Week 36 Model Year 2009 Support Group
#302
All Colorado orders go through Pt. Hueneme in CA. Glad to see more Coloradans on the list. I'm a week 38 for my Clubbie.
Those of you who went through Schomp, when did you order? I ordered on 6/26 and had to tread water for all this time.
Deepscuba, There are a number of us in Parker. Check out the MINI5280 club forum.
Those of you who went through Schomp, when did you order? I ordered on 6/26 and had to tread water for all this time.
Deepscuba, There are a number of us in Parker. Check out the MINI5280 club forum.
#303
Deepcscuba is in Parker CO, and he said a few posts above yours that he's on the Elektra, which is headed for Port Hueneme CA. It doesn't leave until 9/8, so if you're going there, too, you might make it. Your MA should have given you a "Vehicle Enquiry" sheet that has your configuration and your production number. Toward the top of the page, in the right column, look for "Port Loc."; the code will tell you whether you're Port Hueneme (PHMPOA), Charleston SC (CHSPOA), or elsewhere. Alas, there are no BMW Vehicle Distribution Centers on the Gulf Coast.
#304
All Colorado orders go through Pt. Hueneme in CA. Glad to see more Coloradans on the list. I'm a week 38 for my Clubbie.
Those of you who went through Schomp, when did you order? I ordered on 6/26 and had to tread water for all this time.
Deepscuba, There are a number of us in Parker. Check out the MINI5280 club forum.
Those of you who went through Schomp, when did you order? I ordered on 6/26 and had to tread water for all this time.
Deepscuba, There are a number of us in Parker. Check out the MINI5280 club forum.
#305
Elegantmini, they know me, too! It is unnerving when the rep picks up and says, "Oh, hi, Ms...." At least they understand that we're really, really excited about getting our MINIs. My Clubman isn't quite done yet -- he's in final assembly now getting bonnet striped and rooster red-ified, completion Saturday 9/6. But, hey, it's already Saturday in England, so that's okay!
Now once again we enter the "dark side of the moon" phase of no live phone reps for a couple of days. Reminds me of the space missions in the '60s.
Now once again we enter the "dark side of the moon" phase of no live phone reps for a couple of days. Reminds me of the space missions in the '60s.
#308
The minute you call, your phone number and personal info pops up on their screen. I get the same thing when I call. "Oh Hello Mrs.....". I Have to say, that everyone I have spoken with so far, has been super friendly and helpful.
#310
#311
Lessk,
Get your VIN, go to http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/ (auto cargo on right), enter your VIN and you may get lucky.
Get your VIN, go to http://schedule.2wglobal.com/AppTracking/ (auto cargo on right), enter your VIN and you may get lucky.
#312
Mine was completed 9/2 and got confirmation from my MA that it was on it way to the port ))) ...it's there!
Obsessive me plopped my VIN in to the WW tracking link (thanks for the info!) and I'm BOOKED on the Elektra. I think any of you 9/1 competion 36ers would be able to do the same thing and check if you're booked or not.
Also just joined the Elektra thread to obsess with them. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=153618 any others of you booked on the Elektra, I invite you all to come on over (although I wouldn't dream of leaving this thread!
Obsessive me plopped my VIN in to the WW tracking link (thanks for the info!) and I'm BOOKED on the Elektra. I think any of you 9/1 competion 36ers would be able to do the same thing and check if you're booked or not.
Also just joined the Elektra thread to obsess with them. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?t=153618 any others of you booked on the Elektra, I invite you all to come on over (although I wouldn't dream of leaving this thread!
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No record of my VIN for today on the Wallensius site, but making it aboard the Tombarra on Monday headed to New York is all but certain. This begins the downhill part of the waiting process. I should take delivery inside of the next 17 days...arriving at the dealer no later than 9/22. Then I'll need to have a JCW engine kit and badges, a short shifter, rear sway bar, cup holder, rubber mats and regular tires....installed. Someone just agreed to buy my current Mini and I like not having that to deal with that any more. It's getting closer and closer and I think the R56 is going to be even more fun to drive than the R53. Zowie!
Last edited by Herby74; 09-07-2008 at 05:18 AM.
#317
Still no shipping info here(checked VIN on WW) - ask mini said my car was completed on 9/7 and on the way to the port. Guess I may be on the K line since I am heading to the east coast or one of the WW ships leaving on the 12th or 13th. Kind of sad that my baby and others completed early this week will have to sit on the dock for a couple of days. Not sure if my baby will be coming into NY or Baltimore, I ordered from Otto's in West Chester,Pa so we are kind of in between the two. Anyone else order from Otto's and know the port of entrance?
#318
Still no shipping info here(checked VIN on WW) - ask mini said my car was completed on 9/7 and on the way to the port. Guess I may be on the K line since I am heading to the east coast or one of the WW ships leaving on the 12th or 13th. Kind of sad that my baby and others completed early this week will have to sit on the dock for a couple of days. Not sure if my baby will be coming into NY or Baltimore, I ordered from Otto's in West Chester,Pa so we are kind of in between the two. Anyone else order from Otto's and know the port of entrance?
However, no info from the W&W site yet... does this mean it may already be loaded on to/being loaded onto a K line ship? Is that correct?
#319
I am thinking that it may mean being loaded or will get loaded onto a K line ship? But others have had a day delay with the VIN numbers so maybe since the W&W ships do not leave till the 12th they are not booked yet? I am holding back from emailing the MA at Otto's, I think Michelle already believes I am a nut and excited about my MINI coming I will probably call her tomorrow.
I drove by on Saturday and there were several Clubman's sitting there waiting to be taken for a ride. I almost want to go for another test drive just to ease the wait or would that make it worse?
#321
I am thinking that it may mean being loaded or will get loaded onto a K line ship? But others have had a day delay with the VIN numbers so maybe since the W&W ships do not leave till the 12th they are not booked yet? I am holding back from emailing the MA at Otto's, I think Michelle already believes I am a nut and excited about my MINI coming I will probably call her tomorrow.
I drove by on Saturday and there were several Clubman's sitting there waiting to be taken for a ride. I almost want to go for another test drive just to ease the wait or would that make it worse?
I drove by on Saturday and there were several Clubman's sitting there waiting to be taken for a ride. I almost want to go for another test drive just to ease the wait or would that make it worse?
So, according to the "Track Your MINI" post, I will be on a WW ship. I have been entering my VIN every 10 minutes, and no results. I guess that means I am not on the Tombara, eh? Does anyone here have a car on the Tombara? Has it left port yet and does your VIN number work on the WW page?
#324
Sniff, called ASK-MINI for the last time because... my Clubman is finished and sitting at Southampton waiting to get on a ship!! Wheeeee! If it's not on the Tombarra today, we should make the Caribbean Highway on Friday or the Independence II on Saturday.
I do hope to get on board today, but if not, there are some financial advantages, I'll admit. Getting my MINI after 10/1 means I'll have squirreled away a bit more cash for the down payment, the first loan payment is due a month later, and I won't get socked for county taxes quite yet. Here in Nebraska we pay sales tax, plus annual property tax on our cars based upon the county we live in. Omaha is in the most expensive county, of course. I'm really gonna take a hit when it comes time to register this puppy -- but it'll be worth it! So I'll be excited if my little one makes the ship today, but it's cool if he doesn't.
I do hope to get on board today, but if not, there are some financial advantages, I'll admit. Getting my MINI after 10/1 means I'll have squirreled away a bit more cash for the down payment, the first loan payment is due a month later, and I won't get socked for county taxes quite yet. Here in Nebraska we pay sales tax, plus annual property tax on our cars based upon the county we live in. Omaha is in the most expensive county, of course. I'm really gonna take a hit when it comes time to register this puppy -- but it'll be worth it! So I'll be excited if my little one makes the ship today, but it's cool if he doesn't.
#325
Not Quite
Still, the AIS site is way cool, and it's exciting to know that our cars are floating in the proximity of the green map pin, headed west. I see Electra on the other side of the pier as well.
BTW, I got on Tombarra this morning, and my VIN didn't register on the WW tracking site until after the ship docked this morning.
Last edited by Duncan Maio; 09-08-2008 at 09:26 AM. Reason: missed info.