"Those Waiting for a 2012" Support Group
#3251
I snagged a couple of videos from the Asian Vision's canal crossing.... since I think you all can understand my level of crazy I'll go ahead and share em.
Asian Vision - Gatun Locks - 5/25/2012
Asian Vision - Miraflores Locks - 5/25/2012
Next stop - Port Hueneme
Asian Vision - Gatun Locks - 5/25/2012
Asian Vision - Miraflores Locks - 5/25/2012
Next stop - Port Hueneme
#3252
Since my MA said my car was being delivered to Brunswick on the 23rd, and ASKMINI and OL had it en route, and it wasn't showing up on the WW site, the only vessel that worked was the Bishu Highway, which had a schedule that matched depart and arrive dates, and was a KLine ship.
#3253
Since my MA said my car was being delivered to Brunswick on the 23rd, and ASKMINI and OL had it en route, and it wasn't showing up on the WW site, the only vessel that worked was the Bishu Highway, which had a schedule that matched depart and arrive dates, and was a KLine ship.
#3257
I'm hoping to see mine and drive it home this Wednesday.
#3258
#3259
Already purchased a Whalen Shift ****... picture is in my Gallery.
Plus I already picked up a couple different GoBadges... otherwise I think my Mini is perfect!!!
#3260
LuLu was a good name, but the look of was more Little Blue Meanie!!!
Already purchased a Whalen Shift ****... picture is in my Gallery.
Plus I already picked up a couple different GoBadges... otherwise I think my Mini is perfect!!!
Already purchased a Whalen Shift ****... picture is in my Gallery.
Plus I already picked up a couple different GoBadges... otherwise I think my Mini is perfect!!!
#3261
Just ordered today!
I had really been wanting a fun car for the last couple of years since I've had (some sorta fun) practical cars & SUV's for as long as I can remember. I'm 100% sure that adding a Mini to my life should solve meet that requirement!
I met my MA a couple of years ago when I thought I might get one, but the Mrs. nixed the idea then...this time around she has decided that this wasn't a battle worth picking and is OK with me ordering the car.
So I went out last week and drove a Justa and remembered why I wanted one in the first place. I described what I thought I wanted and thanked him and went home to contemplate. Today, I went down to check out colors and options again and "Stormy" showed me a car that he had already ordered this week....turns out that it was almost 100% of what I wanted and it hadn't gone into production yet...
So, I asked him if we could make some modest changes and make this one mine....Yes, he said...so I left a deposit, and I will officially start obsessing about this car, and anxiously await its' arrival!
I ordered:
12MA Cooper Hardtop
B22 BRG II
K9E1 Carbon Blk Leatherette
2GA 5 Star Twin Spoke (15")
382 Roof & Mirror in white
4AA Anthracite Headliner
520 Fog Lights
6ND Bluetooth
785 White Turn Signals
And he was able to add the White Viper Sport Stripes as a part of the factory order for me as well!
I met my MA a couple of years ago when I thought I might get one, but the Mrs. nixed the idea then...this time around she has decided that this wasn't a battle worth picking and is OK with me ordering the car.
So I went out last week and drove a Justa and remembered why I wanted one in the first place. I described what I thought I wanted and thanked him and went home to contemplate. Today, I went down to check out colors and options again and "Stormy" showed me a car that he had already ordered this week....turns out that it was almost 100% of what I wanted and it hadn't gone into production yet...
So, I asked him if we could make some modest changes and make this one mine....Yes, he said...so I left a deposit, and I will officially start obsessing about this car, and anxiously await its' arrival!
I ordered:
12MA Cooper Hardtop
B22 BRG II
K9E1 Carbon Blk Leatherette
2GA 5 Star Twin Spoke (15")
382 Roof & Mirror in white
4AA Anthracite Headliner
520 Fog Lights
6ND Bluetooth
785 White Turn Signals
And he was able to add the White Viper Sport Stripes as a part of the factory order for me as well!
Last edited by tmomini; 05-26-2012 at 07:18 PM. Reason: not finished with post!
#3262
#3264
Congrats tmomini! I feel for you, and all others who are or have waited for one to go through production.
I had a short list of requirements:
AWD
Space for kid's car seats
Fun to drive (speedy, manual transmission, aggressive)
Wicked stylish and unique
I had a color combination and accessory list that fit me and my MA searched the database and found an exact match which just finished production. So my wait has just been from production completion to shipping.
I could have it this week...after almost 4 weeks since the process started, which I know is very short compared to other wait times, but it has been brutal.
I've never been so excited about a purchase in all my life! If I am not busy with something, all I think about is this car.
I had a short list of requirements:
AWD
Space for kid's car seats
Fun to drive (speedy, manual transmission, aggressive)
Wicked stylish and unique
I had a color combination and accessory list that fit me and my MA searched the database and found an exact match which just finished production. So my wait has just been from production completion to shipping.
I could have it this week...after almost 4 weeks since the process started, which I know is very short compared to other wait times, but it has been brutal.
I've never been so excited about a purchase in all my life! If I am not busy with something, all I think about is this car.
#3265
You walked in the right place at the right time ALL4JOE!
I put in my order on April 11th and am hoping to warm the tires on it next week or the week after. It seems like forever but how it's configured I guess I can't complain. (as if I haven't been) My MA said 6 to 8 week lead time so their estimate is right on. Production and shipping to Baltimore went much faster than expected but it got stalled at the VDC. And yes it is brutal, I'm sure it's no less brutal for you it just won't be for as long.
I put in my order on April 11th and am hoping to warm the tires on it next week or the week after. It seems like forever but how it's configured I guess I can't complain. (as if I haven't been) My MA said 6 to 8 week lead time so their estimate is right on. Production and shipping to Baltimore went much faster than expected but it got stalled at the VDC. And yes it is brutal, I'm sure it's no less brutal for you it just won't be for as long.
#3266
Congratulations... he/she should have know the birth date if they knew the start of production... or should know that fairly soon, since it usually takes about 10 days to produce a new Mini (or at least mine took that long).
I'm hoping to see mine and drive it home this Wednesday.
I'm hoping to see mine and drive it home this Wednesday.
#3269
If it's like mine, then it will be very accurate... and it would like a fairly fast to get it into production. The longer part is going to be waiting for a ship that will go all the way to CA... and then waiting for that long trip. We all go through it in one form or another. Sit back for a long strange trip... it will be worth it!!!
And have a little popcorn...
And have a little popcorn...
#3271
#3272
OL... a few days ago when the ship finally off loaded OL said 5/29 delivery... a day later it said 5/26, which I knew was too soon (my MA said it was a three day trip, which I believe)... now it says 5/29 again... I sure hope I get a call tomorrow saying it's in, and maybe I can pick it up Wed, 5/30!!!
I think I'm up to 6 bags of popcorn now...
I think I'm up to 6 bags of popcorn now...
#3273
OL... a few days ago when the ship finally off loaded OL said 5/29 delivery... a day later it said 5/26, which I knew was too soon (my MA said it was a three day trip, which I believe)... now it says 5/29 again... I sure hope I get a call tomorrow saying it's in, and maybe I can pick it up Wed, 5/30!!!
I think I'm up to 6 bags of popcorn now...
I think I'm up to 6 bags of popcorn now...