I feel like I should buy some champagne or something!...guess it will be just a few more weeks right? I have waited for 4 months already but have been looking into MINIs for 2 years. It's coming in about the right time cause my current car is falling apart day by day...alot of switches and latches are failing, It's a 1994 Buick Regal GS with 123,000 miles which runs very strong with the 3.8 and never had any serious problems with it except took a rebuilt tranny last year but it does need new front rotors soon.Anyway, my wife wants to get rid of the Buick by just taking whatever my dealer will offer even though we said no trade when ordering but I am leaning towards keeping it cause it is a solid car overall and would be nice to have a 2nd car while I'm tinkering with the MINI or just to use for work to keep the miles down on new car.Honestly though it's a tough decision cause I know I'll want to hop in the Cooper every chance I get...ah hell,maybe the old lady is right...