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Just watched Tomar go through the first lock at Miraflores. I could read "Tomar" on the bow. Big Wallenius Wilhelmsen on the side. Pretty cool to see the progress. Full steam ahead.....
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Brett
2010 Mini Clubman JCW
Laser blue w/ silver roof & mirrors
Silver sport stripes and sunroof
LOL, the Fedora arrived in Brunswick on the 17th and my OL still says en route. Oh well...hoping she will hop on a transport truck today or tomorrow.
OL is always going to be slow and lagging in current info. Calling the automated 866-ASK-MINI line will give you more up-to-date info, and your MA can often get even more current info.
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'10 MCS "Jethro". All PW, aero kit, carbon black lounge leather, anthracite h/l, Cream White c/l, convenience, cold weather, xenon, rear fogs, nav, h/k sound, white turns, H&R touring cup kit, BBS LM's (aka "Let's Motor"), Michelin Pilot Exalto PE2's. '07 Z4M Coupe, bone stock.
I know...lol just getting wayyyy too excited because my new baby is getting closer. Actually I would like to get the surprise call "come get your Mini, she's ready".
I saw, in fact it hasn't popped up a tracking blip on the radar since early on the 19th, and now it's already the 21st. No word on sailwx or WW's website. I really wonder what's up.
Weather looks okay around the Nova Scotia area, where it was last tracked. I feel like I'm watching my grandfather sail through the Bermuda Triangle or something. Sigh.
I called the dealer yesterday to get an update on my MINI. My MA is on vacation, but someone took my name and phone number and said he would lookup my MINI and call me back.
That was yesterday at 11:30am. Obviously I'll be calling again today.
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2010 MCSC BRG w/ Black top | Black bonnet stripes | Chrome Driving Lights & Scoop | 3.5" stubby antenna | Animal-free leatherette seats!
Spoke with the Sales Manager. My MINI was released to the carrier (from VDC) a few days ago. He seemed surprised it wasn't there yet. He said it should arrive "any day now, probably Monday or Tuesday." Then it takes a day for them to inspect it and give it a once over. He didn't mention it, but they also need to install the driving lights.
I leave town around 1pm on Wednesday, so at this point, I figure I won't see my MINI until I get back November 30.
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2010 MCSC BRG w/ Black top | Black bonnet stripes | Chrome Driving Lights & Scoop | 3.5" stubby antenna | Animal-free leatherette seats!
PortCountryArrivalDeparture BREMERHAVEN GERMANY 02/11/2009 03/11/2009 ZEEBRUGGE BELGIUM 05/11/2009 05/11/2009 SOUTHAMPTON UNITED KINGDOM 06/11/2009 07/11/2009 MANZANILLO PANAMA 18/11/2009 19/11/2009 PORT HUENEME, CA U.S.A. 27/11/2009 27/11/2009 LONG BEACH, CA U.S.A. 28/11/2009 28/11/2009 TACOMA, WA U.S.A. 01/12/2009 02/12/2009Kevin - it appears that Tomar will be unloaded on the 27th since it has to be on it's way to Long Beach. VPC should be busy processing our MINI's on Monday. I would hope that we have them on trucks to the dealers by Wednesday or Thursday. Dealer prep for a day - hopefully. I am hoping for a Dec. 6 or 7 pickup. Keep your fingers crossed.
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Brett
2010 Mini Clubman JCW
Laser blue w/ silver roof & mirrors
Silver sport stripes and sunroof
MANON is just on the coast of Long Island now, it should be entering the harbor and most likely docking tonight/tomorrow, based on the current lat/longitude on Sailwx. Awesome.
I'm so close to the water in brooklyn, I could probably take pictures as it chugs through the bay... but I won't, because I'm not THAT desperate.
OK, it was a very frustrating and painful experience, but I can finally tell you that I'll be taking delivery of my MINI tomorrow at 5PM ET.
I'm quite disappointed with my dealer so far. One can only hope the service department is stronger than the sales side.
It turned out that my poor MINI was sitting on the lot, no work order entered to get him ready for delivery! Luckily, I was finally transferred to the Finance Manager who tracked him (my MINI) down, realized he was THERE, entered the service order to prepare him for delivery, and setup my appointment for pick-up tomorrow evening.
I'm exhausted... but still excited!
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2010 MCSC BRG w/ Black top | Black bonnet stripes | Chrome Driving Lights & Scoop | 3.5" stubby antenna | Animal-free leatherette seats!
