Is your MINI on AIDA?
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#29
Originally Posted by creeker
I've been searching through the postings and I don't see any way to track AIDA into Baltimore....
#30
This means MY car should be in dry land in New Jersey. Wonder how long it will take to load it on a truck and drive it to Buffalo? MiniUSA still says "in route" not "at distribution center," but now lists an estimated delivery date of 8/20/05. MiniUSA has always been behind (by two to four days). Do they work weekends at the vehicle distribution centers?
#31
Originally Posted by classpro
This means MY car should be in dry land in New Jersey. Wonder how long it will take to load it on a truck and drive it to Buffalo? MiniUSA still says "in route" not "at distribution center," but now lists an estimated delivery date of 8/20/05. MiniUSA has always been behind (by two to four days). Do they work weekends at the vehicle distribution centers?
Also upload some pictures. We want to see what an ADIA alum looks like!!!!
#32
You can check the info at the Port of Charleston here:
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
I'm assuming that our cars are still going to Charleston? Is there a chance they are being processed in NY?
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
I'm assuming that our cars are still going to Charleston? Is there a chance they are being processed in NY?
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#34
Creeker: I went to college in Santa Cruz. I have very fond memories of the place. This was 1979-82, which is why I'm not in a hurry to post any pictures . . .
The hours of operation do not list sunday, but I have no idea what actually happens. I suspect I'll be able to get more information early next week about the status of my car.
The hours of operation do not list sunday, but I have no idea what actually happens. I suspect I'll be able to get more information early next week about the status of my car.
#35
Originally Posted by mdreuben
You can check the info at the Port of Charleston here:
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
I'm assuming that our cars are still going to Charleston? Is there a chance they are being processed in NY?
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
I'm assuming that our cars are still going to Charleston? Is there a chance they are being processed in NY?
When you look at the WW web site, is your car still listed on the AIDA? If not then you got off in NY and are being processed there. That would mean you have 3 or 4 days till you are motoring!!
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#36
"When you look at the WW web site, is your car still listed on the AIDA? If not then you got off in NY and are being processed there. That would mean you have 3 or 4 days till you are motoring!!"
I wish that were true. I'm still showing up on theWW site with a NY destination on the AIDA. It does not show anything after "Loaded on Vessel" on August 5. Looks like theWW website is also behind. Miniusa also shows "in route." This is as of monday, 8/15. 866askmini had no information. Guess I'll have to call the dealer tomorrow.
I wish that were true. I'm still showing up on theWW site with a NY destination on the AIDA. It does not show anything after "Loaded on Vessel" on August 5. Looks like theWW website is also behind. Miniusa also shows "in route." This is as of monday, 8/15. 866askmini had no information. Guess I'll have to call the dealer tomorrow.
#40
Still no delivery information on the W&W website. Also no updata on miniusa site. I'll have to call the dealer today.
UPDATE: Dealer says that the car has not been transported from the dock to the distribution center. It's been at the dock since sunday at the latest, because the AIDA left New York on Sunday. He says it will likely be another week. According to the dealer, it takes a lot longer to get through the distribution center than the majority of people here seem to think.
UPDATE: Dealer says that the car has not been transported from the dock to the distribution center. It's been at the dock since sunday at the latest, because the AIDA left New York on Sunday. He says it will likely be another week. According to the dealer, it takes a lot longer to get through the distribution center than the majority of people here seem to think.
#41
Originally Posted by classpro
According to the dealer, it takes a lot longer to get through the distribution center than the majority of people here seem to think.
#42
The AIDA has landed!
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
Any experience out there as to how long it will take to be processed and wind it's way to Cleveland?
http://www.port-of-charleston.com/vessel_schedule.asp
Any experience out there as to how long it will take to be processed and wind it's way to Cleveland?
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i've got a friend who's on his second MINI and both of them spent less than 2 days at the VPC, but i've read about a few that have taken longer. the lesson i've learned is that different stages take different amounts of time and there's really no guaranteed time frames for any stage of the process.
that doesn't mean that this whole waiting game isn't frustrating, though. one thing we do know 100% is that it won't be as long as it has been.
that doesn't mean that this whole waiting game isn't frustrating, though. one thing we do know 100% is that it won't be as long as it has been.
#45
Apparently, my car has not left the dock after 4 days. It has not even gone to the VPC (or else they have not logged it in). What is frustrating is not knowing what's going on.
Also, I'm not happy with my dealer. The salesperson quit, so I first was dealing with the sales manager and then a new salesperson. The salesperson tells me they charge extra to have the daylight running lights turned on (even though it says in MINI's broshure that it's a standard feature). I told him that they should not charge for that, and I won't pay for it, so he's going to "check" to see if they can turn them on for free. I'll make a fuss about it if I have to, but I'm not going to be nickeled and dimed when I'm already paying sticker and waiting some time for a car (and having to drive 3.5 hours to the dealer). It rubs me the wrong way.
Also, I'm not happy with my dealer. The salesperson quit, so I first was dealing with the sales manager and then a new salesperson. The salesperson tells me they charge extra to have the daylight running lights turned on (even though it says in MINI's broshure that it's a standard feature). I told him that they should not charge for that, and I won't pay for it, so he's going to "check" to see if they can turn them on for free. I'll make a fuss about it if I have to, but I'm not going to be nickeled and dimed when I'm already paying sticker and waiting some time for a car (and having to drive 3.5 hours to the dealer). It rubs me the wrong way.
#47
Arrived at the dealer today
Originally Posted by classpro
DCJEFF: I'm really sorry to hear that. People here seemed to think it would only take a day or two to get from the port to the trucks for delivery. I guess I have at least another week to wait. Too bad.
During this entire week, I couldn't get any information about the status of the Car. The OL said it was at the VDC with an estimated delivery date of Aug. 14 (said that as late as yesterday afternoon which was Aug. 16). ASKMINI said it was at the dock waiting transport and the humans said they had no information. My MA could only say it has been offloaded and had expected it on the 14th. Last night, the OL changed and my estimated delivery date was switched to Aug. 19, which will end up being my delivery date.
#49
Originally Posted by classpro
Congrats dcjeff. That's good news. I hope my car is in process too, and the info is just behind.
I'm camped out at the Holiday Inn in Cleveland right now waiting for my MCS to show up and any bits of data are greatly appreciated!
#50
Originally Posted by creeker
classpro, let us know how long it takes from when your car was dropped off till you hear that it arrived at the dealer.
I'm camped out at the Holiday Inn in Cleveland right now waiting for my MCS to show up and any bits of data are greatly appreciated!
I'm camped out at the Holiday Inn in Cleveland right now waiting for my MCS to show up and any bits of data are greatly appreciated!