Comments on: MINI Takes the States http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:55:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile 2006 Year in Review http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-78487 MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile 2006 Year in Review Tue, 02 Jan 2007 01:59:15 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-78487 <p>[...] MINI Takes the States [...]</p> [...] MINI Takes the States [...]

]]> By: Shawn Was Here » Blog Archive » Take Me Back to Texas… http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-72046 Shawn Was Here » Blog Archive » Take Me Back to Texas… Tue, 19 Dec 2006 03:55:53 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-72046 <p>[...] We went to Palo Duro Canyon Friday night to meet up with many other Mini driver’s for Mini Takes the States. Its basically a road trip of mini’s that started on the west coast and makes its way to the east coast. [...]</p> [...] We went to Palo Duro Canyon Friday night to meet up with many other Mini driver’s for Mini Takes the States. Its basically a road trip of mini’s that started on the west coast and makes its way to the east coast. [...]

]]> By: Mark Hendrie http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-35084 Mark Hendrie Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:56:49 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-35084 <p>Any chance of a similar UK event? I suspect the answer to that question is "no" - typical rip-off Britain and we have to pay around $8,000 more than US buyers! I am still glad that I have ordered this car but it does get annoying when we are always ripped-off for.</p> <p>In relation to release dates - I am first in line at my dealer and have been told September with the cars starting production in July.</p> Any chance of a similar UK event? I suspect the answer to that question is “no” – typical rip-off Britain and we have to pay around $8,000 more than US buyers! I am still glad that I have ordered this car but it does get annoying when we are always ripped-off for.

In relation to release dates – I am first in line at my dealer and have been told September with the cars starting production in July.

]]> By: Charles http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-35003 Charles Sun, 16 Apr 2006 15:35:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-35003 <p>Does this mean there will NOT be any deliveries to dealers before August?</p> Does this mean there will NOT be any deliveries to dealers before August?

]]> By: Erik Rutberg http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34952 Erik Rutberg Fri, 14 Apr 2006 17:03:54 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34952 <p>Major stops in route, in order:</p> <p>Monterey, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Albquerque, Amarillo, Dallas, Memphis, Nasville, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Charleston, Charlottesville, Washington DC, New York, Lakeville(lime rock)</p> Major stops in route, in order:

Monterey, Santa Barbara, Las Vegas, Flagstaff, Albquerque, Amarillo, Dallas, Memphis, Nasville, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Charleston, Charlottesville, Washington DC, New York, Lakeville(lime rock)

]]> By: 05DSMCS http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34940 05DSMCS Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:36:08 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34940 <p>Can't wait to see the planned route! I am going to do whatever I can to join this crazy parade, how fun!</p> Can’t wait to see the planned route! I am going to do whatever I can to join this crazy parade, how fun!

]]> By: AprilWhine http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34938 AprilWhine Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:59:23 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34938 <p>I'm #1 from Checkered Flag in Va Beach VA! :D</p> <p>I was told car will be delivered in Monterey and I will be driving cross country, but no other details.</p> I’m #1 from Checkered Flag in Va Beach VA! :D

I was told car will be delivered in Monterey and I will be driving cross country, but no other details.

]]> By: Erik Rutberg http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34937 Erik Rutberg Fri, 14 Apr 2006 14:01:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34937 <p>I have seen the press release for MINI takes the States. It mentions an east coast starting point too, but does not elude to where it is. Any other info on that? I have a summer to plan. Will east coasters have the option of Monterey Delivery?</p> I have seen the press release for MINI takes the States. It mentions an east coast starting point too, but does not elude to where it is. Any other info on that? I have a summer to plan. Will east coasters have the option of Monterey Delivery?

]]> By: matt tardif http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34934 matt tardif Fri, 14 Apr 2006 09:05:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34934 <p>I am 'first' on the list for my dealer in Peabody massachusetts. the good news is i am a school teacher and have a summer holiday. I could handle either trip. Sounds like one of my all-time favorite movies. Cannonball run!</p> I am ‘first’ on the list for my dealer in Peabody massachusetts. the good news is i am a school teacher and have a summer holiday. I could handle either trip. Sounds like one of my all-time favorite movies. Cannonball run!

]]> By: MINIAC http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34924 MINIAC Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:27:44 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34924 <p>As I posted in the another thread ...</p> <p>MINI USA should make it a “Buyers Experience” for everyone who purchases one by having the wheel arches and rear lower trim painted to match the side skirts when the cars arrive at the VPC.</p> As I posted in the another thread …

MINI USA should make it a “Buyers Experience” for everyone who purchases one by having the wheel arches and rear lower trim painted to match the side skirts when the cars arrive at the VPC.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34923 Patrick Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:17:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34923 <p>So that's what was meant by "Buying Experience".</p> <p>Great idea and all, but ... isn't this kind of thing more for those with way too much time and money on their hands and can just drop what they're doing?</p> <p>I think Ferrari owners do this kind of thing.</p> <p>Anyway, for those able to do this ... awesome.</p> <p>Unfortunately, for most of us getting a GP ... we'll have to pass.</p> So that’s what was meant by “Buying Experience”.

Great idea and all, but … isn’t this kind of thing more for those with way too much time and money on their hands and can just drop what they’re doing?

I think Ferrari owners do this kind of thing.

Anyway, for those able to do this … awesome.

Unfortunately, for most of us getting a GP … we’ll have to pass.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34922 Charlie Fri, 14 Apr 2006 02:09:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34922 <p>OK; so if I live in Monterey, and I'm buying in Ohio, where do I take delivery of my GP?</p> OK; so if I live in Monterey, and I’m buying in Ohio, where do I take delivery of my GP?

]]> By: GMINI http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34921 GMINI Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:54:39 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34921 <p>finally announced. much more appealing than the story first told me.</p> finally announced. much more appealing than the story first told me.

]]> By: Ian C. http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34920 Ian C. Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:48:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34920 <p>Finally! :)</p> Finally! :)

]]> By: Gabe http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34919 Gabe Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:41:37 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34919 <blockquote> <p>Picking up more GPs or is this one of those Forrest Gump-cross-country things where anybody with a MINI can join? That would be fun if I could get off work and put my life on hold.</p> </blockquote> <p>Yes.</p>

Picking up more GPs or is this one of those Forrest Gump-cross-country things where anybody with a MINI can join? That would be fun if I could get off work and put my life on hold.

Yes.

]]> By: dickdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34918 dickdavid Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:34:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34918 <blockquote>...Along the way the caravan will be stopping in major cities and picking up even more MINIs for the rest of the ride.</blockquote> <p>Picking up more GPs or is this one of those Forrest Gump-cross-country things where anybody with a MINI can join? That would be fun if I could get off work and put my life on hold.</p> …Along the way the caravan will be stopping in major cities and picking up even more MINIs for the rest of the ride.

Picking up more GPs or is this one of those Forrest Gump-cross-country things where anybody with a MINI can join? That would be fun if I could get off work and put my life on hold.

]]> By: alpha-6 http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34917 alpha-6 Fri, 14 Apr 2006 01:09:50 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34917 <p>Any chance of the GP making an appearance at THE DRAGON in NC??!?!? (much like the fully loaded JCW cabrio did last year.)</p> Any chance of the GP making an appearance at THE DRAGON in NC??!?!? (much like the fully loaded JCW cabrio did last year.)

]]> By: Micah http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34916 Micah Thu, 13 Apr 2006 23:08:26 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34916 <p>Dammit I wanna do that! Anyone feel like sponsoring me for $30K?! I promise the GP will get driven properly and taken to the track on numerous occasions (and I'll also give you my '06 Space Blue/Silver MCS)... :)</p> Dammit I wanna do that! Anyone feel like sponsoring me for $30K?! I promise the GP will get driven properly and taken to the track on numerous occasions (and I’ll also give you my ‘06 Space Blue/Silver MCS)… :)

]]> By: Erik Rutberg http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34915 Erik Rutberg Thu, 13 Apr 2006 23:06:24 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34915 <p>So how long will this event be? I was at my dealership today and the manager told me there will be 2 events. One starting at Monterey and the other at Niagra Falls. She was not sure were I would be going, but would know in the next 3 weeks. I am on the East Coast, so if there are 2 starting points, I would assume that I am starting at Niagra Falls. Can't wait to hear more. I was excited for the car, but I think I more excited for this event now. If we all start in Monterey, I have to start convincing the wife why I need to be away a couple weeks, while she stays home with the 2 year old. I could do the cross country drive in 2 days (did it in my '88 M5), but since the Monterey Historics and Lime Rock Vintage festival are 2 weeks apart, I think that is what BMW has in mind for a timetable.</p> <p>Erik Rutberg</p> So how long will this event be? I was at my dealership today and the manager told me there will be 2 events. One starting at Monterey and the other at Niagra Falls. She was not sure were I would be going, but would know in the next 3 weeks. I am on the East Coast, so if there are 2 starting points, I would assume that I am starting at Niagra Falls. Can’t wait to hear more. I was excited for the car, but I think I more excited for this event now. If we all start in Monterey, I have to start convincing the wife why I need to be away a couple weeks, while she stays home with the 2 year old. I could do the cross country drive in 2 days (did it in my ‘88 M5), but since the Monterey Historics and Lime Rock Vintage festival are 2 weeks apart, I think that is what BMW has in mind for a timetable.

Erik Rutberg

]]> By: Dave http://www.motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/comment-page-1/#comment-34914 Dave Thu, 13 Apr 2006 22:55:22 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/13/mini-takes-the-states/#comment-34914 <p>It strikes me as ambitious, but I wish them the best.</p> <p>First 80 owners is probably about 1 from each dealership (my speculation). The article says they'd fly the cars to Monterey (which seems unnecessary since a ground transport would be a half day trip from the Port Hueneme VPC). Any rumors about whether MINIUSA would be picking up the tab for the owners to get to Monterey?</p> <p>It will be interesting to see how many new owners decide to take on this cross country trip and put a few thousand miles on their brand new special editions.</p> It strikes me as ambitious, but I wish them the best.

First 80 owners is probably about 1 from each dealership (my speculation). The article says they’d fly the cars to Monterey (which seems unnecessary since a ground transport would be a half day trip from the Port Hueneme VPC). Any rumors about whether MINIUSA would be picking up the tab for the owners to get to Monterey?

It will be interesting to see how many new owners decide to take on this cross country trip and put a few thousand miles on their brand new special editions.

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