R52 Taking delivery of my new MCSC tomorrow, any advice??
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Congrats . You will love it , I never knew driving a car could be so much fun . We got our mini in June 05, I didn't think I would want to drive it that much, it was bought as a second car for my husband, he has to tell me not to take it when we are both home , I usually drive it during the week but when he don't have to drive the work truck, he has to tell me not to take the mini.
One piece of advice I can offer is I don't know what you have been driving, but my other vehicle is a mid size suv, and it was hard for me to get used to the size difference, and I was always afraid of hitting a curb and popping a tire, but that hasn't happened, you will love how it hugs the road. It is incredibly responsive .
One piece of advice I can offer is I don't know what you have been driving, but my other vehicle is a mid size suv, and it was hard for me to get used to the size difference, and I was always afraid of hitting a curb and popping a tire, but that hasn't happened, you will love how it hugs the road. It is incredibly responsive .
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First of all, congratulations. You will be very happy with the car I'm sure. I'm 13 months into ownership and the MCSC is by far my favorite car I've ever owned.
The one thing that can cause people to think the top is "broken" is when the boot shelf isn't seated properly. Have your MA show you the proper positioning - it could save you a "panic attack" in the future if the top doesn't want to go down. Also let them show you the way you can pop the back of the top to ease loading of items when the top is up.
The one thing that can cause people to think the top is "broken" is when the boot shelf isn't seated properly. Have your MA show you the proper positioning - it could save you a "panic attack" in the future if the top doesn't want to go down. Also let them show you the way you can pop the back of the top to ease loading of items when the top is up.
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This I found when I did a search in Mini Talk for "delivery advice". There is a bunch of other good stuff I know it.
I hope you have a great MA like I did. That can make "all the difference".
Tatt
This I found when I did a search in Mini Talk for "delivery advice". There is a bunch of other good stuff I know it.
I hope you have a great MA like I did. That can make "all the difference".
Tatt
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Originally Posted by indimini
The one thing that can cause people to think the top is "broken" is when the boot shelf isn't seated properly. Have your MA show you the proper positioning - it could save you a "panic attack" in the future...
I 2nd that about bringing along a camera, as suggested by FutureQueen...
Good Luck Jules,
Tatt
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Originally Posted by JulesMINI
Camera....forgot about that one.. THANKS!! Hoping all will go well, somewhat worried.
oh also make sure that you have a copy of the MINI's insurance info (the dealership might need it, and its a good thing to have in your glovebox!)
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From: Chicago, IL
Originally Posted by thefuturequeenofnebraska
dont be worried!!! be EXCITED!!!! youre getting a MINI!
You might feel more at ease if you don't go solo. Like the time my insecure but cute lady-friend invited me to "please come with and hold my hand while I get my nipple-piercings... please?"... Who was I to decline, I ask you?
Ok the first sentence, at least, was legit advice... .
Cheers
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I guess it's on the checklist but from my personal experience I'll say LOOK THE CAR OVER. Every inch. Mine was delivered with deep scratches on the roof that none of us noticed til the next day. It wasn't MINI of Nashville's fault, the car was shipped scratched, but alas.....I still have them. Just make sure you give it a good once over before you drive it out.
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Originally Posted by KennyMooper
I guess it's on the checklist but from my personal experience I'll say LOOK THE CAR OVER. Every inch. Mine was delivered with deep scratches on the roof that none of us noticed til the next day. It wasn't MINI of Nashville's fault, the car was shipped scratched, but alas.....I still have them. Just make sure you give it a good once over before you drive it out.
Look it over closely. Any damage that makes it off the lot won't get fixed for free. My buddy bought a CPO 540i with some damage under the bumper cover and is having a hard time getting it fixed. (If he doesn't get it fixed for free, I'll happily post the whole story and name names.)
Rawhyde
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Like KennyMooper said I would look the car over good. It's been exactly one year to the day when I got my car so let's look back at what I did...
TAKE PICTURES!
MAKE SURE IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ON ANYTHING ASK.
LOOK IT OVER.(INSIDE AND OUT)
One last word though, try not to lay rubber pulling off the lot like I did...
I can see what guys down at Dryer were thinkin when I pulled off: "Ah... another satisfied... so much for the break in period..."
Mikey
TAKE PICTURES!
MAKE SURE IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ON ANYTHING ASK.
LOOK IT OVER.(INSIDE AND OUT)
One last word though, try not to lay rubber pulling off the lot like I did...
I can see what guys down at Dryer were thinkin when I pulled off: "Ah... another satisfied... so much for the break in period..."
Mikey
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Originally Posted by JulesMINI
My husband also drives a big truck and he is worried that something will happen to me since the car is so small.
1) The MINI's superb handling will allow you to minimize the severity of if not completely AVOID the accident.
2) The MINI's 6 air bags will protect you and the rigid body will prevent the car from crushing your soft body.
These are 2 things that a big truck like a Ford F-150 cannot offer.
Want proof? Look at this comparison of identical crash test scenarios and decide which vehicle you would rather be driving!
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Picked up my Cabrio last Saturday and was immediately stopped in my tracks by the blizzard - but today I took her out to visit a client and began my wonderful love affair with this car. Was curious about whether my Cabrio decision was the right one - and especially when I began sensing more road noise through the cloth than expected (is a window open?) but the MINI Cabrio has one thing that the hatchback can never touch - it lets that wonderful sound of the exhaust and engine through !!!
I was so mesmerized by the exhaust singing to me that I just turned off the radio and listened to the car - man, what music !! In THIS car, I will not be bothered a bit by the sonic medely coming through the fabric !!
Bill
I was so mesmerized by the exhaust singing to me that I just turned off the radio and listened to the car - man, what music !! In THIS car, I will not be bothered a bit by the sonic medely coming through the fabric !!
Bill
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