Week 36 Model Year 2009 Support Group
#351
#355
Nothing for me with WW either, but I suspect that mine is going on K-Line's Caribbean Highway, which is the next ship to Charleston. It's too bad that K-Line doesn't have the VIN check like WW, but it is usually faster to Charleston, as it doesn't stop in NY for a couple of days. I'll ask my MA about it on Friday if nothing shows up by then. Who else still needs to catch a ship to Charleston?
#356
#357
Mine was born on the 6th and heading to Charleston too. WW still doesn't list the VIN. The first boat for WW is the Tombarra which left on the 8th and arrives on the 20th, but since my VIN isn't showing up I doubt we made that boat. The next WW boat is the Independence II which leaves the 13th and arrives the 27th. On K-Line the Caribbean Highway leaves the 10th and arrives the 25th. I'm thinking this is where we'll find ourselves.
#358
I guess some of us are having the same issues....3 days in the paint shop for me while 1866-ask-mini says that the car is done with it's QA check. I really wish these guys had their info connected with one seamless system instead of us having to get conflicting pieces of info. WW website does not show a VIN and I am just sad I cannot track her accurately
#360
I'd like to ask some advice of you guys>this is the second time I've purchased a car from a dealer (earlier experience was from a private seller). The first time was in March of this year, where I financed with the dealer and ended up getting my money back after months of undiagnosable mechanical problems.
Anyway, this time I'm getting financing through a credit union, totally unaffiliated with the dealer. I got my loan approved yesterday, and the lady at the credit union told me that I would need to go to the dealership, get them to fax the credit union an invoice, and then the credit union would over night the check for the MINI. This seems to be a two-day process. I want my MINI ASAP - is there any way to speed this up? Would it be foolish to get the invoice faxed to the credit union a few days before my MINI arrives at the dealership, as I may wish to not accept it because of some noticable defect?
Do you guys have any advice that might help me streamline this process and drive my MINI earlier?
Thanks in advance!
Anyway, this time I'm getting financing through a credit union, totally unaffiliated with the dealer. I got my loan approved yesterday, and the lady at the credit union told me that I would need to go to the dealership, get them to fax the credit union an invoice, and then the credit union would over night the check for the MINI. This seems to be a two-day process. I want my MINI ASAP - is there any way to speed this up? Would it be foolish to get the invoice faxed to the credit union a few days before my MINI arrives at the dealership, as I may wish to not accept it because of some noticable defect?
Do you guys have any advice that might help me streamline this process and drive my MINI earlier?
Thanks in advance!
#362
Engender, I am in a similar situation as you. I couldn't pass up the rate from the CU (4.75%). Like you, I hope it doesn't delay anything. My CU said I just needed to bring in the pre-approval letter from the CU, and that is as good as cash to the dealer. The paperwork to get the money from the CU to the dealer is done behind the scenes. We'll see.
#363
I have a similar situation with the credit union because there rate was lower then MINI financing. They just told me to bring the bill of sale or something like that and they would cut the check within 10 minutes and I could be on my way directly to pick up my mini. Another credit union worked the same way when I bought my last car, tell us how much and we will cut the check for you to take to the dealer. Not sure why they do it behind the scenes.
Oh and the owners lounge moved to awaiting transport this morning- but still VIN# not matching on W&W site. Very curious what they are doing with our mini's
Oh and the owners lounge moved to awaiting transport this morning- but still VIN# not matching on W&W site. Very curious what they are doing with our mini's
#364
I'm chiming in with a 'me too'. I'm also waiting for tracking information.
My car was scheduled to be built on 09/03, was told that it had entered production on the 3rd, called on the 4th and was told it was in final QA. When I called yesterday it hadn't entered production yet =P.
I think something is screwy with the tracking system =).
My car was scheduled to be built on 09/03, was told that it had entered production on the 3rd, called on the 4th and was told it was in final QA. When I called yesterday it hadn't entered production yet =P.
I think something is screwy with the tracking system =).
#365
Engender, I am in a similar situation as you. I couldn't pass up the rate from the CU (4.75%). Like you, I hope it doesn't delay anything. My CU said I just needed to bring in the pre-approval letter from the CU, and that is as good as cash to the dealer. The paperwork to get the money from the CU to the dealer is done behind the scenes. We'll see.
Out of curiosity, what dealership are you dealing with, Scuba? Is the CU you are using well known and local? Is it like "we know that CU, so when we see a letter, you're good"?
#367
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My gut is telling me that those of us heading to NY and have not yet been confirmed on the Independence II.....will not make it. The good news is that the Don Quixote leaves only three days later, arriving on Sept. 25. Got to make it onto one of them sooner or later!
I have agreed to sell my '06 to a guy who wants to take possession by Sept. 30, so I may have to find other transportation for a few days.
I have agreed to sell my '06 to a guy who wants to take possession by Sept. 30, so I may have to find other transportation for a few days.
#368
Anyway, this time I'm getting financing through a credit union, totally unaffiliated with the dealer. I got my loan approved yesterday, and the lady at the credit union told me that I would need to go to the dealership, get them to fax the credit union an invoice, and then the credit union would over night the check for the MINI. This seems to be a two-day process. I want my MINI ASAP - is there any way to speed this up? Would it be foolish to get the invoice faxed to the credit union a few days before my MINI arrives at the dealership, as I may wish to not accept it because of some noticable defect?
First, the dealer can prepare the sales agreement before you are scheduled to pick up your MINI and fax it to the CU. Basically, the CU just needs to verify the VIN and the purchase price. They can either send the check to you and you can bring it in when you pick up your MINI, or they can send it directly to the dealer.
The other common option is to go pick up the MINI at the dealer, but tell them you are financing through your CU. They will set you up with "contingent" financing to protect themselves, but will give you typically 4-7 days to pay in full without accruing any interest. You can then get a copy of the sales contact to the CU and they will book the loan and send the check directly to the dealer. Talk to your CU, but I can pretty much guarantee you that they will do everything they can to make the process as easy for you as possible. Either way, you shouldn't have to wait at all to pick up your new MINI.
Cheers,
Chris
#369
tancred, I'm with you on this one! My MINI is waiting to go to Charleston. Built 9/5 and I asked my MA for a ship ID...and he didn't know as of yesterday. Feel so out-of-the-loop not being able to track anything now....
#370
FYI- Hopefully you get on one of these ships:
Next (WW line) ships leaving out of South Hampton that stop in Charleston; Independence II (Departs 09/13 arrives 09/27), Don Quiote (Departs 09/16 Arrives 09/30) The cool thing is once your car is on the ship, you can look it up via the VIN number on the WW website.
#373
#374
More nonessential information, while we wait...
But first, thanks WYSIWYG for the CU tutorial!
Okay, now for trivia... When checking AIS for the Independence ll, it shows a rather elderly looking ARC vessel. On vessel tracker (yes, I know the free version has a time delay) I see the Independence ll in Antwerp, but click on it and it shows a completely different ship, and the name is the Independence li. But if you check the IMO number it's the same as the Lloyd's number on the WW schedule! Looks like it was renamed after being sold earlier this year. I think this one is our chariot of the sea.
Keep keeping the faith Herby74, if Mr Ray is right we still have until tomorrow to get booked on the Independence!
Okay, now for trivia... When checking AIS for the Independence ll, it shows a rather elderly looking ARC vessel. On vessel tracker (yes, I know the free version has a time delay) I see the Independence ll in Antwerp, but click on it and it shows a completely different ship, and the name is the Independence li. But if you check the IMO number it's the same as the Lloyd's number on the WW schedule! Looks like it was renamed after being sold earlier this year. I think this one is our chariot of the sea.
Keep keeping the faith Herby74, if Mr Ray is right we still have until tomorrow to get booked on the Independence!