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Old 03-23-2008, 06:05 AM
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I found the MINIs at the Southampton, Hampshire, UK.....they are waiting for the ship...
Is this an old, static image or current as of yest.? Wondering ... Some of these babies look like mine
 
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I can barely concentrate on anything now...this is so exciting!!
I think I see mine!
 
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Which dealer did u buy from?

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I can barely concentrate on anything now...this is so exciting!!
I think I see mine!
Hey there. I am in Central Cal but ordered my MINI from the dealer in Sac.
Which dealer did you order from?
What were your dates? (order, production, etc.)

Just wonderin'
 
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Old 03-23-2008, 10:55 AM
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Is this an old, static image or current as of yest.? Wondering ... Some of these babies look like mine

its kind of sad,that is the old, static image...from google earth..
 
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Originally Posted by dvlnsyde
Hey there. I am in Central Cal but ordered my MINI from the dealer in Sac.
Which dealer did you order from?
What were your dates? (order, production, etc.)

Just wonderin'
Hi!
I ordered mine from East Bay Mini, in Pleasanton on 3/2. It was completed 3/17, from what Ask Mini told me. It's definitely on this ship.
 
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did anyone else ordered from Crevier MINI?
 
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the vessel is at the port loading the babys...
 
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and the MB is off! I'm on!!! Finally... missed the trianon
 
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I'm in......Cocktails at 6pm on the deck
 
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don't know if I already asked you this amdoubleu... but where did you order your mini from?
 
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Hey Mini Freak....Long Beach...MSRP...made the 45min drive. Universal wanted 4 grand over sticker and I hear their service department sucks. I'll use Bob Smith for service....Lived in Los Osos in the early 90's, beautiful area...Where did you go to do your deal?
 
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Well I'm actually from Chatsworth.. I got to school in SLO. I ordered mine from bob smith calabasas, I think I got a pretty good deal. My dad lives off of Lauryl Canyon in studio city, spent much of my childhood there, I miss it!
 
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Hey amdoulbeu . . . . I got that same treatment from Universal. I went up north because I got similar treatment from three LA area dealerships.

k3nt . . . Are you at Cal Poly? Have you seen any other Clubmans in the area?

Glad to have good people on board the MB!
 
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Awesome! On board and underway! After all those shenanigans with the Trianon I am glad to finally know my Mini is on its way to me.
 
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Is MB still in port????

I have checked the AIS live site and the AIS Liverpool site and they both show the Madame Butterfly still in port??!!!?? Does anyone know what is going on. It was already delayed one day before Southampton now it looks like another day will be added to the voyage.

As it stands I am looking at an 8 week process for delivery, minimum (maybe 9-10 weeks)! I hope none of you go through a lengthy delivery b/c it will drain you!! I placed my order on 2/26. Now that it's coming on a month, my excitement is starting to waiver. I am half tempted to go to my closest dealer and pick one up off the lot!

I know, I know, I am just whining. But really, I was supposed to be on the Trianon. After another 11 days I am finally loaded on the MB and it just won't leave port! Is karma biting me in the A@@?

Anyone have any good news for me??
 
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Old 03-25-2008, 08:19 AM
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well I've been through the same dvlnsyde.. I ordered 2/19 ! missed the trianon, but the voyage details still says it departed the 23 and they are pretty on top of having that up to date. I've been following the MB for the last week and it rarely updates it's location, so I'm almost sure that's it has already began its voyage.

and yes! I am at CP
 
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I'm also on the Madame Butterfly and glad to see that it's underway. I did notice that the CA arrival has been changed from 4/11 to 4/16 on the WW site. Bummer!
 
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Dvlinsyde,

I also bought from Neillo in Sacramento a day after you and it looks like we've had a similar timeline so far based on your signature. I'll be happy with the 8 weeks wait since we're getting our MINIs made to order. They quoted me a May delivery, so anytime in April will be better than that!
 

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Originally Posted by dvlnsyde
I have checked the AIS live site and the AIS Liverpool site and they both show the Madame Butterfly still in port??!!!?? Does anyone know what is going on. It was already delayed one day before Southampton now it looks like another day will be added to the voyage.
Yes, I see Madame Butterfly still in port. Strange is that her W&W schedule has not changed. My ship, Independence II, just arrived. Supposed to have left yest. W&W schedule has been updated, though, to coincide.

I feel for you, believe me! I will MAY make 8 weeks if lucky, as it took 4 entire weeks for the build from order date, and it will be 1 day short of 5 weeks before my baby leaves port. All this you already know from earlier posts.

From what I'm seeing on the WW line, looks like things are running 2-3 days behind. Why, I'm not sure ... Meanwhile, Herculese Highway (Kline) has come and gone.

Sigh ... hopefully, this will all be forgotten when our babies get here ...
 
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Old 03-25-2008, 12:32 PM
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It looks like the MB will be in port until tomorrow. Hopefully it will leave soon. I am not sure what the hold up is. I hope it is not mechanical. The schedule was pushed back another 4-5 days. Was originally arriving in Port Hueneme on 4/11, then 4/13, now 4/16. Has anyone checked weather patterns? Is there some kind of hurricane out there? I have already began looking at other locations to see if a similar car exist on a lot. If I can find one close, I may just take it!
 
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wow!!! I can't take this anymore, I thought I was going to die after missing the TRIANON, but now these multiple delays are ridiculous! This boat better start moving hah
 

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(*&^%$#$%^&*&^%$#$%^&*(*&^%$

WAITING LIKE THIS IS GONNA KILL ME !!!!!!
 
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This.......really.......sucks.
I'm typically a patient person but the Mini fever has taken hold of me.
Guess I better change my sig.
 
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So,are we be able to take our delivery before May?
 
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I hope so.

I wasn't expecting it until May anyway, so I shouldn't feel disappointed...but I do!

(Btw, I paid MSRP for mine.)
 


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