"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
#2651
10-25-2012 | 11:41 AM
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 278
Likes: 12
From: CT
11 weeks and one day after order, my car is finally here!!! Almost didn't make it back in one piece, an Altima pulled out in front of me from stopped traffic on an offramp and I had to go 70 to 0 in nothing! Brakes were awesome, car didn't skid or fishtail.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
Looks great mate. How you enjoying the poping and banging of the exhaust with the sports button on? It's so childish...I love it!
#2652
10-25-2012 | 12:54 PM
3rd Gear
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 233
Likes: 0
From: Boynton Beach, FL
So, the Athens Highway was supposed to dock in Brunswick today, but the ship tracking sites stopped recieving updates around South Carolina.
Is my MA the best way to verify that my car made it off of the boat, and that the boat didn't sink? I didn't see any news articles...
Is my MA the best way to verify that my car made it off of the boat, and that the boat didn't sink? I didn't see any news articles...
#2655
10-25-2012 | 02:04 PM
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City, KS
11 weeks and one day after order, my car is finally here!!! Almost didn't make it back in one piece, an Altima pulled out in front of me from stopped traffic on an offramp and I had to go 70 to 0 in nothing! Brakes were awesome, car didn't skid or fishtail.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
#2657
10-25-2012 | 03:37 PM
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 109
Likes: 1
From: Seattle, WA, USA
Considering those DOHC 16-valve 4-cyl motors were mfg to go for about 125,000 miles, both you and I got a bonus (minimum) 100,000 miles out of our old rides. I didn't have a quarter million mile goal; rather, as long as my Storm got me from point A to point B without too much repair work, then I could continue to save $$ toward a new car and pay cash instead of a loan. Wish I could trade in my Storm, but with 2 crapped-out cylinders, it's most likely headed to a charity as a tax write-off or to the bone yard. We've earned our JCWs!
#2658
10-25-2012 | 03:45 PM
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 109
Likes: 1
From: Seattle, WA, USA
#2659
10-25-2012 | 03:56 PM
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 109
Likes: 1
From: Seattle, WA, USA
11 weeks and one day after order, my car is finally here!!! Almost didn't make it back in one piece, an Altima pulled out in front of me from stopped traffic on an offramp and I had to go 70 to 0 in nothing! Brakes were awesome, car didn't skid or fishtail.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
#2663
10-25-2012 | 04:09 PM
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 109
Likes: 1
From: Seattle, WA, USA
Looking at info on Sailwx site for the Topeka: it left the port at Southampton at 17:32 (5:32pm) local time. Factoring 1 extra hour for UTC time, that means Southampton is 9 hours ahead of Pacific time. Looks like the Topeka left the port at 10:32am Pacific time.
#2664
10-25-2012 | 04:16 PM
1st Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Pacific Northwest
Just got an email from my MA. My roadster is on a truck and will be here tonight or tomorrow. I didn't order anything that needs to be done at the dealer so I'm hoping I'll have it to drive to work Monday. I currently have a 90 Toyota pickup and I haven't told anyone about the Mini. It'll be fun to see their faces.
#2665
10-25-2012 | 04:18 PM
2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2012
Posts: 109
Likes: 1
From: Seattle, WA, USA
Never had a reason to check; not sure I want to either at this point. I'm sure there would be some "evidence" in the pan. We never had any problems or repair work on the tranny or clutch; we did have the cable tightened up at least twice that I can remember. We had the "funeral" for it back in early June and I've completely divested myself of all emotional attachment to it at this point.
#2666
10-25-2012 | 04:23 PM
3rd Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 201
Likes: 0
Just got an email from my MA. My roadster is on a truck and will be here tonight or tomorrow. I didn't order anything that needs to be done at the dealer so I'm hoping I'll have it to drive to work Monday. I currently have a 90 Toyota pickup and I haven't told anyone about the Mini. It'll be fun to see their faces.
#2672
10-25-2012 | 07:29 PM
Neutral
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
11 weeks and one day after order, my car is finally here!!! Almost didn't make it back in one piece, an Altima pulled out in front of me from stopped traffic on an offramp and I had to go 70 to 0 in nothing! Brakes were awesome, car didn't skid or fishtail.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
To make up on not getting the $750, my MA gave me a free set of wheel locks, a trunk mat and an extra $150 off MSRP so I think that was fair play.
Can't believe I am finally done, didn't seem like it would ever happen but there is light at the end of the tunnel. Keep calling the phone, refreshing the Owners Lounge and watching those ship - your car will be here in no time!
Hope to see some of you at AMVIV in Vegas next year or elsewhere on the road.
Peter
#2674
10-25-2012 | 08:51 PM
2nd Gear
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
Google Topeka Cargo ship current position. This takes you to the present position on Marine Traffic.
