Yesterday I finally made the leap and ordered my new Cooper S. And it sure feels good. Now I can join in the unhealthy obsession with all of you who are playing the waiting game.

BRG/BRG, Convenience, Premium (w/wood wheel), Cold, Tuscan Leather, Anthracite, English Oak, rear fogs, Bridge spokes, hi-fi.

My brother ('04 S with a Works kit) gently steered me towards a MINI when he learned I was starting to research a new commuter car back in June. Test drove one in July before a vacation trip, and after a month or so of configuring and trying to get the wife to see one up close (she still hasn't yet), I figured the wait had been long enough.

I feel somewhat fortunate that I should be a week 39 build (my MA stated they still had a few 39 slots yesterday), but I will wait until he gives me my production number before I get too excited about it. If that's true, I should be Motoring before Halloween.

Two interesting points about this experience so far.

I had not seen the BRG/BRG combo in person before ordering yesterday, but after I signed the build sheet, I was talking with my MA and happened to turn around just in time to see a 2-week old BRG/BRG pull into the dealership. It sure looked right. Karma I guess. Definitely made the right color choice for me.

Also, with regards to the waiting game, the past 3 new vehicles we have purchased all involved waiting, and all 3 were longer waits than this will be. In 2000, we waited 5 months for my wife's Odyssey. In 2001, I ordered and waited 6 months for my Harley, and in '05, we waited over 3 months for my MDX. All were very well worth the wait, as each time we got exactly what we wanted. That being said, however, I think this wait will be far worse than those because I will be tracking the build and the voyage every step of the way. None of this "out of sight, out of mind" mentality with the MINI.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi, and I look forward to hanging out here, having a lot of fun with you all, both here and eventually on the road. And yes, I will wave.

Chuck

 

Congrats on your order! You won't regret your decision, though I am sure the wait will drive you insane!

Good luck and welcome to NAM!

 

Welcome and congratulations! Waiting for an AB/AB MCS here myself.

Out of curiosity, what type of Harley do you have? '06 1200L Sportster myself.

 

Congrats on the order and yes, be prepared to have your mind messed with during the wait. In reality it goes pretty quick...it just seems like an eternity. Sounds like an awesome car...I doubt you'll miss any loss of sanity once the MINI shows up. You won't need it any more!!

 

wandrur -

I got a Heritage Softail Classic, Luxury Blue/Diamond Ice. Loved it for about 4 years. After that, I couldn't enjoy the ride anymore with so many inattentive idiots on the road, so I sold it.

Back when I met my wife in '87, I drove a 1972 BMW 2002 tii, so I guess that the MINI will be my Harley and my old 02 wrapped up in one package.

 

Congrats on your order. There are quite a few waiting-obsessed threads on NAM to scroll to pass the time. Welcome to the MINIverse.

 

Silly, you've always been one of us .

Beware the Kool-Aid and labotomies are on the right.

 

Congrats!! I think its really cool that you chose British racing green, for this color will be discontinued in the somewhat near future. I personally LOVE it!!
Congrats again!!!

 

You need to move to a less populated area and buy another! The crazies are still out there, but there are fewer of them, and they tend to be in huge-*** SUVs (you know...the land yachts), so they can be safely avoided.

SHHHH!! Don't *tell* about the Kool-Aid!

It's a nice, tasty, sweet beverage...nothing to be afraid of... Come in, come in. We all float down here...

 

Congratulations!

And the wait is a piece of cake. Sort of like sitting at the end of the rainbow waiting for the gold pot to appear. I am sure you will fair better than some have. You would be surprised at how some act when waiting for thier Mini.

 

Welcome to the MINIverse! And GREAT color choice!! Like wandrur said....don't worry...we ALL float down here.

 

I'm somewhat of a newbie too, and have really enjoyed the welcome and informative threads to read through as my obsession grows and grows, many many hours of reading material here while you wait!

 

welcome enjoy the wait

 

Waiting, waiting, waiting. Me?? Impatient??

Where's the koolaid again?

 

Psst...hey...you...over here...

 

Congrats and welcome.

Unfortunately, waiting is no fun. Your stories didn't help me at all.

 

Rookies,...ya gotta lub em.

 

classy color combo. Congrats!

 

Chuck congrats on the ordering your new MCS and a great color choice

 

+1 ... You made my day with this one wandrur!



Way to go ColonialHoo and congrats on your MCS!

Ahead lay many miles and smiles for you and your MINI!

Enjoy & Motor On!

 

Congrats on the order.....now hurry up and wait!
Next.....pictures, pictures, pictures.....

 

Ah Ha! We've managed to snag another one - Yayyy!!!! Congrats on your order - welcome to NAM and the MINI world. The time will fly by although right now it may not seem so. We'll all be awaiting your delivery day with you.....



Donna

 

okay, you're the last one. Now shut the door and tell anyone that comes a knockin' that we're closed. We don't know what to do with the crazies we already have.

Welcome to the madness. You should have picked another car!

 

MMMUUUUAAAAHAHHAAAAHAHAAAA!!!!!!