"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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Just checked my ETA online and it also says October 15 my actual birthday. Bummed I can't get it then.
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Round Rock, TX
I'll be curious to know how long it takes for your car to get from the port to the dealer, if you have that info
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: San Francisco, CA
The ASK-MINI robot says my car is scheduled for production with no confirmed production date, OL says my car is waiting for transport and WW says my car was loaded onto the ship and is somewhere in the Atlantic.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
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From: CT
I think if you have your VIN, the WW website is the most upto date and accurate. If you are on one of their boats that is.
My car was off-loaded last Friday...I have heard nothing since. My salesman seems to be more MIA then MA this week!
My car was off-loaded last Friday...I have heard nothing since. My salesman seems to be more MIA then MA this week!
2nd Gear
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 150
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From: Brawley, CA
The Fidelio is supposed to be going through the Panama Canal right about now but I haven't seen it on the Canal cam yet 
Though actually, it is possible that I do see it in the distance right now http://www.pancanal.com/common/multi...flores-hi.html
Though actually, it is possible that I do see it in the distance right now http://www.pancanal.com/common/multi...flores-hi.html
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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[QUOTE=BJM;3606068]My MINI was suppose to dock in NJ today. OL and AskMINI are still saying in transit.....
Both are usually a day or two behind. Mine docked on Monday, and finally showed on OL at the VDC this morning, but the AskMINI went backwards and said it is at the port. I think they enjoy making people crazy with all the different information.
Both are usually a day or two behind. Mine docked on Monday, and finally showed on OL at the VDC this morning, but the AskMINI went backwards and said it is at the port. I think they enjoy making people crazy with all the different information.
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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Anyone know how the $750 works? Is it a cash rebate, or can you put it towards the price of the car? I'm holding off a few days to take advantage of it (OL gives ETA of the 15th, MA says 17th, sale is on the 20th).
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: Miami Beach, FL
This is what I undertand: It's an actual certificate that can be used towards the purchase of a new Mini. It is 100% funded by MINI and not part of the dealer's profit on the car. You must attend a Not Normal Sales Event and register on-site for the certificate. The certificate can only be used on cars delivered between that day and some expiration date (I hear it's a December 2012 date). I'm going to the one at my dealer in Miami on October 18th. My MA confirmed I can use the certificate for my car, which is now at the VDC in Brunswick, GA. I can't pick up the car before getting the certificate.
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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This is what I undertand: It's an actual certificate that can be used towards the purchase of a new Mini. It is 100% funded by MINI and not part of the dealer's profit on the car. You must attend a Not Normal Sales Event and register on-site for the certificate. The certificate can only be used on cars delivered between that day and some expiration date (I hear it's a December 2012 date). I'm going to the one at my dealer in Miami on October 18th. My MA confirmed I can use the certificate for my car, which is now at the VDC in Brunswick, GA. I can't pick up the car before getting the certificate.
Very helpful info! Thank you so much.
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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This is what I undertand: It's an actual certificate that can be used towards the purchase of a new Mini. It is 100% funded by MINI and not part of the dealer's profit on the car. You must attend a Not Normal Sales Event and register on-site for the certificate. The certificate can only be used on cars delivered between that day and some expiration date (I hear it's a December 2012 date). I'm going to the one at my dealer in Miami on October 18th. My MA confirmed I can use the certificate for my car, which is now at the VDC in Brunswick, GA. I can't pick up the car before getting the certificate.
One thing to note. I spoke with my MA adviser today, he said I am eligible for the Not So normal $750 rebate, however I did already receive a $500 preferred customer discount when I ordered....they are not stackable so I will only receive the higher discounted one.
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Cantonment, Florida
Wow, my MA is allowing me to use both...
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: Wisconsin
My Bayswater MINI arrived at the Port of Baltimore October 4th. As of yesterday, it hadn't yet left the VDC. So I called up my MA and joked about how much damage they must be repairing for it to take so long.
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Kansas City, KS
My Bayswater MINI arrived at the Port of Baltimore October 4th. As of yesterday, it hadn't yet left the VDC. So I called up my MA and joked about how much damage they must be repairing for it to take so long.
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: SF Bay Area
My Bayswater MINI arrived at the Port of Baltimore October 4th. As of yesterday, it hadn't yet left the VDC. So I called up my MA and joked about how much damage they must be repairing for it to take so long.
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Cantonment, Florida
My Bayswater MINI arrived at the Port of Baltimore October 4th. As of yesterday, it hadn't yet left the VDC. So I called up my MA and joked about how much damage they must be repairing for it to take so long.
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Miami, Florida
My Bayswater MINI arrived at the Port of Baltimore October 4th. As of yesterday, it hadn't yet left the VDC. So I called up my MA and joked about how much damage they must be repairing for it to take so long.
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 68
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From: Wisconsin
Thanks for all the sympathy about my smashed up Bayswater.
My dealer gave me such a FANTASTIC deal on it, I couldn't ask for even more if I re-order.
I went around and around for months before deciding on the Bayswater. It was that or a JCW. So maybe this means I should get the JCW now! What the dealer will give me for the trouble is the same FANTASTIC deal on a JCW. ( not the same price, of course, but the same % off...which was substantial. )
My dealer gave me such a FANTASTIC deal on it, I couldn't ask for even more if I re-order.
I went around and around for months before deciding on the Bayswater. It was that or a JCW. So maybe this means I should get the JCW now! What the dealer will give me for the trouble is the same FANTASTIC deal on a JCW. ( not the same price, of course, but the same % off...which was substantial. )
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 278
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From: CT
Thanks for all the sympathy about my smashed up Bayswater.
My dealer gave me such a FANTASTIC deal on it, I couldn't ask for even more if I re-order.
I went around and around for months before deciding on the Bayswater. It was that or a JCW. So maybe this means I should get the JCW now! What the dealer will give me for the trouble is the same FANTASTIC deal on a JCW. ( not the same price, of course, but the same % off...which was substantial. )
My dealer gave me such a FANTASTIC deal on it, I couldn't ask for even more if I re-order.
I went around and around for months before deciding on the Bayswater. It was that or a JCW. So maybe this means I should get the JCW now! What the dealer will give me for the trouble is the same FANTASTIC deal on a JCW. ( not the same price, of course, but the same % off...which was substantial. )
6th Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Chandler, AZ
Thanks for all the sympathy about my smashed up Bayswater.
My dealer gave me such a FANTASTIC deal on it, I couldn't ask for even more if I re-order.
I went around and around for months before deciding on the Bayswater. It was that or a JCW. So maybe this means I should get the JCW now! What the dealer will give me for the trouble is the same FANTASTIC deal on a JCW. ( not the same price, of course, but the same % off...which was substantial. )
My dealer gave me such a FANTASTIC deal on it, I couldn't ask for even more if I re-order.
I went around and around for months before deciding on the Bayswater. It was that or a JCW. So maybe this means I should get the JCW now! What the dealer will give me for the trouble is the same FANTASTIC deal on a JCW. ( not the same price, of course, but the same % off...which was substantial. )
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Pacific Northwest
I was hoping to have my roadster by mine on the 23rd. It'll be close enough to call it a swell, if slightly belated, present!
3rd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 250
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From: Round Rock, TX
My Bayswater MINI arrived at the Port of Baltimore October 4th. As of yesterday, it hadn't yet left the VDC. So I called up my MA and joked about how much damage they must be repairing for it to take so long.
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
No joke. Today the VDC emailed the sales manager to tell him the roof and windshield were smashed and there was too much damage to sell the car.
Now I have to reorder something. Wondering if this is just a sign telling me not to get the Bayswater. :-)
Oh man - I guess I had better wait for mine to come in before selling my current car (and renting).
Sorry to hear about the Bayswater
I love that package.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Buffalo NY
Stu, I believe you were also on the Topeka, on Wednesday my MA said my Mini had been release to a carrier, giving me an ETA from NJ to Buffalo of Friday. Maybe that gives you some insight.