Week 31 2008 Support... anyone?
#26
So... I finally called ASK MINI.
The automated system said there is still no production date, but when I spoke with a live representative, she informed me that production had started, and I am scheduled for completion on July 20th!!! Yeay!!
Samart, I'm sure your status will change on the site anytime, but in the meantime it may help to speak with someone at MINI.
As for me, I'm not sure if maybe I should move on over to the week 29 board...
The automated system said there is still no production date, but when I spoke with a live representative, she informed me that production had started, and I am scheduled for completion on July 20th!!! Yeay!!
Samart, I'm sure your status will change on the site anytime, but in the meantime it may help to speak with someone at MINI.
As for me, I'm not sure if maybe I should move on over to the week 29 board...
#28
Come on over to week 29 Kefour and Pretzel. I had a hunch you guys are not really week 31 since people are saying the factory goes into some maintenance mode for a couple weeks in July.
#31
Called Ask-MINI Monday to see if I was bumped also. No go for me. Still Week 31. It still aggravates me a little to read other members ordering 7-10 days after me and getting built already. Oh well.
What's curious though is the 2 weeks of shutdown in July. You guys are Week 29. I'm Week 31. Now there's a thread for Week 30. Makes me really consider waiting another few weeks for a 2009. Hmm.
What's curious though is the 2 weeks of shutdown in July. You guys are Week 29. I'm Week 31. Now there's a thread for Week 30. Makes me really consider waiting another few weeks for a 2009. Hmm.
#33
You can build an '09 Mini on the website now and the Astro Black is still on there.
I rebuilt mine and it was $750 more. They changed the packages. If you order the premium package, you no longer get the Hi-Fi stereo but you get the multi-function steering wheel (MFSW). The convenience package no longer includes the armrest or MFSW. The packages are now $1,250 vs. $1,500 though.
Sport package is not available until Dec.
I rebuilt mine and it was $750 more. They changed the packages. If you order the premium package, you no longer get the Hi-Fi stereo but you get the multi-function steering wheel (MFSW). The convenience package no longer includes the armrest or MFSW. The packages are now $1,250 vs. $1,500 though.
Sport package is not available until Dec.
#34
#35
Samart,
You're not alone...
I ordered my '08 MCS through Military Car Sales here in Germany the first week of June and am told that it is scheduled to be built the first week of Aug. Unfortunately, Mini USA doesn't track overseas sales, and build dates on their website. I even gave them a call but no luck. My dealer put in a request to expedite my build so we'll see what happens. On the plus side, it should only take a week or so to get here from Oxford. Other than that, it seems that I'm still waiting the same 8-10 weeks that many folks in the states are suffering through.
Here in Bavaria you see Mini's everywhere...at least 5-10/day just driving through town and many more on the Autobahn. So...I think I'll be in good company when it arrives. Until then, I'll hang out here with you and all the other "Week 31ers."
Tank
You're not alone...
I ordered my '08 MCS through Military Car Sales here in Germany the first week of June and am told that it is scheduled to be built the first week of Aug. Unfortunately, Mini USA doesn't track overseas sales, and build dates on their website. I even gave them a call but no luck. My dealer put in a request to expedite my build so we'll see what happens. On the plus side, it should only take a week or so to get here from Oxford. Other than that, it seems that I'm still waiting the same 8-10 weeks that many folks in the states are suffering through.
Here in Bavaria you see Mini's everywhere...at least 5-10/day just driving through town and many more on the Autobahn. So...I think I'll be in good company when it arrives. Until then, I'll hang out here with you and all the other "Week 31ers."
Tank
#36
#37
Samart,
I really hate to disappoint you...but I checked with my sales guy today and it turns out I'm actually a "Week 32 guy."
My original build was scheduled for Week 34, but was bumped up a couple weeks. I'm off to find another thread...but I may be back if I get bumped up again.
Good luck....
Tank
I really hate to disappoint you...but I checked with my sales guy today and it turns out I'm actually a "Week 32 guy."
My original build was scheduled for Week 34, but was bumped up a couple weeks. I'm off to find another thread...but I may be back if I get bumped up again.
Good luck....
Tank
#39
Hi Plague! That's funny.
Don't feel so bad. I missed the boat leaving for NYC today, so my car will sit at the docks for 10 days, until the next boat for NYC on July 31... if I can catch that one at least.
So, getting bumped up in the build doesn't help all that much, if your car is just going to sit there, with seagulls flying above and whatnot...
Don't feel so bad. I missed the boat leaving for NYC today, so my car will sit at the docks for 10 days, until the next boat for NYC on July 31... if I can catch that one at least.
So, getting bumped up in the build doesn't help all that much, if your car is just going to sit there, with seagulls flying above and whatnot...
#40
Well, I might be in this group, although I'm still a bit confused as to which week is which. :P
My MY JustaCooper, with it's 2 options (Fog lights front and rear), is scheduled to complete production on Jul 28.
Sooo, I have five or six weeks of waiting, and deciding the "Lease or Buy" dilemna.
My MY JustaCooper, with it's 2 options (Fog lights front and rear), is scheduled to complete production on Jul 28.
Sooo, I have five or six weeks of waiting, and deciding the "Lease or Buy" dilemna.
#41
I just called ASK MINI and actually talked with a representative rather than listening to the automated message and found out that my MINI is production week 31. It's scheduled to be done with production on July 28th and I also received the VIN number. The OL website is really behind because is still shows "on order". I'm very excited. I'm so curious when it will finally arrive at MINI of Dallas.
Tony
Tony
#42
Sorry to hear that Pretzel. Hopefully they put that white wrap over the car while its waiting.
I'm pretty sure you're with me in Week 31 KoopaTroopa. Congrats on your order!
Hi bruleto! After reading your post I called Ask-MINI this morning and it's finally "In Production"! It's scheduled to be finished on July 28th also. I wonder if we'll get ours the same day?
I'm pretty sure you're with me in Week 31 KoopaTroopa. Congrats on your order!
Hi bruleto! After reading your post I called Ask-MINI this morning and it's finally "In Production"! It's scheduled to be finished on July 28th also. I wonder if we'll get ours the same day?
#44
#45
I have come to learn it is all about dealer allotment and not based on who ordered when. There are people who ordered after me that already have their MINI.
#47
KoopaTroopa, I'm not sure which coast it will go through. I imagine the east coast. I'll call back tomorrow and see if the can give me that information.
This whole process is really a double-edged sword...it's great to have the ability to completely customize a vehicle but the wait is awful...we're so used to instant gratification.
This whole process is really a double-edged sword...it's great to have the ability to completely customize a vehicle but the wait is awful...we're so used to instant gratification.
#49
Not sure if I'm in the right build week. The website says "On Order", but the ASK MINI automated system says "scheduled for production" with no confirmed completion date. Tomorrow I'm calling for a person to solve this. I ordered on 7/12, which makes me think I'm behind you guys, but week 32 is filled with 09 orders...and I know I'm one of the last 08's. hmmmm....
I can't wait for this all to be over. I'm impatient as it is...but add the stress of selling my old car then there's financing...and then insurance. I'm sure I will forget all my troubles when my mini arrives...but for now...
I can't wait for this all to be over. I'm impatient as it is...but add the stress of selling my old car then there's financing...and then insurance. I'm sure I will forget all my troubles when my mini arrives...but for now...
#50
Your production week might be 31 or 32. We've been Week 31 for about 3 weeks. But it seems production has started between Week 30 and 31. In other words your car may be built any day now!