"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Simi Valley, CA
Hey everyone, I am new to the group, having ordered my new Mini about a month ago (Spice Orange, Base, sunroof, spoiler, white bonnet stripes). I have to tell you the wait is killing me!! They should have some type of name for this condition such as MINI-WAIT-INITIS or something like that. Well, at least I found you guys, a support group always helps! So, I keep checking the Owner Resources to "Track my Baby", currently it is En Route to the Distribution center although, it has been in that status for a week now. It was waiting to ship for about 10 days prior to this. I know many of you have gone through this, so, thanks in advance for listening and supporting me!
One other thing, I owned a 2003 MINI S prior to this in Lazer Blue, it was my favorite car I ever owned, hence, my decision to repurchase another MINI. I searched all over looking for a MINI I could both afford and give me the options I wanted. For some reason however, I found the two dealers I live near, (Tempe and Scottsdale, AZ) mainly had automatics on the lot. Automatics?? really?? I just don't understand why you would want an automatic MINI, no offense to you Automatic owners, but, doesn't it take a little fun out of driving a MINI? Anyway, that is why I had to order custom, to get the color and transmission I wanted. So...now I wait while all of you enjoy your MINIs, please think about my cause...as some of you have gone through it already, I'm sure the wait will be worth it in the end. Until then, Hope to see you on the road soon...Happy Motoring Everyone!
One other thing, I owned a 2003 MINI S prior to this in Lazer Blue, it was my favorite car I ever owned, hence, my decision to repurchase another MINI. I searched all over looking for a MINI I could both afford and give me the options I wanted. For some reason however, I found the two dealers I live near, (Tempe and Scottsdale, AZ) mainly had automatics on the lot. Automatics?? really?? I just don't understand why you would want an automatic MINI, no offense to you Automatic owners, but, doesn't it take a little fun out of driving a MINI? Anyway, that is why I had to order custom, to get the color and transmission I wanted. So...now I wait while all of you enjoy your MINIs, please think about my cause...as some of you have gone through it already, I'm sure the wait will be worth it in the end. Until then, Hope to see you on the road soon...Happy Motoring Everyone!
The manual transmission take rate -- a calculation of the percentage of cars purchased domestically that had stick shifts -- was 6.98% for the first five months of 2012, higher than it's been since 2006. A look at how manuals have fared on the market over the last decade:
2011 -- 3.85%
2010 -- 3.95%
2009 -- 4.4%
2008 -- 3.71%
2007 -- 2.91%
2006 -- 7.16%
2005 -- 6.67%
2004 -- 5.46%
Seems like eventually there won't be many of us that still know how to drive a stick! I know a lot of young drivers (my kids friends) have no idea.
Yep. My VIN works now. It lists several items including ETA in NYC of 12-26.
Welcome Minikrupa! Agreed on automatics. Both my wife in her Clubman and I with both of my cars prefer manual transmissions. Not surprised you came back to the brand. It's got great character and I think it's the most fun anyone can have in a FWD car.
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Welcome Minikrupa! Agreed on automatics. Both my wife in her Clubman and I with both of my cars prefer manual transmissions. Not surprised you came back to the brand. It's got great character and I think it's the most fun anyone can have in a FWD car.
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4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 370
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From: Minneapolis
Frustrating Update on the Florida Highway
The Florida Highway, according to Live Ships is currently at the port of Southampton loading. BUT, according to Track and Trace the Florida Highway left yesterday on Voyage 0046-FHI which, incidentally, doesn't exist in the data base. Even more frustrating is that she's expected to arrive at BALPOA on either Dec 23 or Dec 26 depending on the source of the data.
The K-Lines Schedule has the Florida Highway departing Southampton on Dec 15 (today) and arriving in BALPOA on Dec 24.
"Who ya gonna believe?" sung to the tune of Ghost Busters theme music
The K-Lines Schedule has the Florida Highway departing Southampton on Dec 15 (today) and arriving in BALPOA on Dec 24.
"Who ya gonna believe?" sung to the tune of Ghost Busters theme music
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 14
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From: North Carolina
Spinlock, just got a note from my MA saying mine was processed and released to truck the same day. We expect my MINI to be at the dealer any day now! So exciting!
Graduation is coming soon!
Graduation is coming soon!
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Biloxi, Mississippi
My MA says its on the truck and its on the way. My dealership is in Baton Rouge and he says it'll be available for pick up on Tuesday, 12/18.
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: San Antonio, TX
That's damn disheartening info for me lol. Wonder if I'll even make the Queen Sapphire...I do a search on WW and still get no record found. Track and Trace and VIN goes in Cargo ID field right?
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Biloxi, Mississippi
Looks like I'll be the last one to graduate out of Chesapeake Highway.
Post pics please and congrats!
P.S. you guys getting any dealer install accessories? I'm thinking about JCW shift ****... but idk what else would be good to get.
Post pics please and congrats!
P.S. you guys getting any dealer install accessories? I'm thinking about JCW shift ****... but idk what else would be good to get.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Brentwood, TN
JCW Countryman sitting at VPC in Brunswick on hold according to MA. Anyone else get this message:
On Hold: Monroney, Release
Not sure what it means other than probably won't take delivery until after the holidays.
On Hold: Monroney, Release
Not sure what it means other than probably won't take delivery until after the holidays.
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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DooBahDoo, there's a thread in the R60 forums ("Finally broke down... and ordered a JCW") where Theta posted that there is an issue with the certificates (EPA, Monroney (those are the stickers they are required to post on the window of all new cars, showing MSRP, etc.)) and they are not cleared for release to the US until all of those issues are cleared up.
Theta says the inside communication to the dealers from MINI is that it could be a 4-5 week delay before they can ship them to the States. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. :(
I just ordered mine last Monday and my MA said it went into production on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything to me about this issue, so I'm hoping (for my sake, lol) that it only affects shipping at this point and not production. I wasn't expecting mine for a little while anyway, so maybe they can have it cleared up by the time mine was supposed to ship.
I guess I'll still be expecting a few weeks of delay, but it definitely sucks for those who were expecting theirs any day now. :(
Theta says the inside communication to the dealers from MINI is that it could be a 4-5 week delay before they can ship them to the States. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. :(
I just ordered mine last Monday and my MA said it went into production on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything to me about this issue, so I'm hoping (for my sake, lol) that it only affects shipping at this point and not production. I wasn't expecting mine for a little while anyway, so maybe they can have it cleared up by the time mine was supposed to ship.
I guess I'll still be expecting a few weeks of delay, but it definitely sucks for those who were expecting theirs any day now. :(
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1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
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From: Houston
Idk buddy, that might be me! Haha. I haven't heard anything about being on the truck but here's hoping it will be soon! I think my MA was just going to let me know when it arrives. Ahhhh the anticipation!
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 299
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From: New York
DooBahDoo, there's a thread in the R60 forums ("Finally broke down... and ordered a JCW") where Theta posted that there is an issue with the certificates (EPA, Monroney (those are the stickers they are required to post on the window of all new cars, showing MSRP, etc.)) and they are not cleared for release to the US until all of those issues are cleared up.
Theta says the inside communication to the dealers from MINI is that it could be a 4-5 week delay before they can ship them to the States. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. :(
I just ordered mine last Monday and my MA said it went into production on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything to me about this issue, so I'm hoping (for my sake, lol) that it only affects shipping at this point and not production. I wasn't expecting mine for a little while anyway, so maybe they can have it cleared up by the time mine was supposed to ship.
I guess I'll still be expecting a few weeks of delay, but it definitely sucks for those who were expecting theirs any day now. :(
Theta says the inside communication to the dealers from MINI is that it could be a 4-5 week delay before they can ship them to the States. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. :(
I just ordered mine last Monday and my MA said it went into production on Tuesday. He hasn't said anything to me about this issue, so I'm hoping (for my sake, lol) that it only affects shipping at this point and not production. I wasn't expecting mine for a little while anyway, so maybe they can have it cleared up by the time mine was supposed to ship.
I guess I'll still be expecting a few weeks of delay, but it definitely sucks for those who were expecting theirs any day now. :(
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 370
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From: Minneapolis
Florida Highway
Can anyone tell me why the FLORIDA HIGHWAY (PA) is headed NE out of the English Channel towards Bremerhaven rather than SW and the Atlantic Ocean?
And, why is it listed as "Cargo - Hazard A (Major)?
It was first listed as the next port being Southampton and it went to Bremerhaven and then Southampton. Now it listed as ship whose next port after Southampton is supposed to be Baltimore, but is heading back towards Bremerhaven. Is this suspicious behavior?????
And, why is it listed as "Cargo - Hazard A (Major)?
It was first listed as the next port being Southampton and it went to Bremerhaven and then Southampton. Now it listed as ship whose next port after Southampton is supposed to be Baltimore, but is heading back towards Bremerhaven. Is this suspicious behavior?????
Last edited by MotorWorf; Dec 15, 2012 at 08:05 PM.
You are correct. It's easy peasey. Just paste your VIN in the Cargo field and it all popped up. I'd check your paperwork and make sure it says "Priority 1" on the top then call the MA and ask them if there's any chance it's on the Queen Sapphire but just not showing up. I hope it's there.
2nd Gear
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I think it's just for the JCW Countryman, since its a brand new model. But don't quote me on that. I haven't heard/read anything about delays for other models.
For those with MINIs on the Queen Sapphire which is leaving Southampton today (any update, Arcrys?) it is interesting to note that it's docked at the same berth where the Titanic once docked. There's a page with some interesting info about the area:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/conte..._feature.shtml
and a voice narration on the page here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/southampton/rea...tanic_dock.ram
http://www.bbc.co.uk/hampshire/conte..._feature.shtml
and a voice narration on the page here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/southampton/rea...tanic_dock.ram
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Minneapolis
The Florida Highway is supposed to be headed towards its next port, Baltimore. Can anyone explain why the Florida Highway is chugging up the English Channel (towards Bremerhaven) rather than down the English Channel (towards the Atlantic Ocean and Baltimore)?
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...tml?call=3EPT6
http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shi...tml?call=3EPT6
Last edited by MotorWorf; Dec 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM.
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: San Antonio, TX
You are correct. It's easy peasey. Just paste your VIN in the Cargo field and it all popped up. I'd check your paperwork and make sure it says "Priority 1" on the top then call the MA and ask them if there's any chance it's on the Queen Sapphire but just not showing up. I hope it's there.
As there's not another boat I can get on until the new year putting my actual delivery of the vehicle at the end of Jan it seems I have a choice to make: wait for it or get a different car. After two months of delays (originally ordered at the start of October) but the order wasn't "accepted" until November.
I'm really leaning to getting a totally different car, just cant wait 4+ months for a cooper when there isn't anything more anyone, including my MA, can tell me about WTF is going on with it.
Never seen a company be so "meh" about selling something.
2nd Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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I'm Priority 1. However still not showing.
As there's not another boat I can get on until the new year putting my actual delivery of the vehicle at the end of Jan it seems I have a choice to make: wait for it or get a different car. After two months of delays (originally ordered at the start of October) but the order wasn't "accepted" until November.
I'm really leaning to getting a totally different car, just cant wait 4+ months for a cooper when there isn't anything more anyone, including my MA, can tell me about WTF is going on with it.
Never seen a company be so "meh" about selling something.
As there's not another boat I can get on until the new year putting my actual delivery of the vehicle at the end of Jan it seems I have a choice to make: wait for it or get a different car. After two months of delays (originally ordered at the start of October) but the order wasn't "accepted" until November.
I'm really leaning to getting a totally different car, just cant wait 4+ months for a cooper when there isn't anything more anyone, including my MA, can tell me about WTF is going on with it.
Never seen a company be so "meh" about selling something.
1st Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Houston
We're in the same boat...
Spinlock, my MA told me that it is on a truck by minimum Tuesday departure from Brunswick. She said that it has already left the VPC and that the carrier now has possession...and that they must depart by Tuesday 12/18!!!!
This seems to match your info about Sunday departure...looks like it could be stoping in Baton Rouge first, then Houston for me, then San Antonio for you...
It's only a 13 hr drive from Brunswick to Houston.
Let's keep each other informed.
This seems to match your info about Sunday departure...looks like it could be stoping in Baton Rouge first, then Houston for me, then San Antonio for you...
It's only a 13 hr drive from Brunswick to Houston.
Let's keep each other informed.
I'm Priority 1. However still not showing.
As there's not another boat I can get on until the new year putting my actual delivery of the vehicle at the end of Jan it seems I have a choice to make: wait for it or get a different car. After two months of delays (originally ordered at the start of October) but the order wasn't "accepted" until November.
I'm really leaning to getting a totally different car, just cant wait 4+ months for a cooper when there isn't anything more anyone, including my MA, can tell me about WTF is going on with it.
Never seen a company be so "meh" about selling something.
As there's not another boat I can get on until the new year putting my actual delivery of the vehicle at the end of Jan it seems I have a choice to make: wait for it or get a different car. After two months of delays (originally ordered at the start of October) but the order wasn't "accepted" until November.
I'm really leaning to getting a totally different car, just cant wait 4+ months for a cooper when there isn't anything more anyone, including my MA, can tell me about WTF is going on with it.
Never seen a company be so "meh" about selling something.
I looked at a lot of other cars. There isn't really anything out there as unique as what you ordered. Cheaper, yes. As fun or well-made? Not from what I saw.
