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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Congrats...Enjoy...
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by NotPortlyNJ
Well, I just got the call from my dealer a little while ago. Lizzie is there! I plan in picking her up tomorrow afternoon / evening!!!

So Psyched!

Awesome. Congrads man. You had to wait a few more weeks, but you're finally going to pick up your Mini...

Post pictures when you get a chance.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by NotPortlyNJ
Well, I just got the call from my dealer a little while ago. Lizzie is there! I plan in picking her up tomorrow afternoon / evening!!!

So Psyched!
And after all this, we really expect some pictures.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Finally!
Enjoy!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:26 PM
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MAYHEM HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!! Picking up tomorrow so I can appreciate this lovely summer weather, even if it's for one day! =) =) =) Pics to come!!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by NotPortlyNJ
So Psyched!
See??? Now you'll have thrilling stories to tell at the MINI club meets. Or to your grandchildren. Or to the next batch of owners whose cars get held up for some reason at the VDC (yes, it does happen on occasion).
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:47 PM
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I hope it's worth the wait once I'm driving it tomorrow. I still stand by my statements that my dealership should have been more up front about the delay. I don't understand why you would keep information from a customer especially when it's not your fault...
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by enchantingqueen
I hope it's worth the wait once I'm driving it tomorrow.
Do let us know. Ordering and taking delivery of a MINI is fun.....driving around that first week is otherworldly. I've had my 2nd gen Cooper for two years now...pure bliss!!!!!

Originally Posted by enchantingqueen
I still stand by my statements that my dealership should have been more up front about the delay.
They may have been in the dark, too. We have seen this happen on occasion with brand new releases from MINI. Why is it not handled differently? We never seem to find out. I hope motoring in your MINI softens the memory of this unpleasant experience.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Congrads to both you. You've managed to hang in there for the past month and now you have the pleasure of driving your new convertibles all summer long... Post the pictures...
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:54 PM
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Well, now I'm trying to see whether I can actually pick her up on Tuesday. That may be a no-go. If not, then I'll have to wait until after I come back from CA on Monday. ARRRGH!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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Although as frustrating as a wait until Monday is, at least I now have the peace of mind in knowing that she's ready and waiting for me! And yes, there will be plenty of topless summer left, including a trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway in June. And, she'll be broken in by then.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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I know I didn't get much sleep the night before delivery day!!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by NotPortlyNJ
Well, I just got the call from my dealer a little while ago. Lizzie is there! I plan in picking her up tomorrow afternoon / evening!!!

So Psyched!
Soooooooooo, after all these posts...........guess the thrill isn't gone after all?

Congrats and please post pics!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 03:29 AM
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Soooooooooo, after all these posts
"Whatever gets you through the night, it's all right, it's all right."

Here's hoping that she is all you hoped; likely she will be even more
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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So, the verdict is in.... AWESOME CAR!!!

YES, the wait sucked, but the dealer did their part to compensate.

PS- My head is burnt from driving with the top down, but I don't mind LOL
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by enchantingqueen
My head is burnt from driving with the top down, but I don't mind LOL
Awesome!!! Does you face hurt from smiling, too!!!!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Two more happy Mini Convertible owners... The list grows. So where are those pictures we are all dying to see???
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 04:28 AM
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Well, you'll have to wait until Monday for mine...going away for 4 days this weekend and had no chance to pick her up this week.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by NotPortlyNJ
Well, you'll have to wait until Monday for mine...going away for 4 days this weekend and had no chance to pick her up this week.
Have a great weekend. It's always nice to have something to look forward after you return from a getaway!!!
 
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Old Apr 29, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by NotPortlyNJ
Well, you'll have to wait until Monday for mine...going away for 4 days this weekend and had no chance to pick her up this week.
I know how you feel. After all my trials and tribulations of ordering/reordering being stuck at the VDC, when it finally got to the dealer I was going out of town for a week and had to wait another week to pick it up after it arrived. After all that, the dealer wanted to make real sure nothing happened so he had it parked in the showroom!!
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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Where are the pictures of the new arrivals?

I ordered on April 13th and my R57 just went into production this week! So I guess i get to start the waiting game now. Looking forward to the pictures for the two new arrivals!
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 12:19 PM
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...70-post13.html
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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I like the interior! It is really classy, a good use of color.
 
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Old May 13, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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NotPortlyNJ,
Thanks for posting the pictures. I really like your color choice! Keep Smiling.
 
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