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Jun 10, 2008 | 06:59 PM

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MarkusSanDiego

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Got my production number and my build week is 25....dealer said I might have the car by late July......cool beans!!!

Jun 10, 2008 | 08:17 PM

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sfomini

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Originally Posted by MarkusSanDiego

I'm stoked...my FIRST Mini

MCS, Manual, Sport, Premium, Crown Spokes, Lightning Blue w/Black roof & stripes.....

Looks like 8 weeks of agony....just like in my old BMW European Delivery days.....

I'm still a little conflicted about the sunroof....I'd rather save the $1,000 but thinking of re-sale more than my sunburned scalp......

WOOOT: UPDATE: I've got a production number for Week 25 (sometime in June)

Congratulations!

Now you get to sit through the most agonizing two months of your life! It was "only" 7 weeks for me (Nor Cal) so I guess I was lucky. Still, it is definitely worth it.

And Lightning blue is the best color EVER!

Tony

Jun 11, 2008 | 06:55 AM

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MarkusSanDiego

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Yeah, the color change was last minute actually....I was going to do Chili Red then saw 3 Lightning Blues in a 5 minute span near my office and took that as a sign from above!

Also, just emailed Phillipe at South Bay Mini and asked him to add the iPod and Bluetooth package...I don't know what I was thinking not ordering that in the first place!

Jun 11, 2008 | 08:53 PM

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sfomini

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And Lightning blue is the best color EVER!

OK, I lied. NFR is a fantastic color and so is Hot Chocolate. But neither is available on MCS. So I should have said "And Lightning Blue is the best MCS color EVER!

Tony

Jun 11, 2008 | 08:56 PM

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wbarnhill

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OK, I lied. NFR is a fantastic color and so is Hot Chocolate. But neither is available on MCS. So I should have said "And Lightning Blue is the best MCS color EVER!

Tony

I thought that until I saw the Laser Blue... plus the fact the name has "Laser" in it adds at least 3 WHP. So I think LB wins.

Jun 12, 2008 | 09:40 AM

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Strat

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Also, just emailed Phillipe at South Bay Mini and asked him to add the iPod and Bluetooth package...I don't know what I was thinking not ordering that in the first place![/QUOTE]

Can I ask how the experience with Phillipe and South Bay was? I've been to a couple of dealers in the San Fernando Valley, but I think I'm going the extra distance to order from South Bay, specifically through Phillipe, as recommended by this site.

Jun 12, 2008 | 09:48 AM

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Ivygirl702

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Congrats on your order! It will be the longest 8 weeks of your life, but your car will be worth it. Make sure you update us with pictures when you take delivery.

Jun 12, 2008 | 09:49 AM

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MarkusSanDiego

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Originally Posted by Strat

Also, just emailed Phillipe at South Bay Mini and asked him to add the iPod and Bluetooth package...I don't know what I was thinking not ordering that in the first place!

Can I ask how the experience with Phillipe and South Bay was? I've been to a couple of dealers in the San Fernando Valley, but I think I'm going the extra distance to order from South Bay, specifically through Phillipe, as recommended by this site.[/quote]

Phillipe is terrific....he offered much better terms than my local dealer in San Diego. He's very easy to work with. PM me for more info. His email is pkahn@southbaybmw.com