Weeks 15 - 20 (Apr 5 – May 15, 2010) Support Group
If it's not on a truck by Tuesday I'm going to start looking into who I need to chew out to get some movement on this and/or see if I can get some sort of compensation (accessories, etc) out of MINI for my time and trouble. This whole process has been one asinine delay after another and it's really tarnishing the experience.
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Hell
I thought about inquiring about getting a one-way ticket go Georgia and driving it back, but I'd imagine there'd be issues with that since it's not the dealership's car to sell until it arrives there...
If it's not on a truck by Tuesday I'm going to start looking into who I need to chew out to get some movement on this and/or see if I can get some sort of compensation (accessories, etc) out of MINI for my time and trouble. This whole process has been one asinine delay after another and it's really tarnishing the experience.
If it's not on a truck by Tuesday I'm going to start looking into who I need to chew out to get some movement on this and/or see if I can get some sort of compensation (accessories, etc) out of MINI for my time and trouble. This whole process has been one asinine delay after another and it's really tarnishing the experience.
1st Gear
Joined: May 2010
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From: Cambridge, MA
rounding third
and heading home!
The Aida is in Halifax. Due in NY in two days! Oh joy! Oh rapture!
I'm trying not to get my hopes up that it will make its way up to Boston too soon... but i'd be
if it did!
Forgive me if this is in the wrong section (i'll probably head to the accessories threads too) but how much do you think i could find a wind deflector for online? the dealership wants 500, but i've seen it online as low as the low 300's... would you guys trust it?
The Aida is in Halifax. Due in NY in two days! Oh joy! Oh rapture!
I'm trying not to get my hopes up that it will make its way up to Boston too soon... but i'd be
if it did!Forgive me if this is in the wrong section (i'll probably head to the accessories threads too) but how much do you think i could find a wind deflector for online? the dealership wants 500, but i've seen it online as low as the low 300's... would you guys trust it?
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: California
At http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/ my car is finally showing as booked on the MEDEA (since April 7th) and at the dock since 5/19.
Enter VIN as cargo id.
Enter VIN as cargo id.
Fresh off the truck. Sent from my MA phone.
2nd Gear
Joined: May 2010
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From: Oceanside, CA
At http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/ my car is finally showing as booked on the MEDEA (since April 7th) and at the dock since 5/19.
Enter VIN as cargo id.
Enter VIN as cargo id.
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Hell
Talk about inacurate info- I just called ASK MINI to see what their latest update is. I got a recording saying they will be closed for the New Year's holiday. What new year and where? 
The OL still shows me on order. The ship's cargo tracker shows my car was delivered on the 24th even though the ship actually delivered the car on the 21st. The MA's info shows the car is still on the boat. I'm still hoping I can get the car this weekend.
The OL still shows me on order. The ship's cargo tracker shows my car was delivered on the 24th even though the ship actually delivered the car on the 21st. The MA's info shows the car is still on the boat. I'm still hoping I can get the car this weekend.
Talk about inacurate info- I just called ASK MINI to see what their latest update is. I got a recording saying they will be closed for the New Year's holiday. What new year and where?
The OL still shows me on order. The ship's cargo tracker shows my car was delivered on the 24th even though the ship actually delivered the car on the 21st. The MA's info shows the car is still on the boat. I'm still hoping I can get the car this weekend.
The OL still shows me on order. The ship's cargo tracker shows my car was delivered on the 24th even though the ship actually delivered the car on the 21st. The MA's info shows the car is still on the boat. I'm still hoping I can get the car this weekend.
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Hell
I got a call from my MA. My Mini is in! I should be able to pick it up Thursday! Woooohoooo!
5th Gear
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From: Hell
All right hs! Finally coming over!
Well gentleman, I just got the call, my car will be at the dealer on Thursday. I really haven't spoken to him too much since I placed my order.
Big issue for me right now. When I ordered the car I got an approval for the 1.9% financing that was available at the time and locked that for 90 days. I wanted the free option package and the 3.9% that was available back then (March) but I was told I could only get an option credit if it was offered when I actually took delivery. Since I wasn't taking delivery for 6-10 weeks I could not be guaranteed that I would get that. I have been told by many that I am entitled to whatever free option credit is available now but I haven't raised this issue with the dealer yet. I wouldn't think they would have a problem with giving me the credit and the 0.9% current promotion but you never know. Has anyone dealt with this?
Big issue for me right now. When I ordered the car I got an approval for the 1.9% financing that was available at the time and locked that for 90 days. I wanted the free option package and the 3.9% that was available back then (March) but I was told I could only get an option credit if it was offered when I actually took delivery. Since I wasn't taking delivery for 6-10 weeks I could not be guaranteed that I would get that. I have been told by many that I am entitled to whatever free option credit is available now but I haven't raised this issue with the dealer yet. I wouldn't think they would have a problem with giving me the credit and the 0.9% current promotion but you never know. Has anyone dealt with this?
An unexpected, yet welcome, turn of events... My car arrived at the dealer today. I'm scheduled to take possession tomorrow after work - tint guy couldn't get to my car until tomorrow morning.
Going to be a long day at work tomorrow... I may just have to duck out early.
Going to be a long day at work tomorrow... I may just have to duck out early.
Why has it been at the dealer for a month and not in your hands?
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 310
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From: MO
Ok so the MA emailed me Monday morning saying it had been released to carrier. Then called me Monday evening late to say "Did you get my email?" The car had arrived. Yesterday they installed Sirius and I picked it up yesterday afternoon.
I have a bunch of pics to go through and post.
I have a bunch of pics to go through and post.
1st Gear
Joined: May 2010
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From: Cambridge, MA
question
does anyone know what it means when there is an asterisk next to your ship name on the NY Arrivals site?
http://traffic.nymaritime.org/Default.aspx
AIDA* May26 05.06 VEH NE AUTO TERM M HALIFAX WALLENIUS
the WW vessel tracking also shows something strange... NY is listed twice?:
Voyage Details
Vessel: AIDA
Voyage: CA019-ADA
Wallenius Wilhelmsen spacer
The sailing schedule and ports of call are subject to change without notice.
Note: Red ports of call means the vessel has already sailed.
Port Country Arrival Departure
BREMERHAVEN GERMANY 07/04/2010 12/05/2010
ZEEBRUGGE BELGIUM 15/05/2010 16/05/2010
SOUTHAMPTON UNITED KINGDOM 17/05/2010 17/05/2010
HALIFAX, NS CANADA 24/05/2010 24/05/2010
NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. 26/05/2010 26/05/2010
NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. 26/05/2010 26/05/2010
BRUNSWICK, GA U.S.A. 30/05/2010 30/05/2010
GALVESTON,TX U.S.A. 03/06/2010 03/06/2010
CARTAGENA COLOMBIA 07/06/2010 07/06/2010
i know im being super obsessive
... but ..?????? 
also, anyone know of a working webcam for the ne auto terminal? i've been trying to find one but the website listed under the "how to track your mini" thread is no longer functioning.
http://traffic.nymaritime.org/Default.aspx
AIDA* May26 05.06 VEH NE AUTO TERM M HALIFAX WALLENIUS
the WW vessel tracking also shows something strange... NY is listed twice?:
Voyage Details
Vessel: AIDA
Voyage: CA019-ADA
Wallenius Wilhelmsen spacer
The sailing schedule and ports of call are subject to change without notice.
Note: Red ports of call means the vessel has already sailed.
Port Country Arrival Departure
BREMERHAVEN GERMANY 07/04/2010 12/05/2010
ZEEBRUGGE BELGIUM 15/05/2010 16/05/2010
SOUTHAMPTON UNITED KINGDOM 17/05/2010 17/05/2010
HALIFAX, NS CANADA 24/05/2010 24/05/2010
NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. 26/05/2010 26/05/2010
NEW YORK, NY U.S.A. 26/05/2010 26/05/2010
BRUNSWICK, GA U.S.A. 30/05/2010 30/05/2010
GALVESTON,TX U.S.A. 03/06/2010 03/06/2010
CARTAGENA COLOMBIA 07/06/2010 07/06/2010
i know im being super obsessive
... but ..?????? also, anyone know of a working webcam for the ne auto terminal? i've been trying to find one but the website listed under the "how to track your mini" thread is no longer functioning.
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2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: DFW, Texas
Pictures of my new IY JCW Convertible finally
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!
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!
Last edited by mini6322; May 26, 2010 at 04:08 PM. Reason: Re-posted the pics . . . still learning
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2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: DFW, Texas
More pics but with the top up
I don't plan on it looking this way very much but here it is with the top up . . .