Comments on: Step Two: New MINI Ordered

By: MotoringFile » Archive » MINI Production & Shipping Timeline

MotoringFile » Archive » MINI Production & Shipping Timeline — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 13:54:19 +0000

[...] I’m right in the middle of the agonizing wait myself, I thought I’d share a few thoughts on the ordering and production process and give you a [...]

By: MotoringFile » Archive » The 2005 MCS: One Month Review

MotoringFile » Archive » The 2005 MCS: One Month Review — Sat, 02 Dec 2006 14:39:23 +0000

[...] I picked up my new all black Cooper S (full spec here) from David Olenick at Knauz MINI on Friday June 5th. David had called earlier in the day to confirm that the car had just gotten there and Knauz would aim for a Saturday delivery. In the end David out did himself and pushed the car through prep within hours for a late Friday afternoon delivery. Kudos to all involved for making that possible. [...]

By: MotoringFile » Archive » MF Review: One Year w/the 2005 MCS

MotoringFile » Archive » MF Review: One Year w/the 2005 MCS — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 13:48:19 +0000

[...] The Options. Some of you may remember the enormous debate that surrounded the speccing of my car back in April of 2005. If not, maybe this or this will ring a bell. Here’s the full list of what I finally decided on: [...]

By: Jace

Jace — Mon, 10 Oct 2005 11:02:20 +0000

Great write up Gabe- sorry for this very late post, but I hope that one day you’ll get a ride in a MC with H/K and iPod adaptor so you can tell us what you think of it.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:14:58 +0000

Hmmm. not sure what happened there! As I was saying...

I just bought a set of 18 inch JCW wheels with about 300 miles on them, off another car whose owner wanted chrome wheels instead. I paid a lot ($1000) for the set, but was happy that they were the wheels alone and not the wheels and stock RFs, since I will be putting non-RFs on anyway. I have to agree with Gabe, in that I like to go OEM whenever possible. I will be adding a JCW exhaust (used, $500 bucks) and (possibly)a JCW intake in addition to the wheels. I know it prob. sounds silly to some of you and there are many who would disagree - but I think that since I will be doing this piecemeal, if I use OEM parts designed specifically for this car, then maybe the total is greater than just the sum of the parts. In other words, maybe things "go together" better. Oh well, just MHO.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 20:01:41 +0000

Well, I bit the bullet and bought a set of JCW wheels with

By: Gabe

Gabe — Sun, 08 May 2005 16:32:49 +0000

You don't see MINI Mania, Promini/BMP, or M7 mentioned either. They're all aftermarket companies and as I mentioned early, I'd like to stay mostly OEM.

Secondly I'm kind of offended to see someone say that their post might disappear because they mention a specific aftermarket company. Other than profanity, spam or attacks on other user, in over 2 years we've never deleted a post on this site.

By: Capn

Capn — Sun, 08 May 2005 09:43:52 +0000

Is Dinan a dirty word around here? I don’t see it mentioned anywhere around here. If my post disappears I guess that will be my answer. They’ve got some really cool stuff, dealer installed. Sorry to be ignorant just new here. The dealer parts guy told me about you. What an awesome site!

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 17:54:52 +0000

outside NYC

By: greg

greg — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:35:10 +0000

Thanks Gabe.

By: blalor

blalor — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:45:09 +0000

Where in NY are you located, Brian?

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:00:10 +0000

Thanks Gabe – I ordered my MS with the H/K on April 11, 2005, and the askmini phone number just informed me it would be completed by May 6th! I am really excited, now I am trying to figure out how long it will take before it reaches the dealer in NY.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 06:48:31 +0000

Greg - as I mentioned in the other post the MINIs summer tires are less than adequate in snow. I've got a set of Dunlog M2s on my other car for winter. I'd highly recommend them if you live in a place that doesn't see a ton of snow.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 06:48:10 +0000

Brian – I ordered my car on April 18th and my production should have started on the 28th. Originally I was told it had already started… however that has since turned out to be incorrect. It should be completed by May 4th.

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 29 Apr 2005 06:28:29 +0000

Gabe, what was your exact order day? I ordered my Mini Cooper S (NY area)on April 11,2005 with the H/K stereo. The car is scheduled for production now, April 29th. I am trying to guess how long I will have to wait. Your order date might help.

By: greg

greg — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 21:55:43 +0000

Sorry guys. I’m new to that “debate”. Gabe, as long as I have your attention could you give me your opinion on the tires that came with the sport package in snow/ice. I’m debating on an additional set of tires. Possible Yokahamas for now or a set of snows come winter. Thanks.

By: Gabe

Gabe — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 20:45:32 +0000

I agree with the debate being over. But I have to say that F1 cars aren’t autos… they’re sequential manuals. Hopefully someone MINI will have one of those as well!

By: Eric

Eric — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 20:35:33 +0000

That debate is over Greg. Plus, no one frowns at the “automatic” F1 cars. To each their own.

By: greg

greg — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 14:50:03 +0000

Paul…JCW with automatic? Yeesh!

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 25 Apr 2005 00:39:11 +0000

Right on spec, I agree with the comments RE: a convertable and keeping it a stick 110%!!! I’m sure I’ll see you drifting around on the roadways of chicago!