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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Mini Mints ?

I thought I read a while back that all new Mini's are delivered with a box of sealed mints in the glove box. I picked up my new MCS last Thursday and I didn't get any in my glove box. Are they hidden somewhere? Did Mini stop this perk? Any help would be appreciated.

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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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Our dealer gave us ours in person.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:17 PM
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You shoulda got mints! I picked up my car in December and I got mints. Where are your mints?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Come to think of it - nerd is right, the dealer gives out the mints. Maybe the dealer eats the mints too!
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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I have some, but the dealer never gave them to me or did they come with my MINI.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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They only give them to people with really bad breath to keep the new car smell in the demo cars
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by YuccaPatrol
They only give them to people with really bad breath to keep the new car smell in the demo cars
And I had raw onions that day! Wait a minute - they let you get into the Demos?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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My MA gave us 3 boxes of MINI mints and a couple other things. He had them in his desk drawer.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 02:57 PM
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Mine were sitting in the cup holder.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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Information and photo of the MINI Smints:

http://www.sjbaker.org/telamom/mini_mints.html

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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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I had two boxes mailed to me. My MA forgot to give them out in person.

I never did get the welcome kit from MINI USA
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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haha i got one up on all of you, i got to replace my alternator when i got my mini... i might buy a MINI so i could get the box of chocolates, cause you never know what your gonna get...
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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I got two boxes in the lower cup holder. I also scored some other goodies too. :smile:
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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I never got any, maybe I should call and complain and not rest until I get a case...
Or I could just wait until I go in for my first service and mention it then.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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No MINTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bad mechanic, bad..... ;)

I recieved no mints with my MINI and I just pick mine up a month and a half ago! I had the iPod adapter installed in Harmon, hmmmm... maybe the mechanic took them! Bad mechanic, bad... Anyone know how I could get some of these?? Maybe like a carton full???

Thanks
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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I'm sorry, were those your mints? Oh and thanks for the caps and coffee mugs.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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I still have 3 boxes of never opened SMints

These were received during the delivery of our 2002 Cooper and my ex-2004 MCS. I hope to get another 2 packs when I take delivery of my new '05 MCS in a couple of weeks.

Anyone interested in 2 packs of 3 year old SMints?
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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sir, i think your MA's have absconded with the aforementioned mints... either that or you'll find them the next time you vacuum.

Tatt
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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We didn't get any mints, but our MA gave us a little MINI key ring.

Is it different if you get your MINI "off the lot", rather then ordering one?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 07:56 AM
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NO mints AND no armrest?????? WTF???? Okay I don't even want the armrest anymore....but I feel ripped off about the mints.

The welcome packet was great, does it change from year to year? MINI Bingo anyone?
 
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 08:02 AM
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We didn't get no stinkin' mints
 
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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You can pick up a box of the Smints at Winn Dixie Stores. I seen then thar just yestaday.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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That is a crime! No Mints???? I would call MINIUSA right away...

Same for those who didn't get their Welcome Kits - MINIUSA will be happy to send one out...

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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 08:37 AM
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I didn't get any mints either, BUT, we did give away MINI SMINTs to all of those the 226 people that pre-registered for the AMVIV event--in their goodie bags this past weekend!!

Maybe that's where your mints went? Into our goodie bags.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jamesday24
Information and photo of the MINI Smints:

http://www.sjbaker.org/telamom/mini_mints.html

James
Love your signature! I got no mints with mine.
 
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