A local dealership charges about $1300 with parts and labor

 

Update for my Melting:
It is at the Zeebrugge port waiting for shipment
The next WW ship I see is the Fedora, departing 03 Sept
If it gets on that RoRo, it would arrive in Hueneme on 30 Sept
Then to VDC at Hueneme
Then shipped to Denver

I'm thinking I might be able to bring it home around the second week in October.

 

Not mine. Not yet. 6 days since completion, without any status updates.

Until my VIN appears as cargo on the W&W website, which so far it does not, I'm not paying any attention.

 

I'm at Zeebrugge as of today. Automated message on AskMini says "awaiting transport @ port of exit". I called and spoke to customer rep and she said it arrive at Zeebrugge today. Now if it loads on Saturday, 9/2......fingers crossed!

 

Tortugas scheduled to arrive at Zeebrugge on 9/2 for loading then departure. So we won't see anything on track & trace until Saturday. Have to wait and hope we see our VIN's that day. Keeping positive thoughts

 

Yeah, well I think mine decided to stop off in Amsterdam, and visit a coffee shop, and hasn't ever left. LOL

 

Arrrrr. isn't that a pirate ship? They may take off with your booty!

 

Mine is "awaiting transport @ port of exit" as well. My MA said once it gets on the ship, it's about a 11-13 days to cross the Atlantic. Then 5-7 days at the port thru customs. Hoping to get mine mid/late September.

 

Your build was complete one day before mine You still getting a "release to carrier for transport message"?

 

 

What's your port of exit?

 

Correct! Same message I've been getting for 6 days.

 

That stinks First you had to strike the ADA off and now this. Do you think if your order was input as "stock" rather than "priority 1" that may be creating the wait time?

 

Got conflicting automated messages late yesterday. Back to "released to carrier for port of exit", then this morning "vehicle in transit please contact your dealer for tracking". Since I spoke with a customer rep at ASKMINI yesterday, I know it's at port. I wouldn't pay attention to the automated messages.

Owner's Lounge has been showing "Awaiting Transport" since yesterday morning.
Are you checking there for updates also?

 

I found the other dealer charged about $950 installed for the LED driving lights

 

Mine was updated this morning to "Vehicle in transit. Please contact your dealer for tracking." OL status is "Awaiting Transport"

I figure that this just means that it has arrived at the port, but will be waiting for the next available vessel. Nearest WW ship from Zee > Galveston is the Freedom that leaves on 9/08 and arrives 9/28; so it may be sitting there for a week or so...

 

The last time I ordered a MINI back in 2004 the Port was in Baltimore. I called askMINI and they said Balboa/Panama Canal which makes no sense at all since I live in western Pennsylvania. I called my MA shortly after and they said for sure it's coming to Baltimore. So who the hell knows.

 

Yes, but the status never changes! So, until W&W has my VIN number, I feel that the rest isn't useful information.

 

Just wait and get updates from the WWL site which provides faster status once the car is loaded on vessel. Mine had no vessel information for 16 days after it was built


Got the front all weather mats from the dealership this afternoon and will see if they fit

 

It'll show up....probably at the dock chilling with his coffee!

 

Nice...just wondering about the badge logos though. Looks like they are raised and in the way of footpath.

 

 

I like the diamond pattern and they look like they fit well. What I don't care for is the placement of the MINI badge though. I probably will buy until I can find another set of front mats for winter weather. I really like the MINI all weather mats I have in my R53.

Not giving the R53 CS up when the SE arrives. It's still so much fun to drive and I'll miss the manual shifting. The SE will be great for the short trips and winter driving. The SE will be a new and different driving experience for me and I am looking forward to it.

Just received update that my SE is booked on the Tortugas departing Saturday, 9/2. Should arrive in NY on the 13th!!! Almost here:-)

 

Great. I wish you could get a copy of the owner's manual for SE to read. You may find answers about SE from it. Unfortunately, only the hard copy with new cars is available

 

I'm sure there is going to be a lot to learn and I am looking forward to it Won't be long now. In the meantime, I'll can make a list of accessory goodies and get the garage cleaned up for her arrival