That's too long. My car was in the VDC for couple of days and was shipped to the dealer in a day.

 

I WANNA SEE, I WANNA SEE!!

When you post a reply, there is an option at the bottom called "manage attachments" - you can post each photo individually, or you can use WinZip to zip them into one file and load that.......

 

My Mini Held Up At VDC ?
I was a bit puzzled, to put it mildly, as to why when I check the OL it gives me an Estimated Delivery Date of 9/3, when others whose Mini's traveled with mine on the EMDEN- arrived Charleston 7/31 have a 8/14 EDD.

At first, last week, my MA told me the car would be ready for pick up on or before 8/10, now I am told it may be waiting for a truck to transport it from Charleston and that they only know from a fax they get each morning as to what cars are put on a truck to them, so they will tell me when my car gets on a truck.

I called AskMini, got a very helpfull person on the phone who told me that the EDD is entered into the OL site by someone at the VDC, and the dates are usually very accurate. I asked why my EDD was 9/3 when others were 8/14 he said that it could be several things, a spot Customs inspection, A spot QC check or....I hesitate to even say it, but a body repair???

BTW, ask Mini told me that the MA can find out exactly why and what the status is by calling the VDC directly.

Anyone ever have this situation happen or have any info that may shed some light?

Thanks!

 

FYI: I have started a new thread for those prospective owners looking for ways to track vessels to the west coast:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...475#post370475
"track shipping to Port Hueneme"

If anyone has any info... please will you help out and add a post.

Thanks!

 

Winechic,
My EDD is also 9/3 but to FL from SC.
Is your 9/3 from SC to CA?
Thanks

 

Here are the only pics I took yesterday....ran out of battery in the digital cam!

 

More......

 

Two more!

 

Ok, the two women in the pics are the salesperson and the finance person, both of who took damn fine care of me. The girl in the black MINI shirt is Lisa, and the other girl is Melinda, the finance person.


BTW, they are both single!

T.

 

I see your mighty fine WRX back there and some classic trucks.

 

FF2-EMTB, the car looks great. Any surprises with the color? Our Purple Haze arrives in the United States next week. I have seen a lot of posts and the color looks different with each picture. Have fun!

 

FF2-EMTB,
It looks GREAT - that's my spec too - white roof, stripes, sunroof...

It doesn't look that purple!! I think photos just don't really capture the color....
Thanks for posting

TrixienSpeed - can't wait to see yours!!

Mine is gonna finish its build next week - but takes a month to ship; the curse of the west coast purchase!! - so love looking at other people's cars!!

 

Just spoke to the sales mgr, would you believe they are holding off delivery of "all" the mini's for now, because...get this now...the center caps and cup holders are missing and the VPC doesnt have any in stock???

COuld be released as early as next week, or who knows?
I specifically asked about damage- he said absolutely not, no damage.

Guess it would've made too much sense to have the cars released w/o the cupholder and center caps and let the dealer install them.....

 

Unbelievable!

 

Hi;
Yep, unbelievable , Wasn't your mini on the Emden also?
Did you get yours yet? What is the EDD?
Thanks!

 

Any potential for a Reality TV series based on the show going on at the Charlestown VPC? I think the cast of characters are already on the set.
First no stickers for the 05's and now no cup holders!! YIKES!! I guess I will pretend that I live on the West coast and have to wait.

 

I still don't even know what ship we're on (you may be thinking of Winechic). I do know we are "en route" and expected into Port Hueneme on 8/18. Our MA says everyone on their end wants a Mini that's on US soil in August to be delivered in August. Of course, he may not know we'll be missing our cup holders!!! Maybe those will be available then but something else be out of stock. Never knew there was so much involved in auto production and delivery until our Mini experience. It's entertaining to say the least!

Hope you get yours soon

 

My Cooper was on the RYUJIN. Owners Lounge now reports it is at the VPC with an expected delivery date of 8/10/04. It looks like the end is in sight!

 

The Andes Highway (K-Line Ship) and Liberty (WW Ship) have arrived at the Port of Charleston and have begun to unload.

 

What are your Estimated Delivery Dates?

 

I don't have one, yet. I imagine I won't see a change in the OL until next week sometime, since it's a little slow to update. I checked a few minutes ago and the Andes Highway is no longer docked in Charleston, so if my car was aboard, it is on its way to the VPC.

Keepin' my fingers crossed

 

I didn't have time to post this yesterday, because I was too busy motoring and showing off my new MCS! I picked up Pittsburgh's first 2005 yesterday and I couldn't be happier. I am strictly following the break-in advice of shifting before 4500 RPMs, and I'm still having a blast. Once I reach 1,250 miles and am able to really let the car move, I think it might be too much excitement for me to handle. But I'll manage.

On a side note, we live about 55 miles from the dealership, and on the way home, we had to stop in Wal-Mart outside of Pittsburgh to pick up a few things. First time I parked the car, and within seconds of stepping out of the MINI, three people came up to us and started complementing us on the MINI. We expected the Wal-Mart pit stop to take 5-10 minutes, but it ended up being closer to an hour.

It was so cool. We met a couple who live close to us, who have a 2002 MCS and a teenager who dreamed of having one of these beautiful things for his very own. I love this car.

 

Have you heard any news re the EDD of your car and what the hold up is?

 

bmovierat - how about some pics? Congrats.... glad someone has gotten to their 05s...

 

bmovierat - Wonderful news! I can only imagine the excitement you're feeling right now! Did you get any sleep last night or were you able to have dreams of racing up and down those wonderfully curvy PA backroads? Have fun!