Production Week 25 (June 19th) Support Group
 

Ordered our new HO MCSC a couple of weeks ago, so the wait begins. The tracking website finally shows status as "Scheduled for Production."

We got the 6-speed, packages #1, #2, #3, and #4, as well as anthracite interior trim (instead of alloy patina), rear fog light, chrono pack, iPod adapter, F&R rubber floor mats & boot mat, and matching HO shift knob.

Also having UltraShield clear bra installed.

Can't wait until late July when we take delivery.

Anyone else scheduled for Week 25 production?

My 06 MCS was "completed" 6/21.
Hope to get it in 3-4 weeks.
Waiting is not so bad this time. Still have my 03 MCS. :)

Good luck!

regards,
Red

Mine was getting a paint job as of yesterday. I think my current car knows whats up, its been acting quirky lately.

I think I belong to this thread now; my MINI is scheduled to be completed on 6/26 or thereabouts! (I call 866-ASK-MINI about 3 times a day!)

:)

Production Week 25
 

Hi all,

I also orderded my 06 White Pepper MCS with Checkmate/Premium/JCW kit/Harman-kardon/IPOD/Checkerboard Sunroof Graphic...on June 14th

My mini was born on June 23rd, and yesterday ASK MINI said that on the 24th it was sent to the port awaiting transport...and then they said they lose track of it from there....

anyone else in my shoes? I've been checking the cargo tracking with my Vin# on http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/cargoTrack.do
and nothing has come up so far? maybe poor lil mini hasn't made it on the cruise yet..lol

Well eagerly waiting like the rest of you! :thumbsup: We'll have fun soon enough!
Take care

I am. Built 6/21. On the dock 6/23. Vin # entered with the shipper showsa nothing so far. Wish I could remember 3 years ago when I did this the first time. :wink:

regards,
Red

I'm finally on a boat...Named FREEDOM...supposed to get to South Carolina July 14th I think...just use the link in my previous message and enter your vin # under autocargo number....

My MCS is on the Freedom as well. Does it hit NY first?

It was loaded today, 6/30.

regards,
Red

This is the itinerary for the FREEDOM that I could find:
The first date is the ARRIVAL and the second date the DEPARTURE
SOUTHAMPTONUNITED KINGDOM30/06/200630/06/2006NEW YORK, NYU.S.A.09/07/200610/07/2006BALTIMORE, MDU.S.A.11/07/200612/07/2006CHARLESTON,SCU.S.A.14/07/200615/07/2006BRUNSWICK, GAU.S.A.16/07/200616/07/2006
I think my MINI is headed for SC before it reaches FL...
Glad mine is in good company!

NY 7/9? Am I reading that right? Cool.

My MCS is in good company as well. Thanks!

regards,
Red

No problem...i've lost it thru the live satellite for ships in Europe...it must be coming along the Atlantic as scheduled...yep that's 7/9/06 in NY

i'm in FL, which dealer did u buy from?

Hassle Mini on Long Island from a good friend and MA Dennis Miniero. He had a production slot someone cancelled, deposit Friday 6/9, and it was in production Monday!

03 MCS took four weeks just to get to that stage. When did you order?

regards,
Red

I ordered it on June 16th..a Wednesday...from Lauderdale Mini. Hopefully it will be here in about 2 and a half weeks I think...Yes I'm surprised how quickly it was produced and shipped. It's cool to see how they do it on the Mini website...wish they could send us a copy of its production on video! I ordered the Pepper White Checkmate and am still wondering if its gonna come with bonnet stripes or that curved stripe? guess i'll be surprised.

My car finished building on 6/22, and shipped a little over 1 week ago for California. My MA has been given a 7/15 arrival date in CA, but not the name of the boat. Anyone know the boat name that matches this itinerary? I've checked the WW company's site like others here, and they've never heard of my car. Thanks!

T2Nav, Here is info I just recieved today from my MA.
[FONT=Courier New]Port of Exit:
PO SO SOUTHAMPTON PORT OF EXIT
Actual: 6/26/06

Shipping Info.:
Vessel:
SAGITTARIUS LEADER
M27VOY12OX
NYKS620990768

08239-10
Est. Departure:
Est. Duration: 6/24/06
21 Actual:
Actual: 6/25/06


Port of Arrival:
PO OX PORT HUENEME CA
Est. Arrival:
Est. Departure: 7/15/06
Actual:
Actual: [/FONT]

AsianBoyFL
From what I have seen the PW Checkmate will have the black bonnet stripes, if you ordered them. When I went to the dealer to order mine they just recieved a PW Checkmate and that how it was. I ordered mine with no bonnets stripes at all, if I had they would have been the curved stripe. Silver top = silver curved stripe, White top = white bonnet stripes, Black top = black bonnet stripes.

Thanks Blaine for the boat info! It looks like the Sagittarius Leader doesn't participate in Sailwx's weather/tracking program, so I'll look around a bit for it on the internet. I'll let you know if I find an easy way to track the boat.

--doug

My MINI is on FREEDOM too! Ill have to ask my MINI if any of his buddies on the trip were headed down to FL! :)

Thanks Blainelv
I'm happy with the black bonnet stripes...just waiting for him to come onshore...He's also on the FREEDOM...I haven't been able to find any real time info on where its location is at...but it's supposed to hit NY on 7/9/06 according to the voyage info that was listed on the WW website...

Think I am going to park by the Verazanno Bridge Sunday to try to spot the Freedom. :impatient Please don't laugh. Want my Mini!

regards,
Red

Haha...you might want to hit the bridge today...when i doublechecked, the freedom was supposed to arrive to NY on 7/8/06 and depart on 7/9/06...your mini may already have come ashore! good luck! I'd do the same if I were u....lol

Guess I missed the boat! :lol:
Wonder how long it takes from the VDC this time. Over 10 days in 03!

regards,
Red

Freedom
 

My Pepper White MC is on Freedom, too. My first MC, always driven BMW's. It is coming to Texas.
Anybody else's car heading this way?

Pepper White
Black roof and mirror caps
Black cloth interior
Premium package 1
bonnet stripes
Delta spoke wheels

MCs arriving soon.
 

Dealer said my MCs should be in Houston late next week. It arrived in SC on Friday and normally it takes about 1 week or so to get to Houston.

MCs, CR/Black with bonnet stripes

MINI of the Woodlands?

MCS Soon
 

Yes, MINI of the Woodlands.

[quote=whiteandgold]My Pepper White MC is on Freedom, too. My first MC, always driven BMW's. It is coming to Texas.
Anybody else's car heading this way?

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Freedom as well, but delivery on Long Island. Should have it this week?

Good Luck!

regards,
Red

Has anyone gotten there's yet? Mine was scheduled to leave the distribution center yesterday, but apparently it still hasn't gotten from Charleston to Richmond yet :(

Beats the heck out of me.

regards,
Red

My car is at the dealer today! :)

Bringing my 03 MCS Thursday to be "racked" , checking for frame damage on the trade in. I could have the new one Friday AM. Yay!

regards,
Red

Congrats Red...do post pics tomorrow! The FREEDOM should be dropping mine off to Charleston, SC tomorrow...hoping to get mine in a week or so...

Not so congrats! When they racked the 03 they found a 3" long tear in the frame rail where my original dealer incorrectly used a hook while it was flatbedded. Agreed trade in price out the window.

I am going through with the deal, they are writing a letter stating that the value when down because of it, and going after the original dealer for the difference in value. The 06 is in prep.

Maybe pick it up Saturday? It just got more expensive! :eek:

Good luck!

regards,
Red

My new MINI is on the patriot but how do you track it? I'm not sure of the production week but it is en route now.

The Patriot is due into New York on Sunday at 17:00. It doesn't seem to be trackable on www.sailwx.info but you can check the schedule at http://www.firstnynj.com/ and click on <Vessel Activity>.

Several of us also have MINIs on the Patriot. It's almost here.Then we just have to wait on VPC processing, etc. etc.

EDIT: You were probably production week 27.

Thanks Beauregard. I just was able to see that I had changed to en route and my MA told me our MINI was on the Patriot so this is good news. I'm expecting it to be at the dealership and ready by first week in Aug.

Thanks for the info.

Scott

So I go to pick it up today and they screwed up the paperwork!:mad:

But the manager apologized and said to pick any accessory, and tried to give me a "Ding Warranty" worth $800.:lol:

So I thought about the $400 Driving lights, but I am not sure about the look.

So I emailed a request for IPOD connection and two jackets. Let's see what happens.

Stay tuned for another exciting chapter this Monday on "As My Stomach Turns"

regards,
Red

Aw too bad Red...i was hoping to see some pics of your Mini...
but hopefully u get the accessories u want...so u have to wait until Monday now?

My mini was on the Freedom with yours...how long was it at the VDC before it got to your dealer? I'm thinking maybe it may reach mine in 1 wk or so...should be in Charleston, SC today and hopefully to Ft Lauderdale soon!

3 days! But then I ran into problems, but they are more than making up for it with free stuff IPOD Aapter, Jackets, etc.).
Hopefully I will pick it up Monday and post pix, but has been 3 years sinec I did it on this website, and I have to figure out how to do it again......:eek:


Hope yours is in soon!

regards,
Red

Picked it up late this afternoon. It sure is sweet!

Felt bad giving back my 03, but I will soon forget it. This one seems smoother and quicker; of course driving it carefully..........

Good luck to all.

regards,
Red

Awesome Red...congratulations...nice having the IPOD adapter too...worth the wait eh? I called my dealer today and they said probably 1 more week...ahhh...