Ah Sek,
For a total reset of perspective, see post #25 in this thread at the bottom of page one.

 

ROTFLMAO

 

Well maybe next weekend then. I guess I'll find out when my MA calls and tells me she's ready to go.

 

Awww HS, that made me feel better. Thanks.

Whats going on with yours? Has yours been transported to the port yet?

 

You can always bug your MA about when it gets through VDC. That's what I've already done. They can tell that sort of thing. We are now at the mercy of our MAs.

Is the Don Carlos reporting it's location?

 

I can't tell if the Don Carlos is right outside of Halifax or still on its way. But if its not there, its very close.

 

I noticed that WW updates their schedules daily. So I would say that you're looking to arrive in NY on Friday! Hopefully you'll get yorus the same day I do - May 29!

 

Mine is on its way to Southampton. It will likely depart on the 25th for a 23-day journey to L.A.

 

Thank you all. Appreciate the support & direction throughout the process.

Friday here in Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) was a mess with storms and such. I was a bit ill prepared because I really did not expect it to get through the VDC (aero kit added), transported to Dallas and through the dealer checks so quickly e.g. arrived @ VDC in Brunswick, GA on the 7th and was ready for me at the dealer by Friday the 14th. So I grabbed my check list and ipod but forgot the camera. I did my qc inside the showroom which was nice. Then the rain tappered off as we took it for a test drive to make sure things were in good order before I took delivery and went into finance. After that was over, the skies cleared up and I was able to take my first drive as an owner with the top down. The forecast was for more rain all weekend - but - thank goodness the weather forecast is wrong 50% of the time - we ended up getting clear sunny skies all weekend. That said, my wife and I put in 6+ hours on the openometer and ~250 miles on the mini over the weekend. But again, in all the rush and fun, I again took no pictures. I had to get my joy rides in because I had an out of town business trip planned for all this week. Ugh - no mini. So when I get back in town, I will get some snap shots and figure out how to post per the protocol.

While I am here though, I thought I would recap my adventure in the hopes that it is helpful to others who choose to go the ordering route.

Met with MA at dealership and placed order [Apr-02]
037 - Order is at BMW NA [Apr-02/03]
087 - Production Week Assigned [Apr-05]
150 - Production Started [Apr-07]
153 - Assembly Started [Apr-14]
155 - Production Completed [Apr-19] (was scheduled to finish on 15th)
160 - Released to Distribution [Apr-19]
182 - Released to Carrier [Apr-19]
193 - Arrived at Port of Exit [Apr-20]
194 - Selected for Shipment [Apr-24ish]
195 - Shipped from Port of Exit [Apr-24th]
196 - Shipment Arrival [May-6th (a couple of days later than scheduled]
Arrived at VDC in Brunswick, GA [May-7th]
Released to transit/trucking [May-10th]
Left the processing center for DFW, TX [May-10th]
Arrived at dealership in DFW, TX [May-13th]
Took delivery and drove home [May-14th]

Literally only six weeks from start to finish to get it here in Texas!

It was tough at times but I enjoyed it just the same and I am glad I took this route. And yes, Owner's Lounge was worthless throughtout the process - as of today, it is still showing 'Awaiting Transport'. I had a great MA that kept me informed and the insight from this forum was awesome.

Cheers!

 

Congrats! Sounds like a good weekend to me!

I was still in Brunswick waiting to get put on a truck as of Monday, having been there for 9 days at that point... Hoping it makes a truck and gets here by this weekend. 2 months, 3 days and counting...

 

Just picked up my new baby today. Here are a few pics.

 

Were you obeying the 15 mph speed limit on the curves?

 

absolutley.......not

 

Well, at least you slowed down enough for us to admire it. Good looking car.

 

Very nice! And great pics too.

 

Placed my Order for a 2010 JCW on April 9. Website still lists as "On Order" not even "Scheduled for Production" but my dealer has the VIN and assures me it'll be here around June 5. We'll see.

Edit: According to 2W's website. They delivered my Mini to Baltimore 2 days ago. So much for Mini's tracking website.

 

I'm keeping track of my boat entering the NY area. I think that's the slowest boat I've ever seen.

 

You must have been on the TIJUCA - me too. The OL site has mine as scheduled for production. That tracking function is worthless. They should either make it accurate or get rid of it

 

My dealer confirmed that it is currently at the port (in the US). He's going to call me on Monday when he knows when it will be heading to the dealership. He seems to think I'll have it by the end of the month.

 

The Don Carlos is in NY! Finally! I saw it this morning off LI, at least I think it was the DC. Anyway its a day late. BTW, The MINIUSA Owners Lounge says my car is still "on order", even as it slides into port today on the DC. Very soon, very soon.

Cheers

 

We're on the same boat! Awesome. I thought it was 2 days late. That makes me very unhappy because I was hoping to get my car this weekend. I tracked it online but I wasn't going down to the waterfront to watch it. I don't know how I would have explained that to my boss.

 

I figure now is a good time to de-lurk. Mine is on its way to Southampton as well! Probably boarding the same boat since mine is destined for San Diego. Perhaps our MINIs will be crate-mates. It's going to be a long voyage. I believe the boat's name is MEDEA.

 

So I'd originally been told that my car would be on a truck from the VDC on Friday the 14th and at the dealer this past Monday. When I called on Monday and it hadn't gotten on a truck yet, I got concerned. When I hadn't heard anything back yesterday I called and inquired, and was told they've got a call in to the folks responsible for getting the cars on the trucks to find out what's going on as they're waiting on a couple of other cars as well...

Got a call back today and was advised that BMW/MINI has switched trucking companies (previously unbeknownst to the dealer) and the new company doesn't have the bandwidth to cover the volume, so now they're scrambling to either get additional shipping lined up or switch back to the old company. In the meantime, they're prioritizing BMWs for shipment and my car's stranded in Brunswick.

But they're "seeing what they can do"...

9 weeks, 4 days and counting since I placed my order...

 

Jeez Grue that's so stupid. Tell them to get it on a flatbed and move it! I hope the figure something out for you soon.

 

"I believe the boat's name is MEDEA."

That makes three of us including Sir Winston.


Grue, someone's working hard to redefine ineptitude in the face of declining
demand.