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Old 06-08-2013 | 05:18 PM
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It is official:
Just brought my baby home. OMG such a beauty. Definitely worth the wait. Dealer even hooked me up with some custom decals for free.

Here are a few Pics. Will post more in appropriate threads.

Take care NAM crew, Keep on Motoring

Side by side with my sons R53:
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Just before leaving WS NC:
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On the road home:
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Old 06-08-2013 | 05:26 PM
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Very nice ! Hope you have many years of Happy and Healthy Motoring !
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 05:35 PM
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Gorgeous Roxspin!

Sent from my iPhone using NAMotoring
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxspin72
Just brought my baby home. OMG such a beauty. Definitely worth the wait. Dealer even hooked me up with some custom decals for free.

Here are a few Pics. Will post more in appropriate threads.

Take care NAM crew, Keep on Motoring

Side by side with my sons R53:

Just before leaving WS NC:

On the road home:
Wow, beautiful. Love that colour.
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 05:44 PM
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By the way, what are the custom decals you mentioned ?
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 06:45 PM
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My bad
Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
By the way, what are the custom decals you mentioned ?
Custom was probably a loose term. When I ordered it the only option I had with the sport package was the Bonnet stripes. Well, the factory stripes were not applied, so the dealership applied Roadster stile striping right in the show room while I settled all the paperwork.

Noobie mistake, but the vinyl guy did ask for my exact specifications and applied as requested... somewhat custom
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 06:48 PM
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Got it, thanks. Those sport stripes look good on your MINI.

Given your son has an R53, is this your first MINI ?
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 06:58 PM
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Somewhat my 2nd
Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Got it, thanks. Those sport stripes look good on your MINI.

Given your son has an R53, is this your first MINI ?
Well,

I was a former Tacoma enthusiast. Had a 2008 Tacoma Access Cab, SC, decked out. My Son was supposed to take ownership of my truck upon graduation. He kept begging me for a MINI. We stumbled on this 2006 MCS at a Toyota dealership. Long story short, Toyota bought back my truck and I made $8000 from the deal. R53 was mine til my kid returned from Basic, and today I am a proud new owner of an R56.

Fun fact is the "like father like son syndrome." We are both in the Military, both own MINI Hard Top S's, his being the last year of the R53, and mine the last year of the R56. Classic
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 07:01 PM
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Very cool. Thanks to both of you for your service. Which branch ?

I'm retired Air Force and my son just signed up for delayed entry. He's going to take ownership of the 2005 Hardtop and I just ordered a 2013 JCW Hardtop. We have a lot in common!
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 07:42 PM
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Thats Cool...
Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Very cool. Thanks to both of you for your service. Which branch ?

I'm retired Air Force and my son just signed up for delayed entry. He's going to take ownership of the 2005 Hardtop and I just ordered a 2013 JCW Hardtop. We have a lot in common!
We are both in the Army.

Thanks,

Take Care
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 07:47 PM
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Oustanding. Thanks again to both of you for serving, from a retired E-8.

We have lots of military members here, both active duty and retired.
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tgc
Ordered a Mini hardtop from the dealer on May 27th and I still don't have a production number. The MA says he's submitted the order to MINI but they haven't yet accepted it and returned the production number.

Based on this thread it sounds like I'm being fed some BS. Thoughts?
Is there any other way to get the production number other than through my MA?

btw...the MINI was pretty uniquely packaged, so it'd be extremely doubtful they'll find my configuration elsewhere in the country.


EDIT: Got the production number!
Checked it out on the owners lounge and it's already configured properly in the system, so now I can sit back and be even more impatient, lol.
Ha Ha It is a waiting game.. But glad to hear you got your production number!! That's your first step..lol But still is an exciting one!
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by TraceH
Almost none. It was all prepped and everything went smoothly. 200 miles on the clock so far, range still says over 300mi left on this tank. I'm above 36MPG avg and that includes a fair bit of city driving.

I've been smiling all day. I LOVE this car. It's the best ever
TraceH, Awesome ride.. Glad you got it!!! Im sure your all smiles!!
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 10:05 PM
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Is anyones MINI sitting waiting for transport across the pond??
 
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Old 06-08-2013 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ZIPPY "S"
Is anyones MINI sitting waiting for transport across the pond??
Will be soon. On the truck to the port. If WW ships it, the Tiger leaves for the left coast on June 14. I hope it makes that one. Next one doesn't leave until June 29th!

I checked the K Line schedule, but they don't seem to service Port Hueneme.

Is WW it for the left coast, or is there another line I should be checking too?
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by EHans

Will be soon. On the truck to the port. If WW ships it, the Tiger leaves for the left coast on June 14. I hope it makes that one. Next one doesn't leave until June 29th!

I checked the K Line schedule, but they don't seem to service Port Hueneme.

Is WW it for the left coast, or is there another line I should be checking too?
Nearly positive it is just WW
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 06:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ZIPPY "S"
Is anyones MINI sitting waiting for transport across the pond??

Yep. Endurance leaves tomorrow for Baltimore. That's the ride I'm hoping to catch.
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by zigziggityzoo
Yep. Endurance leaves tomorrow for Baltimore. That's the ride I'm hoping to catch.
Hummm I need to check and see what port mine will becoming in at.. I suppose this info I can only get from my MA.?
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ZIPPY "S"
Hummm I need to check and see what port mine will becoming in at.. I suppose this info I can only get from my MA.?
Your MA will certainly have it, but if you post your location, others here may be able to tell you. If you are on the west coast, say the Rocky's and west, definitely Port Hueneme in Oxnard CA.

The other two choices are NJ and SC. Those are the 3 locations BMW has a car facility for receiving shipments.
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ZIPPY "S"
Hummm I need to check and see what port mine will becoming in at.. I suppose this info I can only get from my MA.?

If, perchance, you're on a 2W boat, you can enter your VIN in the CARGO ID tracking and find out what boat it's slated for.

Here's mine:

 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by EHans
Your MA will certainly have it, but if you post your location, others here may be able to tell you. If you are on the west coast, say the Rocky's and west, definitely Port Hueneme in Oxnard CA.

The other two choices are NJ and SC. Those are the 3 locations BMW has a car facility for receiving shipments.
Thanks EHans... I just looked on my order slip and it say my port location is Baltimore! (BALPOA) that's where my MA will pick up my car !!
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by EHans
Your MA will certainly have it, but if you post your location, others here may be able to tell you. If you are on the west coast, say the Rocky's and west, definitely Port Hueneme in Oxnard CA.

The other two choices are NJ and SC. Those are the 3 locations BMW has a car facility for receiving shipments.
Pretty sure Baltimore is another big receiving port for MINIs. Correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by zigziggityzoo
If, perchance, you're on a 2W boat, you can enter your VIN in the CARGO ID tracking and find out what boat it's slated for.

Here's mine:

Hummm what site are you on? Im sure this has been covered several times on here.. But im getting wayyy to excited .. It is possible we may be on the same boat..But again im only guessing....
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 11:18 AM
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https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...uickSearchPage

Just enter your VIN in the cargo field.

If you just want to check the outgoing shops at the port thru WW Logistics:

http://sagaweb.2wglobal.com/AppSchedules/
 
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Old 06-09-2013 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...uickSearchPage

Just enter your VIN in the cargo field.

If you just want to check the outgoing shops at the port thru WW Logistics:

http://sagaweb.2wglobal.com/AppSchedules/
Thanks!! I will give this a try!
 
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