Week 23 2008 Support Group
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Michigan
I will, I haven't called and spoke with someone in a couple of days.....
Okay I called and spoke with a guy (not sure name) who told me the latest he has is that it started production on the 31st "I'm sure you 're aware of that" and that they didn't know anything else as it is "in the very first stages" but he did say "Please call us anytime." Obviously the call center is set up for spastic people (like me) who like to check once a day or so on status
Okay I called and spoke with a guy (not sure name) who told me the latest he has is that it started production on the 31st "I'm sure you 're aware of that" and that they didn't know anything else as it is "in the very first stages" but he did say "Please call us anytime." Obviously the call center is set up for spastic people (like me) who like to check once a day or so on status
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Manhattan, NY
The latest schedules for the W&W ships FIDELIO and MIGNON can be found here:
http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppSche...pe=generatePDF
Note: The MIGNON has been pushed back two days! Now departing Southampton June 12th! Depending on arrival times, it is likely most of us Week 23ers will be on the MIGNON. So dang to delays!
It seems that the PATRIOT is not really a W&W ship, but instead 50% share with "American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier" that schedule can be found here:
http://www.arrcnet.com/uploaded-atta...e-Schedule.pdf
Note: The dates displayed here are DEPARTURE dates, so the arrival dates should be interpreted as the day before.
Here is some additional information about the FIDELIO and MIGNON:
http://www.walleniuslines.com/doc_up...1190711830.pdf
http://www.walleniuslines.com/doc_up...n_forlangd.pdf
Amusingly my MA called to check up on things while I was not working and instead playing with boat schedules. He was quite surprised at the info we have at our finger tips. Why don't they know more!!
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Kansas City area
Tick....tick....tock....tick....
No.....news.....must....know....something......... ..........soooon...
Actually, the voice on the end told me a car can get built in one day. If the UK site is accurate, they have 4500 people working three shifts a day, 24X7.
I could (want to) believe it !
Actually, the voice on the end told me a car can get built in one day. If the UK site is accurate, they have 4500 people working three shifts a day, 24X7.
I could (want to) believe it !
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: New Mexico
So how accurate do you think the "estimated" completion dates are?
I am slotted to be completed the 5th... but I really hope it would be the 6th instead... WAIT! Bite your tongue! I have GOOD reason!
How cool would it be to have my new baby SHARE MY birthday! I know I am the ONLY person wishing to delay the birthday of the little one......but how cool would that be?
I am slotted to be completed the 5th... but I really hope it would be the 6th instead... WAIT! Bite your tongue! I have GOOD reason!
How cool would it be to have my new baby SHARE MY birthday! I know I am the ONLY person wishing to delay the birthday of the little one......but how cool would that be?
6th Gear
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From: Pennsylavnia
Gemgirlpa, my Clubman S also started its build last Tuesday, the 27th with a completion date for tomorrow (8 days). I called this morning and was informed it was in the paint shop and completion was still on track for tomorrow. So we are kinda tracking each other. He also said it only takes a few days for it to get to the port. Mine is supposed to come in to NY. 
Rich
Rich
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Bay Area, CA
I believe they are open 24/7, but one day for a car to be built seems a bit fast. The paint process alone will take a while as the paint has to cure (sure, in a high speed oven, but still), then, they have to mask the car off and paint the top, then cure that. 1 day just seems a bit quick for a car to be built, even a small car like the MINI. But, I'd believe in 2 days.
who knows though, i've been wrong many times before!
Yeah, I'm getting a little frustrated myself. Friday I was told that it went into production at 6:29 AM.
Today, I'm told that nothing has happened yet. It is still in the "body shop" awaiting production/assembly, and should move there (assembly) on Thursday.
Why almost a week to go from "body shop" to assembly?
Oh, tried to add Anthracite headlinerr today, only to be told it's "Too late".
Today, I'm told that nothing has happened yet. It is still in the "body shop" awaiting production/assembly, and should move there (assembly) on Thursday.
Why almost a week to go from "body shop" to assembly?
Oh, tried to add Anthracite headlinerr today, only to be told it's "Too late".
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Woodbridge VA
Yeah, what Greg said is pretty much what I was told. "gathering parts"
Maybe we will get lucky like some of the other folks. We keep checking, then poof the car is done. I'd be cool with that.
*kicks more dirt*
Maybe we will get lucky like some of the other folks. We keep checking, then poof the car is done. I'd be cool with that.
*kicks more dirt*
Last edited by MINIspud; Jun 3, 2008 at 09:53 AM.
6th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Pennsylavnia
I just got off the phone with Ask MINI and they said Nugget is getting her final inspection and tomorrow morning off to PORT.... woooo hoooooo!!!
wow, she is born, she is born!!!
sorry everyone -I feel the need to do the happy dance around my office!!!
wow, she is born, she is born!!!
sorry everyone -I feel the need to do the happy dance around my office!!!
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Woodbridge VA
congrats, wonder if you will make the 6/5 or 6/6 departure.
have you put your vin in the search cargo site?
http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/searchCargo.do
You might see if you mini is booked for his/her cruise.
have you been calling every day? have they given you any info about the car each day?
have you put your vin in the search cargo site?
http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/searchCargo.do
You might see if you mini is booked for his/her cruise.
have you been calling every day? have they given you any info about the car each day?
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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Does anyone know where all the ports are? I'm wondering where my Mini would come in for a Toronto delivery. Wonder if it goes to the US (perhaps NYC) and then gets delivered here? It's about 500 miles from NYC, so definitely would be much faster than if it came through the east coast of Canada. Or wonder if it must go into Canada. 
4th Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: Manhattan, NY
Ok I called ASK-MINI and "John" said that as of yesterday my Clubman was released to the port and it should arrive there in the next day or so (there goes making the Wednesday ship!). Not really any new info though since they kind of told me that yesterday. But he did say it only takes a day or two to get to the port not 7. So if mine when out yesterday hopefully it's to the port by today!! The OL is still not showing "awaiting transport" and the VIN is not coming up on the ship look-up. 
I think this is the worst waiting period of all due to all the confusion and not knowing where our babies are. At least when they are/were in production we knew where they are/were and what was going on but now we are more in the dark then ever! AND it sucks the after they get to the port we have no more ASK-MINI to call!
I'm anxious!
I think this is the worst waiting period of all due to all the confusion and not knowing where our babies are. At least when they are/were in production we knew where they are/were and what was going on but now we are more in the dark then ever! AND it sucks the after they get to the port we have no more ASK-MINI to call!
I'm anxious!
