Anyone else here in Production Week 47?
#101
still waiting
it must be something about coming to the west coast. my MC was theoretically completed on 11/17. and has been sitting down at the dock since 11/20. 18days at port!
could it be that BMW allocating the slots on boats to the more expensive BMW's out of Belgium to tally a higher Year End sale figure? Given all the production slot planning they do, you'd think they could pre-plan the pond transport.
could it be that BMW allocating the slots on boats to the more expensive BMW's out of Belgium to tally a higher Year End sale figure? Given all the production slot planning they do, you'd think they could pre-plan the pond transport.
#102
Originally Posted by fins_up
it must be something about coming to the west coast. my MC was theoretically completed on 11/17. and has been sitting down at the dock since 11/20. 18days at port!
could it be that BMW allocating the slots on boats to the more expensive BMW's out of Belgium to tally a higher Year End sale figure? Given all the production slot planning they do, you'd think they could pre-plan the pond transport.
could it be that BMW allocating the slots on boats to the more expensive BMW's out of Belgium to tally a higher Year End sale figure? Given all the production slot planning they do, you'd think they could pre-plan the pond transport.
#107
Hey Finsup, mine was loaded onto a boat today and since mine is also coming to SoCali with yours, I assume yours is on the same boat. My mini was sitting at the port since November 23rd, most likely having some fish and chips with a glass of beer, admiring Big Ben, the House of Parliament (here's the webcam... http://www.camvista.com/england/london/bigben.php3) and the foggy weather. Now it's off to the high sea's matey!! ARRRRR MA said arrival on January 5th-7th and ready for pickup around mid January.
#108
fitch, congrats. do you have a ship name / bill of lading. I assume its a k-line. Hopefully they are indeed on and buckled down for the ride.
my MA didnt have any shipping details this weekend, but thought it should be on a ship by now, and to check back with him mid-week. He mentioned the dealer has multiple MCs with 11/19 production date and dealer delivery of ~12/27. he may just have been hoping to have the 2005 revenue.
my MA didnt have any shipping details this weekend, but thought it should be on a ship by now, and to check back with him mid-week. He mentioned the dealer has multiple MCs with 11/19 production date and dealer delivery of ~12/27. he may just have been hoping to have the 2005 revenue.
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fitch, K-lines is the other vehicle shipper appears to be used besides Wallenius Wihelmsem. it's really hard to determine how K-Line route ships from Southampton to Port Hueneme, they list Long Beach but not Port Hueneme. It looks like we need ship info from our MA's to determine if they are on a ship or still at the dock.
#113
Missed The Boat!!!!
For the last two weeks I thought Nigel was heading across the pond on the Freedom and was getting into Charleston tomorrow; Tonight I thought I'd double check Wallenius Wilhelmsen's web site to see if the ship was still getting into port tomorrow so I stuck in my Vin #, and it came up this time as Nigel was just loaded on the Courage Sunday!!!!!
Now, not due into Charleston till the day after Christmas!
No huge deal since I will not be able to get over to the dealer till after the first of the year anyhow, but now have to worry again about making it past the icebergs!
Now, not due into Charleston till the day after Christmas!
No huge deal since I will not be able to get over to the dealer till after the first of the year anyhow, but now have to worry again about making it past the icebergs!
#114
Originally Posted by Rollin
For the last two weeks I thought Nigel was heading across the pond on the Freedom and was getting into Charleston tomorrow; Tonight I thought I'd double check Wallenius Wilhelmsen's web site to see if the ship was still getting into port tomorrow so I stuck in my Vin #, and it came up this time as Nigel was just loaded on the Courage Sunday!!!!!
Now, not due into Charleston till the day after Christmas!
No huge deal since I will not be able to get over to the dealer till after the first of the year anyhow, but now have to worry again about making it past the icebergs!
Now, not due into Charleston till the day after Christmas!
No huge deal since I will not be able to get over to the dealer till after the first of the year anyhow, but now have to worry again about making it past the icebergs!
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#119
on a boat...don't know what boat because ASK MINI said I have to ask my MA. MA told me they were not allowed to tell me because they didn't receive that info due to 9/11 stuff. Yeeeeeeeeah, right...which is why everyone else on this forum can't get that info..oh wait, you can???? anyway, I'm supposed to call back in 2 weeks for an update. I'm not upset at the MA because he was extremely helpful telling me about what I can expect when I actually go to buy the car and how I will be taken into a purchase meeting with their management to discuss add-on's, alarms, radar detectors, window tint, warranties, etc ...How can I say no to all these things???
#120
Awww, Fitch ...
... I'm glad to hear that your Mini finally made it onto a boat!
Our Mini came off the Freedom at 6 p.m. yesterday. What with the state of the roads in South Carolina right now, it may not make it to the VDC for a little bit. The Mini USA site now says that our estimated delivery date is Dec. 21, but I just don't see that happening.
Our Mini came off the Freedom at 6 p.m. yesterday. What with the state of the roads in South Carolina right now, it may not make it to the VDC for a little bit. The Mini USA site now says that our estimated delivery date is Dec. 21, but I just don't see that happening.
#122
Mines on the ground today apparently. Spoke with my MA, he expects the car by Monday night?!? Thye have to wait for some paperwork, but he's pretty confident I have the car on Thursday. I guess with the Holidays upcoming and the push to produce cars at years end, they're working weekends at the VDC stuff. Hopefully, pick up my car next Friday. Pats are looking good, found a new motor for the race car and the MINIs here this week. Life is good! Happy Holidays week 47 crew!
#123
My ride arrived at MoP Friday and it should be ready to be purchased and picked up Monday or Tuesday. Not sure if I will be able to grab it before Friday but I will figure that out soon. A friend was there today and took two pics with his phone... silly, but it is all good! My wife is pretty stoked too.
Dave
Dave
#124
Originally Posted by Davemon
My ride arrived at MoP Friday and it should be ready to be purchased and picked up Monday or Tuesday. Not sure if I will be able to grab it before Friday but I will figure that out soon. A friend was there today and took two pics with his phone... silly, but it is all good! My wife is pretty stoked too.
Dave
Dave