"Those waiting for a 2014" Support Group
#476
#477
My MA phoned today and informed me my CM is scheduled for a truck on Wednesday should arrive at dealership Thursday morning. I am scheduled to pick it up on Friday!!! I asked what the dealer really needed to do before I pick it up. They said it is in 'transport mode' and needs to be put in 'road mode'. I would guess that means removing the tow hook, fueling up, and removing the plastic wrap, and a wash. Does anyone know what else they actually do?
#478
Tamesis was docked first at the Mid Atlantic Terminal when the Integrity arrives and was docked next to the BMW Terminal Friday morning and now the Tamesis is almost out of the Chesapeake on its way to Savannah according to sailwx.info.
#479
My MA phoned today and informed me my CM is scheduled for a truck on Wednesday should arrive at dealership Thursday morning. I am scheduled to pick it up on Friday!!! I asked what the dealer really needed to do before I pick it up. They said it is in 'transport mode' and needs to be put in 'road mode'. I would guess that means removing the tow hook, fueling up, and removing the plastic wrap, and a wash. Does anyone know what else they actually do?
#480
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#482
Well, my Paceman S finally shows enroute!! Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen financial obligation that I must now take on, I had to cancel my order. I was really looking forward to seeing and driving it!!!
I ended up picking up a Focus ST in Tangerine Scream. Ended up $15k less than the Paceman S, and I could work it into new budget.
Godspeed to all of you when you get your MINIs!! If you are ever in Houston area and see some idiot in TS Focus ST WAVING at you....it's probably me!!! ENJOY HE WAVE AND YOUR MINIs!!!
I ended up picking up a Focus ST in Tangerine Scream. Ended up $15k less than the Paceman S, and I could work it into new budget.
Godspeed to all of you when you get your MINIs!! If you are ever in Houston area and see some idiot in TS Focus ST WAVING at you....it's probably me!!! ENJOY HE WAVE AND YOUR MINIs!!!
#483
Well, my Paceman S finally shows enroute!! Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen financial obligation that I must now take on, I had to cancel my order. I was really looking forward to seeing and driving it!!!
I ended up picking up a Focus ST in Tangerine Scream. Ended up $15k less than the Paceman S, and I could work it into new budget.
Godspeed to all of you when you get your MINIs!! If you are ever in Houston area and see some idiot in TS Focus ST WAVING at you....it's probably me!!! ENJOY HE WAVE AND YOUR MINIs!!!
I ended up picking up a Focus ST in Tangerine Scream. Ended up $15k less than the Paceman S, and I could work it into new budget.
Godspeed to all of you when you get your MINIs!! If you are ever in Houston area and see some idiot in TS Focus ST WAVING at you....it's probably me!!! ENJOY HE WAVE AND YOUR MINIs!!!
Sorry to hear you can't get your Paceman. Good luck with your Focus ST, but aim for the purchase of another MINI when opportunity strikes!
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#490
My dealer is located just west of Philly, so it should be a close race! my "justa" will probably lose out on that last straight-away to the dealer though.
#491
Well it looks like the end is in sight for mine. Ordered June 28th, OL is showing at the dealer on Sept 25th, which the dealer loosely confirmed. I may have the car as early as Thursday! Let's see...that was only 12 weeks or so. Somebody pinch me, I don't BELIEVE it!! :D
#492
Well, my Paceman S finally shows enroute!! Unfortunately, due to an unforeseen financial obligation that I must now take on, I had to cancel my order. I was really looking forward to seeing and driving it!!!
I ended up picking up a Focus ST in Tangerine Scream. Ended up $15k less than the Paceman S, and I could work it into new budget.
Godspeed to all of you when you get your MINIs!! If you are ever in Houston area and see some idiot in TS Focus ST WAVING at you....it's probably me!!! ENJOY HE WAVE AND YOUR MINIs!!!
I ended up picking up a Focus ST in Tangerine Scream. Ended up $15k less than the Paceman S, and I could work it into new budget.
Godspeed to all of you when you get your MINIs!! If you are ever in Houston area and see some idiot in TS Focus ST WAVING at you....it's probably me!!! ENJOY HE WAVE AND YOUR MINIs!!!
I hope the dealer refunded your deposit. Good luck and be sure to wave if you see a kite blue with a black roof and helipad getting around. You'll be back one day.
#494
Anyone know how I can get more information about my R59
I ordered my Roadster on 8/18, finally moved to scheduled for production on 9/10 (over 3 weeks). It is now 9/22 and still has not even started being built - now over a month since ordered. I was told 6-8 weeks. My concern is that I am renting a car at $650/mo. until it comes in. I had to turn in my 2012 VW Eos under the lemon law, so I am carless and it is getting expensive. My sales rep is no help and only repeats over and over that they are not committed to any completion date. My question is: does anyone have a phone number of someone I can call, or have any ideas how I can find out why my car is so far behind. My sales rep said if I e-mail "ask Mini" they will only tell me to call my sales rep. Am I getting a snow job that my dealership cannot get any information about my car?
#495
Bunster,
MINI42 ordered his '13 JCW Hardtop 6/28 and is scheduled for delivery 9/25. That's 12 weeks. I ordered my '14 S Roadster 8/17, went through production 9/4-9/13, sat at the Southampton docks until 9/16, then embarked on the Torino 9/20. Following a stop in Spain, my ETA for Baltimore is 10/2 with tentative delivery for 10/5. That's 7 weeks.* I barely contact my MA, deferring to live ASK MINI almost exclusively. They are very friendly, informative, and very open to daily phone calls. Your timetable is not out of the ordinary, so just call a live ASK MINI rep on Monday.
* MINI of Sterling used a previously allocated delivery slot from 8/6 to fulfill my order. Our order dates are a day apart, but dealer use of the allocated slot may have affected my production start date. I'm renting a Fiat 500 from Budget until my Roadster arrives.
MINI42 ordered his '13 JCW Hardtop 6/28 and is scheduled for delivery 9/25. That's 12 weeks. I ordered my '14 S Roadster 8/17, went through production 9/4-9/13, sat at the Southampton docks until 9/16, then embarked on the Torino 9/20. Following a stop in Spain, my ETA for Baltimore is 10/2 with tentative delivery for 10/5. That's 7 weeks.* I barely contact my MA, deferring to live ASK MINI almost exclusively. They are very friendly, informative, and very open to daily phone calls. Your timetable is not out of the ordinary, so just call a live ASK MINI rep on Monday.
* MINI of Sterling used a previously allocated delivery slot from 8/6 to fulfill my order. Our order dates are a day apart, but dealer use of the allocated slot may have affected my production start date. I'm renting a Fiat 500 from Budget until my Roadster arrives.
Last edited by tampadave; 09-22-2013 at 03:00 PM.
#496
Unfortunately the info they gave you is Correct.
I ordered my Roadster on 8/18, finally moved to scheduled for production on 9/10 (over 3 weeks). It is now 9/22 and still has not even started being built - now over a month since ordered. I was told 6-8 weeks. My sales rep is no help and only repeats over and over that they are not committed to any completion date. My question is: does anyone have a phone number of someone I can call, or have any ideas how I can find out why my car is so far behind. My sales rep said if I e-mail "ask Mini" they will only tell me to call my sales rep. Am I getting a snow job that my dealership cannot get any information about my car?
Many of us us have had long waits to receive our MINI's.
The Oxford Plant was closed for 2 weeks ( everyone goes on Holiday there ) last of August so there was a backlog when they resumed production. (read about pack 112) That backlog seems to string itself out after they resume production and has also delayed many of us getting on a ship.
I realize this is no consolation but you are one of MANY MINI buyers that are waiting.
You should read TampaDaves long string of delays as well as others.
Your options are few, perhaps two "wait" or "give up your non-refundable deposit" and purchase a vehicle that is available.
I empathize with your frustration and wish you the best of luck.
Best wishes
#497
MINI42 ordered his '13 JCW Hardtop 6/28 and is scheduled for delivery 9/25. That's 12 weeks. I ordered my '14 S Roadster 8/17, went through production 9/4-13, sat at the Southampton docks until 9/16, then embarked on the Torino 9/20. Following a stopover in Spain, my ETA for Baltimore is 10/2 with tentative delivery for 10/5. That's 7 weeks.* I barely contact my MA, deferring to live ASK MINI almost exclusively. They are very friendly, informative, and very open to daily phone calls. Your timetable is not out of the ordinary, so just call a live ASK MINI rep on Monday.
* MINI of Sterling used a previously allocated delivery slot from 8/6 to fulfill my order. Our order dates are a day apart, but dealer use of the allocated slot may have affected my production start date.
* MINI of Sterling used a previously allocated delivery slot from 8/6 to fulfill my order. Our order dates are a day apart, but dealer use of the allocated slot may have affected my production start date.
You obviously type faster than I.
I was using you as a reference at the same time you were making your reply to Bunster.
Still wishing John Bull a Bon Voyage!
#498
I ordered my Roadster on 8/18, finally moved to scheduled for production on 9/10 (over 3 weeks). It is now 9/22 and still has not even started being built - now over a month since ordered. I was told 6-8 weeks. My concern is that I am renting a car at $650/mo. until it comes in. I had to turn in my 2012 VW Eos under the lemon law, so I am carless and it is getting expensive. My sales rep is no help and only repeats over and over that they are not committed to any completion date. My question is: does anyone have a phone number of someone I can call, or have any ideas how I can find out why my car is so far behind. My sales rep said if I e-mail "ask Mini" they will only tell me to call my sales rep. Am I getting a snow job that my dealership cannot get any information about my car?
If you speak to someone at MINI Customer Service and have your production number (from the sheet your motoring advisor gave you), they should be able to give you a specific production start and completion date. If they don/t know, get their supervisor involved.
3-4 weeks isn't totally unusual for production to start after an order is placed, but you should definitely be able to get more specific information on the status of the build dates.
And if your MA can't give you any info, I'd talk to the sales manager, and tell him you'll remember their lack of help or info when the MINI survey comes.
#499
Thank you, gentlemen
Thanks for your help. Obviously, I will wait for Joy (short for N-Joy or Pure Joy), and the customer service reps at "Ask Mini" will be earning their money. Unfortunately, my excitement and enthusiasm is starting to dwindle. I realize patience is a virtue -- just not one of mine!
#500
Thank you for the good wishes, sir! Tell me, when is the Turandot scheduled to dock in Brunswick and what is your ETA at the MINI dealership?