Week 28 Support Group
1st Gear
Joined: May 2008
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Im so happy I could buy another one.Plus they gave me my vin.so that makes me week 27.Yours will all be starting soon. seeya.CJ
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 121
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From: Albuquerque, NM
sigh. still on order. this week is dragging along. feels like it's been wednesday twice already. i'm torn between the alta 19mm RSB or the positive steering thingys. i figure buying mini stuff and waiting for it to come in will help pass the time. at least until i've got a pile of parts in the garage waiting for a car to put them on! lol
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 59
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From: NEPA
Just got a scheduled date for completion of July 6th. I am so happy, it came a lot earlier than I thought it would. So hold in there.
I hope you can be happy for me even if I will be driving a "station wagon"
I hope you can be happy for me even if I will be driving a "station wagon"
1st Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 46
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Does anyone know when the status online changes from "On Order" to "In Production"? Mine is supposed to be a week 28 production, but so far, nothing online. Thanks to an earlier response, I did check with "Askmini" and week 28 was confirmed, but I'm getting concerned because next week is week 28.
1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 37
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From: Dallas/Fort Worth
Does anyone know when the status online changes from "On Order" to "In Production"? Mine is supposed to be a week 28 production, but so far, nothing online. Thanks to an earlier response, I did check with "Askmini" and week 28 was confirmed, but I'm getting concerned because next week is week 28.
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There are several of us week 27-28 ers here. I just opined on 27 that
we can't contact anybody until MONDAY!
Just the OL and automated response. No details. No status codes. OMG. I think my wife just left for a hotel...
we can't contact anybody until MONDAY!
Just the OL and automated response. No details. No status codes. OMG. I think my wife just left for a hotel...
1st Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 46
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Does anyone know when the status online changes from "On Order" to "In Production"? Mine is supposed to be a week 28 production, but so far, nothing online. Thanks to an earlier response, I did check with "Askmini" and week 28 was confirmed, but I'm getting concerned because next week is week 28.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 68
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From: Central FL
Does anyone know when the status online changes from "On Order" to "In Production"? Mine is supposed to be a week 28 production, but so far, nothing online. Thanks to an earlier response, I did check with "Askmini" and week 28 was confirmed, but I'm getting concerned because next week is week 28.
Typically 72-48 hours prior to the start date that ASK MINI gave you, the OL will move status to “Scheduled for Production” and you’re your VIN will appear in the Review Order Detail section. With the VIN you can now apply for loans, leases and/or insurance as may be applicable.
The average MINI build takes about 8 days from start to finish. MINIs are assembled in Oxford, England at a large BMW facility. The output is approximately 700 MINIs per day over 3 continuous shifts. Yes they are working 24/7 to get your MINI to you. The first 5 days of production are staging days where all the pieces and parts are put in line and grouped to go into your MINI. This seems like a long time, but it has to be perfect – the wrong piece in the wrong car would cause it to have to be taken apart and rebuilt, think about how many more days that might take! The actual assembly is done in just one day. Painting and drying typically take up Day 7 and your final quality check at the plant is completed on Day 8. Once your MINI has passed Final QA, it sits for up to 24 hours at the plant and then is loaded onto a rail car and shipped 67 miles to Southampton, England for transport!
The average MINI build takes about 8 days from start to finish. MINIs are assembled in Oxford, England at a large BMW facility. The output is approximately 700 MINIs per day over 3 continuous shifts. Yes they are working 24/7 to get your MINI to you. The first 5 days of production are staging days where all the pieces and parts are put in line and grouped to go into your MINI. This seems like a long time, but it has to be perfect – the wrong piece in the wrong car would cause it to have to be taken apart and rebuilt, think about how many more days that might take! The actual assembly is done in just one day. Painting and drying typically take up Day 7 and your final quality check at the plant is completed on Day 8. Once your MINI has passed Final QA, it sits for up to 24 hours at the plant and then is loaded onto a rail car and shipped 67 miles to Southampton, England for transport!
ON EDIT: I just called ASK MINI and used the automated function. I was informed that my MINI is in production, with an estimated completion date of 8 July.
Last edited by Reprobate; Jul 4, 2008 at 06:18 AM.
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
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My status changed to "Scheduled for Production" today as well. Woohoo!
Astromini4 - have you "clicked" on the "Review Order Detail" on the left side of the "Tracking" screen? When you do, the Production Number, VIN, and order details should be displayed.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 121
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From: Albuquerque, NM
automated says scheduled for production with no confirmed date. i'll be in england on the 8th. it's very tempting to go to the factory and see if i can't buy someone some drinks and get slid up in line
Neutral
Joined: Jun 2008
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Hi, when you say "ordered" on April 11 do you mean your deposit was paid on this date and you were given some documentation about your car and web reference to follow its production? I tried to order mine on June 7. Today I'm still waiting word that the dealer got allocation to place the order.
Hi, when you say "ordered" on April 11 do you mean your deposit was paid on this date and you were given some documentation about your car and web reference to follow its production? I tried to order mine on June 7. Today I'm still waiting word that the dealer got allocation to place the order.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 59
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From: NEPA
Hi, when you say "ordered" on April 11 do you mean your deposit was paid on this date and you were given some documentation about your car and web reference to follow its production? I tried to order mine on June 7. Today I'm still waiting word that the dealer got allocation to place the order.
We were in the same boat. We ordered on 5/5 and it must have taken about a month for us to get our info. They had used up thier current allotments when we placed our order and we had to wait for the next round. Once they got their new allotments (about a month later) we were called with our production number and a week of production estimate. You should call your dealer and ask about the allotments to see if they actually placed your order yet. If your order has not been placed yet they won't have any info to give you.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 814
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From: West Chester, PA
wow, quite a few people from southeastern pa. I too got mine from otto's.
I was told that I was week 29 originally, but last week my ma said to me that she was able to slot me in a bit earlier and my mini will go into production "next week or so"
starting next week is still week 28 right?
I was told that I was week 29 originally, but last week my ma said to me that she was able to slot me in a bit earlier and my mini will go into production "next week or so"
starting next week is still week 28 right?