"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Charlotte, NC
I've already been up online looking for satellites to see if I could see them unloading. They just wouldn't let us get close enough to the port to see them or I probably would!
3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 175
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From: Nr. Philadelphia
You're thinking the wrong ship 
We were talking about the Honor, which is still off Nova Scotia and is headed direct to Baltimore. It better not go to New York... 
The Manon - which is the ship I think you were talking about is over in Bayonne offloading - which is where she should be
We were talking about the Honor, which is still off Nova Scotia and is headed direct to Baltimore. It better not go to New York... The Manon - which is the ship I think you were talking about is over in Bayonne offloading - which is where she should be
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Charleston, SC
3rd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Nr. Philadelphia
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 84
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From: The Netherlands
Ha Ha, I did this for Manon docked in Jersey. You can see a Car Carrier with its ramp down at the dock......then I remembered Google earth is usually a year or more out of date. I'm told the French will let you see live (less than 90 minutes old), with a resolution that lets you read license plates. I'm also told it's expensive as hell!
But that's me.
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 385
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Yeah, the sad part is that I can vividly remember the big hair and platform shoes in addition to the Lone Ranger, Cisco Kid (Awwww.....Pancho). This whole Mini thingy is like birthing a kid again. But, you only grow old if you allow yourself too. Wait til I blow the doors off my sons SUV with my new Mini.
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Jacksonville, FL
I like the card board floor mats are those standard? (nice to know they are looking out for your car while it is being transported as you never know who might step in something before getting in your fresh from the factory baby).
She looks amazing I love the white trim inside with the white outside...it looks really, really nice together and the stripes give it that "Hey look out I am fast and I'm not even moving yet" look!
Thank You again.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
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TY, TY, TY (Thank You)! Finally some Mini ****!
I like the card board floor mats are those standard? (nice to know they are looking out for your car while it is being transported as you never know who might step in something before getting in your fresh from the factory baby).
She looks amazing I love the white trim inside with the white outside...it looks really, really nice together and the stripes give it that "Hey look out I am fast and I'm not even moving yet" look!
Thank You again.
I like the card board floor mats are those standard? (nice to know they are looking out for your car while it is being transported as you never know who might step in something before getting in your fresh from the factory baby).
She looks amazing I love the white trim inside with the white outside...it looks really, really nice together and the stripes give it that "Hey look out I am fast and I'm not even moving yet" look!
Thank You again.
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 385
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Too funny. I had to quote with images to help spread the joy of someone finally getting their baby home, or should we say almost home.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Maryland
A Google search turned up a few checklists, the most extensive I found was here: http://www.e46fanatics.com/faq/checklist.html
And here's one from Consumer Reports: http://www.consumerreports.org/conte...ion_table.html
I think the main thing they stress is to take your time, let your MA show you everything (partly just to make sure it works), make sure the gas tank is full and the tires have the correct pressure, and check that you have all the manuals and paperwork.
One article I read suggested bringing someone along to help, which makes sense. I know I'll be dying to hit the road in my new car, so it will be hard to focus on things like how to operate the fog lights. A friend you bring along, on the other hand, has no reason to be excited about driving your new baby, so they'll be much more impartial about the other stuff. And probably less forgiving of perceived flaws.
And here's one from Consumer Reports: http://www.consumerreports.org/conte...ion_table.html
I think the main thing they stress is to take your time, let your MA show you everything (partly just to make sure it works), make sure the gas tank is full and the tires have the correct pressure, and check that you have all the manuals and paperwork.
One article I read suggested bringing someone along to help, which makes sense. I know I'll be dying to hit the road in my new car, so it will be hard to focus on things like how to operate the fog lights. A friend you bring along, on the other hand, has no reason to be excited about driving your new baby, so they'll be much more impartial about the other stuff. And probably less forgiving of perceived flaws.
3rd Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Tempe, AZ
Finally someone other than Jake has their MINI
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2nd Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Minot, ND
Beautiful Mini. We are all so jealous
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Northeast Ohio
Almost home is right. I'll have to wait about another week and a half before we can pick it up. I have volleyball league playoffs early this week, my husband has a meeting on my free evening, and we go to Seattle for a long weekend trip with friends. So we can't pick it up until after we get home from the trip.
2nd Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Charlotte, NC
This is the same interior scheme that I went with. Now that I actually see it, I like it even more! Great choice although, I don't know how you're going to be able to wait another week and a half to get it. I'm dying because my dealer is closed today and tomorrow and I just want to go sit in one.
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Jacksonville, FL
Almost home is right. I'll have to wait about another week and a half before we can pick it up. I have volleyball league playoffs early this week, my husband has a meeting on my free evening, and we go to Seattle for a long weekend trip with friends. So we can't pick it up until after we get home from the trip.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
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Even though I would love to have my MINI this week, I wouldn't have much time to drive it. This way I'll actually have something to look forward to after returning back from our little vacation. It's not very often I get that!
4th Gear
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Jacksonville, FL
O.K. If everyone who has had their car delivered to their dealer and knew the date their car was unloaded from the ship to the VDC. How many days did it take from boat drop off at the VDC to get your car to the Dealer? Also mention if you live in a state far from your VDC as that of course would add a day or more to your time.
Thank You
EDIT: From my understanding it is 2 days if the VDC is not backed up and things are moving smoothly and of course nothing has to be done at the "Port" to your car.
Thank You
EDIT: From my understanding it is 2 days if the VDC is not backed up and things are moving smoothly and of course nothing has to be done at the "Port" to your car.
Last edited by weaf27; Feb 23, 2013 at 05:13 PM.
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
O.K. If everyone who has had their car delivered to their dealer and knew the date their car was unloaded from the ship to the VDC. How many days did it take from boat drop off at the VDC to get your car to the Dealer? Also mention if you live in a state far from your VDC as that of course would add a day or more to your time.
Thank You
EDIT: From my understanding it is 2 days if the VDC is not backed up and things are moving smoothly and of course nothing has to be done at the "Port" to your car.
Thank You
EDIT: From my understanding it is 2 days if the VDC is not backed up and things are moving smoothly and of course nothing has to be done at the "Port" to your car.
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 35
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O.K. If everyone who has had their car delivered to their dealer and knew the date their car was unloaded from the ship to the VDC. How many days did it take from boat drop off at the VDC to get your car to the Dealer? Also mention if you live in a state far from your VDC as that of course would add a day or more to your time.
Thank You
EDIT: From my understanding it is 2 days if the VDC is not backed up and things are moving smoothly and of course nothing has to be done at the "Port" to your car.
Thank You
EDIT: From my understanding it is 2 days if the VDC is not backed up and things are moving smoothly and of course nothing has to be done at the "Port" to your car.
Meanwhile, the OL said it should be delivered to the dealer on 2/22, and I got the email from him today (2/23) stating it was sitting at the dealership. My port was Baltimore, MD, and my dealer is in Cleveland, OH, so it's really only about a 6-7 hour drive away.
