I called Ask Mini today and they said my car entered production yesterday and is scheduled to be completed on October 5th. Yay! I suspect an early November delivery . . . Too bad its not what my MA said it would be . . . mid October.

 

Ordered 9/3, but still no VIN via OL and ASK-MINI (which just says "on order" with color and upholstery choice, no options showing).

It seems the the range of order to production time really varies quite a lot -- some folks ordered their Minis a week or two after I ordered mine, and have been bumped up to as high as week 38 production...

 

I imagine there is not a single queue for all dealers, but multiple queues, one per dealer.

 

also, keep in mind that some options/colors are available until october production, so some of us can't be slid forward any farther than we already are.

 

Has anyone gotten this to work yet? My VIN is coming back as "No tracking information found etc." I suspect it's too soon?

 

No it doesn't work just yet. My guess is we're still at least a few days away from that, I just wanted to get the information into the thread. Sorry if it only added to your sense of :impatient .

 

Does your VIN act as the cargo id # under the auto section?

 

Yes, that's how it's suppose to work (the full VIN, not the last seven digits). Our cars will start showing up in their just before they are delivered to the shipper.

 

Oh, no problem, it's all part of the fun! Actually, I'm happy to have a regular (admin!) like yourself in the same production week as myself, I'll just be following your lead.

I did notice that vessels are leaving Southhampton for Port Hueneme on 10/5 (Trianon) & 10/6 (Maersk Wind). If we miss those, there's not another boat until 10/18 (Isolde). The transit is listed as 25 days (Trianon) & 23 days (Maersk Wind), arriving 10/30 & 10/29. Isolde arrives 11/10. Guess this will be the difference between early November & Mid-November delivery.

 

Thanks for posting this.

Hopefully it winds up working out for evertyone to get on either the Trianon or the Maersk Wind (preferrably the Maersk Wind).

 

This is my first time tracking.... even though it's my 2nd MINI.

So what does everyone's status say on the OL?

Just want to be sure my car is keeping up with everyone else.

 

Jenn: the best way to make sure your MINI is coming along is to call 1-866-ASK-MINI. They have the most current information. The owners lounge usually lags by a few days, and in some cases MINIs have already been loaded onto ships while the OL says "scheduled for production".

My MINI started production 9/22 and is scheduled to complete 10/2
OL says sheduled for production and shows production #, VIN, body color, and interior, but no options

 

That's the same as mine. I called yesterday and they gave me a completion date of 10/4. I'm hoping she can get to the port fast and get on the boat with some buddies.

I just wanted to know what happens in the site since it's cute and I like it

 

Jenn,

I'm the same as yourself and DiD with respect to the OL and information given to me at ASK-MINI, scheduled completion of 10/4. Considering that my scheduled completion date is 2 days later than DiD, suppose it's possible he'll make one of the ships leaving 10/5 or 10/6, but I won't. We'll see....

--randall

 

ASK MINI is giving me a completion date of Oct 1, so maybe I can make one of the earlier shipping dates. But it may not make much difference to me as I will be out of state the first two weeks of November and would not be able to pick it up even if it does arrive very late in October. Oh, well. I've been waiting over two years to get my MINI so another two weeks is no big deal.:smile:

 

Hey everyone...the vessels/shipping dates I gave above were for Southhampton to Port Hueneme--i.e., for West Coast MINIs. I didn't check on vessels from Southhampton to New York or Charleston.

 

Ah, just checked, looks like the Trianon is also going through Charleston. There are actually two vessels leaving Southhampton for Charleston on the 10/5--the other vessel is the Courage.

Pulling the thread further, the Maersk Wind is also going through New York. Looks like us West-Coasters don't get any direct flights.

 

It has been noted by at least one person that cars with the JCW factory option have been slipped to week 45. I contacted my MA and she got back to me today stating that my JCW MCS, originally scheduled for week 40, is now listed for week 42 (Oct 17-23) and "it is in a 112 status which means it is very close to production and the dealer won't be able to make changes."

So that means a 2 week delay for my car. Now looks like mid-November delivery to Ohio. I will start watching the week 42 group -- good luck to all of you lucky folks still in week 40.

Paul

2003 MCS BRG/BRG, 1967 Austin Cooper S, 1968 Morris Mini Traveller (Woody)

 

Jenn B,

I'm in the same boat as you (hopfully a literal statement as well as figurative) On the OL, I have a VIN with the color scheme and "Scheduled for Production". With a call to ASK MINI, the automated system has 10/3 as the completion date.

KDO

 

Anyone started buying accessories for their yet to be delivered MINI?

I'm pretty close to pulling the trigger on the Euro Parcel Shelf, and possibly a set of wheels before my MC arrives.

 

We really wanted the driving lamps, but....daaaammmmn.....900-something dollars installed. If I get motivated enough, I'll install some aftermarket lamps. Otherwise, just mundane stuff like floor mats, a foot rest, valve stem caps and rubber (boot) mats for the dog.

We're getting the 15" delta-spokes, which have an uncanny resemblance to the wheels on my wife's (recently sold) '96 Miata.





--randall

 

I'm assuming I was the guy you were referring to. Have you checked to see if you got a VIN yet? In thread someone else started on the subject, someone else with the JCW option slid to week 42 before being bumped to 45 just recently.

 

that is pretty close. Someone has been looking at someone else's paper.

 

Yes, it was your post (sorry, I couldn't find the reference and cite you) that got me to call my MA. No VIN in OL yet. I am not placing bets on when it will be made. I just know that it will get made and then cross the pond to get to me. When it arrives at the dealer, they will let me know. Until then I still have the choice of 3 MiNis to drive.

cheers,

Paul

 

Status Update:

As of this morning, my MINI was in the body shop (normal) and headed for paint. Still holding to a 10/2 complete date.

BTW, I don't know about the rest of you but my best updates have come from dealing with Tony (I think, I'm so bad with names ) at ext. 6292 (the extension is right for sure though).