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R50/53 How much time did ur MINI spend at the distribution center??

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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 01:45 PM
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my MINI has been waiting to get to me since june 22...it finally made it to the VPC on thusday morning, the 18th of july, the expected SHIPPING date is the 24 and it was supposed to be here on the 25!
well now i have come to accept my MINIs late arrival, but my b-day is the 27 and i want it before that so that when ive got my massive bbq at my home, everyone can see her!

can u guys please share ur knowledge? MINI says it could be there for 2-4 days and even upto an UNBELIEVABLE 2 WEEKS!!!

someone give me therapy
 
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 01:54 PM
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27 DAYS at the port of exit, and I guess only a day or two at the DIST. center... I'm not exactly sure because the Tracking wasn't fast enough I guess!
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 03:56 PM
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Mine arrived at the distribution center the same day it arrived in port and was only at the distribution center one day. It arrived at the dealership the next night (but my dealer is the closest to the West Coast port). Who knows why they hold onto some MINIs for too long- maybe just waiting for a truck to head out their way?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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(but my dealer is the closest to the West Coast port)

CMINI-

Who is your dealer in Cali? I am waiting for my mini to arrive on the 28th of July.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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I didn't even know my Mini had shipped until today....it is due in the states tomorrow and due at the dealership on July 30th.....I AM GETTING SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!

ps....the day I get it I am taking off work the WHOLE day..........just to drive around.........
 
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 05:58 PM
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as you have not become a true mini maniac yet, learn to say "MOTOR" instead of driving:-)
 
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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2 days. Then just a 45 minute truck ride from new jersey to Westchester MINI. Then it sat at the dealership for 6 days before I flew out from Denver to pick it up.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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Well, according to MINI.com, my Cooper S arrived at the distribution center one week ago today, and still no word from the dealer. I'm in the Chicago area. I have no idea where the distribution center is, so I can't guess how long it should take to get to my dealer from there. I also have no idea what goes on at the distribution center, either. Like, if my car arrives there with a big dent in it, do they patch it up and then send it on it's way? Or maybe they use the FIFO (first in, first out) system at the DC, so the first car off the boat and on to the transporter truck (providing it doesn't have any big dents in it) is the first to head to the dealer. Who knows, maybe that's why some of you have experienced just a couple days waiting on the DC, while others have waited two weeks.

So, LuC727, my wait has been one week so far. As soon as I get a call from the dealer telling me to come get my MINI, I'll post with how long I waited. I hope you get what you want for your B-day!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2002 | 08:35 PM
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Oh I am SO SORRY....

ps....the day I get it I am taking off work the WHOLE day..........just to MOTOR around.........
 
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