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Old Dec 4, 2002 | 11:27 PM
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>>Hey db-- the west coast VPC is in Oxnard. Guess our babies are hanging out there together... so close, and yet so far! Here's hoping it won't be long for either of us.
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whew...that's good to hear! I wish they were hanging out, mine is still on the Trianon, due to cross Panama on the 7th and land on the 15th! After that, I'm guessing (hoping) only about a week 'til she's with me, tearin up Hwy 74! WooHOO!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 05:51 AM
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>>Cooper44... CONGRATS on the new MINI!! MiniChristina was so excited for you this morning! I hope the delivery was great! you know it was since the wait is FINALLY over! Congrats again...


i'm so happy the wait is over! everything everyone has said about how fun the car is to drive is totally true! the delivery was flawless, it was more like hanging out with a new friend and just talking, great time! when you get yours, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop. man, every time i get in my car, i feel that way. did yours go into production yesterday?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 06:23 AM
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>>i'm so happy the wait is over! everything everyone has said about how fun the car is to drive is totally true! the delivery was flawless, it was more like hanging out with a new friend and just talking, great time! when you get yours, you'll feel like a kid in a candy shop. man, every time i get in my car, i feel that way. did yours go into production yesterday?


Actually my MINI went into production on Nov. 1st. Its on the Don Juan which should be docking in NY today. I'm glad that your MINI is everything you wished it would be. I surely cannot wait! Today should be a beautiful day, cold but beautiful. GO MOTORING!!! and Have fun!!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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>>Oxnard huh.
>>Excellent, I'm in good company. You guys are cool. Harmini, haven't seen you here ...I don't recall...maybe It's just late, don't remember you . Anyway nice choise of color And welcome... if you haven't been officially welcomed, I still haven't but i guess that is too late now! :???:
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>>I guess we are some of the last for that color eh.
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>>Take care all I'm outta here for tonight!
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>>Grape

Thanks for the welcome Goofygrape. I've been hanging out for awhile in this club and can't wait till next week when a beautiful!! Silk Green Cooper will become mine-all-mine. We may be the last or next-to-last of those lucky enough to get this rare color. I've only seen one SG in person - a quick drive-by as my head turned to catch a glimpse of an SG with a white top. I still haven't seen one with a black top. Don'tcha love the way the chrome looks against the SG? I am getting clear tail lamps and clear/chrome side markers installed too. Should be sweet!!

P.S. Winnie Cooper is a GREAT name for her.....very funny.....are you getting vanity plates?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 07:12 AM
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I was starting to think I would have to be bumped to the January club but I found out I am on the Jingu Maru!! WW site is just screwed up!! I may still have before Christmas!! Fingers crossed!!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 10:06 AM
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As of yesterday 12/4/02, 11:20 am CST......I'm outta here!!!!!!! Bill Jacobs delivery went very well. Best I have encountered in the 15 or so cars I have purchased/leased to date. Sorry I didn't let you guys know yesterday, but I was busy....DRIVING!

ps: Don't forget to update your dealer ratings to help others with their future purchases.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 10:22 AM
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congrats minifinn! no need to apologize about not posting yesterday. I plan on sleeping in Roxy when she gets here, so I probably won't post for a few days!
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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I'm in the May club...and my nails are gettin' shorter. MCO has truly been a savior for my mania. :smile:
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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>>P.S. Winnie Cooper is a GREAT name for her.....very funny.....are you getting vanity plates?

Yes...I hope too.
I'm getting light headed now...getting to excited...

 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 11:24 AM
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Nigel is at the VDC! WooHoo! I suspect this last week or so til delivery will be the worst.
I do, however, have plenty of nice accessories waiting for his arrival. (minimadness stripes, moss skid plate, aero grille kit)

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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 12:14 PM
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Just back from picking up her LBC at the dealer's an hour from here.

The break in period will be tough. The power really starts to come on at 3,500 rpm, you feel the push in your back ... and then you have to get off the gas.

The car just bends into curves. I can see why folks are worried about speeding tickets. Around one bend in the road without slowing, a bit of acceleration onto the straight, track right around the next curve, a bit of gas coming out of the ess ... and blue lights start flashing.

Too bad, it's started to snow and I've parked it.

Good luck to everyone else in the club. I'm outta here.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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Hey Harmini.
It's you and me .
I cant believe the boat is here, I mean in Elizabeth NJ. If thats the case -my dealer is in westchester . It really shouldnt take too long to get there. How long does it take to get these babies off the boat and on to trucks.. Its snowed bad today. Hope our minis are safe and warm
Ha Ha
I want to order vanity plates but cant think of what to call my car. My name is Maureen but everyone calls me MOE I may call it MO'SMINI or MINIMOE
In NYS you can only have 8 letters or numbers I like XQQSME Any ideas ???
I have been reading the mini plates forum.

My car has white rims which I didnt order but dealer said they would change them.

Where is your dealer??

Dk silver mini white roof /mirrors all 3 packages
MOMENTUM
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 04:46 PM
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Hey Harmini.
It's you and me .
I cant believe the boat is here, I mean in Elizabeth NJ. If thats the case -my dealer is in westchester . It really shouldnt take too long to get there. How long does it take to get these babies off the boat and on to trucks.. Its snowed bad today. Hope our minis are safe and warm
Ha Ha
I want to order vanity plates but cant think of what to call my car. My name is Maureen but everyone calls me MOE I may call it MO'SMINI or MINIMOE
In NYS you can only have 8 letters or numbers I like XQQSME Any ideas ???
I have been reading the mini plates forum.

My car has white rims which I didnt order but dealer said they would change them.

Where is your dealer??

Dk silver mini white roof /mirrors all 3 packages
MOMENTUM
 
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Old Dec 5, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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I was just on line checking and they said the car was on the way to distribution center after coming off DONJUAN. Where is this if the boat lands in Elizabeth NJ??? Anyone know???
OK OK I know I'm anxious.
Thanks
momentum
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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Will you guys let me say I'M OUTTA THIS STINKIN' CLUB today, even tho I don't get to pick up Alfie till Sunday morning??? He's at the dealer, getting all prettied up for me...darn that hubby of mine, he wants to go along on the pickup and has the nerve to be working tomorrow, so Sunday it is. Guess I shouldn't complain, since he's earning the moola that will help pay for my little automotive obsession.

Hey Jason (flkmkr) you should be hearing from your dealer too, yes? I mean, it only takes a day to drive from SoCal to AZ...

Really, you clubbers have been the best...

Cheers,

Leslie
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 11:33 AM
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I'm finally updated on the owners lounge as en route!! My expected delivery date is 12/18!! Woo Hoo!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 11:37 AM
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>>Will you guys let me say I'M OUTTA THIS STINKIN' CLUB today, even tho I don't get to pick up Alfie till Sunday morning??? He's at the dealer, getting all

Please do! don't forget to post a rating about your dealer
in the dealer rating section too!

congrats Lester26!!!!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 12:40 PM
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I've been updated on MINI USA as en route. The Jingu Maru is expected in NY on 12/11. My question is: Is the delivery date listed delivery to the dealer or delivery to me? I have a delivery date to 12/18/02. Can't wait!!
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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Hey Mandy
Congratulations!
How long did it take for you to go from waiting transport to enroute?
JB

 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 01:15 PM
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>>I've been updated on MINI USA as en route. The Jingu Maru is expected in NY on 12/11. My question is: Is the delivery date listed delivery to the dealer or delivery to me? I have a delivery date to 12/18/02. Can't wait!!

Ours arrived at the dealer, about the same distance from N.Y. as it is to Md., on the day shown in the owner's lounge.
It was ready to be picked up two days later, which is what I did yesterday, and getting to know it and driving the first 100 miles have been teriffic.
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 02:02 PM
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Hi,
I've been lurking for months but for people wondering who were on the Trinidad and dropped off on the West Coast(11/29). I just talked to Mini of Murray in Utah and my MCS arrived there today. So if you're dealer hasn't recieved you're car you should be really close.

Jon
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 05:45 PM
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My car is here!!!! My bank is not
 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 07:09 PM
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You December Clubbers have one busy little thread going here. We're glad you followed our November lead.

As the founder of the November Club, I wonder if you'd do me a favour? Please visit the "Can't Wait For November" thread just once. Post if you like, but that's not necessary.

We would like to get our page views to 5,000 before we close the doors for good and fade into "Can't Wait" Club history. We're really close - less than 20 to go.

Help us for posterity's sake.

Thanks.

See ya on the Motorways!

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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 08:07 PM
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I got my hot pocket and glovebox organizer in the mail today.... but no MINI yet!


 
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Old Dec 6, 2002 | 10:13 PM
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my car made it to vdc today from enroute. my dealer said about seven more days so i got my money in my pocket and that way i wont be held up by any outside forces. looking forward to my drive down hwy 1 from carmel to hearst castle on some of the most twisty road in the us. that should keep the speed down and the handeling up. that way i can learn about the way she wants to run. brg mcs checkerboard roof
 
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