"Those waiting for a 2014" Support Group
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
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From: VT - USA
My MINIs’ journeys from build to delivery, via the Port at Bayonne, NJ
I hope all new support group members can learn from this information and enjoy their MINI purchase experience:
http://www.romvt.com/newMINIpurchase.pdf
Frank
http://www.romvt.com/newMINIpurchase.pdf
Frank
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Clifton, Virginia
Almost done with production. Then you get to wait for ground transport to Southampton to receive your ship assignment. I finished production 9/13 and my ship left Southampton 9/20, if that helps in constructing your timetable.
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 123
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From: Longmont Colorado
This is ridiculous!!! I'm sitting here on my couch, iPhone in one hand, laptop open and on.
On the iPhone I'm using the maps app to see the location of the locks in the Panama Canal.
On the laptop I've got two windows going. 1 is the webcam of the lock my bots and mini are heading to next, the Miraflores Locks. 2 is the Marine Tracking site showing exactly where the boat is.
I'm bound and determined to get a look at my boat as it hits the locks.
What a way to sit on my day off!!
On the iPhone I'm using the maps app to see the location of the locks in the Panama Canal.
On the laptop I've got two windows going. 1 is the webcam of the lock my bots and mini are heading to next, the Miraflores Locks. 2 is the Marine Tracking site showing exactly where the boat is.
I'm bound and determined to get a look at my boat as it hits the locks.
What a way to sit on my day off!!
Last edited by TheMike; Sep 26, 2013 at 03:09 PM.
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 60
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From: Boston, MA
The more I refresh the OL, the quicker my MINI will be assigned a ship, right? RIGHT?!
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 910
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From: Clifton, Virginia
The more I refresh the OL, the quicker my MINI will be assigned a ship, right? RIGHT?!
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Boston, MA
It was finished on Sept 19. Just gave a call and she has arrived at the port, but doesn't have a ship assignment yet. Hopefully, she'll be partying on the 10/1 sailing of the Honor.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Clifton, Virginia
Did you plug the last 7 of your VIN in the Cargo ID section of the WW website yet?
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 123
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From: Longmont Colorado
Right friggen ON!!!!
I'm gonna do my best to see here in the locks. Got to run out for a bit so I hope to make it back before she gets to them.
I'm gonna do my best to see here in the locks. Got to run out for a bit so I hope to make it back before she gets to them.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 416
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From: Big Rock, IL
And Congrats to Dave for reaching his 500th post yesterday!!!
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1st Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Corona, CA
(edit) - removed image as you already captured it...
Can't wait to see her running up north in the Pacific!!!
2nd Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Longmont Colorado
Thanks for covering it for me. You'll be sure to get yours before me! Gonna be the longest couple of weeks coming up!!!
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Clifton, Virginia
Last edited by tampadave; Sep 26, 2013 at 04:04 PM.
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 519
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From: Charlottesville, VA
Almost there! I am impatiently waiting for my scheduled delivery tomorrow. I finally pick up my JCWCM tomorrow. This forum has been a brilliant place to learn about Minis including the entire delivery process. Who would have thought I could track the locations of the cargo ship leaving the Port in Germany, stopping in Southampton, across the Atlantic and into the Port of Baltimore. Thank you, all! My Mini support group.
The Mini Owners site still says my CM is it at the Distribution Center, the Ask Mini automatic phone system says it is in transit, and my MA told me it was scheduled to load the truck two days ago and arrive at the dealer yesterday. I will post photos ASAP.
The Mini Owners site still says my CM is it at the Distribution Center, the Ask Mini automatic phone system says it is in transit, and my MA told me it was scheduled to load the truck two days ago and arrive at the dealer yesterday. I will post photos ASAP.
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 910
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From: Clifton, Virginia
I'm glad to see you're taking delivery, so please accept my heart-felt congratulations on your new MINI! Weeks of waiting will soon be forgotten. Display your pictures, TJANK!
5th Gear
Joined: Jun 2013
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From: Clifton, Virginia
I received at least 25 "no records found" before I struck gold. When my info magically appeared, I couldn't believe it! My ship's in the middle of the Atlantic, so it's beyond tracking range. Assuming the Torino docks in Baltimore as scheduled (10/2 at 4:00 AM EST), I'll resume my crazed tracking procedures once more.
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 60
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From: VT - USA
Are we sure that the Cargo ID will work all the time with just the last seven on the WW site? I was under the impression the entire VIN should be searched. Frank
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Dutchess County, NY
The more I refresh the OL, the quicker my MINI will be assigned a ship, right? RIGHT?!
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 416
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From: Big Rock, IL
I've always used the entire VIN on the WW website.