Congrats!!!

 

I am trying very hard not to be pessimistic and am trying to stick to the belief that all the pain of waiting is forgotten once it arrives. It does help that we haven't had much top down friendly weather here yet, but if summer ever starts I might start pulling out my hair.

 

Don't let the waiting get you down. The anticipation is half the fun. This is the third car I've ordered over the years, and I can honestly say, no other manufacturer makes the waiting process as easy for the consumer as Mini. No one else offers things like the car lounge, and there's no group like these Mini fanatics who've gotten the rest down to a science. I've spent the last three days tracking the ship my Mini is on as it comes across the ocean! Enjoy this part. Before you know it, your car will be several months old, and you'll think of this part with a lot of joy.

 

Hey, nice to see another stalker from Seattle area. I think the waiting is even harder once it arrives at the Port. Especially when you hear of a shipmate getting to see there's at the dealer. I'm hoping to be motoring this weekend in Hakwling since we may actually get a taste of Summer.

 

I'm patiently waiting for the call from my MA that Raph is on his way to Irvine Mini...

 

So, I'm quoting the first post of this thread, has been superseded by the 2013 Support Group thread. June has passed, and all new orders will be for 2013!

So for those of you still waiting for your wonderful 2012, just know the wait is almost over, and you'll be motoring right along with the rest of us.

For those of you WITH your 2012, I hope you're enjoying it just as much as I've been enjoying mine.

BE MINI!

(ok that was cheesy )

 

Just got a call from the dealership. They say it wasn't on the truck it was supposed to be on. (WTF?) now looks like it'll be delayed at least two days (stupid holiday) and maybe even until next week if I go ahead with the dealer options I've just about agreed to.

One step forward, two steps back,,, again.


Hmmm, I wonder if it got damaged in transport and they're covering it up?

 

Just spoke with my MA and he said my MCS is scheduled to arrive at the dealership on Thursday!

 

I hope your MA is a bit more accurate than mine.

 

Funny (not really), I'm wondering the same thing. Just got an email from my MA and still no update and no delivery. WTF.

 

He did say it might be off by a day or 2, but even if I don't get him until Saturday it's way sooner than I was expecting.

 

The wait gets worse?!?!?! I would have gladly flown to the east coast or down to CA to drive it home. It kills me to see that the ship stops in Tacoma after dropping off in Port H.

Of course with the weather we are having, I am really beginning to wonder if a Roadster was the right way to go. BTW, I will be that person bundled up with the top down on a sunny winter day.

Hope you and Hawkling will be out and about by this weekend!

 

Deejay and Celtic Fox, something to note (and I am simply informing you. This is NOT intended to cause anxiety of any kind). The BMW VDC is not only an entry way for MINIs into the US but it serves as a massive emergency room. Some LUCKY duck got a chance to tour the place and took pictures. I was in for a shock that would give any MINI owner a heart attack. A poor MINI was under repairs because they dropped the trailer's loading ramp on it! The VDC spokesperson told the lucky duck that the VDC can do dang near anything to fix up the cars. The parts are all on site and they have the equipment to do it. If your car was damaged (accidentally or through negligence) the VDC is the MINI emergency room and they do all repairs there. They ARE required to inform the owners of the repairs. Upon getting your vehicle, inspect it and firmly ask for any errors or damage to be looked at BEFORE you even touch your wallet/checkbook. They have to sell you the car in the condition you expect it to be.

My waiting was as agonizing as could be. The order had been placed over two months ago. I arrived at work and tossed my cellphone in my locker. As I walked away, it rang. I ignored it, forgetting that my car was due any day. On lunch break, I checked it. The dealer flooded my inbox, telling me Kazzie had arrived and was sitting in the lot. It was barely 11 a.m. and I wouldn't leave work until after 6, which was way after the dealer would be closed for the day. So I had to pick it up the following morning! I got to the dealer at 9:30 p.m. because I couldn't believe the car had arrived. The night guard was nice and let me take a quick look at the car. The VIN matched! I thanked him profusely and left.

It was a VERY long night.

And the day I picked her up, my check bounced!
Ugh. I finally sold my old car to Auto Nation and had my dad drive me back to the dealer with the extra money and the check. Kazzie was mine at last. So, it could be worse...

 

Keep in mind, until your car is on a Ship or on a truck, any information you are given saying otherwise is simply an estimate. It can be very random. Just depends on how long it takes your car to get to the port. How long it takes for a truck to be available at the port to take it to the dealership.

To be honest, for how many Minis are built and shipped all over the country, I'm amazed at how quickly our orders are coming through.

I would not panic or assume that just because you weren't on the truck you were hoping for, that it means your Mini was damaged.

I realize the waiting isn't easy, but you should really appreciate how efficient this system really is.

 

OMG!!! I just called Ask Mini and the automated system said my vehicle was at the port awaiting a shipping vessel!

 

Saaaweeeet

 

Lol mine said the same thing and I SAW IT AT MY DEALERSHIP! I'm sure the MIA babies are ok? I hope so... There was one thing with Winston - the little cover on the front bumper was missing! The little round cover for 'I don't know what?' it's about the size of a silver dollar. Does anyone know what this is? I hope they find the missing cover before Saturday?

 

Pretty sure it's for the tow hook.

 

 

+1

I saw a bunch just off the truck that were like that - guessing that perhaps they use that location to secure them in transport ...

 

thats what heated seats and heaters are for sunny winter days

 

Finally brought Chumahue home. Only problem: due to newly installed tint, I'm not to operate any windows for 3-5 days! Are you kidding me?? This is San Diego -- we never shut out the weather here!

Oh well, it gave me a chance to test out the HK system during the ride home. Sweet.

 

Man, that's really sweet!! Wasnt Chumahue on Tombarra too?!?! If so, you're the first delivered that we know of off Tombarra

 

Yes, that would make sense. Thanks for the info

 

Congrats. Chumahue is looking good.