Cool, last time I checked the ferry schedule, an east coast trip usually takes less than two weeks, while a west coast trip will almost double that time .
So how long generally will the inland transportation take?
Now to think about it, I probably should have placed my order with an east coast dealer to save time... and may be some money, 3500 odo won't stop me, hehe.

 

I believe you will be on the CARMEN, which sets sail on 2/11/06 and docks in Port Hueneme, CA 3/6/06. I'm not sure if that's the correct port for CA though. Schedules can be checked here http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppSche...countryList.do

 

ASK-MINI says I'm in the Paint Shop today! w00t!

 

I beat you all, at least at this point , "production completed and waiting to be released to the carriers". Now I know I won't have it until mid March, you guys will surely catch up.

 

Some people in the Week 4 thread have mentioned that they are on ships that are not a part of Wallenius Wilhelmsen, so it may be possible that our cars come a little earlier. possibly. *crosses fingers*

Also, my MA told me that the price increase depends on when the car is wholesaled to the dealer, not when it is unloaded. For my dealer, he said that is after the car goes through the VPC.

 

I called on 1\28 and the automated line said "In Production estimated completion dated Feb 7"

Today I called and talked to a live person and they said " the factory has accepted the order but real production will not begin until tomorrow Feb 3" He did say that once it begins it has only been taking 5 days to finish.

So I guess I have slipped into week 6

 

I don't see a week 6 supporting group so you're welcome to hang around here.
Just changed my sig. to a daily status report.

 

Mine may catch Don Pasquale, impressive around the globe trip,

Port Country Arrival Departure

GOTHENBURG SWEDEN 31/01/2006 01/02/2006
BREMERHAVEN GERMANY 02/02/2006 02/02/2006
ZEEBRUGGE BELGIUM 03/02/2006 04/02/2006
SOUTHAMPTON UNITED KINGDOM 05/02/2006 05/02/2006
BRUNSWICK, GA U.S.A. 15/02/2006 15/02/2006
MANZANILLO PANAMA 19/02/2006 19/02/2006
PORT HUENEME, CA U.S.A. 28/02/2006 28/02/2006
TACOMA, WA U.S.A. 04/03/2006 04/03/2006
YOKOHAMA JAPAN 15/03/2006 15/03/2006
TOYOHASHI JAPAN 16/03/2006 16/03/2006

John, since it will make a stop in Brunswick, it may pick yours as well.

 

This is my second post on NAM. I ordered my 06 MCS Dec 2006, I was told Jan 25th it was in production week 5 and I was given the VIN. Jan 31 production was complete and it is currently on Jingu Maru enroute.
You may be able to track your VIN on this ship by using the Booking Number provided in my status history below. When you track by Booking Number on http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/cargoTrack.do it provides the VINs of all cargo on board.
Jingu Maru arrives Halifax 16/02/2006, New York 16/02/2006 then a few more stops...
Booking Number is: GBSOU393979

 

woot! Updated today to released to a carrier and waiting for transportation to the port of exit! My MINI exists out there... *swoon*

 

I just checked on the WW Auto Cargo tracking http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTrac...trackType=Auto and My MINI is showing as Received at terminal and booked on INTEGRITY, not Freedom! Integrity leaves 2/4, and is scheduled to arrive in Charleston on 2/18!!! That's a Week earlier than the Freedom! I'm so happy ))

 

In the Paint Shop today still saying Feb 7!

 

Sweet, here is mine, as expected...

 

I also got a picture of the ship of mine , nice looking boat!
http://www.walleniuslines.com/the_fl...id=76&shp_id=5

 

[quote=hong]I also got a picture of the ship of mine , nice looking boat!
http://www.walleniuslines.com/the_fl...id=76&shp_id=5


Thats a nice ship. The Jingu Maru looks like an anchor in comparison...

 

Google came up with the "Integrity"

 

Are you sure? Here is what I found, looks very different
http://www.ship-photo.de/modules/mya...o.php?lid=9194

 

It just needs a better angle interesting Japanese name...
http://www.ship-photo.de/modules/mya...o.php?lid=3164

 

Hong . . . thanks for the shot of Integrity. I've been unable to find a good one. That other Integrity is a Great Lakes hauler by the same name.

 

Most vehicles with the same booking number were already loaded on the ship, the most recently one was loaded at 15:16 while current time is already 17:00, and Don is scheduled to departure at 18:00, not good. Guess they have the 'first booked first loaded' policy.
About 30 vehicles haven't made it so far.

 

. . . sorry to hear Hong . . . take it from one who's been there . . . it sucks being a "r.a.t." watching "your" ship disappear over the horizon . . . Keep the faith - your ship's probably coming down the Straits soon.

 

[quote=hong]It just needs a better angle interesting Japanese name...
http://www.ship-photo.de/modules/mya...o.php?lid=3164

Thanks for this pic. This is great!

 

Just checked, it's loaded at 16:16, looks everyone is on board now. Go Don!

 

SO how do I track my Betty?? Production #6989584?
What do you guys know that I don''t??
Thanks for any help this is making me:impatient :impatient yep crazy

 

Hong,
I am in Los Angeles and ordered mine from PatrickMini in Ill. I will fly back to Ill the last week of Feb or first week of march to drive Betty home.:impatient How much do I love that.......