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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Asian Emperor Cars on the West Coast

Hi all!

Just wondering...

Did anyone from the west coast receive their MC yet? (All the cars from the "asian emperor".)

My MA (John from Desert Mini in Vegas, he's the absolute best, IMHO) said she should be here by next week.

These last two months has been the longest wait! :impatient

Happy motoring to all...and I hope you are all having a blast with your new MC's...
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:10 PM
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apparently, not too many people from Asian Emperor on here... or none that are dying for their cars...

anyway, my DS/DS MCS 2007 was on the Asian Emperor... still no word from my MA in San Jose, CA. He did say something about it coming sometime next week... I wish it could be earlier... *sigh*
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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swissarmybottle - we had a whole thread on the Asian Emperor cars! We are all dying for our cars!!!!

It is on the way to the dealer in Denver...
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Mine's in dealer in Torrance. Got there last night. Now getting some JCW bits. Will likely pick up on Wednesday.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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Got a call from my MA at East Bay Mini in Pleasanton, CA today my car will be ready for pick up on Monday yaya!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Gonna pick mine up on Monday at Southbay MINI, woohoo!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by RandyBMC
swissarmybottle - we had a whole thread on the Asian Emperor cars! We are all dying for our cars!!!!

It is on the way to the dealer in Denver...
there you guys are! I love all the enthusiasm and am jealous of you guys that are getting your car already!

still no word from my dealer though
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Cooper2u
Got a call from my MA at East Bay Mini in Pleasanton, CA today my car will be ready for pick up on Monday yaya!
I've not heard a thing from East Bay Mini and I was on the AE......Right I'm phoning them right now!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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Hey Cooper2u, I've ordered the driving lamps as well, did they tell you how much the fitting would cost, as I couldn't pin them down to a price.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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Saw my 1st MCS at east bay mini. Needed to be PDI'd. I think it would be avail for pickup this week if I wanted it. (NO MFSW) I'll be waiting until next month to get car #2.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Hey Cooper2u, I've ordered the driving lamps as well, did they tell you how much the fitting would cost, as I couldn't pin them down to a price.
At the original price quote it was $400 for installation. I should find out the exact price tomorrow when my MA calls me with my grand total. They do not have the driving lamps right now, so they will have to be installed at a later date, the lamps haven't been released from MINI yet, but I am totally getting them I love the way they make the car look. I pick my car up on Tuesday, how about you?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 07:15 AM
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I phoned EB Mini and our car is still at the VDC....but he said it should arrive on Saturday, so I may be able to pick it up on Sunday/Monday (fingers crossed). Thanks for the info on the lamps, didn't know they were't available yet.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by BritBoy
I phoned EB Mini and our car is still at the VDC....but he said it should arrive on Saturday, so I may be able to pick it up on Sunday/Monday (fingers crossed). Thanks for the info on the lamps, didn't know they were't available yet.

Looks like I will be getting my car tomorrow now, since I will be getting my window tint and a few extra little accessories. I am so excited, bet you are too, what are your specs?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Taking delivery this wednesday at Mountain View Mini... MA seemed kinda rushed about getting it out before the end of the month... has anyone else experienced this end-of-the-month rush?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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My MC was on the Asian Emperor too - but for some reason it hasn't made it to the dealer yet...I've been tracking it and just yesterday switched from "En Route" to "at Vehicle Distribution Center." The wait is so much harder as you near the finish.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Picking up my MC tomorrow! It's finally here! Woo HOO!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by swissarmybottle
Taking delivery this wednesday at Mountain View Mini... MA seemed kinda rushed about getting it out before the end of the month... has anyone else experienced this end-of-the-month rush?
That's always normal. trying to finish off quota.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MotorMouth
That's always normal. trying to finish off quota.
I don't think that'll be good for me then =/ Just for the fact that I do not want to be rushed while I'm going over everything in the checklist... I guess I'll have to soldier on.

any more peeps getting theirs from Mountain View.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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A rush getting it out before the end of the month doesn't mean the delivery process has to be rushed.. Unless you plan on staying at the dealership a few days signing papers.

Your MA should spend a pretty decent amount of time showing you how to operate everything (assuming he/she knows how! - it's all new)
 
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Old Feb 27, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Cooper2u
Looks like I will be getting my car tomorrow now, since I will be getting my window tint and a few extra little accessories. I am so excited, bet you are too, what are your specs?
We went for BRG/White roof and stripes, sport and comfort packages and the cool driving lamps.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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Finally got mine!

*woot*

I may be the last person who had an ordered MINI on the Asian Emporer to receive his but I've got it now! Brought it home tonight *happy dance*
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 12:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MotorMouth
*woot*

I may be the last person who had an ordered MINI on the Asian Emporer to receive his but I've got it now! Brought it home tonight *happy dance*
Eh, congrats bruddah! Good stuff!!!
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 07:08 AM
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I still haven't got my new wheels yet....Now that I've cancelled all the accessories, (as they are all unavailable) I hope to pick the car up on Sunday.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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I wonder if I'll be the last one from the Asian Emperor...I'm still waiting...it's been difficult, knowing it's so close...but I think I'm finally going numb.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 03:42 PM
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I got mine

Mine came in to Denver on Monday and we took delivery last night. I thought it was probably one of the last delivered.
 
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