Production week 43 (2009), anybody?
#51
It took 6 weeks (from production to dealership) when I got my first MINI, so I think SoCal will take between 6 weeks and 8 weeks. And according to the WW schedule, you will get your MINI between 2 weeks and 3 weeks?
#53
According to the port H web site;
the estimated arrival date is 11/21
http://www.portofhueneme.org/documen...1029153346.pdf
Anyone else on the Grand Dahlia?
the estimated arrival date is 11/21
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http://www.portofhueneme.org/documen...1029153346.pdf
Anyone else on the Grand Dahlia?
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#55
Right Support Week Group?
My MA just emailed my MINI should arive in South Carolina November 11th. I am now wondering if he perhaps made a typo? Maybe Nov. 21? Or, maybe I'm in the wrong support group? It couldn't be that soon.....could it
?
Woo-woo! It would still have a long way to go, up here in Michigan. But I'm hoping!
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Woo-woo! It would still have a long way to go, up here in Michigan. But I'm hoping!
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#56
#57
My MA just emailed my MINI should arive in South Carolina November 11th. I am now wondering if he perhaps made a typo? Maybe Nov. 21? Or, maybe I'm in the wrong support group? It couldn't be that soon.....could it
?
Woo-woo! It would still have a long way to go, up here in Michigan. But I'm hoping!![Popcorn](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/popcorn.gif)
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Woo-woo! It would still have a long way to go, up here in Michigan. But I'm hoping!
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Tallman/ hope there is no typo problem... it will be 11/11... how sweet
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#58
1. Elektra's ETA in Brunswick has gone from the 9th to the 10th to the 11th...come ON already! The pointy end goes forward, guys!
2. I went for a ride in my friend's new (to him) MCS today. Big mistake - that sort of thing only makes waiting worse.
3. Is it weird that I have both my VIN and the WW tracking URL memorized? I think maybe it is.
2. I went for a ride in my friend's new (to him) MCS today. Big mistake - that sort of thing only makes waiting worse.
3. Is it weird that I have both my VIN and the WW tracking URL memorized? I think maybe it is.
#59
En Route
MINIUSA has my MCS listed as En Route! Yeah, looking like 11/11 in South Carolina could very well happen.
We had our first snow flurries here today
. I am SO hoping for a late Indian Summer when it arrives. It won't happen, but I can still hope, teehee.
Oh, and "here" is in Michigan.
I'm fielding daily questions at work - "is it here yet?" and so on. I think they believe after I get my MINI, I will stop walking around with a goofy smile on my face. Hmmmm, just the oppisiste, ....don't you all think?
We had our first snow flurries here today
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Oh, and "here" is in Michigan.
I'm fielding daily questions at work - "is it here yet?" and so on. I think they believe after I get my MINI, I will stop walking around with a goofy smile on my face. Hmmmm, just the oppisiste, ....don't you all think?
#60
Hi fellow Week 43ers! Just recently starting obsessing over my little guy's arrival, thanks to this site!
According to WW, my mini is supposed to leave southampton tomorrow and be in CA on 11/27. Woohoo! For those who have ordered before, how long does it take after your car gets into the port? Mine is scheduled right now to arrive 11/27 and I *really* want to have him home by the weekend of 12/4. Is this realistic or should I not get my hopes up? <keeping fingers crossed for the next 4 weeks>
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According to WW, my mini is supposed to leave southampton tomorrow and be in CA on 11/27. Woohoo! For those who have ordered before, how long does it take after your car gets into the port? Mine is scheduled right now to arrive 11/27 and I *really* want to have him home by the weekend of 12/4. Is this realistic or should I not get my hopes up? <keeping fingers crossed for the next 4 weeks>
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#61
Hi fellow Week 43ers! Just recently starting obsessing over my little guy's arrival, thanks to this site!
According to WW, my mini is supposed to leave southampton tomorrow and be in CA on 11/27. Woohoo! For those who have ordered before, how long does it take after your car gets into the port? Mine is scheduled right now to arrive 11/27 and I *really* want to have him home by the weekend of 12/4. Is this realistic or should I not get my hopes up? <keeping fingers crossed for the next 4 weeks>![Grin](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/grin.gif)
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According to WW, my mini is supposed to leave southampton tomorrow and be in CA on 11/27. Woohoo! For those who have ordered before, how long does it take after your car gets into the port? Mine is scheduled right now to arrive 11/27 and I *really* want to have him home by the weekend of 12/4. Is this realistic or should I not get my hopes up? <keeping fingers crossed for the next 4 weeks>
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I think I got my MINI after a week once she gets into the port. Actually I got an email from my MA and she said that my MINI is HERE at dealership after 4 days she gets into the port, but I had no time to get her that day so I went to dealership Saturday (so I had to wait 2 more days) same week to get her.
I think you will probably get it within a week once she gets into the port
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Last edited by zemina; 11-06-2009 at 08:50 AM.
#63
#64
No. These are drive-on, drive-off ships so the cars are driven on and off. I believe they're also driven on and off the transports that take them from the factory to the dock and from the dock to your dealer.
#65
Driven Around
That's fine. However, now I'm a bit confused. I've performed a few searches, but cannot find acceptable answers. If they will be driven around, do they wash off the cosmoline first? Or are they driven as is, with the coating on it?
Or, do these type of vehicle-cargo-ship-carriers even need the application of the cosmo-"slime"?
Or, do these type of vehicle-cargo-ship-carriers even need the application of the cosmo-"slime"?
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#66
Having worked for the non-MINI VDC right next door in Port Hueneme, I think I can help --
Nothing is done to the cars at the port itself unless (god forbid) there is a flat tire or a car won't start for some reason. Very very few cars run into any problems on the ship, though.
They are driven straight off the boat and down a public street for about 2 miles to the VDC. The speed limit on that street is 35 mph IIRC but the new car parade tends to maintain about 20.![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
They arrive with a white plastic sheeting that covers much of the paint, epecially in the front. This white sheeting is removed at the VDC before bath-time, at which point most of the cosmoline is removed as well. The cars are inspected for any mechanical or body issues. Any repairs or post-build service bulletins are addressed, if needed. Lastly, the white plastic is re-applied to protect the car between the VDC and the dealer.
When your dealer gets the car, they perform a similar process - remove the white sheeting, inspect, wash, etc.
And yes, the cosmoline is necessary -- even though the cars are incubating in the dark for weeks on the boat, the decks are not vacuum-sealed chambers and thus are exposed to circulating sea air. Besides that, they sometimes sit for a week or more at the port in Southampton before boarding, and there is also a great deal of sea air near the VDC in Port Hueneme. Ideally, all that cosmoline comes off in the VDC bath, but we've seen that isn't always the case, so I'd advise discussing it with your dealer. Mine has promised they'll do their best to make sure there's no goo.
Nothing is done to the cars at the port itself unless (god forbid) there is a flat tire or a car won't start for some reason. Very very few cars run into any problems on the ship, though.
They are driven straight off the boat and down a public street for about 2 miles to the VDC. The speed limit on that street is 35 mph IIRC but the new car parade tends to maintain about 20.
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
They arrive with a white plastic sheeting that covers much of the paint, epecially in the front. This white sheeting is removed at the VDC before bath-time, at which point most of the cosmoline is removed as well. The cars are inspected for any mechanical or body issues. Any repairs or post-build service bulletins are addressed, if needed. Lastly, the white plastic is re-applied to protect the car between the VDC and the dealer.
When your dealer gets the car, they perform a similar process - remove the white sheeting, inspect, wash, etc.
And yes, the cosmoline is necessary -- even though the cars are incubating in the dark for weeks on the boat, the decks are not vacuum-sealed chambers and thus are exposed to circulating sea air. Besides that, they sometimes sit for a week or more at the port in Southampton before boarding, and there is also a great deal of sea air near the VDC in Port Hueneme. Ideally, all that cosmoline comes off in the VDC bath, but we've seen that isn't always the case, so I'd advise discussing it with your dealer. Mine has promised they'll do their best to make sure there's no goo.
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#67
Having worked for the non-MINI VDC right next door in Port Hueneme, I think I can help --
Nothing is done to the cars at the port itself unless (god forbid) there is a flat tire or a car won't start for some reason. Very very few cars run into any problems on the ship, though.
They are driven straight off the boat and down a public street for about 2 miles to the VDC. The speed limit on that street is 35 mph IIRC but the new car parade tends to maintain about 20.![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
They arrive with a white plastic sheeting that covers much of the paint, epecially in the front. This white sheeting is removed at the VDC before bath-time, at which point most of the cosmoline is removed as well. The cars are inspected for any mechanical or body issues. Any repairs or post-build service bulletins are addressed, if needed. Lastly, the white plastic is re-applied to protect the car between the VDC and the dealer.
When your dealer gets the car, they perform a similar process - remove the white sheeting, inspect, wash, etc.
And yes, the cosmoline is necessary -- even though the cars are incubating in the dark for weeks on the boat, the decks are not vacuum-sealed chambers and thus are exposed to circulating sea air. Besides that, they sometimes sit for a week or more at the port in Southampton before boarding, and there is also a great deal of sea air near the VDC in Port Hueneme. Ideally, all that cosmoline comes off in the VDC bath, but we've seen that isn't always the case, so I'd advise discussing it with your dealer. Mine has promised they'll do their best to make sure there's no goo.![Smilie](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Nothing is done to the cars at the port itself unless (god forbid) there is a flat tire or a car won't start for some reason. Very very few cars run into any problems on the ship, though.
They are driven straight off the boat and down a public street for about 2 miles to the VDC. The speed limit on that street is 35 mph IIRC but the new car parade tends to maintain about 20.
![Thumbs Up](https://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/images/smilies/thumb-up.gif)
They arrive with a white plastic sheeting that covers much of the paint, epecially in the front. This white sheeting is removed at the VDC before bath-time, at which point most of the cosmoline is removed as well. The cars are inspected for any mechanical or body issues. Any repairs or post-build service bulletins are addressed, if needed. Lastly, the white plastic is re-applied to protect the car between the VDC and the dealer.
When your dealer gets the car, they perform a similar process - remove the white sheeting, inspect, wash, etc.
And yes, the cosmoline is necessary -- even though the cars are incubating in the dark for weeks on the boat, the decks are not vacuum-sealed chambers and thus are exposed to circulating sea air. Besides that, they sometimes sit for a week or more at the port in Southampton before boarding, and there is also a great deal of sea air near the VDC in Port Hueneme. Ideally, all that cosmoline comes off in the VDC bath, but we've seen that isn't always the case, so I'd advise discussing it with your dealer. Mine has promised they'll do their best to make sure there's no goo.
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#68
Our MINI on the way home
I guess no one with our MINI in this ship.
The ship will arrive Panama on 11/12 so now I can say that she will arrive in Oxnard port H, CA NEXT WEEK.
from http://aprs.fi/info/355222000
Destination: PANAMA CANAL (ETA Nov12 08:00)
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The ship will arrive Panama on 11/12 so now I can say that she will arrive in Oxnard port H, CA NEXT WEEK.
from http://aprs.fi/info/355222000
Destination: PANAMA CANAL (ETA Nov12 08:00)
#70
#71
Yep, that will be great.... sounds good!
Probably the ship already in port? that's why you don't see it? hope every tings goes well.
Probably the ship already in port? that's why you don't see it? hope every tings goes well.
#72
#73
Delivery
You're right VPM. Only 14.5 hours. You SHOULD be driving it by now. Good Gosh! (teehee)
Actually, I don't see why they don't just drive 'em right up to our driveways. I mean, they have our address's, yes? And if they don't, then they should!
All kidding aside, why does MINIUSA still list my delivery as "en route"? What a jip - or is it "gyp"? Oh well, its just as well, since I've yet to decide about getting the clear bra applied.
Actually, I don't see why they don't just drive 'em right up to our driveways. I mean, they have our address's, yes? And if they don't, then they should!
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All kidding aside, why does MINIUSA still list my delivery as "en route"? What a jip - or is it "gyp"? Oh well, its just as well, since I've yet to decide about getting the clear bra applied.
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#74
I spoke with my MA this afternoon and he said it could be another 7-10 days until they reach the dealer. I don't expect to see it before this weekend, but it better be here before the next...