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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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I'm on a BOAT!

As of yesterday, my CM is on a boat. How long should I expect until arrival at the dealer (Oregon)?

Thanks!

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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How did you find out you were on a boat? Did your MA tell you or were you able to find out on your own?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Djordje

As of yesterday, my CM is on a boat.
Congratulations! As of yesterday, my CM is on a train. And I'll hazard a guess that I get mine first. You've got the trip through the Panama Canal to deal with. I'm just going to Baltimore.

Sealy - Who's thinking happy, pure orange thoughts
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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Awesome! I can't wait to get the same news.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Congrats. I have PO thoughts, but still like the cosmic blue. If I'd heard about the PO before ordering I may have changed. I would have had a lot of trouble between white and black on the roof as all PO would have been too much.

BTW where is the train your PO is traveling on? Are you in the US already?

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Miniblue2

BTW where is the train your PO is traveling on? Are you in the US already?



 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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@ Mrs. Chapiko

I called ASK MINI this morning and the automated system stated it was on a shipping vessel. I guess I have to call my MA for more details.
 

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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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All the tracking how to is here - - -

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d-updated.html

Get your VIN from the Owners Lounge, put on your Nancy Drew persona, and see what you can find. Keep in mind that updates are not immediate - you have to be patient. Right. At least it will keep you busy while your wait.

 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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I am on the Madame Butterfly as of 4/9
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Djordje
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I called ASK MINI this morning and the automated system stated it was on a shipping vessel. I gues I have to call my MA for more details.

Ah, thanks. I called ASK MINI this morning and was told my CMS had arrived at the port of exit. They said beyond this point, they can't tell me anything else and I would have to get all info from my MA who has given me approximately zero information about tracking.

Sealy - did you track your car on the WW site? If so, where do you enter the VIN - under customer reference number?

Thanks all!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bradrulz
I am on the Madame Butterfly as of 4/9
Lucky one!

My CM was 2 days behind you in the process and it just missed catching Madame Butterfly to Port Hueneme - now sitting in Bremerhaven for (hopefully) the Toledo on 4/23.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs. Chapiko
Sealy - did you track your car on the WW site? If so, where do you enter the VIN - under customer reference number?
I'm still on the train to Bremerhaven - enjoying the beautiful German countryside. I think we just passed Franfurt am Mein - I could just see the Opern Platz. No boat tracking for me, yet.

I believe the entry for the VIN is the cargo ID number.

Good luck!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sealy
I'm still on the train to Bremerhaven - enjoying the beautiful German countryside. I think we just passed Franfurt am Mein - I could just see the Opern Platz. No boat tracking for me, yet.

I believe the entry for the VIN is the cargo ID number.

Good luck!
WOW! You must have got the Connected option with webcam - impressive!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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WOW! You must have got the Connected option with webcam - impressive!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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Mine's on a boat as well but I can't figure out which one... the ride's almost over though, it should arrive at the VDC on the 14th (an estimate).

Hope yours is in for smooth sailing!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kgelner
Mine's on a boat as well but I can't figure out which one... the ride's almost over though, it should arrive at the VDC on the 14th (an estimate).

Hope yours is in for smooth sailing!
Arrival at Port Hueneme on 4/14 would be the vessel Elektra.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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My CM has been in Bremerhaven since 3/27 waiting for a boat to Port Hueneme. Just called the 866 number and computer said CM is "in transit".

I'm hoping it means its on the Madame Butterfly.

Checked the WW website and VIN shows no record.
 

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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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How do I find my VIN# on the OL?

Originally Posted by Sealy
All the tracking how to is here - - -

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d-updated.html

Get your VIN from the Owners Lounge, put on your Nancy Drew persona, and see what you can find. Keep in mind that updates are not immediate - you have to be patient. Right. At least it will keep you busy while your wait.

Hey Sealy,

Where on the OL can I find my VIN#? I was just told by my MA that my Pure Red "Diablo" is being put on a ship today!!! I dont want to go back to my MA again as I think I have bugged her too much throughout the process and she might think I am either stalking her or a little too obsessive about my car.
 

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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by bvreagan

Where on the OL can I find my VIN#?

Go to Track, then review order detail. Putting in right on top would be too easy.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 07:45 AM
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I am on BESS

Originally Posted by Sealy
Go to Track, then review order detail. Putting in right on top would be too easy.

Thank you Sealy!!! I found out I am on vessel BESS...due to arrive in NY on 4/27 (THE DAY I LEAVE ON A TRIP FOR WORK TO HOUSTON!!!) I guess it will give me something to look forward to when I get home. Now I am going to obsess with following Diablo cross the pond!!!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by bvreagan

Thank you Sealy!!! I found out I am on vessel BESS...due to arrive in NY on 4/27 . . .
Oh, sure. I help you out and now you make me feel bad? Pure Orange is still sitting on the dock waiting for his name to be called.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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My Countryman was loaded onto a boat on March 31st but I still can't track it. Thinking it's on a K-Line boat so I have an email out to my MA. I know it's a very long trip up here to Pacific NW(Seattle). On week 7 I believe and this wait is giving me white hair!!!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Sealy
Oh, sure. I help you out and now you make me feel bad? Pure Orange is still sitting on the dock waiting for his name to be called.

Didnt mean to make you feel bad....how long has Pure Orange been waiting? For me it seemed to be about a week from when it was bron to getting on a ship.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by crdelaro
My Countryman was loaded onto a boat on March 31st but I still can't track it. Thinking it's on a K-Line boat so I have an email out to my MA. I know it's a very long trip up here to Pacific NW(Seattle). On week 7 I believe and this wait is giving me white hair!!!
By my notes your CM should be on the Undine due into Port Hueneme 4/23 and Tacoma 4/27.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bvreagan
. . . how long . . .
This has been Pure Orange's European travel week. I think he got off the bus from Graz late yesterday. Probably went looking for an Impure Orange to spend the evening with.

We'll just have to wait and see where he ends up tomorrow.
 
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