Production Week 33 (August 14, 2006) Support Group
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4th Gear
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From: Central California
Originally Posted by Arthurbang
My dealer is Long Beach Mini in So. Cal .. Overall I'm not that happy with the service so far, even though I was able to get them to add a center arm rest to the vehicle last week. They told me pretty much the same thing as Krm4h, that the ASK-MINI would be the most up to date information about the vehicle. Basically, the reason I've been disappointed so far is because they waited over a week to place the order for the car (I ordered early July, it was actually submitted on July 10th), then when I called them to see if the order was placed, they said it had been ordered the week before but ASK-MINI said they didn't receive it until the 10th. Then when I submitted the order, the build-your-own let me add the auxillary input AND Ipod adaptor. When I brought it in, they told me I couldn't have both and removed the input from the order. The next week I read online that it IS possible to get both, and in fact someone had gotten one FROM Long Beach with both things. Then it took about a week for them to call me back about the arm rest even though we went back in person to ask about it and the guy there told me that they'd call me later that day. Overall, I'm very excited about getting the car, but it's frustrating that it's so hard to get information on the production date when other people get it so quick.
5th Gear
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From: Seattle, WA
Originally Posted by Arthurbang
Hey Mini-Mine. When did you place your order?
1st Gear
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From: Lake Charles, Louisiana
Scheduled Completion Date August 14th
Call Ask Mini today and was told my Cooper started production July 24 and completion date should be August 14th. At least it is started, one step closer.Here is what I ordered.
Cooper S
Pepper White with Bonnet Strips (Black)
Black Mirrors and Roof
Cordoba Beige Leather
Anthracite Interior Surfaces and Headliner
Harmon-kardon Premium Sound
Premium, Sports, and Convenience Packages
5th Gear
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From: Las Vegas
My baby is in the womb!
Just got off the phone with the dealer, they told me my baby started production on the 24th, Monday of this week! and gave me the VIN number.
he also told me that its part of production week 33!
It looks like i am apart of this club now, hehe!
So....Hello everyone!
he also told me that its part of production week 33!
It looks like i am apart of this club now, hehe!
So....Hello everyone!
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4th Gear
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From: Central California
Count me in! Production started yesterday, the 25th, at 7:26 am...heh....and I've got my VIN! I'm so excited! It is, it's a reality now. I wonder how long it will take to produce and make it's way over here.
5th Gear
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From: Seattle, WA
Mine is scheduled for completion on the 16th also... seems like most of us in this thread are right behind each other on the production line, since we all have the same end date 
For Houston, it's coming into Charleston, SC...
For Houston, it's coming into Charleston, SC...
4th Gear
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From: Richmond, VA
It does sound like we're all there in a clump together. I just talked to ASK MINI and with a completion date of August 15-16th, it'll be around the middle of September before delivery - how am I/are we ever going to make it?! 
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4th Gear
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From: Central California
So for TX it goes to SC. Interesting, I'd think it would go to Californina, isn't that closer? Maybe there is a reason they do it that way.
My MINI does have a name but I was going to wait until I got "him" before I unveiled it. It's funny, it was the first name that popped in my head as soon as I ordered and has stuck for this whole waiting game. I just want to be sure when I get my MINI that I'll still feel it's the right name.
I also have plates coming but want to be sure I get them before I mention them. Maybe I'm superstitious. Hmmm...
My MINI does have a name but I was going to wait until I got "him" before I unveiled it. It's funny, it was the first name that popped in my head as soon as I ordered and has stuck for this whole waiting game. I just want to be sure when I get my MINI that I'll still feel it's the right name.
I also have plates coming but want to be sure I get them before I mention them. Maybe I'm superstitious. Hmmm...
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Well, it looks like I'm going to be pushed back again. I don't know for sure, but none of my information has updated yet. It still tells me that I'm scheduled for production, with no date assigned yet, and obviously no VIN.
5th Gear
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From: Seattle, WA
Originally Posted by Mini Mizer
this wait is pure torture! 
So has anyone come up with a name for your mini yet?
Im still thinking about one for mine. But i think it is going to be a girl, so i got to figure something out.
So has anyone come up with a name for your mini yet?
Im still thinking about one for mine. But i think it is going to be a girl, so i got to figure something out.
MiniChik... Well sailing to SC and driving to TX would be quicker than sailing to CA and driving to TX
Arthurbang... That sucks! I thought it updated with the date?! Did it just change back again?! Or were you just expecting it to be this week?
5th Gear
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From: Las Vegas
ArthurBang,
If you are talking about the owners lounge on miniusa website still showing your car "On Order" it is not always accurate. It is sometimes 3 days behind whats actully going on. My tracking just updated today saying it was sceduled for production, but in reality, it started production on Monday of this week. I called the dealer and found out this information, its true what the miniusa website says.
"sometimes your dealer knows more about your car then we do"
But if your car showed sceduled for production and then went back to "on Order" then ignore what i just typed, as i have no clue of whats going on.
If you are talking about the owners lounge on miniusa website still showing your car "On Order" it is not always accurate. It is sometimes 3 days behind whats actully going on. My tracking just updated today saying it was sceduled for production, but in reality, it started production on Monday of this week. I called the dealer and found out this information, its true what the miniusa website says.
"sometimes your dealer knows more about your car then we do"
But if your car showed sceduled for production and then went back to "on Order" then ignore what i just typed, as i have no clue of whats going on.
4th Gear
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From: Richmond, VA
Yeah, sometimes the OL can be sort of slow. I call ASK MINI when I want the most up-to-date info. But usually it's a matter of days before OL gets it straight. I just feel bad calling ASK MINI all the time - I'm sure not much has changed since yesterday 
Here's hoping the process speeds up for you, Arthurbang!
Here's hoping the process speeds up for you, Arthurbang!
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Hi all,
I ordered my Mini last Friday and the owners lounge just switched me to Scheduled for Production and gave me a vin number. I called 1-800-ask-mini and the automated service gave me a production date of August 17th, so I guess I am in Week 33? It definitely feels more real now with a vin number.
Does this mean that it is too late to change anything? I am actually looking forward to that date so I will quit being tempted to change my options or color.
I ordered my Mini last Friday and the owners lounge just switched me to Scheduled for Production and gave me a vin number. I called 1-800-ask-mini and the automated service gave me a production date of August 17th, so I guess I am in Week 33? It definitely feels more real now with a vin number.
Does this mean that it is too late to change anything? I am actually looking forward to that date so I will quit being tempted to change my options or color.
5th Gear
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From: Las Vegas
Originally Posted by Gator123
Hi all,
I ordered my Mini last Friday and the owners lounge just switched me to Scheduled for Production and gave me a vin number. I called 1-800-ask-mini and the automated service gave me a production date of August 17th, so I guess I am in Week 33? It definitely feels more real now with a vin number.
Does this mean that it is too late to change anything? I am actually looking forward to that date so I will quit being tempted to change my options or color.
I ordered my Mini last Friday and the owners lounge just switched me to Scheduled for Production and gave me a vin number. I called 1-800-ask-mini and the automated service gave me a production date of August 17th, so I guess I am in Week 33? It definitely feels more real now with a vin number.
Does this mean that it is too late to change anything? I am actually looking forward to that date so I will quit being tempted to change my options or color.
tell us some about your car, color/options?
1st Gear
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Thanks for the welcome. My current specs are:
2006 MINI Cooper S
Dark Silver/Black
Convenience Package
LSD
DSC
Front & Rear Fog Lamps
Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi
Anthracite Dash & Headliner
Leatherette
Auto A/C
On-Board Computer
MFSW
Xenons
2006 MINI Cooper S
Dark Silver/Black
Convenience Package
LSD
DSC
Front & Rear Fog Lamps
Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi
Anthracite Dash & Headliner
Leatherette
Auto A/C
On-Board Computer
MFSW
Xenons