She's in the lock now!

 

and she's gone... next stop: port hueneme!

 

Woohoo! And from there - on a truck to Denver!

 

Dude! I'm taking delivery in Denver as well!

Say "hi" to Julie (my MA) for me, as I'm sure you'll pick yours up first.

 

No way! From Schomp too? Very cool - are you in CO or coming from somewhere else?

I'm hoping to pickup on 2/28 since I live about an hour and half from the dealer.

 

No, I'm in AZ (avoiding city sales tax by purchasing out of state).

Before I fly in, I'll have to wait until Schomp gets the car and makes sure nothing is obviously wrong with the order. Then I'll drive back down here. Gives me a chance to make a vacation out of it, and visit some friends in Denver and New Mexico.

 

Arrrrrrrrrrgh! Looks like Scooter is on one of those ships that can't be tracked (Kline)! It's due to arrive in South Carolina on the 20th of Feb. For some reason, I've been unable to find the ship's Call Sign. I've checked EVERYWHERE.

Guess, I'll just have to be patient and be surprised when my dealer calls.

 

are you sure you have the name right?
what's your VIN?

 

WMWMM335X9TP91967

Yep. I've even found a picture of the carrier, but no call sign info.

 

I guess the VIN only helps for WW, not K-Line.

In any case, it looks like you're on the Southern Highway, call sign 3EOJ8

http://aprs.fi/info/356580000
http://www.shipais.com/showship.php?mmsi=356580000

 

Looks like a floating parking garage.

 

mmmmh.... is that a red mini dangling on the side of that "brick of a ship" ???
Has to be a real special one: this one get to cruise in a suite with balcony and a view

Chris.

 

That's actually the escape pod.

 

Woah! They have a MINI as an escape pod?! Brilliant!

 

Good Evening, I figured I'd update everyone our Mini is having it's windows tinting tomorrow, Although motoring is quite enjoyable the Florida sun is way to bright for my eyes. I hope all who have their vehicle are enjoying them and If your still waiting I wish you a fast delivery. I think it would be pretty cool if all of us week three production members would continue to post photos of their vehicles upon delivery as well as any modifications. I'll post photos of the tinting ASAP. Take Care.... Happy Motoring.
Mark

 

Awesome! Thank you so much! I'd like to ask how you found it, but I suppose you'd have to kill me after.

Thanks!

 

Small update (which I hope is incorrect) for people waiting on the Pacific Breeze. I pulled this off Bloomberg this morning, it shows the ETA as Feb 20th

Last Seen At FEB 13, 2009 07:21 UTC
Latitude N 12 degrees 10.536'
Longitude W 91 degrees 35.364'
Heading 298 degrees
Speed 15.3 knots
Destination PORT HUENEME
ETA FEB 20, 2009 11:00 UTC
Status Under way using engine

 

Looking forward to it. Those of us still waiting need you all with your vehicles to help us make it.

 

Ugh... that stinks! That's only here:

 

Well, the MINI has continued to leak and smoke. I brought into our local BMW dealer this afternoon so they could take a look. The gasket to the upper oil pan has a small leak. Our dealer is going to bring us a loaner and pick up our MINI to repair it. At least we don't have to make the 90 mile drive back to the dealer. The dealer more or less blew us off when we first reported the problem the day after we bought it. At least they are taking action now. I'll keep you all posted. It's a bummer we were planning to show him off this weekend, and we will have the loaner instead.

 

I'm starting to think we should start a pool and put money on where and when we think the nimble Fedora will race past the hapless Pacific Breeze on its way to Port Hueneme.

 

CooperDreams,
Sorry to hear the bad news, the original thought of cosmoline was correct in that it does cause the car to smoke a bit for a day or two. but I don't think anyone would have suspected a gasket leak. Wishing you a fast repair and turnaround.

Everyone else, My appointment for the window tinting needed to be scheduled until Tuesday, so no pictures yet. - Mark

 

Thanks Mark. Can't wait to see your pics once the windows are tinted. I am sure everything will work out well. I am sold on this car, so this is just a bump in the road for me. But, my husband doesn't share in my obsession. He likes the car, but is understandably frustrated.

 

TempoHouse.... Keep your money for a mod or 2... Pacific Breeze got stuck ~40 hours at Panama.... Fedora will be stuck ~80... She should cross the canal by the time PB hits Port Nueneme...

Ain't it sad to find personal relief to know others will have to wait some more?? hehehe

Chris.

 

MORE PICTURES!!!! My baby is still in SC, so I need a fix.