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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 05:27 PM
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Kecia, this is encouraging! My estimated date is the 29th, but mine (also on the Aida) has to come quite aways from the distribution center...then the dealer has to install the alarm system...well maybe it will take some time to do all that. Still, from expecting a delivery "some time" in February to this...its impressive, no? You early arrivals...enjoy your cars!!!!
 
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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>>Kecia wrote:
>>>>Oh my goodness!!! I just checked and found out that I have an estimated delivery date of 1/23!!!!!!!! Is that when the car arrives at the dealership? How long will does it take the dealer to get it ready for me? I'm very excited but this is way earlier than I expected!!! The dealer told me I'd have a February production date! Looks to me like I'll be motoring by February!
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>>>>Kecia, whose 03MC BRG/W will be here next week!
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>>To which mbabischkin replied:
>>>>Congrats. Mine's got an estimated date of the 24th. I'm assuming that's when the dealer will be ready for me. The key word there is assuming though.
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>>There's still plenty of room in the January Clubhouse.....


Well if you want us to leave sniff, sniff I guess we could I mean we listened snif to our salesperson and they said February so we thought we were in the right place. Oh the horrible horrible sting of rejection
 
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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There, there... Let's save our tears for that first door ding. By the way, I'm not picking up my car 'til February even if it IS ready! (Just kidding)
 
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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>>It’s time for our updated list. Glad to see the CARMEN filling up with the 1/17ers.
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>>SMKKVK (Keeper of the List, Fellowship of the CWFFC)
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>>01/16/02, 7:30 pm EST (Updated Per Your Postings)
>>16) iancull (MCS: IB/?) Status 182 on 1/10

Update - booked on the CARMEN; joining the crowd.
Indi Blue with white roof by the way - until the Union Jack flag covers it up anyway.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 07:18 PM
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I'm a 1/17er and my MINI is at status #152 - paint shop. I called ASK MINI and found out. So that's my status on my Indi Blue S... Not exactly sure how many more steps before I find that my MINI's on its way home, but I will find out...
 
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 08:04 PM
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>>There, there... Let's save our tears for that first door ding. By the way, I'm not picking up my car 'til February even if it IS ready! (Just kidding)


Just checked on my MCS at MINIOWNER LOUNGE and delivery date is 1/24/03 - he is on AIDA ready for docking tomorrow ( or already tonight?!?!)
Talked to the dealer today - ordered the alarm - was told will take about 3 days to get it installed.
Originally wanted car for mid March - but rather in my garage in Vermont ASAP than on the snowy parking lot in Albany.

How is everybody on AIDA doing? Enjoy your company and the forum - it is a big help for me. Can't wait to be motoring.


 
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 11:39 PM
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Aloha, Club Feb!!
Just arrived in Cali. today (S.F.-brrrrrr!) to do some skiing up in Lake Tahoe. I know it's supposed to be a vacation but I managed to sneak on my sister's computer to see how everyone in Club Feb was doin'.
Looks like the next shipment set for sail and the club is growing. I was hoping I could stay long enough to sneak a peek on MINIhune when the Jupiter Diamond arrives at port but gotta leave a week before
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 04:27 AM
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Congrats to everyone on the AIDA! Your MINI's arrive in New York today, right? Y'all are one step closer to finally getting your babies! I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of the FIDELIO! Baltimore on Sunday 1/19, and finally Charleston on 1/22!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:15 AM
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NOW I GET IT ... the intense focus and frustration of waiting for a status change. Still listed at #150, but encouraged by reading all of the 1/10 and 1/17 postings which, great for all of them, showing progress, shipping and upcoming delivery. I can hardly breathe; how can we hardy 1/24s survive? Can we send cookies and good wishes to Oxford as the craftsmen/craftswomen begin working on our dear 'mobiles?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:32 AM
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Not sure that would help you get your car any faster. I was actually in London for the New Years and we wanted to head up to the plant for a visit on the 6th. We found out a few things, first despite what MINI says the plant is in Cowley which is outside of Oxford. Second Oxford is a gorgeous town. Some of the colleges around the University are incredible.

Third (and this came from my dealer) was that the plant is not entertaining visitors....yet. BMW/MINI are planning a new facility to accomodate prospective owners and allow them to watch their cars being built. However right now the original MINI plant is not designed for it. We were hoping that if we paid them a visit they might be more inclined to work harder and faster on our car I know wishful thinking, but there's something about this car that does it to you!. But at the last minute we bagged the excursion.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:53 AM
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>>Congrats to everyone on the AIDA! Your MINI's arrive in New York today, right?

Great news...thanks for the update! My baby (on the Aida) has to get to Texas somehow so its hard to imagine a timeframe for that. I'll try to keep track for the March/April bunch. I guess I'm a romantic...getting my MINI on Valentine's Day seems appropriate don't you think? Trying to be a realist here.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 06:26 AM
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Ok, so I haven't called 866-ASK-MINI, yet,... but I'm gonna today. See, our SG MINI is scheduled for production, but I'd like a little more detail that I don't think I'll get from the MINIUSA OL. Any advice for a 'virgin caller'? I see some of the more experienced clubbers have done this multiple times in a single day. Any coaching would be greatly appreciated.

Oh,... and do I have the phone number correct?


 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 06:38 AM
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>>My baby (on the Aida) has to get to Texas somehow so its hard to imagine a timeframe for that. I'll try to keep track for the March/April bunch.

Mine has to get to MN - Wanna Race?

I figure worst case scenario we'll have our cars in our hands in three weeks. Best case, we'll have a few hundred miles before February even gets here. But I'll never desert my Club Feb brothers and sisters. NEVER!

 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 06:51 AM
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>>Ok, so I haven't called 866-ASK-MINI, yet,... but I'm gonna today. See, our SG MINI is scheduled for production, but I'd like a little more detail that I don't think I'll get from the MINIUSA OL. Any advice for a 'virgin caller'? I see some of the more experienced clubbers have done this multiple times in a single day. Any coaching would be greatly appreciated.
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>>Oh,... and do I have the phone number correct?
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That number is correct. I called for the first time yesterday and will be calling a bit later today. All you need to do is hang on the line and someone will get to you - tell them your production number and they'll give you the status. My phone call was very short but at least I found out my baby was in the paint shop yesterday....
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 07:35 AM
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For those of us on the west coast here is an update regarding the numbers MINI's coming to Port Hueneme.....

Hercules Leader - 178 MINI's onboard - due to arrive 01/28/03
Jupiter Diamond - 155 Mini's onboard - due to arrive 01/30/03

These are the next two ships to get to Port Hueneme, that gives the VPC 10 days to clear out the MINI's off the Takamine. I think we are in pretty good shape.

Talked with Northwest Mini yesterday and they are expecting to receive 40 MINI's in the next couple of weeks. Out of the 40 only one is not sold. That is PW/BL MC, CVT and loaded......It is getting down to the wire just can not wait to drive 'TIGGER'

Hey, I just noticed the Hercules Leader set sail on 01/02/03 -- 1,2,3 maybe that means my luck is changing.

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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 07:45 AM
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Hooray!!!!!!!!! The AIDA arrives in New York today!!!!!!!!!! I wonder what time they will unload our babies.

Now before any of you get any crazy ideas that I might leave Club Feb in favor of the January group, think again. It's has been this group that has kept me sane for the past month...not them! I'm staying right here.


 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Update for the guy with all the consonants (SMKKVK): I'm a 1/17er, called today and learned that I'm at status 182, received at the terminal this morning, and booked on the Maersk Wave. Anyone else on this boat?
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 10:08 AM
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I just called ASK MINI and they said my car should be leaving the paint shop today. James told me it looks like it might be heading to Assembly (stat#153) later this afternoon. He told me to check back on Monday and they should have an update for me then. So, there it is. For a 1/17er, I feel like I'm being left behind by the others...



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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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Don't worry, your car will just be extra beautiful when it gets here. Keep smilin' though, its a shocker how fast things can go once your baby's built. You'll be cruisin' befroe you know it!!!
 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 02:10 PM
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Just called today and my status has moved to 150 and I have a VIN!!!! :smile:

Sadly, my production date is finally and officially 1/31/03. I think it's VERY good news in total!

I'm going to get built! Woo-hooo!!!

Wactuary

 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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I just thought I'd be helpful and try to update the status list for everyone with all the changes that have been happening. Actually, I'm trying to see if I can even partially automate the task, but it doesn't seem promising. Hopefully, what I post will be as pretty as what SMKKVK has been so great at sending. And, of course, I don't want to step on any toes!

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01/17/03, 5:30 pm EST (Updated Per Your Postings)

12/26er:
1) mini-rolls (MC: VR/W) Aboard/Sailing on the “HERCULES LEADER”, Arrival on 1/29.

1/10ers:
1) TonyMaquire (MC: PW/B) Aboard/Sailing on the “FIDELO”, Arrival on 1/22.
2) OTTO Pequeno (MCS: DG/W) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18 and Arrive NYC 1/26.
3) zagato67 (MC: SG/B) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Arrival on 1/17.
4) Kohu'ulaMINI (MC: VR/VR) Aboard/Sailing on the “JUPITER DIAMOND”, Arrival on 1/30
5) DrivingHamster (MC: PW/B) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18 and Arrive NYC 1/26.
6) Kecia (MC: BRG/W) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Arrival on 1/17. Estimated delivery of 1/23/02
7) tmac (MC: VR/W) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Arrival on 1/17. Estimated delivery of 1/24/03.
(8) 1ns1122 (a.k.a. miniln) (MC: SG/B) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Arrival on 1/17.
9) CheckerStripe (MC: VR/B) Aboard/Sailing on the “JUPITER DIAMOND”, Arrival on 1/30.
10) MiniCD (MC: PW/PW) Aboard/Sailing on the “JUPITER DIAMOND”, Arrival on 1/30.
12) binx (MC: VR/W) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Arrival on 1/17.
13) jcs (MCS: DG/B) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Dealer on 1/24.
14) weaverpsu (MCS:CR/CR) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18 and Arrive NYC 1/26.
15) mbabischkin (MC: BRG/BRG) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Arrival on 1/20.
16) iancull (MCS: IB/W) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18.
17) miniplusbug (MC: VR/B) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Arrival on 1/17.
18) jds (MC: IB/W) Aboard/Sailing on the “AIDA”, Dealer on 1/29.

1/17ers:
1) smkkvk (MCS: BRG/BRG) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18 and Arrive NYC 1/26.
2) SKvarcius (MCS: DS/DS) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18 and Arrive NYC 1/26.)
3) digitalpussi (MC: CR/W) Booked on the “MAERSK WAVE” leaving Southampton 1/20, Arrive PORT HUENEME, CA on 2/8.
4) Barkersan (MC: SG/W) Status 182 Booked on the “MAERSK WAVE” on 1/17.
5) n_l (MCS: BRG/W) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18 and Arrive NYC 1/26.
6) BC28 (MCS: DS/DS) Booked on the “CARMEN”. Depart Southampton 1/18 and Arrive NYC 1/26.
7) kgladstone (MCS: IB/W) Status 153 on 1/17.

1/24ers:
1) Minimoto (MCS: BRG/B) Status 150 on 1/12
2) Peng1 (MC: SG/SG) Status 150 on 1/11
3) Dominicminicooper (MCS: LY/W) Status 152 on 1/16
4) SarcuxKSU (MINI #2) (MCS: ?/?) Status ??
5) vespa (MCS: ?/?) Status 150 on 1/12
6) sparkles (MC: SG/W) Status 150 on 1/17
7) vandy (MCS: BRG/W) Status 150 on 1/16

1/31ers:
1) wactuary (MCS: IB/W) Status 150 on 1/16



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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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>>>>Congrats to everyone on the AIDA! Your MINI's arrive in New York today, right?
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>>Great news...thanks for the update! My baby (on the Aida) has to get to Texas somehow so its hard to imagine a timeframe for that. I'll try to keep track for the March/April bunch. I guess I'm a romantic...getting my MINI on Valentine's Day seems appropriate don't you think? Trying to be a realist here.

yes, I am almost thinking to name mine VALENTINE - probably the time I will pisk him up at the dealer

 
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Old Jan 17, 2003 | 05:08 PM
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>>Update for the guy with all the consonants (SMKKVK): I'm a 1/17er, called today and learned that I'm at status 182, received at the terminal this morning, and booked on the Maersk Wave. Anyone else on this boat?

Congrat, I still remember how it feels - was there two weeks ago
Today my baby arived on AIDA in NYC
Have fun tracking the ship across the pond


 
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 08:13 AM
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>>I'm a 1/17er and my MINI is at status #152 - paint shop. I called ASK MINI and found out. So that's my status on my Indi Blue S... Not exactly sure how many more steps before I find that my MINI's on its way home, but I will find out...

I'm a 1/24er and my status was 152 yesterday. Hmmm. Maybe I'm just a 1/17er in sheeps clothing? Wait 1/17 just came and went! I wonder if you just got bumped to next week?
 
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Old Jan 18, 2003 | 09:12 AM
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>>>>I'm a 1/17er and my MINI is at status #152 - paint shop. I called ASK MINI and found out. So that's my status on my Indi Blue S... Not exactly sure how many more steps before I find that my MINI's on its way home, but I will find out...

Someday I will experience happy motoring!

Cheers! Karla
 
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