Production Week 18 Support Group
#276
Looks like the Courage is finally making some progress:
At this rate, it could make port early on the 17th. Interestingly (?) the original schedule for the Courage showed her arriving in NY on the 15th and leaving on the 16th, while the current schedule shows arrival and departure on the 17th. So maybe the net delay is really only a day and a half. If the boat arrives at say 2:00 AM, the cars could be unloaded and ready to put on a truck the next day, Thursday, and perhaps at the dealer by Friday.
He said hopefully.
At this rate, it could make port early on the 17th. Interestingly (?) the original schedule for the Courage showed her arriving in NY on the 15th and leaving on the 16th, while the current schedule shows arrival and departure on the 17th. So maybe the net delay is really only a day and a half. If the boat arrives at say 2:00 AM, the cars could be unloaded and ready to put on a truck the next day, Thursday, and perhaps at the dealer by Friday.
He said hopefully.
#277
Impact of Courages delay
I just exchanged emails with Vinny, my MA at MoP. I ask if the delay in the Courage arriving in NY impacted the date I could expect to pick up my car. He was very responsive and got back to me in less than 20 minutes. Here's his response:
Ron
Hi Ron~
Yes, when it is delayed at any point it will delay the actual arrival day at the dealership. That tracking the MINI online can be a great tool - but can also drive people nuts - please don't let it do that to you. If there is a storm at sea, or anything unforeseen - the car can be delayed a day or two, etc. That is why BMW/MINI deal in weeks and not days - they expect your car to arrive within a certain week, not an exact day.
You car should be able to be picked up by the end of the month for sure. I'm thinking you'll be able to pick it up the week of the 22-26th. Hope all is well and we'll be seeing you soon!
Thanks again,
Vinny
Yes, when it is delayed at any point it will delay the actual arrival day at the dealership. That tracking the MINI online can be a great tool - but can also drive people nuts - please don't let it do that to you. If there is a storm at sea, or anything unforeseen - the car can be delayed a day or two, etc. That is why BMW/MINI deal in weeks and not days - they expect your car to arrive within a certain week, not an exact day.
You car should be able to be picked up by the end of the month for sure. I'm thinking you'll be able to pick it up the week of the 22-26th. Hope all is well and we'll be seeing you soon!
Thanks again,
Vinny
Ron
#278
A full week after my car was loaded on the Courage, OL now shows "En Route" and beyond that, it lists an "Estimated Delivery Date" of 5/20/2006. Which presumably reflects WW's pre-delay schedule.
But still, encouraging news! Other Courage passengers, what does OL say about your delivery date? (Click on 'Review Order Status' or View Source)
But still, encouraging news! Other Courage passengers, what does OL say about your delivery date? (Click on 'Review Order Status' or View Source)
#279
Originally Posted by tubwreck
A full week after my car was loaded on the Courage, OL now shows "En Route" and beyond that, it lists an "Estimated Delivery Date" of 5/20/2006. Which presumably reflects WW's pre-delay schedule. But still, encouraging news! Other Courage passengers, what does OL say about your delivery date? (Click on 'Review Order Status' or View Source)
While probably not accurate, from what my MA says, at least the system is consistent, we get the same "Estimated Delivery Date" with our cars being on the same ship and being delivered to the same dealer.
Ron
#280
Originally Posted by sfodoug
Production week refers to the calendar year, so you are in Week 18. My build date was 04-May. Chances are you are on the same boat (Centaurus Leader) as me, AndyWSea, and perhaps a few others here. I forget who else is on the west coast.
Unfortunately, ships bound for the west coast cannot be tracked, except by checking on when they hit key milestones such as passing through the panama canal, or docking at a port that tracks the movements of incoming/outgoing vessels (and makes such information available).
At any rate, the Centaurus Leader is due into Port Hueneme, CA at the end of the month.
Cheers,
--Doug
Unfortunately, ships bound for the west coast cannot be tracked, except by checking on when they hit key milestones such as passing through the panama canal, or docking at a port that tracks the movements of incoming/outgoing vessels (and makes such information available).
At any rate, the Centaurus Leader is due into Port Hueneme, CA at the end of the month.
Cheers,
--Doug
I know how to get information on ships arriving at San Diego (http://www.sdmis.org/schedule/). Is there a similar sight for Port Hueneme ship arrivals?
#281
Originally Posted by OCBen
Thanks for the info Doug. At least you were able to find the name of the vessel - my salesguy doesn't know how to do that apparently.
I'm really trying just to enjoy the anticipation (really, I am!), not agonize over the wait. So, in a way, it's good that I can't track the boat.
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http://www.carcarrier.de/html/centaurus_leader.html
hopefully, we're just a week behind y'all wonder what ship we'll be on?
hopefully, we're just a week behind y'all wonder what ship we'll be on?
#284
#285
Originally Posted by sfodoug
My MINI now has a place to rest its weary wheels at the end of its long days. Took me a while, but our garage can once again fit two cars. It is absolutely amazing the amount of cr*p that can accumulate in a garage.
Now all I need is my MINI!
Now all I need is my MINI!
#286
My estimated delivery date is also May 20th (clearly not going to happen unless the process goes a lot faster than any of us expect it to).
Using the distance Courage travelled in 24 hours between two previous points at a slightly higher latitude, I sort of plotted out the expected remainder of the route, showing that the boat will likely arrive in the New York Harbor around midnight on the 16th. Since the recent time on May 14th was quoted as UTC, which appears to be 4 hours ahead of EDT, the marker that I predicted for the 17th of May at 0000 hours UTC means that that's where the boat should be on the 16th of May at 8 pm EDT...giving it a few hours of time going through slow moving traffic and tugboat assistance in New York Harbor, my assumption here is that the cars may be unloading in the early hours of the morning of the 17th, which is why the ship will be able to depart the same day for Charlestown, S.C.
Using the distance Courage travelled in 24 hours between two previous points at a slightly higher latitude, I sort of plotted out the expected remainder of the route, showing that the boat will likely arrive in the New York Harbor around midnight on the 16th. Since the recent time on May 14th was quoted as UTC, which appears to be 4 hours ahead of EDT, the marker that I predicted for the 17th of May at 0000 hours UTC means that that's where the boat should be on the 16th of May at 8 pm EDT...giving it a few hours of time going through slow moving traffic and tugboat assistance in New York Harbor, my assumption here is that the cars may be unloading in the early hours of the morning of the 17th, which is why the ship will be able to depart the same day for Charlestown, S.C.
#287
Well, if the thing gets unloaded by 7 AM on the 17th, passes inspection, and gets on a truck it could be at the dealer on the 18th. Given the 2-day delay for the COO, that could get you your car on Saturday the 20th.
But, barring the unforseen, early part of the following week should be possible.
But, barring the unforseen, early part of the following week should be possible.
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Got my MINI fix for the day!
Was out furniture shopping with the wife () when I "casually" mentioned to the wife that the MINI dealership was right next door. She rolled her eyes and said, "Go. But, take the kids." No sweat. Gladly take the kids if I can go hang out at the dealership and drool a little bit.
30 minutes later, I was smiling and refreshed. It's good for the one's spirits to see some shiny, new MINIs. Only thing better would have been to drive one, but didn't have the time. That, and the place was rather busy so I couldn't have 'em all to myself.
30 minutes later, I was smiling and refreshed. It's good for the one's spirits to see some shiny, new MINIs. Only thing better would have been to drive one, but didn't have the time. That, and the place was rather busy so I couldn't have 'em all to myself.
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Yeah, me too AndyWSea. I'm lost w/o the whole boat tracking...wondering where my MCS is @ sea.
I want my MCS now! I've just been researching maintenance costs post warranty and I opened another thread on an oil change @ my local dealer charging $330 for an oil change! Insanity!
My coworkers here think my MINI obsession is too much...OK, so what? People just don't know until they are in it...silly knuckleheads
I want my MCS now! I've just been researching maintenance costs post warranty and I opened another thread on an oil change @ my local dealer charging $330 for an oil change! Insanity!
My coworkers here think my MINI obsession is too much...OK, so what? People just don't know until they are in it...silly knuckleheads
#298
Originally Posted by AndyWSea
The boat should be getting close to the gulf of Mexico by now, since it is to be going through the canal on saturday.
#299
http://www.boydsteamship.com/daily_traffic_report.htm
Took me a while going through my history, but I found it! Excellent idea sfodoug!
edit: I see nothing at the Port of San Diego arriving on the 28th (same day as the Centaurus Leader) Will have to delve deeper.
Took me a while going through my history, but I found it! Excellent idea sfodoug!
edit: I see nothing at the Port of San Diego arriving on the 28th (same day as the Centaurus Leader) Will have to delve deeper.
#300
For you Courage junkies, there is a vessel tracking site run by the NY/NJ Port Authority that lists the expected ETA of the Courage as 0600 on Wednesday, departure at 2300 same day.
Unfortunately, the site does not appear to be compatible with Firefox or Safari (and of course there is no more IE for the Mac available). It does work with Opera.
The site is http://www.firstnynj.com. Click on Vessel Activity.
Also, I spoke with the finance person (Dianne Sweet) at MoP today, and the dealership has not floated away.
Unfortunately, the site does not appear to be compatible with Firefox or Safari (and of course there is no more IE for the Mac available). It does work with Opera.
The site is http://www.firstnynj.com. Click on Vessel Activity.
Also, I spoke with the finance person (Dianne Sweet) at MoP today, and the dealership has not floated away.