"Those Waiting for a 2011" Support Group
#2376
Gack! Bank Holiday Season
In another post, I noted that the time from first entering "Scheduled for Production" and the estimated day for production completion seems really long for me. My MINI entered production on April 21. My consistent date for completion is May 9th. Seems about a week long from what others have said they have experienced.
Then I took a look at this year's Bank Holidays in Britain. Holidays that are in the midst of my build schedule include:
April 22 - Good Friday
April 25 - Easter Monday
April 29 - "Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton"
May 1 - May Day (First Monday in May)
Yikes! That is 4 days off during this time!! Plus, even if the plant is working weekends (not clear they are running 24/7 right now), they wouldn't work Easter weekend.
So, no wonder it is taking that long. If they run their monthly batch of JCWs down the line, that would add to it too.
Then I took a look at this year's Bank Holidays in Britain. Holidays that are in the midst of my build schedule include:
April 22 - Good Friday
April 25 - Easter Monday
April 29 - "Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton"
May 1 - May Day (First Monday in May)
Yikes! That is 4 days off during this time!! Plus, even if the plant is working weekends (not clear they are running 24/7 right now), they wouldn't work Easter weekend.
So, no wonder it is taking that long. If they run their monthly batch of JCWs down the line, that would add to it too.
#2377
In another post, I noted that the time from first entering "Scheduled for Production" and the estimated day for production completion seems really long for me. My MINI entered production on April 21. My consistent date for completion is May 9th. Seems about a week long from what others have said they have experienced.
Then I took a look at this year's Bank Holidays in Britain. Holidays that are in the midst of my build schedule include:
April 22 - Good Friday
April 25 - Easter Monday
April 29 - "Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton"
May 1 - May Day (First Monday in May)
Yikes! That is 4 days off during this time!! Plus, even if the plant is working weekends (not clear they are running 24/7 right now), they wouldn't work Easter weekend.
So, no wonder it is taking that long. If they run their monthly batch of JCWs down the line, that would add to it too.
Then I took a look at this year's Bank Holidays in Britain. Holidays that are in the midst of my build schedule include:
April 22 - Good Friday
April 25 - Easter Monday
April 29 - "Wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Kate Middleton"
May 1 - May Day (First Monday in May)
Yikes! That is 4 days off during this time!! Plus, even if the plant is working weekends (not clear they are running 24/7 right now), they wouldn't work Easter weekend.
So, no wonder it is taking that long. If they run their monthly batch of JCWs down the line, that would add to it too.
#2378
#2382
#2383
Confirmed about the option package deal. My MA just let me know that the option package thing is going again. I didnt' ask about financing though since she said I"m still locked in on the 0.9% for 60 months.
#2384
Same here! Got the package option with the 0.9%, picking her up tomorrow finally
#2387
Hmmm... I called my MA today to find out if I could change my roof color from black to white, but he said they couldn't because the car is in production. But the owners lounge only shows it as on order.
So, is he BSing me so he can try to sell me a vinyl roof covering, or is he telling the truth?
So, is he BSing me so he can try to sell me a vinyl roof covering, or is he telling the truth?
#2388
Hmmm... I called my MA today to find out if I could change my roof color from black to white, but he said they couldn't because the car is in production. But the owners lounge only shows it as on order.
So, is he BSing me so he can try to sell me a vinyl roof covering, or is he telling the truth?
So, is he BSing me so he can try to sell me a vinyl roof covering, or is he telling the truth?
Annette
#2389
Hmmm... I called my MA today to find out if I could change my roof color from black to white, but he said they couldn't because the car is in production. But the owners lounge only shows it as on order.
So, is he BSing me so he can try to sell me a vinyl roof covering, or is he telling the truth?
So, is he BSing me so he can try to sell me a vinyl roof covering, or is he telling the truth?
#2390
#2391
LINER RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 03-05-2011 18:33:51
CUSTOMS RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 03-05-2011 00:00:00
LOADED ON VESSEL SOUTHAMPTON 12-04-2011 13:47:00 1
RECEIVED AT TERMINAL SOUTHAMPTON 08-04-2011 07:16:00 1
BOOKED SOUTHAMPTON 08-04-2011 07:14:00 1
#2392
She has dropped my car off for processing :
LINER RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 03-05-2011 18:33:51
CUSTOMS RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 03-05-2011 00:00:00
LOADED ON VESSEL SOUTHAMPTON 12-04-2011 13:47:00 1
RECEIVED AT TERMINAL SOUTHAMPTON 08-04-2011 07:16:00 1
BOOKED SOUTHAMPTON 08-04-2011 07:14:00 1
LINER RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 03-05-2011 18:33:51
CUSTOMS RELEASE PORT HUENEME, CA 03-05-2011 00:00:00
LOADED ON VESSEL SOUTHAMPTON 12-04-2011 13:47:00 1
RECEIVED AT TERMINAL SOUTHAMPTON 08-04-2011 07:16:00 1
BOOKED SOUTHAMPTON 08-04-2011 07:14:00 1
#2393
May Incentives
According to miniusa.com May incentives are:
- 0.9% financing + one free option
- 0.9% financing + one free option
-MINI Connected w/ Nav
-Sport Pkg (does not include wheel upgrade)
-Premium Pkg
http://www.miniusa.com/#/financialServices-m
-Sport Pkg (does not include wheel upgrade)
-Premium Pkg
#2394
OK; that's great news on the extension of the 0.9% rate and the option package.
So, if I knock off $1750 for the Premium Pkg, should I pocket the difference or buy some extended warrantee? How much extra warrantee will $1750 buy, anyway? I wonder if its worth buying... does anyone have any feedback on that?
--Tom--
So, if I knock off $1750 for the Premium Pkg, should I pocket the difference or buy some extended warrantee? How much extra warrantee will $1750 buy, anyway? I wonder if its worth buying... does anyone have any feedback on that?
--Tom--
#2395
There might be a small change with the 0.9% financing, FYI. It looks like it only applies up to 24 months. At least that's how I read it...
Obviously that's not a problem for those of us that already locked in the 0.9.
And great news on the free package!
Obviously that's not a problem for those of us that already locked in the 0.9.
And great news on the free package!
Last edited by psc239; 05-04-2011 at 01:38 PM.
#2396
Yeah - 0.9% out to 60 months is only for the Clubman. 24 months for the other covered models. It is in the fine print.
I have my 60 lock on. Heres hoping mine gets built in the next day or two so it has a chance of getting in this month. Have both Premium and Mini Connected with Nav on it.
I have my 60 lock on. Heres hoping mine gets built in the next day or two so it has a chance of getting in this month. Have both Premium and Mini Connected with Nav on it.
#2397
#2399
#2400
No phone call today so I guess my car isn't in yet...maybe tomorrow. MAs supposed to call when car comes in either today or tomorrow.
And then I'm supposed to talk to a service tech too cause I want them to install my JCW suspension with more negative camber, aka that free 'push in the top of the struts' method.
And then I'm supposed to talk to a service tech too cause I want them to install my JCW suspension with more negative camber, aka that free 'push in the top of the struts' method.