MightyMo wrote:

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Now it's tedscar's turn DUDE!!!!! woo hoo! have you been about to track it on the web yet?

-Scott

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Scott; I haven't tracked it on the web yet 'cuz up to now, it hasn't done anything. NOW that it's in production, I'll sign up and continue my nervous-nellie ways by tracking it all the way through. I hope the folks over in Oxford are loyal employees, are getting sufficient rest, and realize what's at stake . Letsee, two months of dog years must be much shorter than two months of MINI years so this next month is still going to be long, isn't it???

MightyMo wrote:

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...double check all screws, clean the glass an extra time and then there is the additional coats of wax.

I bet your car even gets made mostly on a wendsday (best day of the week).

Don't be suprised when the CEO of BMW shows up at Towne MINI to hand over the keys.

Let us know when the build starts.

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Now you're talkin' Scott! I suspect you're right on all counts (and then some  .) I'm sure there'll probably be a press release a week or so before delivery so hopefully everyone will have time to take off work early that day. I'm sure most employers will to totally understanding. Will keep you all posted. Here's a picture of 'Ted' herself looking for her new MINI last winter (turns out she was a little ahead of me).

We are new to the mini family.  Purchased Daisy in December 2007, she arrived in January 2008.  British Racing Green.  First event was the MTTS in Boston.  great Event.  Just did Watkins Glen with Mini Club of WNY Today 8/17

Daisy I think we (my wife and I) met you at MTTS Boston, we had the dark gray Cabrio license ICTHESKY. I think I still have your husbands business card in my wallet. LOL welcome to the site either way =)

Ok MiniMo may not be fully new but this is. She is now offically named.


Update - After reviewing this post I cut the swag of the "o" looked like Ma now looks like Mo

-s

-- Edited by MightyMo at 16:40, 2008-09-22

What a wonderful looking MINI. What part of WNY do drive around mostly? I'm in North Buffalo/Hertel Ave area and tool around the Elmwood Village a lot when not on my scooter.
I wave like mad at every MINI I spy. A lot of owners out there not interested in acknowledging me. Too cool I expect. I'm a driver. I'm loving every minute of my MNRVA #50 meatball on the sides now.
deb
Ciao

Nice looking MINI! Hope to see you around - welcome to Upstate NY where there are two seasons - Winter & Construction...LOL!

-- Edited by klownkrr at 00:40, 2008-09-23

gyrojunkie- Welcome to WNY. Very sharp with the strips. Sets the car off well. From Texas and yet it looks like you are adapting quite well. Notice the "EZ-pass" on the window. lol

-s

Hello.  I just picked up my new-to-me Mini last month which I am fairly sure was delivered to me under somewhat bizarre circumstances that I figure members of this forum will appreciate.

I am a finance manager at a local dealership.  Last month my sister was visiting from out of town we were talking about what kind of car I was going to get to replace the one I currently have as my lease was about to expire.  I explained that I was not excited about the current offerings at my store but that it would be politically incorrect for me to drive something from a competitor.  I told her that what I really liked was the Mini Cooper and that I was considering going to purchase one and take the heat when my boss found out.  I told her that if I was going to get one it would have to be red, and it would have to be an S, and she added that I could get checkers on the top or something like that.  We laughed and the conversation moved on.

The following day I went into work.  One of the other finance managers was tied up and asked me to finish a delivery for him.  I brought the customer into my office and began to process the paperwork for him and I noticed that he was trading in a Mini Cooper.  I asked him what color it was.  He said it was red.  I told him that I had wanted a red car for the past 14 years and that it had been something of a running joke among my friends that I have wanted a red car for so long and that I work in the car business and havent got one.  I then asked if it was a stick.  He replied yes, a six-speed 'S' model with only 11,000 miles - and it has checkers on the top.

I was floored.  I couldnt believe that my sister and I had been describing this exact car less than 24 hours before.  I told him when he left my office that I was going over to buy his old car.  I had to.  I asked for it and it showed up.  It would have been very bad carma to pass on this one.

welcome everyone, Have fun with buffalo winter gyro. its stinks haha. Glad you all have your wonderful minis. Hopefully im getting mine soon. im hoping end of the month but i dont wanna get to excited, this wait is killing me though.

I'm happy to hear another surprise story. I purchased mine at a Ford dealership. Matches my Stella scooter. It was the first lot I walked onto specifically looking for a MINI. Perfect match.
Be happy with your little surprise. I am. Her name is MINIrva. See you around if you're in Buffalo. So happy I purchased it in July. Probably wouldn't get a loan now. Lucky me.
Have a jolly weekend everyone.
debs

pepper,

i just saw calibean said his mini was on its way and i was surprised to hear that. SO i just now checked its tracking and i check it everyday and its already on its way also. so me and calibean are having twins. same exact cars haha. im so excited. especially since i was told end of november. hopefully end of october!!!!! im so excited this wait has been killing me!!

Great story, and welcome to the world of MINI!

NICE!

I am in Fredonia right now but I am moving back to Canandaigua this summer.