R56 All aboard the TARIFA *** July 2007
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The dude did stress that 8/17 is the worst-case scenario and my car may arrive sooner--that they will call me if the estimated date is updated, that the VDC is ahead of schedule. This is not that comforting to me. I'm fully bummed I have to wait almost an entire extra week. 
If my MA is correct
my stripes were being installed at the VDC and if so, does not appear to be that much of a hold up. Of course I won't really know where or whom installed them.Time wise the differance of going to East Bay Mini or to Sacramento should be hours, not days, unless they have a shortage of Waggoner trucks avialable at the VDC.
I would keep checking the OL sight to see what it shows for a delivery date, hopefully the MA is being conservative and it will be sooner.
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This is a real bunmmmmer.
If my MA is correct my stripes were being installed at the VDC and if so, does not appear to be that much of a hold up. Of course I won't really know where or whom installed them.
Time wise the differance of going to East Bay Mini or to Sacramento should be hours, not days, unless they have a shortage of Waggoner trucks avialable at the VDC.
I would keep checking the OL sight to see what it shows for a delivery date, hopefully the MA is being conservative and it will be sooner.
If my MA is correct
my stripes were being installed at the VDC and if so, does not appear to be that much of a hold up. Of course I won't really know where or whom installed them.Time wise the differance of going to East Bay Mini or to Sacramento should be hours, not days, unless they have a shortage of Waggoner trucks avialable at the VDC.
I would keep checking the OL sight to see what it shows for a delivery date, hopefully the MA is being conservative and it will be sooner.
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Thanks! Did East Bay say you will get the car on Saturday?
Gotta luv the ASK MINI process at times, it was saying enroute and to contact the dealer.
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Okay...so I'm apparently the least lucky person on this site. My MA wasn't there today, so I spoke to another dude who looked up my car info on the VDC site. My car was logged in as having arrived at the VDC last night at midnight. It is scheduled to leave the VDC on 8/13. It is scheduled to arrive at the dealer on 8/17. They need a day to clean the car, etc before I get it, so this puts me at 8/18.
Why the 4-day discrepancy between East Bay-bound cars and my car? Unclear. The guy did say that my MA chose the option where the stripes are put on at the VDC and this delays things. Apparently, Niello can also apply the stripes up here and it is much faster because your car isn't pulled out of "line" at the VDC. I guess my MA is a newbie. (My MA =)
The dude did stress that 8/17 is the worst-case scenario and my car may arrive sooner--that they will call me if the estimated date is updated, that the VDC is ahead of schedule. This is not that comforting to me. I'm fully bummed I have to wait almost an entire extra week.
Why the 4-day discrepancy between East Bay-bound cars and my car? Unclear. The guy did say that my MA chose the option where the stripes are put on at the VDC and this delays things. Apparently, Niello can also apply the stripes up here and it is much faster because your car isn't pulled out of "line" at the VDC. I guess my MA is a newbie. (My MA =
)The dude did stress that 8/17 is the worst-case scenario and my car may arrive sooner--that they will call me if the estimated date is updated, that the VDC is ahead of schedule. This is not that comforting to me. I'm fully bummed I have to wait almost an entire extra week.
I am so sorry. I really think this sounds like a mistake. There werent THAT many minis on the ship, so why is it taking so long? Maybe there is a mistake in the system?
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The dude at Niello didn't seem to think this was unusual, so maybe I'm not that unlucky...you are just lucky.
Better some than none.
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I appreciate everyone's concern, but certainly don't let me dampen your excitement. I'm excited on your bahalf that you will see your Minis this weekend. 
Post lots of pictures!
Post lots of pictures!
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Well you are only an hour north and I'll be rushing to get the break in finished, may just motor up your direction and say hi, help kill your extra wait time.
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Speaking of the break-in...
my understanding is you shouldn't go 95mph, over 4K rpms, or use cruise control for the first 200 miles or so. I know there's no official rule, but is this your understand as well? Seems quite arbitrary.
my understanding is you shouldn't go 95mph, over 4K rpms, or use cruise control for the first 200 miles or so. I know there's no official rule, but is this your understand as well? Seems quite arbitrary.
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Well I am screwed then. I live in South Bay, so I have to drive on the free way for at least an hour. Oh well..
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East Bay Called
Okay just had a call from Blair the one I talked to on Monday, seems my original MA is avoiding me. Was calling to see what if any dealer options I had (like don't they know, or can't they read the order sheet) and said he was organizing all the Mini's they had arriving. Told him I was using CUDL and he says they are a member, so that should simplify paper work.
I mentioned the only dealer items was the floor mats that were mentioned, he asked carpeted or rubber, I requested carpeted, so will see if they are in the car.
As for delivery day, his statment was if they receive it on Saturday early enough, could pick him up that day, if not, it would be Sunday.
So will see how things go.
Tonic hold out for the floor mats as well.
A side note about stripes, if they were ordered from the factory, they install them. Only when they are ordered as a dealer option are they then put on at the VDC or the dealer, forgot I learned that weeks ago.
and said he was organizing all the Mini's they had arriving. Told him I was using CUDL and he says they are a member, so that should simplify paper work.I mentioned the only dealer items was the floor mats that were mentioned, he asked carpeted or rubber, I requested carpeted, so will see if they are in the car.
As for delivery day, his statment was if they receive it on Saturday early enough, could pick him up that day, if not, it would be Sunday.
So will see how things go.
Tonic hold out for the floor mats as well.
A side note about stripes, if they were ordered from the factory, they install them. Only when they are ordered as a dealer option are they then put on at the VDC or the dealer, forgot I learned that weeks ago.
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I guess I'm still reeling that my wait has been extended so much. I wonder if the truck is just plain full and my car got bumped to the next group--something as simple as that. :impatient
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Seems there's a difference between the bonnet stripes and racing stripes? I seem to remember my MA saying something of that nature. Oh wait, I forgot I don't believe my MA knows much about anything right this minute.
I guess I'm still reeling that I my wait has been extended so much. I wonder if the truck is just plain full and my car got bumped to the next group--something as simple as that. :impatient
I guess I'm still reeling that I my wait has been extended so much. I wonder if the truck is just plain full and my car got bumped to the next group--something as simple as that. :impatient
Sorry..........my bad, if you ordered anything other than the bonnet stripes, then yes, if your MA ordered them installed by the VDC, that could be one reason for your extra time.
This is all way to confusing.:impatient
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Okay just had a call from Blair the one I talked to on Monday, seems my original MA is avoiding me. Was calling to see what if any dealer options I had (like don't they know, or can't they read the order sheet) and said he was organizing all the Mini's they had arriving. Told him I was using CUDL and he says they are a member, so that should simplify paper work.
I mentioned the only dealer items was the floor mats that were mentioned, he asked carpeted or rubber, I requested carpeted, so will see if they are in the car.
As for delivery day, his statment was if they receive it on Saturday early enough, could pick him up that day, if not, it would be Sunday.
So will see how things go.
Tonic hold out for the floor mats as well.
A side note about stripes, if they were ordered from the factory, they install them. Only when they are ordered as a dealer option are they then put on at the VDC or the dealer, forgot I learned that weeks ago.
and said he was organizing all the Mini's they had arriving. Told him I was using CUDL and he says they are a member, so that should simplify paper work.I mentioned the only dealer items was the floor mats that were mentioned, he asked carpeted or rubber, I requested carpeted, so will see if they are in the car.
As for delivery day, his statment was if they receive it on Saturday early enough, could pick him up that day, if not, it would be Sunday.
So will see how things go.
Tonic hold out for the floor mats as well.
A side note about stripes, if they were ordered from the factory, they install them. Only when they are ordered as a dealer option are they then put on at the VDC or the dealer, forgot I learned that weeks ago.
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Just checked OL, no update.
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Interesting about CUDL. They told me my credit union didnt work with them, so I had to get a check. However, I know for a fact my credit union works with CUDL. Weird. Oh well, the loan is the same so it doesnt really matter where it comes from. They also have a 5 day period where I can change lenders, so worst case I can switch. Blair is my MA
Does not matter it will all be over soon.
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Will be courious to see what date it shows for wondermini since yours is showing the 14th now.
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Has anyone from East Bay called and set up a time for you yet ?
