MotoringFile has learned that, as of last week, only eight soon to be GP owners have signed up for MINI USA’s Monterey Delivery Program. While this has probably changed a bit since then, it still seems a bit lower than original expectations. Initially MINI USA had planned for up to 45 slots to be available and for a May 15th deadline. However with the deadline already over, we’re guessing that the date may now be extended.
So what does this mean? For one, GP owners seem less than enthusiastic with the idea of putting so many miles on their incredibly rare and potentially collectable cars. However, on the upside it also means that the folks that do opt for the special delivery will be members of a very select group. But how does this change MINI USA’s events at Monterey? It’s hard to say exactly. Obviously it won’t have the clout it might once have with only a fraction of the possibly particpants actually taking up the offer. That said we expect the final numbers to grow a bit before the final (final) deadline is passed. And at the end of the day, we’re still of the mindset that this is a once in a life-time event that shouldn’t be passed up if you’ve got a GP on order.
Despite the lower number we’re also happy to announce that MotoringFile will be reporting daily from Monterey and across the country as the MINI Takes the States caravan makes its way east. Todd Pearson will be heading up our coverage as he (carefully) breaks in his new GP. Look for more details soon.
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I’m not really surprised that much either, given the cost of the soiree. MINIUSA should have treated it all like advertising & cut them a break on the fees. It’s too bad really. It sounds pretty unique.
Hate to sterotype most consumers, but it is a case of dropping 35 to 40 grand on a nice car without batting an eye, but balk at spending 2 grand on friggin’ real cool trip to get it….we be a nation of cheapskates.
It’s like my autocross novices (I’m the regional Novice Chief); they’ll spend 3 grand to mod their car, but bitch about having to pay $40.00 for an entrance fee, or spending $100.00 for a decent helmet.
It always seems it’s us smucks WITHOUT the cashola that appreciate those deals all the more…
I’d like to see someone get their Mini in Monterey, lap at Laguna Seca, THEN drive it cross-country to lap with the East Coast people at Lime Rock! Now that would be an enthusiast!
Eddie, well said!
As to your suggestion…where do I sign up? Heck, I’d stop at every racetrack along the way if I could (as in, if MINI was sponsoring it for us all to lap there)!
Of course, the chances of getting a GP and thus being eligible for this little jaunt are hovering around nil.
Or it could be that most people that are purchasing the GP are die-hard MINI fans without a lot of money to spend on a vacation or extras, but just can’t pass up the chance to own a great limited edition MINI.
I was going to say, that pretty much guarantees Todd a spot. yay mobile WRR!
I’ll gladly tape a phony wing to the back of my MINI and slap on some red mirror covers to go and participate in this event!
I would be on this so fast if I were a GP owner. If the cars didn’t look so odd, I would have seriously considered it.
Maybe it has something to do with how many dealers will VOID your waranty for track use!
>Maybe it has something to do with how many dealers will VOID your waranty for track use!
A specific dealer has no power to void your MINI USA warranty. At worst they can refuse to work on a particular car. In that case you’d just go to another dealer as most dealers I know are mod friendly.
Thing is, not going to be much of a trip if your limited to 4500 revs for the first 1250 miles, is it….?
Most GP owners will be buying it for keeps, for the long term. Who wants to put all that milage on the car just to take delivery.
Personally, i’d do it, sounds like a lovely trip….. But then again my first car did 137mph within 10 miles of pick up, so i dont really care for ‘run in’ periods…..
If you bought a GP and don’t want to pick it up in Monterey, can I go and pick it up for you? I’ll pay your $2k and drop it off on the way back…
-EK
I’m still standing by my <a href="http://motoringfile.com/2006/04/19/mini-usas-gp-delivery-program/#comment-35143" rel="nofollow">demographic comment</a>. 😉 Kind of.
I’m sure MINI knows it’s target, but the science of predicting their response to different promotions is not exact.
I certainly hope more folks take advantage of this deal.
<blockquote>but the science of predicting their response to different promotions is not exact. </blockquote>
This event is pretty far from anything I have seen MINIUSA or BMWUSA attempt recently. It was a pretty bold move to offer this delivery program in the first place. To their credit, MINIUSA has created a very unique delivery experience. Hopefully this MF post encourages a some more future GP owners to make the trip to Monterey.
I am just curious people are talking about calling the GP a collectors car…..yes, I understand its limited production but there isn’t really anything special enough about it that would make me want to pay a premium for the car in the future. That just my opinion.
So Eddie I guess you bought one? Have a nice trip.
<blockquote>I am just curious people are talking about calling the GP a collectors car…..yes, I understand its limited production but there isn’t really anything special enough about it that would make me want to pay a premium for the car in the future. That just my opinion.</blockquote>
I don’t see the GP as a “collector’s car” either in the traditional sense of the term, but I do see the GP as sort of a “practical collectible” – something great to have because it’s suited to a particular purpose. The GP will be worth at least a small premium down the road to say, someone who wants to compete in a MINI Challenge stock class. Or perhaps someone who wants to do a hard core tuning job and wants a little more unique car to start from than just an MCS. I agree that it’s not some sort of highly collectible car, but I think there will be plenty of MINI enthusiasts in the future who’ll jump at the chance to have the GP.
Ok, so lets see. 10 early deliveries. Me, JimSkater, Chief_Charlie, Todd. That leaves 6 unknown for shills for dealers who are willing to pay the $2000 to have a month jump on the competition. It’s going to be a pretty quiet party.
maybe they will open up some of those slots to use 06 JCW purchasers! 🙂
Voided warrenties? MINIUSA.com features a homepage that flashes MINI’s racing, and has content that encourages people to track their MINI’s…its that attidute that brought me to the MINI’s. No Honda-esque attitudes here from what I can tell…
Eddie, The hubby and I are the enthusiasts you want. We signed up for the Monterey delivery, are planning on doing the entire MTTS including the grand arrival in Lime Rock. But with the numbers, I’m wondering how the plans will change. With so few taking delivery in Monterey, will any besides us and Todd be willing to do the drive? The other two confirmed for Monterey that we know both live in CA and will not do MTTS.
I’m signed up for the Moterey delivery of my GP. I’m in SoCal so it is not a long trip for me. The smaller number of people with make it an even more special time for those of as that go.
I have no problem dropping 30k-40k on a car. This doesn’t mean that I wouldn’t consider how the next 2k was going to be spent. A couple of days ago, I got back from a week in Paris – flight from US, 4-star hotel, breakfast, & transport to & from the airport for two people was less than 2k.
I can drive across country anytime. Every enthusiast has his/her price. It doesn’t make them any less enthusiastic. 2k for this “experience” is just too much.
Joel, if you want to be part of our email support group 🙂 contact me via PM on MINI2. It’s going to be nice to meet you in Monterey. 🙂
IMO anyone who doesn’t get out and drive the crap out of their GP is wasting it – this thing is meant to be driven on the Dragon, at the track, and on your local twisty road…not sit in some garage never seeing the rain/snow and being obsessively detailed every week!
GP owners step up the plate and take advantage of this great opportunity!
Hi April, Jim, Jim, Joel, Chief, Todd;
I too have bought a GP, signed up for Monterey
delivery and intend to do the full MTTS tour with my wife. Looking forward to meeting all of you.
Never owned a gen 1 Mini or a gen 2 Mini up to now, but when I first heard about this special edition I knew it was the perfect replacement for my 94 RX7.
I go to Monterey most years and have been since the early days of the Can-Am races [yeh I am an old fart].
So it was a no brainer to sign up for this special delivery program.
Been a car guy all my life and belong to a lot of different marque clubs. That said I am amazed by all the negativity on this site about the GP and the delivery program. I sure don’t want to belong to the Mini Club if the comments herein are reflective of the general membership.
Welcome to the site and the MINI world Doug. And let me be the first to say job well done on the GP and your plans for doing the entire MTTS! I think the general negativity about the delivery program was from a few folks who either didn’t understand the program or didn’t understand the economic realities of the event.
Doug,
Most of us LOVE the MINI and the GP!
Any west coast people taking east coast delivery? Three nights in Jersey city!!!! Not everyone can take that kind of time to crisscross the country. I’ll pick up mine at the dealer and enjoy at my own pace/location. Different strokes.
Memories (can) cost money. The event is rare and so is the car. If I was in for 35K, I would be in for 37K.
In a related story, I heard from a Mini Advisor that some of the GP cars were driving from Las Vegas to Lime Rock Park…arriving at LRP on Memorial Day for a festive event against the backdrop of the Rolex Series Race??? Now that’l be fun! Is this true Gabe?
Michael
So Eddie I guess you bought one?
I wish! Darn, I knew I should have put off the condo for another coupla’ years or so… 😉
Sooo, working on getting a MCa for the wife this fall. Mine will be after that, hopefully mid-07. An good ol’ regular MCS will suit me just fine then, thank you!
I’ll be at Lime Rock catching the race the 29th, so it would be nice to see some of the new GPs if they do appear.
I ordered a GP but since I’m not #1 on my dealer’s list I don’t even have the Special Deliv. choice. If I did however, I would have to pass it up as I am starting a new job and thus the time required for this event is out of the question.
People, please stop stereotyping us GP owners. I’ve heard us be called stupid, rich, BMW-wannabes, collectors-not-enthusiasts, etc. Like <b>nervous</b> said, not everyone who can spend 33k bucks on a car wants or even has the ability to spend 2k more on a special event like this. To each their own — I thought that’s what made the MINI community so unique and cool :-/
To all those who are going — enjoy and have fun!
Hi Doug Daniels! Most of us in the GP support group are grown ups who buy our own toys, old farts if you will. 😉 Send me a PM on MINI2 with your email adx and I’ll add you to the list. 🙂
<blockquote>We signed up for the Monterey delivery, are planning on doing the entire MTTS including the grand arrival in Lime Rock.</blockquote>
AprilWhine,
I thought you were against the whole GP Monterey Delivery.
What made you change your mind? BTW, I’m glad you did and I’m jealous.
One thought I had is that whilst one can “easily” finance 33k to buy the GP, it isn’t as easy to finance 2k for a vacation, if you don’t have it laying around in your back pocket.
Sorry, my “blockquote” things were lost in my last post. I wish there was an edit option.
Not to repeat myself, but:
Why does it suprise people that BMW/MINI would not be giving away the delivery program at Monterey? Maybe if they set the cost of the car at $35,000 folks would expect more (and pay less) for this delivery program. But for a person living on the west coast, buying from a mid-west or eastern dealer at MSRP (Some CA dealers are marking up the car at $5,000 over) it’s not a bad deal.
In my case, it’s a no-brainer, since transportation from the midwest to CA will cost $1,500 anyway (for an enclosed transporter); and the hotel and tickets are worth at least $500 to me! (The Hyatt only has unbooked rooms available at $340 a night now, since the Historics is the busiest weekend on the Monterey Peninsula. Tickets to the Historics for Sat-Sun are $95 each, advance sale…and this doesn’t include any food; and the Concours tickets are $150 each advance, $175 day of show. The Monterey GP Delivery is worth $340 x 4 + 190 + 300 = $1,850, and that’s not counting the 4+ meals they’re providing. So, if you use these numbers, the transportation is costing about $150, which is a unobtainable bargain with diesel fuel at $3.00 plus a gallon.
Perhaps MINIUSA will notify dealers to open up the selection process somehow. If not, then there will be about 20 or less of us who will have a great time in Monterey
<blockquote>…as he (carefully) breaks in his new GP…</blockquote>
Are you kidding me? I’m gonna act like it’s pre-broken in since the first thing we get to do with our new GPs is drive them at Laguna Seca for “parade laps”. ; )
I also plan on investing in a Valentine One for the trip ’cause I’m opening this baby up! The rest of the MTTS followers can watch the dust fly off my (our) carbon fiber wing(s) all the way to Vegas. My GP will be no garage queen! It’ll stay nice but it’s going to get driven and taken to the track.
Who’s with me… well, of the half dozen or so of us anyway. ; )
DickDavid, I was against the Monterey delivery option but the fuzzy hubby wanted it. So, you know how that goes… :)As I posted on another site, Men and MINIs are a sure path to madness! 😀
I think we’ll enjoy it and it’s something we would not have thought to do on our own. I believe we were the first to get our confirmation, the time stamp on our email receipt was 3:09. Our dealer was great, did everything right the first time.
Hey Todd, seems to me that a ticket is easily obtainable in the GP, even without exceeding 4500 RPM.
Ever cross the desert in a car with no name? Sorry, I couldn’t resist. So it looks like the three of us on the way to MTTS so far.
Mine will be my daily driver, already have the trailer hitch ready to install when I get home.
I do wish that some of you would lighten up on calling those of us who could afford the trip cheapskates. We pay attention to every bit of money we spend, and that may be why we can go to Monterey. I talked Sherry into this delivery in order to meet the other people who were buying the GP. I am quite chagrined that there are not going to be many early adopters there. Not that I am not happy about meeting the other five there, but I was expecting to meet 44.
Will the unclaimed cars just be diverted to local dealers to be sold the day before we get ours?
<blockquote>Are you kidding me? I’m gonna act like it’s pre-broken in since the first thing we get to do with our new GPs is drive them at Laguna Seca for “parade lapsâ€ÂÂ.
I also plan on investing in a Valentine One for the trip ’cause I’m opening this baby up! The rest of the MTTS followers can watch the dust fly off my (our) carbon fiber wing(s) all the way to Vegas. My GP will be no garage queen! It’ll stay nice but it’s going to get driven and taken to the track.</blockquote>
That’s what I like to hear baby! You’re not afraid Todd – I’ll be with you there in spirit…
That is gonna so rock, no matter how many GP’s go for it.
My wife and I will be there to pick up our GP, too. My biggest concern at present is how to keep the GP in great shape from a “road rash†and “windshield pitting†perspective. I’ve had my current MINI Cooper S for just over a year, already over 21,000 miles, and most people tell me it still looks new. I had 3M film installed right away (when I took new delivery), and there’s virtually no cosmetic degradation (to speak of) in the front of the car. I still really wish the GP had a factory option for the better headlights, but such is life. It will be neat to meet the rest of the “early GP delivery†family out there!
<blockquote>I was against the Monterey delivery option but the fuzzy hubby wanted it. So, you know how that goes… :)As I posted on another site, Men and MINIs are a sure path to madness! 😀
I think we’ll enjoy it and it’s something we would not have thought to do on our own. I believe we were the first to get our confirmation, the time stamp on our email receipt was 3:09. Our dealer was great, did everything right the first time.</blockquote>
Awesome!! That’s good to hear and I’m still jealous.
Hey…I seem to recall somebody (Gabe?) mentioning in another article that the US version will NOT be getting the Recaro seats. Is that correct? If not, uh, well…does anyone know WHY not? I mean, we got kind of screwdled on those really nice pleated leather dealies last year, now we won’t get the Recaros if we shell out for the GP? I love my MINI, in spite of the ridiculous problems I’ve had with it, and was seriously considering the GP (if any are left)…but I HATE my seats and would be pretty disappointed if this (even more) ‘sport’ oriented model didn’t have better ones.
Oh, and is there any indication on whether the US model will have auto A/C or Harmon Kardon or anything else like that (yes, I know it goes against the whole ‘weight savings’ thingie, but c’mon, it’s only 100lbs anyway).
CD
Hi everybody ,actually i was go to pick up my car in montery too ,but i just want to know can i order my car have the 3M film first ,so i can drive it back to LA ,u know it’s take 6 hours to go back,it will have a lot of rock chip on the freeway ,right?
Osmodius–as has been posted elsewhere, the Recaro seats can’t be properly fitted with an airbag sensor. Current indications — not that I’m very well informed — are manual AC only & no HK available.
3M film for the hood should be easy–but the “custom” aero-kit? I don’t know. I’ve asked my dealer, he’s doing some checking.
BTW–I’m not officially confirmed for Monterey yet. I’m still waiting to hear from the marketing company. I have sent in payment info. So I’m waiting rather impatiently.
As to the rest. I’m doing the Monterey delivery because for some weird reason, I like the damn car – alot. This will be my third MINI. Note that I’m not completely convinced that the GP aero kit should have black wheel surrounds. Thankfully (and due to **** load of hard work) I can afford a car and a trip that’re going to cost me $35K or so–even if I have to finance the car over 5 years. I’m looking at it this way–I’m getting a unique, fully JCW’d MCS & a trip to the Historics for the same or a little less than I’d pay for an ordinary JCW MCS with all the bits. And I’ve wanted a JCW MCS for a loooong time. What’s not to like?
I’m not filthy rich. My GP will be my daily driver, as my current MCS is going away when I take delivery. I can’t afford two payments. I’m sure many, if not most, of the GP buyers out there are getting the car for the reasons much like mine–we love the MINI. This is a “semi-custom” JCW MINI available for a reasonable price. Put the two together, and I don’t see any reason for sniping about BMW wannabees, posers, garage queens, etc.
Plus, I get to take my Dad on a true MINI adventure. My dad’s been to 2 Brecht rallies/Coronado historics and on a REME run with me. He’s also been to the Hillsborough Concours several times with my ex-brother in law. He’s now 70 & for once, I’m taking the opportunity to do something really cool–just me and my Dad.
As Mastercard puts it: GP Delivery @ Monterey: $2,000
JCW GP: 31150 (tax/license/dealer mark-up/add-ons extra) first long weekend ever vacationing alone with my Dad: Priceless.
Gabe, any numbers for how many GP’s reserved/sold so far?
>Gabe, any numbers for how many GP’s reserved/sold so far?
From what I understand the vast majority of them are already sold.
Teddy & Goodfinder,
No worries r.e. road rash on the trip home. Ready…..
Clear contact/shelf paper. This quick & dirty “treatment” will keep the front of your clean and un-pitted for the most part for the trip home. Use 2 layers for the most protection. You don’t have to be careful about getting all the bubbles/creases out. You just want something to keep the bugs/rocks off.
The other option is picking up some “helicopter tape”, which is the clear 3M protective material that the clear bra folks use. You can get it in 1, 3,6 in rolls, but it is very expensive.
Or, you can check with the Monterey BMW or Porsche dealer (MY Porsche, MY BMW) to see who they use, and make an appointment after you pick up the car on Fri to have the protective coating installed. THere’s also a couple of suppliers who are Nor Cal MINIs sponsors who do this work. <a href="http://www.norcalminis.com/sponsors" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.norcalminis.com/sponsors</a>
Charlie
All 5 at my dealership were sold in the first 10 days of us taking deposits. – in Hawaii!
Hi,did someone live in LA and will go to montery ,so we can rent a car for one way ,safe gas and safe money and we didn’t need to drive two cars back home.(good idea ?)
I’ve seen some spray-on bra thingie somewhere – maybe Griot’s. Personally, I gave up on pits & dings abatement – battle scars.
I would’ve gone for a GP & Monty pick-up in a heartbeat, as I’ve no car payments right now, but family matters have to come first this year. I would’ve gotten it as a regular driver, and don’t give a hoot about collector value – Ya pays yer money, ya takes yer chances. I’m gonna tag along on the trip, thru to Vegas, I hope, and look forward to a nice drive with the gang.
BCNU,
Rob in Dago
Gabe,
If MINI doesn’t meet a “minimum” number of persons opting for the Monterey Delivery, will there be considerations of cancelling it? What do your sources say about updated numbers…or the possibility of it folding?
Charlie
See you guys @ Lime Rock.
Jersey pick-up Sept. 3 🙂
i have a question ,if this event just has 20 people to go pick up there mini ,so how about the rest of the car ,is the rest will go to the dealer and sell it rightaway? you know everybody paid that $2k because want to pick up the car early ,so if the rest will sell it on dealer,i think i didn’t need to go to montery to pick up the car early .
The Events Company (out of San Francisco) who is coordinating the Monterey GP Delivery for MINI called today, as they are processing payments. According to their representative, the event is a “go” and will be a BIG DEAL when all is said and done.
Coincidentally, MINIUSA sent out another round of Applications to Dealers today, looking for more participants (terms unknown). Maybe they’re allowing dealer to pick a second person in order to fill up the event. Time will tell
Monterey is a bit of a remote location for most people, even in California. I was there in early March and loved it!
I hope the GP delivery event is a success and I am sure that MINIUSA will learn from the planning and execution. Very bold to say the least. How many car companies are pulling off events like this anyway?
It’s official, I’m in. Heard from the Events Co. today. They took my money & I’m (ready to be) committed.
Re: the possible “extra” cars floating around between August & late Sept/early Oct, which is the earliest I’ve heard for US delivery outside of the GP event. My understanding from my dealer is that the cars to be delivered in Lime Rock/Monterey are being airfreighted in. How accurate that is, I don’t know for sure. But if that is the case, it’s simple enough for MINI to either a)park the extras in the VPC in Port Hueneme or b) hold off putting the “extra” cars on a plane & sending them via ship. Port Hueneme is only a few hours south of Monterey.
Speaking of being committed, I’ve been advised by my other half that $2000 on top of the $31k, on top of dealer add ons/markup is just insane.
But that’s what the MINI does to me.
>My understanding from my dealer is that the cars to be delivered in Lime Rock/Monterey are being airfreighted in.
That is correct. They’re coming straight from Italy and MINI USA is paying top dollar to get the cars in the country in time for this event. From everything I’m hearing, MINI USA is definitely not making money on this event!
Gabe,
Any chance of getting information on the building of these cars by Bertone in Italy? I understand that MINI is shipping the stripped bodies in white from Oxford to Italy; and that the cars are being painted and assembled there. The GP is essentially a hand-built car as the earlier Porsches were . Something tells me there is a story there, with lots of photos.
Charlie
That is just so cool! The cars will be delivered by 747 Cargo airplane directly to its owners. No ship transport, no VPC, just straight to your door!
People are fools if they are not taking up MINIUSA on this magnificent and historic opportunity!
For those of us with a less than firm grasp of the obvious.
Registration has opened at <a href="http://www.minitakesthestates.com" rel="nofollow ugc">http://www.minitakesthestates.com</a>
Hey, a thought occurred to me… well, it actually occurred to dukesantos, but if we accept delivery at Monterey, can we register for the Concorso Italiano?
It all depends on what time we take delivery @ Laguna Seca; but yes, non-Italian car corral registration is open until May 31st. $150 for a car and 2 people. See <a href="https://secure2.netriver.net/concorso-com/forms/registration.php?page=nonitalian" rel="nofollow ugc">https://secure2.netriver.net/concorso-com/forms/registration.php?page=nonitalian</a>
The good news is the Concorso is close to Laguna; the bad news is getting to it through traffic might be a challange. Their first two years at this new site was terrible; can’t say if they improved it for last year.
I’ve been going to the Concorso Italiano and Monterey Historics for many years now. Last year I had my ’72 BMW 2002 in the non-Ital corral (which is very large btw). We actually got 3 guys in on a single Car entry ticket, but that was a fluke. The traffic and then bussing situation was dismal for several years, but the last two years were more pleasant. Waited in a car entrant line for approx. 15 minutes, which is pretty standard for a show this size. The earlier you’re able to get there, the better your chances at avoiding a queue. Also, you should be free to leave when you want to from this altenate corral (though I’d clarify that if they’ve got you scheduled for any Mini events on that Friday.) It does beg the question, do the GP owners have cars waiting at the airport (doubtful) or will they be shuttled around as a group for a day or two at the start of the holiday?
A tip for newbies to the Historics. The paddock (pits) are open to everyone (my favorite place to spend time) and the track’s got lots of fun vantage points if you work your way around it. Sometimes new folks head to the grandstands and fail to get the full experience.
I second the motion to get some behind the scenes at Bertone.
I noticed several Cadillac Allante’s on the registration list for the Italian cars.
Weren’t they white-bodied in the US & shipped to Italy?
If so, it would be worth a giggle if some enterprising GP Owner were to enter the Concorso.
As a Brit who grew up a stones throw from Leyland Motors, cars have always been in my blood. I could only dream of one day owning my own sports car just like my school teachers who owned such classics as Morgan, triumph, MG, TVR, Schimitar, Jaguar, Austin.
Combine this with my love of many things Italian; food,wine, women, clothing, cycling and cars.
As a student my roommate who owned a mini, we would drive around the countless rotarys in the town and hurtle through country lanes. The car was fun to drive. When I heard rumours of a new MINI a decade ago I was thinking back then that it would be a possibility to get one.
And just look what happened, the MCSJCWGP2006 made in Bertrone Italy limited Edition. I have waited all my life for a sports car and this is the one for me, I am so stoked. I have signed up for NJ and my folks are coming over from the UK. All those years my old man drove my brother and I around in his Reliant and Robin three wheelers and now I have the chance to give him the drive of his life up to Lime Rock and beyond.
One very important point which has yet to be confirmed by MINIUSA and maybe someone can enlighten us all on these pages is;
Sure those lucky enough to be selected for this handing over the keys to your new MCSJCWGP2006, but will you actually have the car in your possession at that point and be able to drive it away
OR
will it be a case of having the key ceremony and then you pick your car up from your local dealer a few days later.
I say this because from what I have heard and what my local MINI dealer said was they simply do not know??
Does anyone know of a western U.S. dealer with a Monterey delivery GP available?
Thanks
I have signed up. I won’t be taking the MTTS route on the way back, instead I am going to hit National Parks and stay away from the cities. I most likely won’t finish up in Lime Rock either. Depends on quite a few variables. I am not thinking about the $$$ in this instance. What is the average retail cost of a car in USA at the moment? This price seems to be pretty much in the range for what cars cost. The possibility that it may become a collectors item is exactly the reason that I speculated with the purchase almost a year ago now,last August. I consider this to be destiny more than anything. See you in Boston!
Cheers,
Matt