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Old 06-14-2013 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
I've always understood ASKMINI to be very accurate with their info. Now it appears they are no more dependable than the Owner's Lounge.
The people there range from "absolutely excellent" to "making it up and need to find another job" (just like most companies). What's frustrated me is that the majority of the information I've gotten there has been very minaccurate. (See Post #7476.)
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 05:29 PM
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The level of minability there is shocking !
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Wow, that's some terrible service. Time to ask for a manager there and tell him or her the runaround you've been given today.
Well I think im going to let the dust settle a bit and give them a call tomorrow..maybe I just hit some bad ones that couldn't give me the right info... I will call my MA tomorrow as well and just see what they say.. The whole thing just took me off guard a bit.. So tomorrow will be a new day!!! I hope!
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Spa2k
Minaccurate (adjective): The result of compiling information from multiple sources believed to be authoritative. Usage: The Order Tracking system at the OL says today that my car is still at the port in Baltimore, awaiting transport, which is totally minaccurate. Also: minaccurately (adverb). Usage: The automated voice at 800-ASK-MINI minaccurately reported today that my car is in Southampton, awaiting the trip to Baltimore. Also: minaccuracy (noun). Usage: In three successive phone calls, I received three totally different stories about the delivery date to the dealer, which makes me doubt the minaccuracy of the system.

ha ha I love this post...why does it sound so familiar to me all we can do is laugh about it.. I don't know how I missed this post.. but I like it!
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by EHans
And my car is still not showing up when I put my VIN in the cargo field at WW.
This happened to me and it turned out my car got on a KLine boat and was almost in the US when I found out which boat (from my MA). Super frustrating to search WW and get no results!
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 10:54 PM
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Congrats to all that just recently took delivery of their new MINIs. It has been two weeks now since my Roadster came home and I'm loving every minute of it. I do not miss my Volkswagen CC at all.
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. T
Congrats to all that just recently took delivery of their new MINIs. It has been two weeks now since my Roadster came home and I'm loving every minute of it. I do not miss my Volkswagen CC at all.
Boy... I can now really identify with the term... "waiting for my ship to sail".
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
your VIN not showing up yet on the manifest does not sound good. I would think that would show up either before or at time of departure.
Originally Posted by EHans
Well, it has left, and my car isn't on the manifest.
FWIW, my VIN didn't show up in the WW tracking system until three days after it had left the port. Hopefully yours is in the same kind of situation.
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by WolfsBane
Boy... I can now really identify with the term... "waiting for my ship to sail".
I know what you mean. I am hoping mine made the KLine ship "California Highway" that left Southampton today (14th). Before ordering my MCS I never would have guessed I would be this interested in the ships sailing from an overseas port.
 
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Old 06-14-2013 | 11:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Sounds like State Farm handled your claim only "ok". Sorry to hear that. As a State Farm claim adjuster, that disappoints me.

Although there were some delays, very likely due to being swamped with work like the Total Loss reps in my office, I hope every rep you spoke to did a good job explaining everything to you and spoke to you as a valued policyholder.

Attorneys.... I'll keep my view on them to myself.

Thanks very much for having State Farm as your insurer.
Overall yes, they are kind and full of info. Lawyer is a necessary evil cause of UM claim. (He is also a MINI owner)
The total loss folks were helpful, I know they are busy, but wish I would have for call from them after they asked me to fax things right away instead of waiting 4-5 days when I initiate a call.

Any new deliveries?
I saw the cup holder change on the 2014 CMs, 2 in the rear plus padded arm rest, I asked MA for rail cup holder since I don't have armrest.

Saw some nice MINI up in Ohio and WV today.
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 01:38 AM
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Originally Posted by alan.dg
FWIW, my VIN didn't show up in the WW tracking system until three days after it had left the port. Hopefully yours is in the same kind of situation.
Good info, Alan. Thanks!
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by alan.dg
FWIW, my VIN didn't show up in the WW tracking system until three days after it had left the port. Hopefully yours is in the same kind of situation.
Oh great. I had come to tems with my misery. Now you've given me hope. Way to go!
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 03:54 PM
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It's arrived!

Arrrrgh! My car is at the dealer, but not ready for pickup until Monday!

So excited and frustrated at the same time.

Here's a pic my MA sent
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by okyeron
Arrrrgh! My car is at the dealer, but not ready for pickup until Monday! So excited and frustrated at the same time.
You've waited this long. What's another day or so. It looks fantastic.
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by okyeron
Arrrrgh! My car is at the dealer, but not ready for pickup until Monday!

So excited and frustrated at the same time.

Here's a pic my MA sent
Very nice, and congrats! Monday will be here soon enough!
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 06:50 PM
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My ship, the Dionysos Leader, just showed up on ship tracking off the coast of Baja approaching California. Eta to Port Hueneme is 6/21. Getting closer!
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by AAAMINI
My ship, the Dionysos Leader, just showed up on ship tracking off the coast of Baja approaching California. Eta to Port Hueneme is 6/21. Getting closer!
Mine was in that spot just a couple of days ago. Maybe we'll be on the same truck to Denver! My MA said mine might be in by the 24th.
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EHans
Very nice, and congrats! Monday will be here soon enough!
EHans... When you check your status on ask mini what does it say? I am currious
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:38 PM
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Met with my MA today re: my dealership installed options. A little more expensive than I had anticipated. I'm very close to having a $40K MINI.
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Good info, Alan. Thanks!
CR.. whats your current status? Is it done yet?
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by alan.dg

Mine was in that spot just a couple of days ago. Maybe we'll be on the same truck to Denver! My MA said mine might be in by the 24th.
My MA said about a week from the port. So the 28th ish. I will have to look for you on the road!
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB
Met with my MA today re: my dealership installed options. A little more expensive than I had anticipated. I'm very close to having a $40K MINI.
What are they? Shouldn't you have known all the pricing before pulling the trigger? I had a copy of the invoice in hand before I said go. Don't forget tax license and title, that's prob $3k.
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperGreg
What are they? Shouldn't you have known all the pricing before pulling the trigger? I had a copy of the invoice in hand before I said go. Don't forget tax license and title, that's prob $3k.
Yep, already figured in taxes and title work.

I'm talking about three items. I had estimated them to be about $3200 and that's pretty much where I'm at. I overestimated one item, underestimated another. So it's all good. If I was not okay with it, my emoticons would have looked more like this:

Two of the three items: The clear bra and the custom graphics. Third item I am keeping under wraps for now.

If I wasn't happy with the prices, I could always go aftermarket.
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CR&PW&JB

Yep, already figured in taxes and title work.

I'm talking about three items. I had estimated them to be about $3200 and that's pretty much where I'm at. I overestimated one item, underestimated another. So it's all good. If I was not okay with it, my emoticons would have looked more like this:

Two of the three items: The clear bra and the custom graphics. Third item I am keeping under wraps for now.

If I wasn't happy with the prices, I could always go aftermarket.
Oh the suspense!!!
 
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Old 06-15-2013 | 08:14 PM
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