TheMichael Posted July 5, 2012 Report Posted July 5, 2012 That guy on the mini phone line is really getting annoying, but.... Hello! I've been lurking around here (and other forums) for a bit, but finally took the plunge and signed up. According to the aforementioned annoying guy, my Roadster S is at the port awaiting transport, and the wait is finally getting to me. Hopefully you'll be seeing me zipping around with the top down in a couple of weeks! Since this is my first mini, it's nice to know that there are local people around that I can ask questions and get advice. I do tend to over think things a bit... -michael
Poison Ivy Posted July 5, 2012 Report Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum. I hope you get your Roadster S soon so you can be motoring with us. Yes we're a great community and always helpful when you have a question. 1st lesson any MINIac should learn (in my opinion) is the difference between Mini and MINI. Mini refers to the classics. MINI refers to the BMW 2002 and on MINIs. Oh and do you have a name in mind, or are you waiting to get the feel of your MINI? As Ali (TGGRRR) would say... MINIs love having names... lol
RyanMBlue Posted July 5, 2012 Report Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum. I hope you get your Roadster S soon so you can be motoring with us. Yes we're a great community and always helpful when you have a question. 1st lesson any MINIac should learn (in my opinion) is the difference between Mini and MINI. Mini refers to the classics. MINI refers to the BMW 2002 and on MINIs. Oh and do you have a name in mind, or are you waiting to get the feel of your MINI? As Ali (TGGRRR) would say... MINIs love having names... lol If you don't name it, Ali will do it for you. So pick a name you like soon! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
LostDenverite Posted July 5, 2012 Report Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome, welcome! Looking forward to seeing you at a MINI event soon. Any rough ETA on when you should have your MINI? P.S. - My opinion, you have to have and drive your MINI for a few before you can effectively name it. But what do I know, I've had mine for a couple of months now and no name is forthcoming (however my MINI did inspire me to get vanity tags for it).
TheMichael Posted July 5, 2012 Author Report Posted July 5, 2012 Welcome to the forum. I hope you get your Roadster S soon so you can be motoring with us. Yes we're a great community and always helpful when you have a question. 1st lesson any MINIac should learn (in my opinion) is the difference between Mini and MINI. Mini refers to the classics. MINI refers to the BMW 2002 and on MINIs. Oh and do you have a name in mind, or are you waiting to get the feel of your MINI? As Ali (TGGRRR) would say... MINIs love having names... lol Ah, and here I thought the difference between Mini and MINI was merely an over-enthusiastic owner with a caps lock problem. :laugh: Good to be in the know, thank you! oddly enough, a name has begun to percolate a bit, but I agree with LostDenverite that I should wait and see after we've been together a while. If all goes well, she'll be on the COURAGE which is leaving Southampton tomorrow, but I have yet to get any confirmation on that fact. Hopefully, in about two weeks she'll be here! -m
Audiophile Posted July 6, 2012 Report Posted July 6, 2012 Yea, another R59!!! :wavey: It is a blast to drive, enjoy it, and pictures are a must. Also, get ready for thumbs up and lots of questions about it at stop lights. 2012 Cooper S Roadster - H/K sound and bum warmers
TATTRAT Posted July 6, 2012 Report Posted July 6, 2012 Congrats, and welcome! The anticipation would be killing me, good luck with the wait! flickr
minime331 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Posted July 6, 2012 like everyone else has said welcome to the family. i know for a fact that you will enjoy your new MINI rocko (my 04 MCS) is my first MINI and they are just great cars to own i have a smile every time i drive my "little" car but welcome to the fam minime331 chris STella- 14' Focus ST Roush CAI, Cobb access port stage1 tune, custom Ptuning 3" exhuast, Levels FMIC, Turbosmart BOV, rally armor mud flaps, more to come.
LostDenverite Posted July 6, 2012 Report Posted July 6, 2012 ...she'll be on the COURAGE which is leaving Southampton tomorrow, but I have yet to get any confirmation on that fact. Hopefully, in about two weeks she'll be here! As I'm my MINI's 2nd owner, I didn't track it from its point of origin to its final destination (as I hear can be done and often is). So, is there a "new baby" party when it actually arrives in your driveway? Or is it done at the dealership when they hand you your keys? Does the new owner throw the party or do your (new found) friends/enthusiasts do it for you?
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 7, 2012 Report Posted July 7, 2012 Welcome! That's a mighty fine vehicle you have chosen. Contrary to popular belief I will give you a little time before I name her for you. Can't wait to meet her. Ali Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
VioletDC Posted July 7, 2012 Report Posted July 7, 2012 Welcome! Looking 4ward 2 meeting u & your new MINI :wavey:! 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi
TheMichael Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Posted July 7, 2012 Thank you all for the kind welcome. Shipping status finally updated, and she's going to be on the TIRRANNA scheduled to arrive in Baltimore on the 15th! I'm thinking the only party that will be happening is a little one-on-one time along the roads around my house! So far, I've only seen one R59 on the roads... a little black number in Leesburg, so I'm definitely psyched. I mostly remember during the test drive I was grinning like an idiot the entire time, so that's pretty much what sold me. now, the wait begins... (continues?)
LostDenverite Posted July 7, 2012 Report Posted July 7, 2012 ...during the test drive I was grinning like an idiot the entire time... And 365 days from delivery you'll still be grinning!
TheMichael Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Posted July 7, 2012 and the TIRRANNA is underway!!!! w00t!
TGGRRR (Ali) Posted July 8, 2012 Report Posted July 8, 2012 and the TIRRANNA is underway!!!! w00t! So exciting watching the birth of a new MINI :top: Tigger 2006 the cabrio and Riversong the 2014 Countryman
Bert Posted July 9, 2012 Report Posted July 9, 2012 Welcome, welcome. You are going to LOVE it. I took delivery of Ernie on April 6th so I'm still a newbie myself, even though my wife thinks I am an all out MINIac. Just 3 months in and I've already been on 4 runs and over 1,000 miles on MTTS 2012 from July 4th through yesterday (including the Dragon). :rock: I remember the anticipation of tracking the build, transport, ship crossing, and delivery and waiting is not easy. It will be worth it. Hope to meet you soon. And... take you time with the name. Will is ahead of you on Ali's list to name his MINI so you have a buffer. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
TheMichael Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Posted July 15, 2012 Welcome, welcome. You are going to LOVE it. I remember the anticipation of tracking the build, transport, ship crossing, and delivery and waiting is not easy. It will be worth it. The waiting is definitely agonizing, but I'm in the home stretch... The ship is off the coast of Maryland with a Baltimore ETA of 15:00 EST. I went down to the dealer yesterday to pick up some paperwork and looked longingly at a r59 that had a similar exterior to what mine should be like. I was vacillating on my choice before, but no more! The wait, she kills...
Don David Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 Welcome Michael. I'm on my third and have enjoyed driving every mile. On my way from San Diego back to NoVa in 2 weeks in a 2009 JCW. See you on the road.
LostDenverite Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 The The ship is off the coast of Maryland with a Baltimore ETA of 15:00 EST. Today? Your new baby docks at 3P ET today? For those in-the-know, how much longer before it's off-loaded? Can Michael go down to the dock and watch the delivery? At what point can he start handing out cigars :laugh:
CP3657197 Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 Michael, yeah! yeah! the waiting part is really a killer, but she'll be there soon and I too cannot wait to meet her. Post some pix when you can... motor on... cp
Bert Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 Today? Your new baby docks at 3P ET today? For those in-the-know, how much longer before it's off-loaded? Can Michael go down to the dock and watch the delivery? At what point can he start handing out cigars :laugh: Ernie and Obsessive (John's Coupe) came in on the same boat. I know that John went up to Baltimore to watch them off load. I believe that the ship came in on a Tuesday or Wednesday and it was delivered to MINI of MoCo on Friday. I'm told that was a fast delivery but what do I know. If it came in today he could have it by Wednesday or later. Good Luck and enjoy the rocket ship. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
TheMichael Posted July 15, 2012 Author Report Posted July 15, 2012 Ernie and Obsessive (John's Coupe) came in on the same boat. I know that John went up to Baltimore to watch them off load. I believe that the ship came in on a Tuesday or Wednesday and it was delivered to MINI of MoCo on Friday. I'm told that was a fast delivery but what do I know. If it came in today he could have it by Wednesday or later. Good Luck and enjoy the rocket ship. yeah, apparently there are some discrepancies, and the ship won't arrive until tomorrow. No worries... soon enough, all will be well. however, who in their right mind would settle for an *automatic* *justa* roadster in *MY* colors..... well, the nerve! :hmpf: ok, I'm getting snippy.... I WANT MY CAR, DAMMIT!!!!! <throwing tantrum> On an unrelated side note: who on this board has been out to Poolesville?
GreenCactus Posted July 15, 2012 Report Posted July 15, 2012 Cricket sat at the port for 3 weeks. It was unusual and awful to wait, knowing she was here but not here.
cmcveay Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 I got lucky with Merlin - Arrived in Baltimore on friday and delivered to PMoA the same day. We went to autocross in Lona's car on Saturday and while we were standing there in the rain, I got the call, he was ready to be picked up... Seconds became hours and hours became centuries! Welcome to the forums, I hope you get the call for a pick up soon and we do look forward to fawning over your new ride at an event soon! 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold
Bert Posted July 16, 2012 Report Posted July 16, 2012 On an unrelated side note: who on this board has been out to Poolesville? Michael, I've been to and through Poolesville many times. I'm in Potomac and cut through there sometimes on my way to WV or coming back from crossing at Point of Rocks. Ernie McStreet's facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/erniemcs.street
