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Post by gotmini? on Apr 14, 2010 16:50:41 GMT -5
I went past Grayson BMW today. The official grand opening for Mini of Knoxville is scheduled for June 1. It looks like the construction is progressing well. It's about time!!! Watch for more news.
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Post by bearcat245 on Apr 15, 2010 15:16:02 GMT -5
I was by there last week and they have a way to go, but it's going! Can't wait. I need a reprogramming of my computer to fix the window issues.  |
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Post by bearcat245 on May 19, 2010 8:25:06 GMT -5
Any more news on "Mini of Knoxville" opening June 1st?
They have posted photo updates of the building site on their website.
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Post by Djo on May 19, 2010 10:58:41 GMT -5
Yeah it does look pretty good, I went by it last week and it was moving right along. I talked to the lady from Grayson about MTTS a while back and she said they were planning on opening 6/1 so I guess thats still the target date
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Post by gotmini? on May 19, 2010 12:36:41 GMT -5
HEy All I used the contact us link on miniofknoxville site and got this reply: "It looks like we are going to try to open between June 1st and June 6th. However, we will not have our official Grand Opening for 60 to 90 days. I will be in touch. Thank you for your support and interest."
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Post by bearcat245 on May 20, 2010 8:33:20 GMT -5
Just a suggestion, but shouldn't we attempt to make a strong bond to this dealership. Direct communications etc should lead to better or "special" treatment of members.
We can generate a good amount of business/viability etc on both the forum and website.
Any suggestions?
Should be discussed at the next meeting.
FYI-I emailed there contact weeks ago and received no reply.
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Post by Djo on May 20, 2010 8:44:37 GMT -5
I spoke with the lady that called me from Grayson, and suggested hosting club meetings and events there every so often. I gave her some examples of what Tom Bush MINI did while I lived in Jacksonville and they seemed very receptive to the idea and said that they were planning on holding events over there. I also told her that it was nice when I bought my MINI that my MA told me abotu the local club and gave me a club business card with the info on it, and she said if we can get them some cards that they will be more than happy to include them with purchases.
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Post by minigma on May 20, 2010 17:01:49 GMT -5
We will probably need new club cards made the old ones I had listed the old website on them.
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Post by queenB on May 20, 2010 20:08:38 GMT -5
Just a suggestion, but shouldn't we attempt to make a strong bond to this dealership. Direct communications etc should lead to better or "special" treatment of members. We can generate a good amount of business/viability etc on both the forum and website. Any suggestions? Should be discussed at the next meeting. FYI-I emailed there contact weeks ago and received no reply. Christa and the Grayson folks have been working with us from the beginning. Several of us participated in a little commercial to "sell" Knoxville to MINI. They have shown much interest in supporting the club. I think they are just trying to get it open. It has been much delayed thanks to trying to get the building plans to suit both MINI and building plans and review. It can really be a mutually beneficial thang. |
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Post by queenB on May 21, 2010 18:43:24 GMT -5
Last round was done by mipstien and had the url to this message board. |
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Post by minigma on May 22, 2010 7:34:09 GMT -5
I don't think I have any of those left. I will look and if I do will bring to meeting Thurs.
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Post by minigma on May 22, 2010 19:50:41 GMT -5
Great begining! I don't think we need the member name but It could make the tagging competition a little more interesting.
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Post by bearcat245 on Jun 9, 2010 6:45:54 GMT -5
FYI The "MINI OF KNOXVILLE" website is now functional. Some pages are still a work in progress.  |
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Post by Djo on Jun 9, 2010 8:43:15 GMT -5
I stopped by there on Monday, looks like they are getting going pretty well. The salesman I spoke with said they are selling pretty good and they aren't even really open yet. So good for them, and good for us. We also spoke a little about the ideas of a possible cookout and some other things hosted at the dealership, so that might be fun.
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Post by Djo on Jun 14, 2010 14:50:17 GMT -5
Just got the Call from Grayon and the Grand Opening will be Saturday 7/17 from 1-5pm. They are going to get the details together and over to me pretty soon, and then I'll have it out to everyone. They did want us involved and there will be food, so that will be fun. I know they want some owner cars there and assuming I'm not busy I'm going to plan on going and showing off my MINI. They didn't say anything about classics, but I'm sure it would be great to see some classics and really tie the brands in together.
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