Here is a great link on tracking your new baby. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d-updated.html

Unfortunately being on the west coast you have quite the wait after the completion date. It still needs to make it to Southamption (2-3 day after "birth") Then wait for the next ship for the 3 week journey to CA. There is some processing time at the Vehicle Distribution Center (VDC) before shipping up to the dealer. You are looking at about a month after production before you take possession. Don't worry though, the link above will give you plenty of instructions on how to track/stalk your Mini along the way.

Have a good time - it is maddening and fun at the same time.

 

Hello JenniferL - from what I've read in other threads, to stalk MINI #2 you need to create a new OL id and password for that new production number. HTH!

 

So, I called to check what the deal was with my Mini. I was told that they are still running quality checks on my vehicle. Does that sound right? Almost a week's worth of tests? I am a little concerned...

 

Is this on a 2012 or a 2013? I didn't think any 2013s had even completed their build yet, let alone being tested?

 

Hmmm, I think mine was only a day or so for the quality check

 

I'm sorry, that does sound a little odd. Though given how delayed some of the information has been from them, it could also mean that the last update was they were running QC checks and they just haven't posted anything new.

While it could be something to be concerned about, it also could be very minor. These are drive on/off ships, so if something as simple as a spark plug was off it would probably be caught and flagged. If it was caught at the dock and not the factory that would add more delay. (ie car finished on Wed, problem noticed at dock on Friday, need mini to come on Monday to resolve).

Good news is that the boat hasn't left yet, so maybe there is still a shot you can make it.

 

pdoel most of us here actually have 2013 cars being shipped my MCS finished production on 3 July and is currently being loaded on Turandot for the trip to NY

 

Ok worrying here just checked WW web site and it says it was at terminal 7/6 and then returned to shipper 7/7????? So does that mean it was sent back to MINI???

 

ASKMINI estimated my car's complete date to be 7/9. Is 7/9 still the "born on" date if my car is still reportedly in the paint shop today (7/10)?

 

WW web site says I am on the boat but it looks like the boat is still at the terminal?

 

I am going to order one as well. This feels like an addiction! An extremely healthy addiction !!! lol

 

Turandot is underway!!!!!

 

If ASKmini doesn't have any answers for you I would have your MA look into it for you.

 

MY13 has been updated onto MINIUSA.com

 

The Boat is on its way.

 

Now we wait and watch for the next 10 days

 

WOW my car has been at the dock since the 6th. I thought I was on the boat. But now i see, I was loaded on the boat at 11:37 am this morning. I guess my car and others wheren't loaded, thats why the boat turned around.

 

Whoa, your right...I got on just an hour before you. The boat has been sitting at the dock all day Sun/Mon, they must have been busy unloading/loading other things. I guess I should be glad she didn't set sail until this morning

 

My 2013 British Racecar Green Roadster was put in on a July order. How do you Know what the Production number means?

 

You go to mini.com/owners lounge. Then you create an account. After that you can start tracking your mini's progress. First thing to do is check that your mini has all the specs you wanted. Because once it starts to be built you can't make changes.

 

Is that 10 days of sea voyage until the Turnadot gets your car to US port?

 

It's 8 days to NJ. But it's stopping at Halifax (Canada). So it's 10 days.

 

Your MA should give you the production number and the VIN.

 

1 day done

 

Soon to be a new MINI owner for a third time! I just ordered today and have a week 30 production date...so the waiting begins, again. After having an '06 and '08 Dark Silver, this one is all Pepper White. MCSa Pepper White/Pepper White, Carbon Black Color Line, HK, MINI Connected, Pepper White Interior Surface.

I should be used to the waiting but it's like waiting for Christmas as a kid. Congrats to all those getting their cars soon, and to all those waiting like me, we will make the wait fun.