aero kit is the painted side skirts and different bumpers (no black trim) from MINI. The calipers I painted myself along with the caliper decals I designed.
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 55
Likes: 1
From: Seacoast of NH
Yup, those are the ones.....
2nd Gear
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
From: Austin, TX
You can see how vanilla my car is and how little time I looked for options based on my lack of knowledge. The painting looks pretty cool... too bad my mechanical skills are slim to none to even get at the calipers.
1st Gear
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Washington, DC Region
Hello all,
Just found this thread. My wife and I picked up Beaker on May 15th after ordering it in April. Beaker is a 2009 MCS that sports an Aero Kit, Silver Bonnet Stripes, and a new set of shoes which are 17" Rota RB's in gunmetal. Love the color, I get compliments on it all the time!!
dave
Just found this thread. My wife and I picked up Beaker on May 15th after ordering it in April. Beaker is a 2009 MCS that sports an Aero Kit, Silver Bonnet Stripes, and a new set of shoes which are 17" Rota RB's in gunmetal. Love the color, I get compliments on it all the time!!
dave
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
From: San Leandro, CA
CooperJet: oh wow! Sorry about the damage, at least no one was hurt. As far as diminished value claims go, you probably can't claim it through your insurance but you will be able to file a claim through the carrier for the responsible party. The process will most likely involve a before and after appraisal of the car.
SaltNPepa: you can add me to the list please? I took delivery yesterday 9/26
SaltNPepa: you can add me to the list please? I took delivery yesterday 9/26
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 38
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From: New Jersey
How do I attach the HBOC Badge # on my signature? I forgot how to do it. Can someone please give me the code and tell me how to do it?
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