"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
2nd Gear
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I tried my VIN and it registered.
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2012
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If you think that sounds insane, I strongly agree.
After that phone call, my MA messaged me saying "We spoke with BMW North America and they explained to us that the JCW is a special car that goes through different inspections and this is one of the reasons it is taking a little longer. The other reason is that the ship needs to get complete before it leaves the port."
Now I know Slay has ordered a JCW for Brunswick and finished around 9/13 like me. But, I don't believe Molly or Babsmike ordered JCW right? So even if the extra inspection is true, I believe we are all waiting for the same ridiculous reason.
After that phone call, my MA messaged me saying "We spoke with BMW North America and they explained to us that the JCW is a special car that goes through different inspections and this is one of the reasons it is taking a little longer. The other reason is that the ship needs to get complete before it leaves the port."
Now I know Slay has ordered a JCW for Brunswick and finished around 9/13 like me. But, I don't believe Molly or Babsmike ordered JCW right? So even if the extra inspection is true, I believe we are all waiting for the same ridiculous reason.
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Cantonment, Florida
Hello everyone, I called MINI USA and basically explained my situation and asked for any help. The man on the phone told me his tracking abilities end when the car gets to Southampton, as you may know, but he was helpful enough to call my dealership when I told him my MA is being useless.
So he told me my dealership's sales department (not my MA) said the port might be waiting for more cars to arrive at the port with the same destination, before loading them onto a ship. If you think that sounds insane, I strongly agree.
After that phone call, my MA messaged me saying "We spoke with BMW North America and they explained to us that the JCW is a special car that goes through different inspections and this is one of the reasons it is taking a little longer. The other reason is that the ship needs to get complete before it leaves the port."
Now I know Slay has ordered a JCW for Brunswick and finished around 9/13 like me. But, I don't believe Molly or Babsmike ordered JCW right? So even if the extra inspection is true, I believe we are all waiting for the same ridiculous reason.
So he told me my dealership's sales department (not my MA) said the port might be waiting for more cars to arrive at the port with the same destination, before loading them onto a ship. If you think that sounds insane, I strongly agree.
After that phone call, my MA messaged me saying "We spoke with BMW North America and they explained to us that the JCW is a special car that goes through different inspections and this is one of the reasons it is taking a little longer. The other reason is that the ship needs to get complete before it leaves the port."
Now I know Slay has ordered a JCW for Brunswick and finished around 9/13 like me. But, I don't believe Molly or Babsmike ordered JCW right? So even if the extra inspection is true, I believe we are all waiting for the same ridiculous reason.
Neutral
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Allentown, PA
hey all,
Apologies if this has been posted before, but via the goodness that is the interwebs, I found the following: http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2006/10...-ordered-mini/ which describes the shipping process in a little more detail.
If you are in the "En Route" stage of the tracking process you can enter your VIN into the "Cargo ID" field at the following site: https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...uickSearchPage. The search will provide you with date it was loaded on the vessel and expected delivery date.
happy tracking!
Apologies if this has been posted before, but via the goodness that is the interwebs, I found the following: http://www.jwardell.com/mini/2006/10...-ordered-mini/ which describes the shipping process in a little more detail.
If you are in the "En Route" stage of the tracking process you can enter your VIN into the "Cargo ID" field at the following site: https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...uickSearchPage. The search will provide you with date it was loaded on the vessel and expected delivery date.
happy tracking!
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Denver, CO
If you are in the "En Route" stage of the tracking process you can enter your VIN into the "Cargo ID" field at the following site: https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...uickSearchPage. The search will provide you with date it was loaded on the vessel and expected delivery date.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: CT
Lets see if I can summarize: I didnt have to wait out the August shutdown because I ordered afterwards =
3rd Gear
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From: Cantonment, Florida
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Charleston, SC
My MA just e-mailed me a couple of minutes ago and said my MINI just left on the California Highway; which is EXCELLENT news! If thats the case for mine, I'm sure some others have left and their MAs haven't relayed the information yet. By the way I just checked the K-Line schedule and just noticed the California Hwy doesn't run down the east coast. It goes straight to Brunswick, GA then up the coast: Charleston, Baltimore...
Last edited by LowcountryScout; Oct 2, 2012 at 07:17 AM.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: CT
Try this link
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shi...mmsi=232872000
http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shi...mmsi=232872000
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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My MA just e-mailed me a couple of minutes ago and said my MINI just left on the California Highway; which is EXCELLENT news! If thats the case for mine, I'm sure some others have left and their MAs haven't relayed the information yet. By the way I just checked the K-Line schedule and just noticed the California Hwy doesn't run down the east coast. It goes straight to Brunswick, GA then up the coast: Charleston, Baltimore...
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Brawley, CA
I answered this a few pages ago but the main reason is that I turned out to not really be a convertible guy. A quarter of my year it is too hot to put the top down and when it is nice enough I found that I just didn't bother. But the days that I did it sure felt good bombing around the countryside.
So I thought I would save the extra money and get the hard top this time.
I do recommend buying the wind deflector. It makes a huge difference with the top down. A travesty that MINI makes you buy it - BMW gives it to you as part of the price.
So I thought I would save the extra money and get the hard top this time.
I do recommend buying the wind deflector. It makes a huge difference with the top down. A travesty that MINI makes you buy it - BMW gives it to you as part of the price.
Neutral
Joined: Oct 2012
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I haven't heard yet but am hoping I am on the California highway also. I also think it is wonderful that it is going to Brunswick first. Scheduled in on the 8th. However I doubt that the car can get to OKC and be ready for me by the 11th which is the day I would need to pick it up if I am to have it when we leave on the 13th. It is a 4 hour drive for me to go tomOKC to pick it up.
Take heart, mine was at port on the 22nd of September. Finally got an email today that I made the California Highway due in Brunswick on the 8th of October. Check with your MA today and you should be in good shape. Good Luck.
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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I've been at the port since the 24th bound for Brunswick. I'm hoping I hear that I'm on the California Highway too. That would be very nice to find out I'm less than two weeks from getting my car and not over a month. I've been waiting and driving a rental car since late July.
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Cantonment, Florida
Yippy!!! OMG, I'm sooooo excited. My MA just e-mailed me. My baby is on the California Highway.... 
and said it's estimated date of arrival is Oct. 12. 10 days, not bad..... Lowcountryscout I see yours made it as well. Molly, crossing my fingers yours is on it too. Anyone else that's been waiting, hope yours is too...
Here's a picture of it underway.....
and said it's estimated date of arrival is Oct. 12. 10 days, not bad..... Lowcountryscout I see yours made it as well. Molly, crossing my fingers yours is on it too. Anyone else that's been waiting, hope yours is too...Here's a picture of it underway.....
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Brawley, CA
Just curious what kind of rate you got. I'm not sure I trust my current MINI to make it through to the end of the month and have been looking for a "cheap" rental but haven't found anything I can stomach.
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Miami, Florida
Yippy!!! OMG, I'm sooooo excited. My MA just e-mailed me. My baby is on the California Highway.... and said it's estimated date of arrival is Oct. 12. 10 days, not bad..... Lowcountryscout I see yours made it as well. Molly, crossing my fingers yours is on it too. Anyone else that's been waiting, hope yours is too...
Here's a picture of it underway.....
and said it's estimated date of arrival is Oct. 12. 10 days, not bad..... Lowcountryscout I see yours made it as well. Molly, crossing my fingers yours is on it too. Anyone else that's been waiting, hope yours is too...Here's a picture of it underway.....
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Cantonment, Florida
So now that we know we're on the California Highway which is the K-line shipping, is there anyway to track it or will we have to wait until it gets to Brunswick? I am soooo excited, I'm doing the happy dance.
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Cantonment, Florida
From what I received from my MA the boat didn't get underway until today which was a couple days behind schedule so est. arrival is the 12th. The 8th would be soo much better though.
Neutral
Joined: Oct 2012
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Not sure that is accurate. According to vesselfinder.com, the California Highway was well on its way the 29th of September (last known position). Current position on other tracking websites are unavailable due to being to far out at sea.
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Brawley, CA
Or at least lets bloody well hope so! Couldn't face the idea that it is still on the dock after all this time.
