"Those Waiting for a 2012" Support Group
#2501
Delivery
i was on the talisman (getting dropped of at baltimore) and the OL said my estimated delivery date was 3/28 as of saturday. i checked again sunday and it said 3/25 (that day!??!). but as of yesterday my MA said that he still hadn't seen my car. although at MINI of STL your car has to go through the BMW service department for a final quality check because they dont have a service department at the MINI dealership. I was hoping for a pick up date of tomorrow, but it doesnt look like that is happening (im also getting window tint done at the dealer). however, a lot of other people aboard the talisman are scheduling pick ups between tomorrow and saturday. so barring any major additions to your car that are done at the VDC or your car getting bullied and beat up on the ship it should be on its way!
#2503
#2505
Ordered my Coupe exactly a month ago 2/27. My build was complete 3/17. Probably going to be another 3-4 weeks. Pretty much right on schedule so far so I can't complain.
I'm doing my best to be patient but it's quite difficult. Haha, and just like that I think my Coupe may have a name...(Veruca)
I'm doing my best to be patient but it's quite difficult. Haha, and just like that I think my Coupe may have a name...(Veruca)
#2506
i was on the talisman (getting dropped of at baltimore) and the OL said my estimated delivery date was 3/28 as of saturday. i checked again sunday and it said 3/25 (that day!??!). but as of yesterday my MA said that he still hadn't seen my car. although at MINI of STL your car has to go through the BMW service department for a final quality check because they dont have a service department at the MINI dealership. I was hoping for a pick up date of tomorrow, but it doesnt look like that is happening (im also getting window tint done at the dealer). however, a lot of other people aboard the talisman are scheduling pick ups between tomorrow and saturday. so barring any major additions to your car that are done at the VDC or your car getting bullied and beat up on the ship it should be on its way!
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#2507
As the days roll by...still no MINI in my garage!
My MINI is 99% finished at MINI of STL, but stuck waiting for the latest / correct / working JCW tuning kit software.
The bad news is: it's stuck there at least one more day waiting for this updated code.
The good news was: I was allowed a conjugal visit today, and got to take some photos. Wallace the service tech walked us back and there was my MINI!
Ice Blue / White / Polar Beige with checkerboard in place...that's it!
I fished and several folks helped me find photos of the MINI Yours leather dash option...it does look great, that's English Oak paired with it and the oak is dark enough to look great together with the Polar Beige.
They've finished almost all of the underhood work...just that ID plaque for the engine cover, once they get the date recorded. And the gol-darned software loaded!
Several had commented about what nice exhaust tips they supply in the JCW kit, and I'd agree. Much more "stout" than the stockers, and look really great!
So all-in-all, about as uplifting a visit as I could have hoped for, short of taking it home. It's so close to being ready, looks great, and I'm happy with how all my ordering choices turned out.
It needs to go for a LONG drive with me!
The bad news is: it's stuck there at least one more day waiting for this updated code.
The good news was: I was allowed a conjugal visit today, and got to take some photos. Wallace the service tech walked us back and there was my MINI!
Ice Blue / White / Polar Beige with checkerboard in place...that's it!
I fished and several folks helped me find photos of the MINI Yours leather dash option...it does look great, that's English Oak paired with it and the oak is dark enough to look great together with the Polar Beige.
They've finished almost all of the underhood work...just that ID plaque for the engine cover, once they get the date recorded. And the gol-darned software loaded!
Several had commented about what nice exhaust tips they supply in the JCW kit, and I'd agree. Much more "stout" than the stockers, and look really great!
So all-in-all, about as uplifting a visit as I could have hoped for, short of taking it home. It's so close to being ready, looks great, and I'm happy with how all my ordering choices turned out.
It needs to go for a LONG drive with me!
#2509
Oh wow - so the TALISMAN got to port THREE days early?! That gives me a speck of hope the TOSCANA will do the same. It's been 5 days since it left port for Baltimore - and I can't imagine it would take another 5 to reach it (10 days from Europe to Baltimore?) I guess it's possible though.....
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Sorry to disappoint but the talisman arrived right on schedule. I don't really remember when it left but it was around 8 days? That it took to get from southhampton to Baltimore
@ljmattox congrats hopefully everything goes quick!!!
#2510
Oh rats. Well thanks for the update. I guess I'll hope for it to just be on schedule then. This last week feels like the longest!
#2511
Owners Lounge finally updated to show my correct vehicle specs this evening, after nearly 2.5 weeks. Woohoo, finally! I have a VIN!!!
ASK-MINI's automated system says I don't have a production date yet, though. Meant to call and speak to a live person today but that was before I got stuck at work with a tight deadline. Hopefully I can call tomorrow and find out some better news; seems like both the Owners Lounge and the automated ASK MINI system are a bit behind.
ASK-MINI's automated system says I don't have a production date yet, though. Meant to call and speak to a live person today but that was before I got stuck at work with a tight deadline. Hopefully I can call tomorrow and find out some better news; seems like both the Owners Lounge and the automated ASK MINI system are a bit behind.
#2513
My MINI is 99% finished at MINI of STL, but stuck waiting for the latest / correct / working JCW tuning kit software.
The bad news is: it's stuck there at least one more day waiting for this updated code.
The good news was: I was allowed a conjugal visit today, and got to take some photos. Wallace the service tech walked us back and there was my MINI!
It needs to go for a LONG drive with me!
The bad news is: it's stuck there at least one more day waiting for this updated code.
The good news was: I was allowed a conjugal visit today, and got to take some photos. Wallace the service tech walked us back and there was my MINI!
It needs to go for a LONG drive with me!
#2514
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#2518
All my MA told me was that she was told it would get to the dealer today (even though OL now says yesterday), and I made an appointment to get it Friday morning. I'm not sure how she knew what day or when, etc.
#2519
You think the OL is up to date? I feel its a bit behind. I called the ask mini and talked to someone and they said its hasn't made it to the states yet. Yet I called my dealer and he said it was at the port of Baltimore. What ship was your mini on? How far is your mini getting delivery? This is now driving me crazy!!!
#2520
You think the OL is up to date? I feel its a bit behind. I called the ask mini and talked to someone and they said its hasn't made it to the states yet. Yet I called my dealer and he said it was at the port of Baltimore. What ship was your mini on? How far is your mini getting delivery? This is now driving me crazy!!!
#2521
*2012 Mini Countryman S All4 /Light White
#2522
Take my experience as the exception to the rule. From what I understand I'm receiving my mini superhumanly fast.
#2523
According to ASKMINI it is still at the port overseas, OL says it is at the VDC, my MA has me set up for Friday to take delivery. I don't know if it is already at the dealer or not.
#2525
That is crazy! We have the exact same MINI on the exact same ship! Where are you located? I'm in Minnesota.
According to ASKMINI it is still at the port overseas, OL says it is at the VDC, my MA has me set up for Friday to take delivery. I don't know if it is already at the dealer or not.
According to ASKMINI it is still at the port overseas, OL says it is at the VDC, my MA has me set up for Friday to take delivery. I don't know if it is already at the dealer or not.
Mini CMS All4, Tech Package, Premium Package, Cold weather package, Dual panoramic sunroof, Mini connect w/navi, Anthracite headliner, 2 part center rail, Chrome line exterior, Black headlight housing, black bonnet stripes.(rear bonnet stripes getting put on at the dealer)