R60 Finally broke down... (and ordered a JCW)
#101
Well, he checked into it and called the port, and said that supposedly while that's the right code, they aren't offered anymore and aren't an option on the JCW Countryman. Supposedly they can give me a "deal" on all seasons from the parts department after it comes in.
I'd love to know if someone who has ordered it with the all seasons ends up getting them at delivery.
I'd love to know if someone who has ordered it with the all seasons ends up getting them at delivery.
#102
I don't disagree with you, but not sure what else I can do at this point except ask again when it gets in? He says it was an option at one point but isn't now... Like it was a mistake. Which logically makes no sense to me for the reasons you stated above, but supposedly they called about it and that's what they were told.
Do you know when yours is supposed to arrive? Maybe if I can show them that others received theirs with all seasons, I can get them to see reason and give me them.
Do you know when yours is supposed to arrive? Maybe if I can show them that others received theirs with all seasons, I can get them to see reason and give me them.
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In other bad news, I don't know how many have heard, but I will pass along some troubling information.
The JCW Countryman is not being allowed into the US at the moment due to a variety of reasons. All delivery dates and production dates from here forward have been pushed up to 5 weeks in the future due to these setbacks.
My Week 49 Build is now slated for Week 02 of 2013. Friends that have their cars waiting to board the boat are locked out at the moment, and have now been told that there will be the 4-5 week delay in the process.
We do have official confirmation of this, and your MINI sales manager should have received the updated lists and e-mails by now.
I'm furious, but I though I would share this with you so you're not surprised later. I'd like to keep this thread on-track and keep it from becoming a thread of anger, etc.
Let's keep up hopes that the process goes smoothly and that the US agencies clear our cars for entry quickly.
The JCW Countryman is not being allowed into the US at the moment due to a variety of reasons. All delivery dates and production dates from here forward have been pushed up to 5 weeks in the future due to these setbacks.
My Week 49 Build is now slated for Week 02 of 2013. Friends that have their cars waiting to board the boat are locked out at the moment, and have now been told that there will be the 4-5 week delay in the process.
We do have official confirmation of this, and your MINI sales manager should have received the updated lists and e-mails by now.
I'm furious, but I though I would share this with you so you're not surprised later. I'd like to keep this thread on-track and keep it from becoming a thread of anger, etc.
Let's keep up hopes that the process goes smoothly and that the US agencies clear our cars for entry quickly.
#109
Wow! What's the problem(s)? Glad mine isn't scheduled to arrive until beginning of February anyway, now!
Thanks for sharing the news though!
Greatgro, nice! I like your mirror caps. I just created a signature that should hopefully show mine. This is it's debut post so we will see how it turns out.
Thanks for sharing the news though!
Greatgro, nice! I like your mirror caps. I just created a signature that should hopefully show mine. This is it's debut post so we will see how it turns out.
#110
Here is the official e-mail sent to some of the MAs and managers this morning. This is official, though Mini internal only:
Again, your sales manager will have updates for you regarding this. It's a mix of EPA and certificate issues.
The JCW Countryman, as probably expected, are all tied up in government red tape for certificates, monroneys, etc. thus they are not on boats heading the states yet, so please be advised as most are sitting on the dock at AG. Once they are released to sell in the U.S. we will let you know, thanks.
#112
Well folks, I just got a note from my MA with an attached notice from MINI regarding the all seasons. I am attempting to post here for your information (there were a couple other items in this bulletin, but I cropped out the relevant info on the JCW Countryman All Seasons).
So, those of you who submitted orders for all seasons are likely in for some disappointment. I still don't understand this decision for an "all season" vehicle with all wheel drive... they make 18" RFTs...
So, those of you who submitted orders for all seasons are likely in for some disappointment. I still don't understand this decision for an "all season" vehicle with all wheel drive... they make 18" RFTs...
#113
Well I just looked up the WW ships from Germany to NY. My MINI is supposed to finish production on Monday the 17th. There is a ship leaving the 18th which I would assume I'd never make. And now with the delay who knows when anyway. But I guess because of the Holidays the ship after that doesn't leave until 1/11! Basically while there normally is a ship going out every week, there is a 3 1/2 week wait after Mondays ship!!!!
#114
Thanks. Notice my rearview mirror is also checkerboard. I love how those checkerboard mirrors look.
Wow red on blue Trystana. Would never thought they'd even let you do that! Does look much better than I would have thought. It certainly does look wonder woman like!
Wow red on blue Trystana. Would never thought they'd even let you do that! Does look much better than I would have thought. It certainly does look wonder woman like!
#115
In the Owners' Lounge, my JCW's status is "En Route", but my VIN is not showing up in WW's tracking system. The ship Tiger left Bremerhaven today, an I hope it's on it, heading for California. A few days ago, the status was "Awaiting Transport", maybe this means something.
Also, All Season Tires are still listed as a factory ordered option for me. If they do not show up on my Mini, I will have a beef with my dealer, as a trip to the mountains is early on the agenda.
Also, All Season Tires are still listed as a factory ordered option for me. If they do not show up on my Mini, I will have a beef with my dealer, as a trip to the mountains is early on the agenda.
#116
At least I'm fairly certain I'll be the only one around, so I shouldn't have trouble finding her in parking lots... Assuming she's not sandwiched between two SUVs
#117
Well I just looked up the WW ships from Germany to NY. My MINI is supposed to finish production on Monday the 17th. There is a ship leaving the 18th which I would assume I'd never make. And now with the delay who knows when anyway. But I guess because of the Holidays the ship after that doesn't leave until 1/11! Basically while there normally is a ship going out every week, there is a 3 1/2 week wait after Mondays ship!!!!
I hope it gets cleared up by the 11th so all our babies can hop on the first ship out after that.
Now that she's "born" I am more excited to see her and will be getting more anxious as the New Year arrives!!
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Well I just looked up the WW ships from Germany to NY. My MINI is supposed to finish production on Monday the 17th. There is a ship leaving the 18th which I would assume I'd never make. And now with the delay who knows when anyway. But I guess because of the Holidays the ship after that doesn't leave until 1/11! Basically while there normally is a ship going out every week, there is a 3 1/2 week wait after Mondays ship!!!!
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First Look! Woo Hoo! She finally got here! First JCW CM at my local dealer. She is getting a tint and I will be picking her up on Monday. Yeah!!!! I thought she was NEVER going to here! :-)
Congrats!! So I guess this means the JCW CMs should be approved for release now??
Mine is still waiting to get on a ship but I hope maybe that happens this week.
I remember you posting a few months ago about ordering one of the first ones, and was wondering when you ended up getting it. So that question is answered! Looks like you had a long wait.
I'm getting more excited to get mine now that the new year is quickly approaching.
Well, this at least gives me hope that the wait won't be too much longer.
Congrats!! So I guess this means the JCW CMs should be approved for release now??
Mine is still waiting to get on a ship but I hope maybe that happens this week.
I remember you posting a few months ago about ordering one of the first ones, and was wondering when you ended up getting it. So that question is answered! Looks like you had a long wait.
I'm getting more excited to get mine now that the new year is quickly approaching.
Well, this at least gives me hope that the wait won't be too much longer.