sorry guys, mine has a 5 there also and is not a JCW. now if they accidentally put JCW on it and don't charge me... that's ok too

 

hello guys.... just visiting.... my 05 and 06 both had a 5 here... is it possible they ran out of 4s? i wonder what caused the change... it cant be the JCW... cause my 05 didnt get it... she was a MCSa.... oh well... im done snooping.... happy voyage friends!

 

Well, I guess I am out of here! When I called they said 11/12 this time.

 

You may not be a week 45 person but keep us informed of your progress

 

I have a 5 there also. According to MINI2's FAQ, http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?f...faq_vin_decode that is a check didgit and it has no meening.

 

Actually on that link the 9th digit is listed as the check digit, the 8th has a "?" under the meaning column. The other listing that I had referanced also placed the 9th as the check digit. The guess so far has been that the 8th digit is something to do with the restraint system, but it doesn't seem to be. It appears so far that it magically appeared sometime in 05. I originially thought 06, but now am thinking 05 as someone pointed out their 05 had it.

The question now becomes, was it changed on all the cars in that timeframe, or does it stand for something else? What is this mysterious digit? Why am I still asking about it in this thread instead of making a new one?

I guess I'll start a new thread in the next day or two...

 

perhaps it's when they changed the seat airbag sensors in the 05. would make sense that they indicate it being that it is based on some regulations.

 

just (yet) another update... my car arrived at the terminal per WW. also the OL tracking now shows it awaiting transport. I think for once everything jives... at least until it gets moving again.

gotta tell you, I'm getting psyched... but I still have to sell my other car so it better sell quick once I get it listed!

 

Hey all! According to the ww cargo tracker she's on board the ELEKTRA and the OL has her listed as enroute! I've been tracking the ELEKTRA on the ww ship tracker. It is now at 32 degrees west! Still don't see my factory options on the OL specs page though. Should I be worried?

 

I don't see my spec on MINIUSA either but when i talked to a rep at 1866askmini they saw my specs in their database computer. I think this is the same for everyone. If you are nervous talk to someone at ASKMINI... what is in their computer is what got built

 

last time i called it just finished production. I"ve been told that it took so long because of all the options I ordered.
Its all good...i can wait a little longer...got my new wheels on their way already

 

HI all,

My car was made in week 45.

Hyper blue MCS Convertable with JCW, blue top, blue leather, Chrome interior and exterior, premium and sport packages.

Can hardly wait for the car!

 

For all those on the Patriot, it sets sail tomorrow! Well, its only stopping in Southampton tomorrow, but at least my car will be on the open seas. I'm having a newcastle (or two) to celebrate the departure. My wife thinks I've gone loopy.

 

Same here... wife thinks I've lost my mind. I think a few more weeks of waiting and she may be right. I just hope BOHEME leaves port on time and my MINI is on it as expected!

 

If they think we're nuts now, just wait until the car is actually here. Aside from rubbing the thing with a diaper in the garage at night, upon delivery I will probably go straight to key west - or I might head the other direction to the dragon.

 

So Cameron's dad replaced the Ferrari with a MINI?!?!?!?

I can just see the sequel to Ferris Buler's Day off now. MINI being flogged around Chicago jumping over train tracks with Star Wars music in the background!

MrsDiff tells me All I do is eat sleep drink and breathe MINI. A punch in the gut every time because she IS right. GEEZ am I that shallow?

 

"when Cameron was in Egypts land - let my Cameron go"

Classic! I love how the parking guys put 300 miles on the car in 3 hours. I'm a native northsider (Thorndale and Sheridan) and they would have had to pretty much drive to Iowa to put that many miles on it in that amount of time. They certainly couldn't do that on Lake Shore Drive.

As for being shallow - hey, we all need hobbies, right? At least that's what I tell the wife.

I actually looked at a few late eighties Ferrari 328's before deciding on the mini - the maintenance can be pretty pricey on these, and at least with the mini I get a warranty and won't worry about driving it out of town. Plus, I don't have an all glass garage in Ravinia.

 

Looks like I'm still with you guys....I'm booked for the Boheme! What a relief

 

as you can see from my signature... I too have lost my mind. and yes, that is a picture of the boheme.

 

W&W reports that my Mini is on the ship as of 14:27 today. Yah!

Everyone else, hurry up and get on so we can get this boat out of dock.

 

Mine was loaded at 14:12. Anyone know the callsign of the Patriot so we can track it accross the pond? I guess its time to arrange financing!

 

The Patriot has already sailed!

 

Oh no! I still show as "booked" and nothing more, I may have been pushed back a boat .

According to the site Patriot has sailed, Callsign is a page or two back...

 

Theryoalwe: Your MINI looks like it is just about to jump ship!

V70R: The Patriot's call sign is WQVY

 

DRDIFF -

Thanks - I just tracked it and it shows its position as of Sept. 22 :impatient