"Those waiting for a 2013" Support Group
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The California Highway will be stopping in Charleston SC to offload vehicles tomorrow.
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
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On the flip side, you'll be able to drive yours right away while it will take me weeks to learn how to drive a manual.
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#1911
Oh, my MA told me on Saturday at our Not So Normal Sale, that when cars are off loaded in Brunswick, before they can be transported they have to go through customs. There is VDC there in Brunswick. Here's an article I found telling you BMW has 3 VDC points in the US and Brunswick is one of them. So our cars won't be transported to SC.
http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/bmw-vdc/
http://www.thedieseldriver.com/2010/02/bmw-vdc/
http://www.motoringfile.com/2005/05/...ping_timeline/
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...southeast.html
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No, but I checked the WW site (http://sagaweb..2wglobal.com/AppSche...countryList.do) and looks for ships leaving Southhampton for Port Hueneme and it lists the Topeka leaving on the 23rd. I think that's what I'll be on.
#1916
No, but I checked the WW site (http://sagaweb..2wglobal.com/AppSche...countryList.do) and looks for ships leaving Southhampton for Port Hueneme and it lists the Topeka leaving on the 23rd. I think that's what I'll be on.
#1917
Weird. I did take over a previous production number (when I tried to register on OL, it gave me a different car). Maybe that had something to do with it? Or maybe it takes them a while to get that spiffy Highgate edition out. (I so would have taken it if it came in the S Hardtop).
On the flip side, you'll be able to drive yours right away while it will take me weeks to learn how to drive a manual.
On the flip side, you'll be able to drive yours right away while it will take me weeks to learn how to drive a manual.
Stick isn't too hard to learn - first gear is the toughest, but a friend of mine says that as far as sticks go, his Mini is about the most forgiving he's ever driven. I haven't driven a Mini with a stick.
I'd have opted for the manual, but my wife refuses to even entertain the idea of learning, and she has to be able to drive the car when she goes off somewhere without the kids.
Last edited by Denzien; 10-09-2012 at 01:56 PM.
#1918
Oops there's an extra period in that link. It should be: http://sagaweb.2wglobal.com/AppSchedules/countryList.do
Edit: Some vehicles seem to be Booked the same day they arrive at the port, so there's always that
Last edited by Denzien; 10-09-2012 at 04:46 PM.
#1921
HolidayPJ - The Carmen docked at Baltimore harbor on the 3d of Oct.
My car arrived at Annapolis Mini this afternoon. I'm picking it up tomorrow morning! Pics coming! :D
My car arrived at Annapolis Mini this afternoon. I'm picking it up tomorrow morning! Pics coming! :D
Last edited by Qwik; 10-09-2012 at 03:32 PM. Reason: Addl Info
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Also, my MA said it will go straight from Brunswick to my dealer, so I guess there's a mini-VDC (in terms of size, not our car brand ) in Brunswick. No need for a transfer to Charleston VDC then.
But I don't think my MINI has officially entered the VDC yet. OL and ASK-MINI have not changed from "en route" and my MA only said it arrived at the port when I asked 5 minutes ago. Has anyone heard an official status change?
But I don't think my MINI has officially entered the VDC yet. OL and ASK-MINI have not changed from "en route" and my MA only said it arrived at the port when I asked 5 minutes ago. Has anyone heard an official status change?
#1925
If you're bored, you can watch the Figaro's route: http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/def...0&type_color=7