"Those waiting for a 2014" Support Group
#576
09-26-2013, 07:45 AM
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My MINIs’ journeys from build to delivery, via the Port at Bayonne, NJ
I hope all new support group members can learn from this information and enjoy their MINI purchase experience:
http://www.romvt.com/newMINIpurchase.pdf
Frank
http://www.romvt.com/newMINIpurchase.pdf
Frank
#579
09-26-2013, 09:48 AM
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Almost done with production. Then you get to wait for ground transport to Southampton to receive your ship assignment. I finished production 9/13 and my ship left Southampton 9/20, if that helps in constructing your timetable.
#580
09-26-2013, 11:39 AM
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This is ridiculous!!! I'm sitting here on my couch, iPhone in one hand, laptop open and on.
On the iPhone I'm using the maps app to see the location of the locks in the Panama Canal.
On the laptop I've got two windows going. 1 is the webcam of the lock my bots and mini are heading to next, the Miraflores Locks. 2 is the Marine Tracking site showing exactly where the boat is.
I'm bound and determined to get a look at my boat as it hits the locks.
What a way to sit on my day off!!
On the iPhone I'm using the maps app to see the location of the locks in the Panama Canal.
On the laptop I've got two windows going. 1 is the webcam of the lock my bots and mini are heading to next, the Miraflores Locks. 2 is the Marine Tracking site showing exactly where the boat is.
I'm bound and determined to get a look at my boat as it hits the locks.
What a way to sit on my day off!!
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#581
09-26-2013, 11:45 AM
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The more I refresh the OL, the quicker my MINI will be assigned a ship, right? RIGHT?!
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
#582
09-26-2013, 12:39 PM
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The more I refresh the OL, the quicker my MINI will be assigned a ship, right? RIGHT?!
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
#584
09-26-2013, 12:58 PM
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It was finished on Sept 19. Just gave a call and she has arrived at the port, but doesn't have a ship assignment yet. Hopefully, she'll be partying on the 10/1 sailing of the Honor.
#585
09-26-2013, 01:01 PM
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Did you plug the last 7 of your VIN in the Cargo ID section of the WW website yet?
#586
09-26-2013, 01:39 PM
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09-26-2013, 03:13 PM
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(edit) - removed image as you already captured it...
Can't wait to see her running up north in the Pacific!!!
#590
09-26-2013, 03:32 PM
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09-26-2013, 03:42 PM
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Thanks for covering it for me. You'll be sure to get yours before me! Gonna be the longest couple of weeks coming up!!!
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09-26-2013, 03:57 PM
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#594
09-26-2013, 03:59 PM
Almost there! I am impatiently waiting for my scheduled delivery tomorrow. I finally pick up my JCWCM tomorrow. This forum has been a brilliant place to learn about Minis including the entire delivery process. Who would have thought I could track the locations of the cargo ship leaving the Port in Germany, stopping in Southampton, across the Atlantic and into the Port of Baltimore. Thank you, all! My Mini support group.
The Mini Owners site still says my CM is it at the Distribution Center, the Ask Mini automatic phone system says it is in transit, and my MA told me it was scheduled to load the truck two days ago and arrive at the dealer yesterday. I will post photos ASAP.
The Mini Owners site still says my CM is it at the Distribution Center, the Ask Mini automatic phone system says it is in transit, and my MA told me it was scheduled to load the truck two days ago and arrive at the dealer yesterday. I will post photos ASAP.
#595
09-26-2013, 04:15 PM
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I'm glad to see you're taking delivery, so please accept my heart-felt congratulations on your new MINI! Weeks of waiting will soon be forgotten. Display your pictures, TJANK!
#596
09-26-2013, 04:24 PM
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09-26-2013, 04:33 PM
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I received at least 25 "no records found" before I struck gold. When my info magically appeared, I couldn't believe it! My ship's in the middle of the Atlantic, so it's beyond tracking range. Assuming the Torino docks in Baltimore as scheduled (10/2 at 4:00 AM EST), I'll resume my crazed tracking procedures once more.
#598
09-26-2013, 05:11 PM
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#599
09-26-2013, 05:14 PM
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The more I refresh the OL, the quicker my MINI will be assigned a ship, right? RIGHT?!
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
In other news, I think I found the root cause of my heated seats issue: a bug on the MINI website. You can choose the Cold Weather Package on the first page of the configurator, but when you choose the City Pack (or other package), the heated seats go away (but leave the other two items from the CWP). I recorded a video and sent it to the GM of the dealership.
#600
09-26-2013, 05:15 PM