Who's on the Medea?
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<<I'm wondering if we need a bail fund for Sir Winston's owner?>> haha she made it back but hasn't uploaded any pics yet...but will try to do so later today. Perhaps I was a bit too optimistic in this post-9/11 world about how far I could get into the port, so let's just say the pics aren't the best and are taken from behind barbed-wire topped fences lol...
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My MA called me!
I got a call from my MA yesterday telling me that my MINI arrived at the dealership yesterday, and that it would be ready for pickup tonight!!! Wow, that's pretty fast, right? I mean, it just got off the ship! I guess my MINI was behaving and didn't get any damage that needed repair.
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MaryBeth
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SW,
I'm not classifying it as a hold-up yet....my MA DID warn me that port --> pickup would run about a week for CO. That doesn't mean I can't still be impatient!
The bigger problem is that I sold my minivan last week to a friend expecting his 3rd child. He needed it more than I did....but even as an avid bike commuter, I wasn't expecting carless-ness to be such a challenge!
mb
I'm not classifying it as a hold-up yet....my MA DID warn me that port --> pickup would run about a week for CO. That doesn't mean I can't still be impatient!
The bigger problem is that I sold my minivan last week to a friend expecting his 3rd child. He needed it more than I did....but even as an avid bike commuter, I wasn't expecting carless-ness to be such a challenge!
mb
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The Owner's Lounge still says mine is en route to the VDC. WW says it cleared customs and was released by the liner today. The dealer has volunteered three different dates (beginning with the 20th, lol) and clearly doesn't know.
Last edited by hsautocrosser; 06-22-2010 at 05:13 PM. Reason: corrected date
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SirWinston,
Mini OL says ETA is....yesterday! I called the dealer today, and my MA told me the truck didn't show up yesterday and had no other information. What? A truck doesn't show up on time and you don't know why? :-)
It's a moot point now anyway. I work full time, coach little league W and Friday and am taking my son to see the Sox whoop the Rockies on Thursday! I won't be getting any mini until the weekend at least......
mb
Mini OL says ETA is....yesterday! I called the dealer today, and my MA told me the truck didn't show up yesterday and had no other information. What? A truck doesn't show up on time and you don't know why? :-)
It's a moot point now anyway. I work full time, coach little league W and Friday and am taking my son to see the Sox whoop the Rockies on Thursday! I won't be getting any mini until the weekend at least......
mb
#37
Don't trust OL. Mine was on the Maersk Wind ship, with an arrival date of 6/4. OL stated that my ETA was 6/9. I didn't take possession until 6/20. Even today, OL still says mine is at the VDC.
When the dealer gets a notice from the trucking company, it "usually" takes about 1-2 days before it arrives at the dealership. Good Luck.
When the dealer gets a notice from the trucking company, it "usually" takes about 1-2 days before it arrives at the dealership. Good Luck.
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Yeah I just checked OL and it says mine is at the VDC...however....I *FINALLY* got a call back from the dealer today who told me that Sir Winston has arrived; they are getting him ready and I should be able to pick him up later this week (fingers crossed). Mini MB, sounds like you have a busy - and fun! - week ahead of you, hopefully the time will go by quickly and you'll get your baby next week.
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hsautocrosser, i would recommend being a pain in the ...neck to the dealer...i.e., keep calling until you get info...that's what I did. Totally frustrating that I had to do that but I had to have an idea so I could make arrangements to get to the dealer, arrange my work schedule, etc. Hopefully yours is on its way up to NoCal!
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I got a call from my MA yesterday telling me that my MINI arrived at the dealership yesterday, and that it would be ready for pickup tonight!!! Wow, that's pretty fast, right? I mean, it just got off the ship! I guess my MINI was behaving and didn't get any damage that needed repair.
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MINI in da houuuuuse!
I picked up my MINI on Monday! I've been so distracted I haven't had time to post pictures till today.
Here I am at the dealership, taking ownership. I totally look like a mannequin here, hehe.
First night in the garage here.
It was dark by the time I got it home, so no outside photos in the brilliant sunshine yet. I actually took the day off yesterday to have a MINI day. It was awesome. Love this car!
Here I am at the dealership, taking ownership. I totally look like a mannequin here, hehe.
First night in the garage here.
It was dark by the time I got it home, so no outside photos in the brilliant sunshine yet. I actually took the day off yesterday to have a MINI day. It was awesome. Love this car!
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I drove to a beach town, had breakfast, then went to the county fair. I've only seen two MINIs since taking ownership. One was at night and the other guy was too busy smoking other drivers to notice me, and the other was too self-absorbed to notice me waving. Even pulled up beside him and he didn't even turn his head. Hope I don't look like an idiot waving at strangers.
Next things on my list:
1. Get roof graphic installed.
2. Get floormats from dealership (would you believe they ran out??) I have no floormats right now!
3. Get lowjack installed.
Next things on my list:
1. Get roof graphic installed.
2. Get floormats from dealership (would you believe they ran out??) I have no floormats right now!
3. Get lowjack installed.
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I'm glad you noticed! I wore it specially for that occasion! I should've had fish and chips for dinner too. lol
Even though I'm back at work now, I have the manual with me. I flip through it now and then, and went down for a break to set some radio stations in the car. I love looking at it!
Even though I'm back at work now, I have the manual with me. I flip through it now and then, and went down for a break to set some radio stations in the car. I love looking at it!
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Yay Congrats MiniMB!!! I definitely want to see pics of him/her. Enjoy your weekend driving around in your fun new ride!
Sadly I have yet to take Sir Winston home...the dealer *FORGOT* to order some of the options (stereo and mirror caps) that I had ordered and that are installed by the dealer/not the factory. Needless to say I was not happy...SW should be ready by Monday, at least that is what they're telling me...
Sadly I have yet to take Sir Winston home...the dealer *FORGOT* to order some of the options (stereo and mirror caps) that I had ordered and that are installed by the dealer/not the factory. Needless to say I was not happy...SW should be ready by Monday, at least that is what they're telling me...
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