R50/53 The "Can't Wait For November Club"
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>>Arrrrrrgh!!!!!
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>>The AIDA has been delayed by one day. Sighhhh...
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>>The suspense is too much Joyce
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>>Lolo
Just remember how supportive you were when the Don Juan was delayed due to a storm
God bless us every one! (It's nearing Tiny Tim time
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Joyce
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>>The AIDA has been delayed by one day. Sighhhh...
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>>The suspense is too much Joyce
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>>Lolo
Just remember how supportive you were when the Don Juan was delayed due to a storm
God bless us every one! (It's nearing Tiny Tim time
)Joyce
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From: Cincinnati, OH
I'm troubled. Build 10.11. Loaded aboard Hual Triton. Docked NYC on 10.30. Went to VDC on 11.5. Since then (as of daily lunchtime call to 866.ASK.MINI on 11.14) NOTHING. I know 2 others (at least) that were on Hual Triton and already have their cars (1 from same dealer - Cincinnati MINI). Starting to get scared that the "work order" that they had to complete on it at VDC was something serious. Calgon -- Take me away!!!
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From: Indiana
Eighteen more hours and I'm out of the club.
Sixty days from order to delivery.
She was on the Don Juan last Friday, she was delivered to Bill Jacobs MINI (Chicago), today...Unfortunately I won't be able to pick her up until Saturday
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3087 Greg4MINI (LY/B Cooper, Sport Pkg, Sport Sus.+, Xenon,Cruise, Chrome.) Almost here!!
Sixty days from order to delivery.
She was on the Don Juan last Friday, she was delivered to Bill Jacobs MINI (Chicago), today...Unfortunately I won't be able to pick her up until Saturday
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3087 Greg4MINI (LY/B Cooper, Sport Pkg, Sport Sus.+, Xenon,Cruise, Chrome.) Almost here!!
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From: Casco, MI
>>I'm troubled. Build 10.11. Loaded aboard Hual Triton. Docked NYC on 10.30. Went to VDC on 11.5. Since then (as of daily lunchtime call to 866.ASK.MINI on 11.14) NOTHING. I know 2 others (at least) that were on Hual Triton and already have their cars (1 from same dealer - Cincinnati MINI). Starting to get scared that the "work order" that they had to complete on it at VDC was something serious. Calgon -- Take me away!!!
The last part of the wait is the worst! Particularly since there is precious little info available either online or thru MINI USA for this part of the journey.
While I was going thru this part of the wait, MINI USA told me it wasn't unusual for a car to spend 10 days to two weeks at the VDC. Also, my salesman told me he would have rec'd a computer notification if there was a major problem with the car....So perhaps a call to the dealer is in order (if you haven't already done so).
Hang in there! As someone else on this list told me.... "It's definitely worth the wait!"
Satchmo
The last part of the wait is the worst! Particularly since there is precious little info available either online or thru MINI USA for this part of the journey.
While I was going thru this part of the wait, MINI USA told me it wasn't unusual for a car to spend 10 days to two weeks at the VDC. Also, my salesman told me he would have rec'd a computer notification if there was a major problem with the car....So perhaps a call to the dealer is in order (if you haven't already done so).
Hang in there! As someone else on this list told me.... "It's definitely worth the wait!"
Satchmo
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From: Toronto, Canada
So I'm in the throws of the last days of waiting. It's almost over.
However, I must have a "yellow" wish! My MCS is LY/B. The inside of my garage is (coincidently) yellow. Last night while backing into the garage I managed to rub the passenger rear quarter of my Celica against the garage wall, turning a good chunk of the nice blue-black Celica - wait for it - YELLOW!!
HA!
Oh well, a little rubbing compound and she'll look fine for the big trade-in next week.
And then when I scrub the wall I won't notice. Unless I hit the spot where the Celica has left her mark!
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My Sharona (Now on the rails headed for Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
However, I must have a "yellow" wish! My MCS is LY/B. The inside of my garage is (coincidently) yellow. Last night while backing into the garage I managed to rub the passenger rear quarter of my Celica against the garage wall, turning a good chunk of the nice blue-black Celica - wait for it - YELLOW!!
HA!
Oh well, a little rubbing compound and she'll look fine for the big trade-in next week.
And then when I scrub the wall I won't notice. Unless I hit the spot where the Celica has left her mark!
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My Sharona (Now on the rails headed for Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
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From: north east england
my mini has arrived!!!!! and its a whole 2 weeks early.
i just arrived back in the uk after a short holiday to new york, when i received a phone call from the bmw dealership to tell me my electric blue cooper S was here.
bad news is that i cant get it for 4 days cos the dealership has to do their checks and remove all the bits and bobs fitted for transporting.
still, ive been waiting since july, so a few more days wont matter too much.
it feels good to be a member of the "cant wait for november club"
i just arrived back in the uk after a short holiday to new york, when i received a phone call from the bmw dealership to tell me my electric blue cooper S was here.
bad news is that i cant get it for 4 days cos the dealership has to do their checks and remove all the bits and bobs fitted for transporting.
still, ive been waiting since july, so a few more days wont matter too much.
it feels good to be a member of the "cant wait for november club"
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From: Silver Spring, MD
My new MOTOR ON plates arrived in the mail today, but baby is still somewhere in the Atlantic.
That's ok, because it feels like it is all coming together now. It's just a matter of time.
Motor on
Lolo
That's ok, because it feels like it is all coming together now. It's just a matter of time.
Motor on
Lolo
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From: Toronto, Canada
Oh My God - I think they've lost her!
Two weeks ago I was told My Sharona was on the water. Last week she was on rails bound for Toronto, arriving by today (Friday).
Now (and maybe this is the norm) BMW Canada isn't sure exactly where my MCS is. Maybe she's still at the dock in Halifax. Maybe she's not unloaded from the train. Or maybe she's in the BMW compound north of Toronto. Hhhmmnnn.....last week she was considered in Dealer's Inventory. This week she's not.
From some of the posts above it seems that this isn't necessarily unusual - tracking our cars seems the most difficult in the last two weeks. But - what if she's AWOL? Maybe she fell off the boat, or the train. What if a train jockey took her home.
I'm not going mad. I'm just getting IMPATIENT!
Any last week advice from those whose baby's were also lost at sea??????
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My Sharona (Now on the rails headed for Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
Two weeks ago I was told My Sharona was on the water. Last week she was on rails bound for Toronto, arriving by today (Friday).
Now (and maybe this is the norm) BMW Canada isn't sure exactly where my MCS is. Maybe she's still at the dock in Halifax. Maybe she's not unloaded from the train. Or maybe she's in the BMW compound north of Toronto. Hhhmmnnn.....last week she was considered in Dealer's Inventory. This week she's not.
From some of the posts above it seems that this isn't necessarily unusual - tracking our cars seems the most difficult in the last two weeks. But - what if she's AWOL? Maybe she fell off the boat, or the train. What if a train jockey took her home.
I'm not going mad. I'm just getting IMPATIENT!
Any last week advice from those whose baby's were also lost at sea??????
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My Sharona (Now on the rails headed for Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
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From: Northern Virginia
Well I guess I've been missing out on this club all this time! I am a November Club member. My car was born on 10/25 and is currently en route to the distribution center in South Carolina and is due to arrive at my dealer in Sterling, VA on Friday the 22nd. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it is on time! I've been waiting for this car since April!!!!!
2003 Electric Blue/white MCS with all 3 packages and 17" white wheels
2003 Electric Blue/white MCS with all 3 packages and 17" white wheels
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From: Toronto, Canada
We're taking attendance in the November Club!
But not of those who remain - we want to know who has officially left. A gaggle of MINIs were to be delivered this past week (or maybe this coming week).
If you're "outa this stinkin' Club" let us know. All of us left want to see our numbers drop FAST! It gives us hope.
Roll Call........Whose out?
And - how was your drive home? Curious minds want to know.
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
But not of those who remain - we want to know who has officially left. A gaggle of MINIs were to be delivered this past week (or maybe this coming week).
If you're "outa this stinkin' Club" let us know. All of us left want to see our numbers drop FAST! It gives us hope.
Roll Call........Whose out?
And - how was your drive home? Curious minds want to know.
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
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From: Indiana
>>I'm out of the club!!! I've had my MCS for a couple of days now. Understandably I couldn't come on line to gloat b/c I was having too much fun on the road. Definitely worth the wait!!!!
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Bill Jacobs MINI rocks!!!
Funny thing though, owners lounge still has me at Distribution Center.
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Bill Jacobs MINI rocks!!!
Funny thing though, owners lounge still has me at Distribution Center.
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From: Toronto, Canada
Maybe I'm lucky my MCS is temporarily AWOL!
We're in the middle of one butt-ugly snow storm in Toronto. About 30 cm (20 inches) has fallen in the past 24 hours. If the dealer calls me tomorrow (Monday) to say that My Sharona is ready to go home I think I'll say "Naw, I'll wait a couple of days"!
It would be way too depressing to pick her up and go straight to the snow tire store!
Our weather is supposed to clear in a couple of days, then rain, then more snow.
Maybe I should move.
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
We're in the middle of one butt-ugly snow storm in Toronto. About 30 cm (20 inches) has fallen in the past 24 hours. If the dealer calls me tomorrow (Monday) to say that My Sharona is ready to go home I think I'll say "Naw, I'll wait a couple of days"!
It would be way too depressing to pick her up and go straight to the snow tire store!
Our weather is supposed to clear in a couple of days, then rain, then more snow.
Maybe I should move.
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
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From: Toronto, Canada
Ok, the snow has cleared and I'm ready to ROCK!
BMW Canada - where's my baby???
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
BMW Canada - where's my baby???
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
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Who on the Taishan (docked on the West Coast on 11/12/02) has gotten their MINI? Mine has been at the VPC since the 13th and hasn't been updated since!!! It's just SITTING there......WWAAAAAHHHHHHHH People around me can't stand me anymore! I WANT MY MINI!!
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I've got a teensy weensy tiny little obsession...and it's for a MINI!!
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I've got a teensy weensy tiny little obsession...and it's for a MINI!!
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From: Indiana, USA
Seven pages just isn't enough - we need to shoot for 12.
I'm eagerly awaiting my Velver Red MC. It docks in NY TOMORROW! All of you with me on the AIDA - are you ready or WHAT!!! Everyone here at work wants a ride - I figure that I will reach the 1200 mile break in period in no time at all. Only days away ..........
G67
I'm eagerly awaiting my Velver Red MC. It docks in NY TOMORROW! All of you with me on the AIDA - are you ready or WHAT!!! Everyone here at work wants a ride - I figure that I will reach the 1200 mile break in period in no time at all. Only days away ..........
G67
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Nunnother,
My MiniM8 was on the Tai Shan. Unloaded 11/12. Called ASKMINI 11/15, they said it was on truck to dealer. Called Irvine Mini Imediately and they said the truck just pulled in. Picked it up 11/16. MiniUSA was never updated until Monday 11/18.
I had a great weekend driving.
Call your dealer I'm sure it's there.
BTW, MiniM8 is a IB/W MCS now living in Vista, CA.
My MiniM8 was on the Tai Shan. Unloaded 11/12. Called ASKMINI 11/15, they said it was on truck to dealer. Called Irvine Mini Imediately and they said the truck just pulled in. Picked it up 11/16. MiniUSA was never updated until Monday 11/18.
I had a great weekend driving.
Call your dealer I'm sure it's there.
BTW, MiniM8 is a IB/W MCS now living in Vista, CA.
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From: San Francisco, CA
Hey Guys and Gals,
I have a question about december build dates. My dealer just offered me a car that will be built the third week in december, but my main concern is that it won't arrive in texas to work with my time frame (heading back out to california for school) Does anyone know when my car might arrive in texas? Only reason I am thinking about this car instead of my IB MCS that would arrive in mid dec. is that I can modify the order for the december built car to exactly what I want, where as the MCS that is coming in soon has some options I don't necassarily need or want. Must let dealer know soon. Please help.
Blake
I have a question about december build dates. My dealer just offered me a car that will be built the third week in december, but my main concern is that it won't arrive in texas to work with my time frame (heading back out to california for school) Does anyone know when my car might arrive in texas? Only reason I am thinking about this car instead of my IB MCS that would arrive in mid dec. is that I can modify the order for the december built car to exactly what I want, where as the MCS that is coming in soon has some options I don't necassarily need or want. Must let dealer know soon. Please help.
Blake
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From: Indiana, USA
bmarvin81,
My MINI is scheduled to arrive around the 28th. This is 20 days after the build date of 11/8. I live in the Midwest and ordered my MC on 10/28. So, my car will have only taken about a Month from the time I ordered to the time it arrives. The third week build date is the 21st. I suspect you will get the car around January 12th or so. Earlier if your car is released from MINI earlier that week. However, sometimes they roll off the assembly line only to wait for their brothers and sisters at the dock!
CHEERS
GROSS67
My MINI is scheduled to arrive around the 28th. This is 20 days after the build date of 11/8. I live in the Midwest and ordered my MC on 10/28. So, my car will have only taken about a Month from the time I ordered to the time it arrives. The third week build date is the 21st. I suspect you will get the car around January 12th or so. Earlier if your car is released from MINI earlier that week. However, sometimes they roll off the assembly line only to wait for their brothers and sisters at the dock!
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GROSS67
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From: Northern Virginia
Another member gone from the club!! My MCS arrived today and I will be picking it up from the dealer tomorrow!!
For anyone who is comparing when their car will arrive based on what ship it was on...my car was on the MAERSK TEAL.
It's been fun! Time to go motor. :smile:
For anyone who is comparing when their car will arrive based on what ship it was on...my car was on the MAERSK TEAL.
It's been fun! Time to go motor. :smile:
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From: Toronto, Canada
We'll soon be planning a famous MINI-g'bye Party!
Man, the Clubhouse is getting cold and lonely.
Isn't that great??
C'mon Newbie MINIs - anxious parents await!
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
Man, the Clubhouse is getting cold and lonely.
Isn't that great??
C'mon Newbie MINIs - anxious parents await!
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My Sharona (Temorarily AWOL on her way to the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
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I'm still here rygold. According to the owner's lounge my car was supposed to be available tomorrow. I called ASK MINI this morning and I am still at the VPC and have not been processed. MAY get on a truck tonight, but probably tomorrow. I am hoping for Monday pick up.
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From: Toronto, Canada
And I'm still here - BUT NOT FOR LONG!!
My Sharona has been found after a temporary AWOL adventure on the rails.
She now sits in the BMW compound in Toronto, waiting to be released to the dealer. Only days to go and counting (MINIs, that is, to fall asleep!!)
Oh how sweet this is going to be! I just hope the damn snow stays away for at least a couple of days. But, I am in Canada, so..........
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My Sharona (Waiting to be released from the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
My Sharona has been found after a temporary AWOL adventure on the rails.
She now sits in the BMW compound in Toronto, waiting to be released to the dealer. Only days to go and counting (MINIs, that is, to fall asleep!!)
Oh how sweet this is going to be! I just hope the damn snow stays away for at least a couple of days. But, I am in Canada, so..........
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My Sharona (Waiting to be released from the BMW compound in Toronto): LY/B MCS, Stripes, Premium & Sport Packs, Sunroof & Leather. Cold Pack is included in Canada, eh?
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From: Indiana, USA
The ticking is getting louder every second! I'm (we're) just DAYS away from getting our MINIS! I can not wait to get my VELVET RED COOPER. In a very bold move, I ordered the VELVET RED (White/White) without seeing one first hand. I have read the good, the bad, and the ugly about VR, but I am certain that it will be DELICIOUS!
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick .........
Tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick .........