Ordered a '14 Roadster S

This is my first post. On August 17th, I ordered a '14 Roadster S with the JCW exterior package. I'm a 57 year-old semi-retired lawyer in Northern Virginia with plans to retire to the Florida Gulf Coast. During my college days in Florida (USF'80), I bought my first MGB. I can honestly say my love for the old British Leyland ragtop inevitably led me to the MINI Roadster S. Just want to say hello to everyone!

 

Pictures will be forthcoming upon delivery of my Roadster.

Buying the Roadster now is like an insurance policy. If I don't like the new MINI 'sports car' in 2015 or 2016, I can keep mine. If I like it, I sell or trade the '14 Roadster.

 

I appreciate the warm welcome, guys. Thanks! The waiting period until my Roadster arrives from England is indeed painful. There's not a day goes by where I don't check out internet pics of Pepper White Roadsters.

MA seems like a great site to pass the time. I've enjoyed several threads and discovered many friendly posters here. Look for me in the coming days.

Dave

 

Thanks! I like it here. :drool

 

Thanks, Gil. I'm closer to Twin Lakes Golf Club than the Town of Clifton. It's been nice, but we're looking forward to a Florida Gulf Coast move. That Roadster of your is really sharp. Seriously.

 

Thank you! Some day I'd like to hear where 'rum4' came from.

 

I hope so. I saw a Pepper White Roadster JCW on the lot before I ordered, so I have some idea what it will look like (versus a computerized configuration). The test drive was indescribable. Awesome.

 

I have a ship! My Roadster finished production 9/13, arrived at Southampton 9/16, departs England 9/20, and arrives in Baltimore 10/3. With the normal VDC delay, my Roadster will be in Sterling, VA 10/5. We leave for the Gulf Coast 10/12. Presumably, I'll have John Bull a full week before our Florida vacation.

Ship: Torino Departs: Southampton 9/21 Arrives: Baltimore, MD 10/3

 

Thanks, Nathan! Assuming the Torino arrives on time, I'm hoping the VDC delay in Baltimore isn't too bad. My MA said it's usually 2 days from the VDC to MINI of Sterling. Will they install the chrome driving lamps at the VDC or the dealership? VDC installation could conceivably delay my delivery even longer.