R50/53 should I be expecting this forever?
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07-21-2006, 07:29 AM
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07-21-2006, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Cheetos
Down there, big fella. Yes, I like my mini. And yes, it's just a car to me. The two don't have to be mutually exclusive. It's my daily driver. Great fun, zippy, reasonably well screwed together, satisfactory gas mileage compared to my previous daily driver. Makes the drive more tolerable. I will enjoy it for as long as I own it, and probably won't pine much for it when it's gone a couple of years from now. Ok with you?
Getting this stuff in the mail certainly does not disrupt my life, not any more than any other junk mail, so it's no big deal. I just raised the question if this is something to expect going forward as part of the 'mini experience.' Sorry to rile up the tribe!
Getting this stuff in the mail certainly does not disrupt my life, not any more than any other junk mail, so it's no big deal. I just raised the question if this is something to expect going forward as part of the 'mini experience.' Sorry to rile up the tribe!
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07-21-2006, 07:47 AM
Originally Posted by ScottinBend
You only get the "goodies" if you bought a new MINI from a dealership.
It's sad when folks don't get the whole MINI thing..........;<(
It's sad when folks don't get the whole MINI thing..........;<(
Alrighty then...the venerable "you don't get IT thing" makes it's expected appearance.
It was a simple question folks, sorry if I offended anybody's 'It.'
#30
07-21-2006, 07:57 AM
Originally Posted by not-so-rednwhitecooper
If its just a car to some people, why dont they just go spend some time on a forum thats better suited for people who "just dont get it", like the consumer reports webforums!
Consumer Reports, Road and Track or any of the other sources are not information about OWNERSHIP. That's what I try to get from this site.
Jeez, and some of you are wondering why the majority of Mini owners aren't waving at you...:impatient
#31
07-21-2006, 08:00 AM
Originally Posted by anathema
Glad you dont do MINI advertisements, you make owning a MINI sound like owning a POS honda civic that you dont care if it gets keyed, crashed or written off. Wow...
I don't think I made owning a Mini sound like ANYTHING! I just asked if I could expect an ongoing stream of this...err....mail.
Now please, go stand in your garage and stare at your car...
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07-21-2006, 08:00 AM
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07-21-2006, 08:01 AM
If its just a car to you, then just dont change the oil, take it to the dealer, and go away. You dont need to **** in everyones cheerios by coming in here and calling the cool promotinal stuff from MINI "junk mail", its just asking to start a huge flame war!
Go buy a Civic or a Camry and see if you EVER hear from them again, unless you need to make a car payment.
Go buy a Civic or a Camry and see if you EVER hear from them again, unless you need to make a car payment.
#34
07-21-2006, 08:16 AM
Originally Posted by ScottinBend
You only get the "goodies" if you bought a new MINI from a dealership.
"One man's trash is another man's treasure"...let's let it go at that, folks.
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07-21-2006, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by not-so-rednwhitecooper
If its just a car to you, then just dont change the oil, take it to the dealer, and go away. You dont need to **** in everyones cheerios by coming in here and calling the cool promotinal stuff from MINI "junk mail", its just asking to start a huge flame war!
Go buy a Civic or a Camry and see if you EVER hear from them again, unless you need to make a car payment.
Go buy a Civic or a Camry and see if you EVER hear from them again, unless you need to make a car payment.
Cheetos, don't take his post as a sample of how most of us feel about this. Please continue with your questions and have fun motoring with your MINI.
#36
07-21-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by kgdblu
I don't think this is necessarily true...my husband bought his used, and he still got a "black box". I got mine yesterday...does having 2 in one household give us an "edge"?
"One man's trash is another man's treasure"...let's let it go at that, folks.
"One man's trash is another man's treasure"...let's let it go at that, folks.
As it is I have not rec'd mine yet, but I am anxious to see it.
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07-21-2006, 08:28 AM
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GET OUTT!! YOU AREN'T ONE OF US!!! 
I think its kind of funny that someone would consider it all junk mail.. but its equally hilarious that the cult gets so riled up. I love how the second someone says their MINI is.. gasp.. just a car!.. the troops storm out to defend MINI's honor. ahaha
As someone else said, if you don't want your stuff, give it away or sell it. Surely someone will want it.
I'm pretty excited to get mine in the mail. I'm sick of getting bills. I want fun MINI stuff!
I think its kind of funny that someone would consider it all junk mail.. but its equally hilarious that the cult gets so riled up.
I love how the second someone says their MINI is.. gasp.. just a car!.. the troops storm out to defend MINI's honor. ahahaAs someone else said, if you don't want your stuff, give it away or sell it. Surely someone will want it.
I'm pretty excited to get mine in the mail. I'm sick of getting bills. I want fun MINI stuff!
#39
07-21-2006, 09:48 AM
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I understand how you feel Cheetos (although I don't agree), but I do want to point out that in my opinion, it's only "junk mail" if they are trying to sell you something. You already have the car... so it isn't junk mail. They aren't trying to "get" anything out of the mailings - they just want to do a little bit to increase owner satisfaction... and it's quite effective. A car company that still cares about their customers AFTER they have paid for the product - imagine that!
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07-21-2006, 10:06 AM
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Forever is a long time...but in a word...yes
BTW...I f you were to go to the Mini owner's lounge, you can find out what's in store. BMW did a hunt a few years back that utilized the BMW film series and someone (maybe several someones) received a new Z4. So...for a few, this may be very worthwhile.
Originally Posted by Cheetos
should I be expecting this forever?
#41
07-21-2006, 11:37 AM
Remember, oh soldiers of the MINI cause, that the MINI is about 'you-ification'. If that includes MINI goodies, If it doesn't,
Cheetos asked a simple question, and offered to send his unwanted goodies to the first person who asked. What more could you ask?
So put down the pitchforks, go raid your kids' old comics for a set of 3D glasses and read the latest MINI ad. 
If it doesn't, Cheetos asked a simple question, and offered to send his unwanted goodies to the first person who asked. What more could you ask?
So put down the pitchforks, go raid your kids' old comics for a set of 3D glasses
and read the latest MINI ad.
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07-21-2006, 12:11 PM
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07-21-2006, 12:49 PM
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07-21-2006, 01:34 PM
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You seem so angry about it, Cheetos.
Granted, you may not like keeping the stuff, but you're telling me that for the 5 seconds of opening it up, glancing at what they sent you just before you throw it away, you don't chuckle... even just for a teeny little bit?
Not one bit?
Not even at the Force Field sticker?
Eh? eh?.... eh?
It's gotta be better the Capitol One lots of hassle crap mail. Those aren't funny at all.
Granted, you may not like keeping the stuff, but you're telling me that for the 5 seconds of opening it up, glancing at what they sent you just before you throw it away, you don't chuckle... even just for a teeny little bit?
Not one bit?
Not even at the Force Field sticker?
Eh? eh?.... eh?
It's gotta be better the Capitol One lots of hassle crap mail. Those aren't funny at all.
#46
07-21-2006, 01:40 PM
Yow... we're all nice, friendly people here. If mail form Mini bugs our wayward brother, well then OK. Personally, I love it when Mini sends me things- I feel like it's a "value add" and it goes a great deal towards creating brand loyalty. It's fun, and that's what I like about my car as well, so all in all it's a plus for me.
Personally, if I were the OP, I'd put the stuff up on eBay. Try selling Capitol One flyers or those annoying coupon flyers that you get in those plastic bags every week... it ain't gonna happen!
Personally, if I were the OP, I'd put the stuff up on eBay. Try selling Capitol One flyers or those annoying coupon flyers that you get in those plastic bags every week... it ain't gonna happen!
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07-24-2006, 08:09 AM
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#50
07-24-2006, 08:56 PM
MINI hasn't sent me squat since I got my black box three months after purchase (10/04.) Oh wait, I did some "junk" mail regarding insurance from them, so does that count?
(Oh yeah and my monthly paperless statement...)
Shoot I found the black box stuff pretty useful, esp. the bingo games for the kids sitting in back. I liked my black box Why don't I get more?
Cheetos are you the baked or crispy kind? Is your MINI orange? 
cheers 'quenz
(Oh yeah and my monthly paperless statement...)Shoot I found the black box stuff pretty useful, esp. the bingo games for the kids sitting in back. I liked my black box
Why don't I get more? Cheetos are you the baked or crispy kind?
Is your MINI orange? cheers 'quenz