GP3 order thread

GP3 order thread

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SENNA9475

16 posts

51 months

Monday 25th May 2020
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loganzy said:
Hi everyone just to let you know I have received a phonecall from the local dealer telling me my car is due to arrive early June
Mine was due week beginning 23rd March. I haven’t heard anything from my dealer when it might be arriving at the dealership.

D3nso

35 posts

50 months

Monday 25th May 2020
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So had the call with dealer and it looks like mine has slipped until first week of July

Denso

SENNA9475

16 posts

51 months

Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Just had a phone call with my dealer and the system is showing that my car has just finished in the paint shop. So fingers crossed it will be with me soon.

RichDS

364 posts

74 months

Tuesday 26th May 2020
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Has anyone in the northwest of England picked their GP3 up yet and wouldn't mind me having a look (obviously external only and at plus 2 metres)

I quite fancy a car but can't bring myself to take the plunge without seeing one first

SENNA9475

16 posts

51 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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Just been told that my GP3 has been built and is awaiting delivery to the dealership

RichDS

364 posts

74 months

Wednesday 3rd June 2020
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how much is the initial and ongoing road tax on the new GP3?

SENNA9475

16 posts

51 months

Thursday 4th June 2020
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I think it is £540 in the first year and £150 thereafter

D3nso

35 posts

50 months

Thursday 4th June 2020
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@senna9475 Good to see that cars are being made again, the weight for mine is still at least 4 weeks away. What number did you get? Your dealer should be able to tell you know if the car has a VIN.

Denso

SENNA9475

16 posts

51 months

Thursday 4th June 2020
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I asked my dealer about the car number and he said he wouldn’t know until the car arrived at the dealership

RichDS

364 posts

74 months

Thursday 4th June 2020
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are there any good mini specific forums for the GPs?

Watches

170 posts

208 months

Tuesday 9th June 2020
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At last!
Yesterday I picked mine up from Eastern Mini here in Edinburgh.
Well worth the wait! The looks are spot on, inside the cabin is a cracking place to be and the brakes are sensational.
I’ve had the current JCW with a stage one tune which in itself was impressive. The regular JCW is still a great car for everyday and occasional track use.
I’ve only done 80 very careful miles but it feels well sorted and I think will bring a lot of joy.
I ticked the touring option but must have missed the “add suspension” option as it’s bloody hard on our terrible Edinburgh roads.
Despite running it in and keeping under 4000rpm by short changing the gears it still makes great progress and gives you lots of confidence in the corners. Be aware you’ll be going much faster than you think as it’s fairly quiet so far.
It gets even better once in sport mode, everything just sharpens up and the fun begins.
Hope to get it on track soon. Sadly it’s delay meant I missed the Destination Nurburgring May event but perhaps a trip to Oulton Park or Knockhill will avoid 14 days quarantine.
So in summary so far so good. For those awaiting theirs be patient you’ll enjoy it when it comes.
All the best and hope you are all safe and well and no doubt desperate to get back on road n track.
Jonathan
PS include a snap of the GP with my good lady at the wheel who also had the first drive home😀

D3nso

35 posts

50 months

Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Looks great, enjoy in good health.

Denso

loganzy

23 posts

50 months

Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Hi Watches your car looks great I am hoping to get a call from the dealer to collect mine either this week or next week. Enjoy the ride and have fun. Were there any miles on the clock when you collected your car?

Not Ideal

2,901 posts

189 months

Tuesday 9th June 2020
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^^ looks awesome! Enjoy and keep the updates coming.

LesMcQueen

319 posts

110 months

Tuesday 9th June 2020
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Brilliant, really nice car!

Watches

170 posts

208 months

Tuesday 9th June 2020
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loganzy said:
Hi Watches your car looks great I am hoping to get a call from the dealer to collect mine either this week or next week. Enjoy the ride and have fun. Were there any miles on the clock when you collected your car?
I think I had 6 miles on it.

loganzy

23 posts

50 months

Tuesday 9th June 2020
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thanks for that mate I'll let you all know when mine arrives.

gravy13

54 posts

59 months

Wednesday 10th June 2020
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Watches said:
At last!
Yesterday I picked mine up from Eastern Mini here in Edinburgh.
Well worth the wait! The looks are spot on, inside the cabin is a cracking place to be and the brakes are sensational.
I’ve had the current JCW with a stage one tune which in itself was impressive. The regular JCW is still a great car for everyday and occasional track use.
I’ve only done 80 very careful miles but it feels well sorted and I think will bring a lot of joy.
I ticked the touring option but must have missed the “add suspension” option as it’s bloody hard on our terrible Edinburgh roads.
Despite running it in and keeping under 4000rpm by short changing the gears it still makes great progress and gives you lots of confidence in the corners. Be aware you’ll be going much faster than you think as it’s fairly quiet so far.
It gets even better once in sport mode, everything just sharpens up and the fun begins.
Hope to get it on track soon. Sadly it’s delay meant I missed the Destination Nurburgring May event but perhaps a trip to Oulton Park or Knockhill will avoid 14 days quarantine.
So in summary so far so good. For those awaiting theirs be patient you’ll enjoy it when it comes.
All the best and hope you are all safe and well and no doubt desperate to get back on road n track.
Jonathan
PS include a snap of the GP with my good lady at the wheel who also had the first drive home??
Looks good, can’t wait to see it round Edinburgh!

loganzy

23 posts

50 months

Wednesday 10th June 2020
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Hi everyone my gp3 has just arrived at the dealers it is number 0801 I can't wait to collect it. The dealer kindly sent a video tour of the car.

Watches

170 posts

208 months

Wednesday 10th June 2020
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That's great news.