Week 23 2008 Support Group
#627
That's another thing that is adding to the tension of the wait. The way prices are going with used SUV's, I keep having these waking nightmares that my dealer is gonna tell me he doesn't want to do the agreed trade on my old truck due to the sliding used SUV market. It's amazing how that segment of the market is going to h*ll so fast!
Just another thing to obsess about while waiting for my Clubman!
Rich
Just another thing to obsess about while waiting for my Clubman!
Rich
#628
You have been a member for a long time, have you previously owned another MINI or finally decided to take the plunge in ordering one?
I had a 2005 MCS Pepper White with pretty much all the same options except the NAV and I can not wait to not have my Land Rover anymore!
I had a 2005 MCS Pepper White with pretty much all the same options except the NAV and I can not wait to not have my Land Rover anymore!
when it first came out in 2002 (i think) i really liked it, then my older brother bought an 06'. After testing an 07' i was hooked and decided i would get one when I could.
#629
I really suppose I should be doing work, but why would I do that when I can spend my time obsessing over my MINI? Even though I do not yet know which cruise I'll be on, I went ahead and did some Google exploration around the Port Authority shipyards and 'lo and behold I found myself some MINIs. Turns out that right behind the Tropicana plant off of I-78 is the NYC BMW VDC is located at 20 Colony Rd, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA. (2.5 miles from my house vs 32 to my dealer!)
Look in the parking lot to the right of the location marker, the MINIs with sunroofs are immediately apparent: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...05021&t=h&z=18
Look in the parking lot to the right of the location marker, the MINIs with sunroofs are immediately apparent: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=e...05021&t=h&z=18
Last edited by zonedguy; 06-04-2008 at 07:35 AM. Reason: Better link inserted.
#630
So have you ever gotten an ASK MINI rep that is completely clueless? I just got off the phone with John, and first he "couldn't find me in the system" "would (I) like to register?" I told him I have called everyday this week, here is my production number...... then we waited for like 2 minutes... and he said I wasn't coming up. I gave him the number and asked him to check it again.... it finally worked... he told me it is in the Body Shop (YAY)... so I asked when it is suppose to be completed... he said "like two or three days"... what, no date?!? I asked is it still on target for the 5th? He said "Yeah, that will be about right" wait... thats tomorrow... thats only ONE day.... what's up with that???
#631
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#635
GOOD NEWS!
We should be taking delivery at the End of JULY.
Which is much earlier than September, which was our original date.
Still makes me think you guys are SO LUCKY to be worried about a 6/10 completion!
Oh well. Patience.
Did you hear how we're breaking in the mini? A drive from Naples italy to Amsterdam, Netherlands via the Alps. Wheeeeeee
We should be taking delivery at the End of JULY.
Which is much earlier than September, which was our original date.
Still makes me think you guys are SO LUCKY to be worried about a 6/10 completion!
Oh well. Patience.
Did you hear how we're breaking in the mini? A drive from Naples italy to Amsterdam, Netherlands via the Alps. Wheeeeeee
#637
Updated the list: Claytonl, if you know your VDC, i will update the list
East Coast - NYC VDC
MINIspud
gemgirlpa
BahnMan
zonedguy
DanceforMINI
toolazyforalogin
Axela
StarryEyed (honorary member)
Richs10
chowdah
DChap
Mozza
East Coast - Charleston VDC
ahpook
MINImalistnam
blackjackmark
Greg Davis
mrmrsjackson
extremevalues
East Coast - Brunswick VDC
Bandit: (FIDELIO Depart:6/5)
West- Port Hueneme VDC
SeattleClubmanS
AlexM
proximal
dwf137
Sgregg67
spidrz06
Mirrim
hexnut
European Delivery
Eusey
Secure, Undisclosed Location
vashim66
DC1
wng
claytonl
East Coast - NYC VDC
MINIspud
gemgirlpa
BahnMan
zonedguy
DanceforMINI
toolazyforalogin
Axela
StarryEyed (honorary member)
Richs10
chowdah
DChap
Mozza
East Coast - Charleston VDC
ahpook
MINImalistnam
blackjackmark
Greg Davis
mrmrsjackson
extremevalues
East Coast - Brunswick VDC
Bandit: (FIDELIO Depart:6/5)
West- Port Hueneme VDC
SeattleClubmanS
AlexM
proximal
dwf137
Sgregg67
spidrz06
Mirrim
hexnut
European Delivery
Eusey
Secure, Undisclosed Location
vashim66
DC1
wng
claytonl
#638
#640
Whoo-Hooo!! I just entered my VIN at the ship website and I am on the FIDELIO which looks like it sails tomorrow, June 05. NY on the 14th.
The schedule also says the ship will stop at Baltimore on the 16th. Since I am in MD, I wonder why they just didn't keep the car on board? Does MINI deliver at Baltimore? Probably not....
But I'm happy. Soooooo, if it gets to NY by the 14th, anyone have any idea of when it would get to a dealer in MD? My dealer had originally said the second week in July, but maybe it will be sooner????
Thanks, Rich
The schedule also says the ship will stop at Baltimore on the 16th. Since I am in MD, I wonder why they just didn't keep the car on board? Does MINI deliver at Baltimore? Probably not....
But I'm happy. Soooooo, if it gets to NY by the 14th, anyone have any idea of when it would get to a dealer in MD? My dealer had originally said the second week in July, but maybe it will be sooner????
Thanks, Rich
#641
MINIspud, I am taking delivery of my MCS from Knauz Motors in Lake Bluff, IL so I assume my MINI will not arrive at a west coast VDC. I know it's confusing that I live in Idaho and I am buying the car in the Chicago area (where I live part of the time). My MCS is supposed to be assembled this Friday, June 6.
#643
Hey MiniSpud, I'm pretty sure my VDC will be in Halifax, Nova Scotia for a Toronto delivery. Add me in !
I don't have the same access as you guys to ASK-MINI, but from the info I gather from my MA, my Mini was in production last week Tues and still in production as of Mon. So I imagine it should be completed right about now?
I don't have the same access as you guys to ASK-MINI, but from the info I gather from my MA, my Mini was in production last week Tues and still in production as of Mon. So I imagine it should be completed right about now?
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That's another thing that is adding to the tension of the wait. The way prices are going with used SUV's, I keep having these waking nightmares that my dealer is gonna tell me he doesn't want to do the agreed trade on my old truck due to the sliding used SUV market. It's amazing how that segment of the market is going to h*ll so fast!
Just another thing to obsess about while waiting for my Clubman!
Rich
Just another thing to obsess about while waiting for my Clubman!
Rich
I do feel bad for those who have to go through the process of selling an SUV - it's awful! But well worth the trouble when you get your MINI!!!
My hubby will be selling is 07 Lexus IS350 to downsize, it has good MPG but he drives 50+ miles to work so he is going to sell the same month I buy my MINI so we can get the tax credit. He will prolly end up with a stripper MCS with all the JCW parts, not sure how that helps the MPG...
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lol, you guys are hilarious. I had some actual work to do this morn so i was preoccupied. I finally check and there are 2 pages of you guys obsessing. haha..
i have no patience for most things, so this is killing me.
The Powned on the "killing me since monday" comment made me lol..
i have no patience for most things, so this is killing me.
The Powned on the "killing me since monday" comment made me lol..
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