R50/53 Official 2005 February Build Thread
6th Gear
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From: Northeast Ohio
It's HERE!!!
So we headed to the dealership this morning to pickup our new MCS... and came home with
Sadly, I kid you not... That's a BMW 3 Series loaner courtesy of MINI of Towson, who despite knowing since January that I wanted a roof rack roof box and DIDN'T want to have to make multiple trips up to them to get stuff... Couldn't be bothered to have it in stock.
Who despite multiple requests over the past two months for prices on the accessories that I wanted (and the knowledge that I wasn't going to pay list for them) couldn't be bothered to get back to me with those very same prices until just last Thursday...
Who despite having the car since Wednesday, and making the appointment with me to pick up the car this morning... didn't have the car done... didn't even START working on the car until this very morning...
As we speak right now, there's a BMW 3 Series sitting in the parking spot in front of my house, and my MINI is on a flatbed someplace between Towson MD and Centreville VA in route to me...
Sadly, I kid you not... That's a BMW 3 Series loaner courtesy of MINI of Towson, who despite knowing since January that I wanted a roof rack roof box and DIDN'T want to have to make multiple trips up to them to get stuff... Couldn't be bothered to have it in stock.
Who despite multiple requests over the past two months for prices on the accessories that I wanted (and the knowledge that I wasn't going to pay list for them) couldn't be bothered to get back to me with those very same prices until just last Thursday...
Who despite having the car since Wednesday, and making the appointment with me to pick up the car this morning... didn't have the car done... didn't even START working on the car until this very morning...
As we speak right now, there's a BMW 3 Series sitting in the parking spot in front of my house, and my MINI is on a flatbed someplace between Towson MD and Centreville VA in route to me...
2nd Gear
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From: Pueblo, CO
not exactly shocking
Judging from some of the conversations I have had with my dealer, your situation isn't exactly shocking. Truly deplorable would be a better description. I have to say that I have bought about 13 new cars in my life and only once did I have to downgrade the dealer for their behaviour before delivery. It is a wonder some of these people stay in business.
6th Gear
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From: Northeast Ohio
Well it gets better... It's now 2 hours after we expected the car to be dropped off... And it's not here... Probably because it was FINALLY placed on the flatbed an hour ago...supposedly that is... Considering we originally thought it had been loaded on the truck oh...4 HOURS AGO!!!!!
who knows what the truth is...
who knows what the truth is...
1st Gear
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From: AZ
TheWrks & Rawhyde,
Have you heard any news of the Caribbean Highway? The K-Line website says it should have been in Baltimore yesterday and Charleston by tomorrow--but there is no actual for Baltimore even.
No joy from ASK MINI nor my MA--they say its "in limbo".
You guys get an update on your car or a number to track?
I'm tired of my MINI being MIA.
The Resolve (which we were originally booked) is already half-way back to the UK--this tells me WW is the right shipping line and K-Line doesn't have their "stuff" together.
Have you heard any news of the Caribbean Highway? The K-Line website says it should have been in Baltimore yesterday and Charleston by tomorrow--but there is no actual for Baltimore even.
No joy from ASK MINI nor my MA--they say its "in limbo".
You guys get an update on your car or a number to track?
I'm tired of my MINI being MIA.
The Resolve (which we were originally booked) is already half-way back to the UK--this tells me WW is the right shipping line and K-Line doesn't have their "stuff" together.
Follow up pics.
... Picked up late Friday afternoon. Ran around all weekend. Got 670 of my break in miles in :smile:
The car is still missing the fog light area black out panels for the Aero Kit. Still waiting on my red and black Wet Okolole seat covers. I decided as I expected that these 16" wheels will become my winter wheels. I'm shopping 17" aftermarket.
Car is a absolute blast. Even staying under 4500 rpm it really scoots. Can't imagine what it'll be like when not constrained to break in 'rules'.
Oh yeah. The silver stickers on the back of the Aero Kit gotta go too. Gonna change that to black or black screen.
The car is still missing the fog light area black out panels for the Aero Kit. Still waiting on my red and black Wet Okolole seat covers. I decided as I expected that these 16" wheels will become my winter wheels. I'm shopping 17" aftermarket.
Car is a absolute blast. Even staying under 4500 rpm it really scoots. Can't imagine what it'll be like when not constrained to break in 'rules'.
Oh yeah. The silver stickers on the back of the Aero Kit gotta go too. Gonna change that to black or black screen.
6th Gear
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From: Northern Virginia
Originally Posted by mmatarella
... Picked up late Friday afternoon. Ran around all weekend. Got 670 of my break in miles in :smile:
Been Busy Motoring
Originally Posted by VoiD
Looks Sharp! Congrats!! how did you manage to put 670 miles anyways.. I only have 200
Well, the dealer is about 35 miles away. Went and got a friend after work, not near dealer not my place, took him to dealer and stuck him in my truck. We both drove to my place, then drove him home. Next up to MD to visit Mom and Dad. Saturday down to Annapolis to DC Metro Area MINIs meeting. After that broke up went to Pennsylvania to visit all sorts of family. Gave a few uncles, aunts and cousins test drives :smile: . Then back to VA...
Etc. Etc. Was a great weekend!
Originally Posted by mjstrom
TheWrks & Rawhyde,
Have you heard any news of the Caribbean Highway? The K-Line website says it should have been in Baltimore yesterday and Charleston by tomorrow--but there is no actual for Baltimore even.
No joy from ASK MINI nor my MA--they say its "in limbo".
You guys get an update on your car or a number to track?
I'm tired of my MINI being MIA. The Resolve (which we were originally booked) is already half-way back to the UK--this tells me WW is the right shipping line and K-Line doesn't have their "stuff" together.
Have you heard any news of the Caribbean Highway? The K-Line website says it should have been in Baltimore yesterday and Charleston by tomorrow--but there is no actual for Baltimore even.
No joy from ASK MINI nor my MA--they say its "in limbo".
You guys get an update on your car or a number to track?
I'm tired of my MINI being MIA.
The Resolve (which we were originally booked) is already half-way back to the UK--this tells me WW is the right shipping line and K-Line doesn't have their "stuff" together. and as per Port of Charleston http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp still says the 22nd....
So I'm ot going to
untill i wake up in the morning YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
6th Gear
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w00t! the elektra is a day early for it's unloading in Charleston! man, this is getting WAY out of hand here! I am nearly driving about 50 miles a day I want as many memories I can have with my Yellow Bomber before my new love comes. Vader, the veeeeeerrrrry BBAAAAAAAAD GIIIIIRRRRLL! 
man I can see how many tickets I will be racking up very soon!
man I can see how many tickets I will be racking up very soon!
5th Gear
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From: NW Georgia, USA
Originally Posted by TheWrks
As per http://www.kline.com/PCC-RoRo/Schedu...ticShuttle.asp which has not been updated since the 16th March(5 days)
and as per Port of Charleston http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp still says the 22nd....
So I'm ot going to untill i wake up in the morning YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!
and as per Port of Charleston http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp still says the 22nd....
So I'm ot going to
untill i wake up in the morning YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!!!! Rawhyde
Originally Posted by Rawhyde
I found out today from ASK-MINI that mine is now at the VPC. Yours probably is too!
Rawhyde
Rawhyde
if so MERLIN should be in VDC too Now do you think i'm going to be able to sleep now!!!!!!......
Originally Posted by mjstrom
In Charleston?? 
Ask MINI said that it is not in VDC
The Caribbean Highway docked at 11:30pm last night, work started at 8:00am this morning
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp
I can smell the new MINI smell from here
The Caribbean Highway docked at 11:30pm last night, work started at 8:00am this morning
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp
I can smell the new MINI smell from here
Last edited by TheWrks; Mar 22, 2005 at 10:09 AM. Reason: NEW INFO
1st Gear
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From: AZ
Originally Posted by TheWrks
Ask MINI said that it is not in VDC
The Caribbean Highway docked at 11:30pm last night, work started at 8:00am this morning
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp
I can smell the new MINI smell from here
The Caribbean Highway docked at 11:30pm last night, work started at 8:00am this morning
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp
I can smell the new MINI smell from here
3/31 is so far away..
6th Gear
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From: Grosse Pointe, MI
Originally Posted by TheWrks
Ask MINI said that it is not in VDC
The Caribbean Highway docked at 11:30pm last night, work started at 8:00am this morning
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp
I can smell the new MINI smell from here
The Caribbean Highway docked at 11:30pm last night, work started at 8:00am this morning
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/Vessel_schedule.asp
I can smell the new MINI smell from here
Originally Posted by mjstrom
Sweet-thanks for the news! Even though the OL still says En Route for me, I finally have a delivery date!! 3/31 is so far away..
3/31 is so far away..
Originally Posted by imavunderbrah
!!! Its so close!
so i might get to drive "Merlin" for about 4 days if all goes well do you think i could do about 312.5 miles a day to break it in!!!!!
2nd Gear
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From: Hilliard, Ohio
Originally Posted by TheWrks
No Problems... anytime
I know, I get back from NYC 4th then off to Atlanta 8th-17th April
so i might get to drive "Merlin" for about 4 days if all goes well do you think i could do about 312.5 miles a day to break it in!!!!!
I know, I get back from NYC 4th then off to Atlanta 8th-17th April
so i might get to drive "Merlin" for about 4 days if all goes well do you think i could do about 312.5 miles a day to break it in!!!!!
3rd Gear
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From: Florida
Stopped storming long enough to take some pics
Well I've finally slowed down enough from motoring to post some pics.
She was delivered to me on Saturday the 19th.
These were taken with a camera phone, so forgive the quality (or lack of)
She was delivered to me on Saturday the 19th.
These were taken with a camera phone, so forgive the quality (or lack of)
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Checking in.....
Wow! Its been an amazingly busy but fun week behind the wheel of my new '05 MCS! This car is insane fun!!!!
Have only put 120 miles since taking delivery last Sunday afternoon 3/20/05 from Lauderdale MINI, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Many thanks to Crystal, Larry and Bonnie for yet another absolutely flawless delivery!!!
Some pics at Lauderdale's launching platform on Sunday:
More pictures to come and a full review.
Have only put 120 miles since taking delivery last Sunday afternoon 3/20/05 from Lauderdale MINI, in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Many thanks to Crystal, Larry and Bonnie for yet another absolutely flawless delivery!!!
Some pics at Lauderdale's launching platform on Sunday:
More pictures to come and a full review.