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2nd Gear
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From: Atlanta
Probably they wait to see if the boat sinks on the way over
5th Gear
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From: Florida
Maybe, it did happen to a WW boat carrying 2,862 Toyotas a few years back.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2575009.stm
another boat carrying Mazdas from Japan capsized in 2006, but did not sink.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cougar_Ace
To quote Homer Simpson: "It's funny because its true!"
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/2575009.stm
another boat carrying Mazdas from Japan capsized in 2006, but did not sink.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cougar_Ace
To quote Homer Simpson: "It's funny because its true!"
Last edited by COOP310; Nov 15, 2007 at 12:57 PM.
3rd Gear
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From: Malvern AR
I had an e-mail from my MA this afternoon when I got back in (just a few minutes ago) and he says the ship my MINI is on is due in port on the 22nd. So it MUST be the Frisia. After that he says around 5-6 days and she will be there. I am thinking maybe pickup will be Dec 1. OHMYGOSH! I can hardly believe it!
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From: Washington DC/Northern VA
I had an e-mail from my MA this afternoon when I got back in (just a few minutes ago) and he says the ship my MINI is on is due in port on the 22nd. So it MUST be the Frisia. After that he says around 5-6 days and she will be there. I am thinking maybe pickup will be Dec 1. OHMYGOSH! I can hardly believe it!
2nd Gear
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From: Atlanta
I had an e-mail from my MA this afternoon when I got back in (just a few minutes ago) and he says the ship my MINI is on is due in port on the 22nd. So it MUST be the Frisia. After that he says around 5-6 days and she will be there. I am thinking maybe pickup will be Dec 1. OHMYGOSH! I can hardly believe it!
Congrats!!! The patriot isn't schedule until the 24th
You'll have to tell us all what its like to drive the new car 
3rd Gear
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From: Malvern AR
REEEEEEALLY? Now I feel like a real dummy for whining so much. But I thought she had been left behind at the dock!
2nd Gear
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From: Silver Spring, MD
I don't know which is the worst source of info ...
My MA left a message for me today stating that my car will be at the dealership on Thanksgiving and I should be able to pick her up on Monday (11/26). However, WW still shows me aboard the Boheme, which set sail yesterday and is not due into NY until 11/23!
My MA left a message for me today stating that my car will be at the dealership on Thanksgiving and I should be able to pick her up on Monday (11/26). However, WW still shows me aboard the Boheme, which set sail yesterday and is not due into NY until 11/23!
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From: Washington DC/Northern VA
I don't know which is the worst source of info ...
My MA left a message for me today stating that my car will be at the dealership on Thanksgiving and I should be able to pick her up on Monday (11/26). However, WW still shows me aboard the Boheme, which set sail yesterday and is not due into NY until 11/23!
My MA left a message for me today stating that my car will be at the dealership on Thanksgiving and I should be able to pick her up on Monday (11/26). However, WW still shows me aboard the Boheme, which set sail yesterday and is not due into NY until 11/23!
2nd Gear
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From: Silver Spring, MD
3rd Gear
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From: Colorado
yeah my MA was confused too
He called me last Friday to tell me my car was at the VDC and would be here in two weeks. I questioned him about it since I knew my car sailed on the Fidelio on 11/05. He put me on hold...(put his hand over the reciever) and asked the sales mgr.
He tried to convince me he was right..I told him that I know for a fact my car would not be Denver prior to 12/3. It wasn't even set to arrive in CA until 11/26-3 days in VDC, 7 days transport to Denver.
Well see who was right......LOL
I too wanted to beleive him...but reality set in and I know there is no way that car will be there Thanksgiving week.
He tried to convince me he was right..I told him that I know for a fact my car would not be Denver prior to 12/3. It wasn't even set to arrive in CA until 11/26-3 days in VDC, 7 days transport to Denver.
Well see who was right......LOL
I too wanted to beleive him...but reality set in and I know there is no way that car will be there Thanksgiving week.
2nd Gear
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From: Raleigh, NC
Just got a call from the business manager at the dealership ... looks like the ship is gonna arrive on time (23rd in Charleston) and has a shot to make it to the dealership by the end of the month ... about 1-2 weeks sooner than estimated!!
Glad Im selling my other car on Sunday ...
Glad Im selling my other car on Sunday ...
2nd Gear
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From: essex jct. vermont
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From: Washington DC/Northern VA
Thats what made it funny. I think there was a little "The Office" humor in that one. British version of course.
4th Gear
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From: Houston
I am in disbelief my self...after all this time (two years) this is finally happening!!!!!
I had an e-mail from my MA this afternoon when I got back in (just a few minutes ago) and he says the ship my MINI is on is due in port on the 22nd. So it MUST be the Frisia. After that he says around 5-6 days and she will be there. I am thinking maybe pickup will be Dec 1. OHMYGOSH! I can hardly believe it!