Week 32 Support Group
#353
#355
You know what I don't like? That my MA suggested that it was likely I'd get it before the end of August, but when I speak to the ASK MINI people, they tell me that:
It takes about a week after production to get loaded.
Two weeks in transit.
One or two weeks at the VDC.
One week to ship it to the dealer.
Prep time at the dealer.
WHAT? Over six weeks? For a car that's going to live 3 or 4 hours away from the VDC that just happens to be the closest one to Southampton? Someone tell me this is wrong!
It takes about a week after production to get loaded.
Two weeks in transit.
One or two weeks at the VDC.
One week to ship it to the dealer.
Prep time at the dealer.
WHAT? Over six weeks? For a car that's going to live 3 or 4 hours away from the VDC that just happens to be the closest one to Southampton? Someone tell me this is wrong!
#356
Calmante, the Ask Mini gave you the wrong info! It only takes a couple days for it to get on the ship. I am 100% positive - because I have been following the 2 cars I cancelled (gotta fill this obsession!) they are both on the ship! (one finished 7/25 other 7/28) It does take 2 weeks transport time on the ship and I don't know how long it stays at the VDC.. but I was also told that from the time I placed the order it would take about 4 weeks.. and I have seen others that put the production time and pick-up time in their signatures and some are just 4 weeks. Now... I am on the east coast - and we get them much faster (thank goodness) then people on the west coast!
Bemmerondus, I have found that some "know" the production code and others either don't know or don't want to bother looking it up. One even told me they were authorize to give me the code... Call again - and try speaking to someone else.
Bemmerondus, I have found that some "know" the production code and others either don't know or don't want to bother looking it up. One even told me they were authorize to give me the code... Call again - and try speaking to someone else.
#357
You know what I don't like? That my MA suggested that it was likely I'd get it before the end of August, but when I speak to the ASK MINI people, they tell me that:
It takes about a week after production to get loaded.
Two weeks in transit.
One or two weeks at the VDC.
One week to ship it to the dealer.
Prep time at the dealer.
WHAT? Over six weeks? For a car that's going to live 3 or 4 hours away from the VDC that just happens to be the closest one to Southampton? Someone tell me this is wrong!
It takes about a week after production to get loaded.
Two weeks in transit.
One or two weeks at the VDC.
One week to ship it to the dealer.
Prep time at the dealer.
WHAT? Over six weeks? For a car that's going to live 3 or 4 hours away from the VDC that just happens to be the closest one to Southampton? Someone tell me this is wrong!
#358
Yeah I have found ASKMINI to be very unreliable. They need some more consistency with their information. You would figure they would be a little better at this since they are getting payed to do it but I dont really care so much cause its not like its affecting the overall date of arrival. I just wish I wasnt getting a different answer every time i would call.
#359
#360
Port! Port! Port!
OMG! I'm so excited! I just called MINI for an update and my car is at the port!!!! I thought it was just being finished up...but it's waiting to board the ship! WEEEEE! I asked if she knew what ship and she said that they don't have that info. I wonder how everyone is finding out their ship??? I need to go recheck the "tracking your MINI" printout I have. Just had to share my excitement (my hubby doesn't "get it").
#361
OMG! I'm so excited! I just called MINI for an update and my car is at the port!!!! I thought it was just being finished up...but it's waiting to board the ship! WEEEEE! I asked if she knew what ship and she said that they don't have that info. I wonder how everyone is finding out their ship??? I need to go recheck the "tracking your MINI" printout I have. Just had to share my excitement (my hubby doesn't "get it").
#362
Congrats, Chugiakgirl!! We're waiting to follow you in. As far as I am concerned no matter what day our MINI finishes, he/she is still a week 32 - preeni or not. So far as far as I know ours is still scheduled for Mondau 08/04, but even if the birth date is Sunday, I'll go by the original week.
#363
#364
Just called ASKMINI, it's in the body shop!!!! After that it would be going to the paint shop, and then the assembly line. He was very good and explained what happens in the body shop phase. You just have to call again if you don't get information. He said once it's in the assembly line, it usually finishes in 24 hours. He aslo said these are approximate times, it could be earlier, but most likely Monday assembly line and finish. With 3500 MINIs coming out every week that's a lot of births!
Mrwickham, you know we going to want to see vacation pics!
Mrwickham, you know we going to want to see vacation pics!
#365
OMG! I'm so excited! I just called MINI for an update and my car is at the port!!!! I thought it was just being finished up...but it's waiting to board the ship! WEEEEE! I asked if she knew what ship and she said that they don't have that info. I wonder how everyone is finding out their ship??? I need to go recheck the "tracking your MINI" printout I have. Just had to share my excitement (my hubby doesn't "get it").
#366
You know what I don't like? That my MA suggested that it was likely I'd get it before the end of August, but when I speak to the ASK MINI people, they tell me that:
It takes about a week after production to get loaded.
Two weeks in transit.
One or two weeks at the VDC.
One week to ship it to the dealer.
Prep time at the dealer.
WHAT? Over six weeks? For a car that's going to live 3 or 4 hours away from the VDC that just happens to be the closest one to Southampton? Someone tell me this is wrong!
It takes about a week after production to get loaded.
Two weeks in transit.
One or two weeks at the VDC.
One week to ship it to the dealer.
Prep time at the dealer.
WHAT? Over six weeks? For a car that's going to live 3 or 4 hours away from the VDC that just happens to be the closest one to Southampton? Someone tell me this is wrong!
Calmante, the Ask Mini gave you the wrong info! It only takes a couple days for it to get on the ship. I am 100% positive - because I have been following the 2 cars I cancelled (gotta fill this obsession!) they are both on the ship! (one finished 7/25 other 7/28) It does take 2 weeks transport time on the ship and I don't know how long it stays at the VDC.. but I was also told that from the time I placed the order it would take about 4 weeks.. and I have seen others that put the production time and pick-up time in their signatures and some are just 4 weeks. Now... I am on the east coast - and we get them much faster (thank goodness) then people on the west coast!
Bemmerondus, I have found that some "know" the production code and others either don't know or don't want to bother looking it up. One even told me they were authorize to give me the code... Call again - and try speaking to someone else.
Bemmerondus, I have found that some "know" the production code and others either don't know or don't want to bother looking it up. One even told me they were authorize to give me the code... Call again - and try speaking to someone else.
#367
I'm happy for you Chugiakgirl! After seeing your post, I called hoping mine also would be magically at port. Unfortunately, I'm still in the 'assembly line', so looks like our cars won't likely be on the same ship to Omaha. You'll probably get yours first, enjoy! And keep us updated when you find out your ship!
#368
#369
There is a possibility that some of the ones in the production line will make ships at the same time. Some times there has been ten day delays before they are loaded on the ships. Remember these are huge ships with quite a few MINIs. MINI production is 3500 a week, of course they don't all come to the states, but you get the idea.
#370
I'm happy for you Chugiakgirl! After seeing your post, I called hoping mine also would be magically at port. Unfortunately, I'm still in the 'assembly line', so looks like our cars won't likely be on the same ship to Omaha. You'll probably get yours first, enjoy! And keep us updated when you find out your ship!
#372
I'll all work out soon Doc. For the first three days after I was told production had started there was no activity and the ASKMINI person told me so. Sunday or Monday will be the beginning of our scheduled week, you can probably start expecting for them to be able to tell you the good news no later than Monday. Hang in there, some times mommas take their time. Make sure you talk to a person, the automated system is no better than the OL.
#373
#374
Mine is in production with expected completion of Aug 10. That's according to the automated system. That would put delivery around Sep 20 or so. That's about right for me. My last lease payment on the M3 is October 1, so I want my first loan payment to be no earlier than Nov. 1. That means I should take delivery no more than 45 days before that.
#375
Mine is in production with expected completion of Aug 10. That's according to the automated system. That would put delivery around Sep 20 or so. That's about right for me. My last lease payment on the M3 is October 1, so I want my first loan payment to be no earlier than Nov. 1. That means I should take delivery no more than 45 days before that.