For some reason there doesn't seem to be a thread for March 2005 Builds. I've seen a couple of MINIs mentioned for March, but I haven't seen a thread, and I figure it's 'cause March folks are just too laid back.

So I want to remedy that.
'Cause it's MARCH 2005!!

Here's mine:
Classic MINI, Julie Saxa.
Build date, second week of March (next week!), 2005.
Jet Black/JB MC.
Stock Silver Holeys.
Cold Weather Package (no engine heater!!)
Chrono Pack (no ammeter!!)
Front & Rear Fog Lamps.
Octagon Cloth upholstery, Panther Black
Anthracite Interior (not headliner)
500 miles to the nearest dealer
I drive to Mentor the end of April, and drive the MINI (indirectly) back to Missoula.
I think the MINI will be NAMeLESS.
'LESS for short!

More March MINIs?

 

Here are my specs:

Ordered from MINI of Murray in SLC
MCS Jet Black/White (no bonnet stripes)
Sport Pkg. w/web spokes
Cold Weather, Premium, and Convenience packages
Panther Black leather
Anthracite interior surfaces and headliner
Chrome line interior
Rear Fog
LSD

Estimated completion date was 3/5. The current status is "Your vehicle was released to a carrier, and is awaiting transportation to the port of exit." So, it completed a day earlier than originally planned. Hopefully it'll be at Murray by the end of April/first week of May. It'll be a fun trip back!

 

The April club has ALOT of march build dates, specifically all of them I think are march build dates. I think My JB/B MCS with sport and coldweather along with Ryephile's mom's MCSc will are at the port with yours too.

 

South Bay MINI
Build date 3/2
Chili Red/ White MCS
White bonnet stripes
Cold Weather
Premium
Conveniece
Xenon
Front fog
Rear fog
White wheels
Armrest
Anthracite headliner
Body color interior
Chrome mirror
Chrome line interior
H/K

 

No wonder! My understanding was that there are build threads and pick up threads. I'm not sure if I'm getting mine in late April or early May so I was a man without a thread for awhile...

 

It's all good my friend. I like you color selection!

 

Thanks! I like yours too and I almost went with all black. But since my current car is black I decided to go with something different and ordered the white roof.

 

I am doing a sleeper poweful MINI. How about you?

 

Same here! Ordered from Julie and will be built next week, the 11th, as well.
Hyper Blue/Black MCS
Sport Package
Webspokes
Rear fog lamp
Automatic w/ Steptronic paddles
Grey/Black Leatherette
Interior Surface Hyper Blue
Anthracite Headliner
On-Board Computer

 

Whew! I KNEW I wasn't alone. Nice MINIs all!

 

I'd probably go the suspension route first as I plan to autocross and do some track time. Then eventually do the power mods.

 

Hmmm.... how to have fun at 2:35 EST AM? Time to take my LY/LY out for some fun. OH DARN! I still live with my parents. Hmmm, what are the rules regarding "fluffing"?

 

YAY! March Builds!

Ordered Feb 21 from Jamie DeFrance at South Bay MINI, Torrance, CA
Estimated Completion Date: March 16!

Liquid Yellow / Black MCS Convertible "Murray"
Yellow dash & outside mirrors
Space Gray/Black Cloth
Sport Pkg
Limited Slip Diff!
17" 5-spoke bullet wheels/ Dunlop Sp9000 runflats
JCW Intake
Front & Rear fog lamps
Butt-warmers
3-spoke multi-func steering wheel
iPod adapter
Wind Deflector
Chrono pack
UDGO (Universal Garage Door Opener)

(Gee, kinda makes my sig redundant...)

Patience is a virtue - SERENITY NOW!

_Dave_

 

Well, MINI Order Tracking says NAMeLESS MINI is now Awaiting Transport! So it got built a week early! I'm trying not to obsess over this, after all it's Just A Car, so I haven't phoned AskMINI or overly hounded my MA. I just want to know things are progressing. And I KNOW on-line Order Tracking is a little behind. So maybe 'LESS is already climbing on board a ship! No, not likely. Well, maybe. But no. Not quite yet. But soon. Very soon.

 

2005 Hyper Blue / White MC production due to be completed by 3/10. Name "Basil".

Specs:
Cold Weather Package
Sport Package
Premium Package
Convenience Package
CVT Automatic
Xenon Headlamps
Rear Fog Light
Lapis Blue Leather
Chrome Line Interior
Anthracite Interior
Anthracite Headliner
Center Armrest
HK Sound System
Security System
Illuminated Door Sills
Other minor accessories...

Ordered 2/05 from Otto's MINI
Motoring Advisor = Michelle Dewey

 

Congrats! I know the feeling of an earlier build, my car, yet to be named, was started on friday

 

This is my second MINI Waiting Club! My MINI was completed on March 2nd and is awaiting transport now. This 6-8 week wait is much easier than my 5 month wait I had for my 03!

CR/CR S
LSD
All three packages
Aux input
Black bonnett stripes
S-Lites

I saw the JCW brake upgrade while I was there, and that may be my first mod! I wish I knew when it was going to be loaded on a boat, or when the next one leaves. Any one with any ideas?

I missed this site for the 4 months I've been gone!

 

My baby is 'scheduled for production' as we speak.

Hyper Blue w/ White Roof/Mirrors
Sports Package
Chrono Pack
Anthracite Trim
Black Panther Leatherette
Multi-Function Steering Wheel

Its not too fancy, but its all the necessities!

[edit] Production is scheduled for completion March 14, 2005 [/edit]

 

ANTSMINI 05 is in production right now....

CR/W MC CVT
Silver Trim
Black Leatherette
Sport Package
Prem Package
Cold Package
Navigation
Rear Fog
White Bonnet Stripes
Rally Lights

Cant wait! Checking the site five times a day and keepin the miles off my 04 trade.

 

Hello March Group!
Mine was complete on March 6/05 and is w/ Jim's awaiting a ship

Scott
Yuma, AZ

 

My Morning Routine:
Check the Owners' Lounge (still awaiting transport)
Read Gabe's stuff at Motoringfile
NAM
Followed a GBMINI link
Thought, well, maybe NAMeLess is on a ship already
Wallenius Wilhelmsen tracking website
HA! THERE IT IS! IT'S BOOKED ON THE ELEKTRA! VOYAGE EQ510ELX!
It's in the terminal at Southampton, bound for Charleston, SC!
OK, now, just one step at a time ...

 

John what link on that site are you using to track the boat? I dont see anywhere to enter a VIN #?

 

My JB/B MCS and Ryephile's Mom's MCSc is booked on the elektra also!

 

One question. MINIUSA says my car is "awaiting transport", but talking to the dealer today, he said my car is due to dock in SC on the 18th. If that's the case, it would be on a boat now right? Any way to track the boats? I remember doing it before, but I've since forgotten. Thanks everyone!

 

Cooper44 - here is information on how to track your car, thanks to Chief_Charlie

With the VIN number you can start checking at the shipper's website for
when your car leaves the plant at Oxford for the train ride to the port
at Southampton, and gets loaded onto the ship with all the BMWs from
Germany for the trip "across the pond."

The shipper's website is
http://www.2wglobal.com/www/wep/index.jsp

Click on Cargo Tracking
Click on Track by "Auto Cargo"
Enter your car's VIN in the Cargo ID box and select "Track"

If your car has been booked into their system, then you'll see that, as
well as when it arrives at the port, and then gets loaded---depending
upon where it's at in the process.

You can check at MINI2.com under their FAQ section for other
information about the MINI production & tracking
process.............and
if you really want to know where the ship is at any moment, then
there's
iformation about going to the ship tracking sites, etc

Charlie