Just got off the phone with ASK-MINI. Here's what the rep told me:

"The program we use to track vehicle status is down right now. We had some software updates over the weekend, and they're still working on it. The last info we have is a couple of days old. We're asking people to call back this afternoon for updates."

 

I just called them, their system is back up, but they don't have any info updates since friday for me.... so all i know is that it is being built, started friday. I want to know where in the production line it is sort of thing.

When in the afternoon should I call back.

 

weird, I just called and they said the system is still down... I hope my baby has started being built!

 

well he mentioned that their system was down then he said let me see if i can get into it now....

then he said, alright, looks like it went into production on friday (30th) .... so i assume it is partially back up

 

System is back up, I just called. My car started production 5/31 and the VIN is showing up in the online tracker.

 

i've finally got a vin!

I wanted more info then just hearing my car started production on the 30th... I thought I was going to be able to find out where in production the car actually is....

 

aaannnd i noticed on my order details page, it doesn't say what transmission I chose.... does it only list it if you got the auto transmission? anyone know?

 

I've also just got my vin, be still "scheduled for production" - hoping that means it will be born sometime this week..

 

Got my vin!

dwf137- I think you are right in that the transmission only shows if you got auto (I didn't) that makes sense since it would be an option and man. is standard.

 

give a call... the OL says I'm schedule for production, but 866-ask-mini told me that I started on the 30th, and will be done on the 6th.


edit: does the vin look weird to anyone else? I'm used to seeing mostly numbers, but there are a lot of letters.

 

By the way, any other Week 23'ers getting "Justa Cooper"??

 

Yep it's back up! Started production on 5/30!!!!!whoo hoo!

 

Yep, Just A Cooper Clubman. It's the only way I could get the Mellow Yellow.

 

This is the structure of a MINI VIN. WMWMM33508TP70365

Which decodes to this:
Chassis number TP70365 Vehicle code MM33 Series R55 Model Cooper S Body type OTHER Catalog model USA Production date 2008 / 01 Engine N14 Transmission Unknown Steering Left Catalyzer YES

Additional Information for Vehicle code MM33
ProductionFROM : 2006/11/01 TO : 2008/08/28 EngineN14 Engine Oil4.20 Liter TransmissionAutomatic Transmission ModelGA6F21WA Transmission Oil4.50 Liter Rear Axle Oil0.00 Liter Coolant(w/o Air Conditioner)0.00 Liter Coolant(with Air Conditioner)5.20 Liter Brake fluid1.00 Liter Remarks :
Automatic transmission: lifetime oil filing
Additional Information for Vehicle code MM33
ProductionFROM : 2006/12/01 TO : 2008/08/28 EngineN14 Engine Oil3.50 Liter TransmissionManual Transmission ModelGS6-53BG Transmission Oil1.90 Liter Rear Axle Oil0.00 Liter Coolant(w/o Air Conditioner)0.00 Liter Coolant(with Air Conditioner)5.20 Liter Brake fluid1.00 Liter Remarks :
Manual transmission: lifetime oil filing
Via this site: http://www.bmw-z1.com/VIN/VINdecode-e.cgi

 

OWG- We miss you! Any news on your end?

 

thanks owg, that's a pretty sweet decoder...

curious as to why it doesn't say what transmission is in the car, but I'm not too worried about it..

Also curious as to why I have: Catalog model ECE

 

Thank you, that is very kind. Obviously I continue to lurk.

The OL has me as On Order. The automated voice has me as scheduled for production. The various people ant the 866 number confirm me as Week 24.

 

I just called ASK MINI.... you were all wrong about today being my day..
I was pushed back to week 24. I'm staying in this group though.... I hate this whole process.

 

Well, at the end of THIS process, we'll all become MINI OWNERS and the "week" thing won't matter anymore. Just now it's just exciting and nerve-wracking.

 

called ASK mini around 1130EST, thomas said he didnt see where it is in the production line, but it is definitely at the Body shop or beyond b/c he had my VIN for me...

Bummer for Starryeyed and OWG.. :(

 

sorry to hear that Starry, you will get it soon though.

Thanks owg for the info.

Where do you get the vin? Owners lounge or askmini? I just called again and all he had for me was the same info. How do I track it through production?

 

I havent quite figured out the significance of the Catalog model myself.

 

I'm so sorry StarryEyed! really sorry.

 

So sorry to hear that, but your in good company with OWG!

 

from searching at mini2.com, everyone who has a catalog model ECE is located in europe.

I'm a little concerned... It does say it's LHD though, so at least I won't be getting a RHD car...