IT'S FINALLY HERE!
05-12-2011, 10:18 AM
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05-12-2011, 11:20 AM
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05-12-2011, 11:33 AM
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You know, if I hadn't looked at the brochure or followed the forums, I wouldn't even notice the difference in the wheel size, so it saved me money without hurting the car's aestetic. I understand why that is important to some people, it just isn't to me.
05-12-2011, 12:08 PM
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I don't remember the date I actually placed the order. I was able to get one of the dealers alloted vehicles which helped. The ship arrived on time in Brunswick on 5/3. I had them install a tow bar so it arrived in SC 9 days after it arrived. The dealer did not get the update my vehicle was released to the trucking company so I was surprised when he called.
05-12-2011, 05:41 PM
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I stopped by the dealership and got a sneak peek of my car still wrapped up from shipping. I will say they do an excellent protecting the car inside and out for its journey.
I'll be there at 10 AM ready to go!
I'll be there at 10 AM ready to go!
05-12-2011, 05:48 PM
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I know exactly how you feel. I went up the night before mine was ready too....just to see it. It really is a completely exciting experience. Have you ever been like this about a car before? Do you think everybody feels like this because we've had to wait so long? If so, then they may be on to something...right?!
05-13-2011, 11:31 AM
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I know exactly how you feel. I went up the night before mine was ready too....just to see it. It really is a completely exciting experience. Have you ever been like this about a car before? Do you think everybody feels like this because we've had to wait so long? If so, then they may be on to something...right?!
I similarly waited for my 09 mini clubman when I ordered that. It was my first brand new car after years of graduate school and driving used beaters. That order took about two+ months, but they have a website dedicated to following each step of the order process down to the ship. It was very cool.
Going into this purchase I was originally hoping not to have to go through it all again, but it appears these are just too popular (justifiably it seems). I did get lucky by getting in on a dealer allotted order, but I'm finding the process a bit more painfull than before. I hate bothering the dealer for information (as often as I would like it that is
) and they definitely don't consider it their business to keep us regularly informed. I'm also balancing not driving my mini as much as possible in order to preserve its trade in mileage. Anyway, in the end, I'm sure I'll look back on this as exciting, but right now it's a bit more frustrating......t-minus......
Oh, and the wait gives more time to regret not getting all the things that other people have ordered, i.e. Nav. I've never been directionally challenged so skipped the 3K, but now I'm thinking about all the geekery included in it.
Cheers
05-14-2011, 08:30 AM
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Speaking of which, stopped at my dealer, since my salesperson hadn't responded to me in days, and found out that my contact had quit. No wonder I hadn't heard anything. However, I was able to make a new point of contact and found out that my Q has indeed been built and inspect and is at the port to be shipped!!! I have a VIN! Now just shipping and delivery left! No clear timing on that yet tho......