F60 F60 Waiters Club
#626
09-09-2017, 08:56 PM
I've been doing the same thing today with essentially the same results. My status hasn't changed. I'm still waiting for transport. Entering my VIN into the WW site still turns up nothing. AskMINI and OL both say waiting for transport. Looks like I missed my Freedom.
I think the Otello is next on the 11th heading for Baltimore. Like you said, it looks like the Tongala is loading up tons of MINIs. Maybe they will make room for my JCW to be delivered from the factory to the port to be loaded on the Otello.
(SM) I hope you actually made it on the Freedom, because the next ship to Galveston is the Tombarra on the 22nd.
I think the Otello is next on the 11th heading for Baltimore. Like you said, it looks like the Tongala is loading up tons of MINIs. Maybe they will make room for my JCW to be delivered from the factory to the port to be loaded on the Otello.
(SM) I hope you actually made it on the Freedom, because the next ship to Galveston is the Tombarra on the 22nd.
Last edited by pyuhlu; 09-09-2017 at 09:02 PM.
#628
09-09-2017, 09:36 PM
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#629
09-10-2017, 05:19 AM
I've been doing the same thing today with essentially the same results. My status hasn't changed. I'm still waiting for transport. Entering my VIN into the WW site still turns up nothing. AskMINI and OL both say waiting for transport. Looks like I missed my Freedom.
I think the Otello is next on the 11th heading for Baltimore. Like you said, it looks like the Tongala is loading up tons of MINIs. Maybe they will make room for my JCW to be delivered from the factory to the port to be loaded on the Otello.
(SM) I hope you actually made it on the Freedom, because the next ship to Galveston is the Tombarra on the 22nd.
I think the Otello is next on the 11th heading for Baltimore. Like you said, it looks like the Tongala is loading up tons of MINIs. Maybe they will make room for my JCW to be delivered from the factory to the port to be loaded on the Otello.
(SM) I hope you actually made it on the Freedom, because the next ship to Galveston is the Tombarra on the 22nd.
#630
09-10-2017, 05:22 AM
Congrats!!! Exciting times ahead, it's been a very fun experience for me thus far even though the wait can be unbearable at times 
What did you end up ordering? Trim level, colors, features, etc..
#631
09-10-2017, 05:24 AM
#632
09-10-2017, 08:07 AM
#633
09-10-2017, 12:11 PM
It was not an option for the SE in the US. Roof racks came as standard on ours.
#634
09-10-2017, 12:17 PM
I've never been sure how I feel about the rails to begin with. Hoping they come out with some plugs of sorts to be able to take them off and hide the holes.
#635
09-10-2017, 12:21 PM
Verrry nice. The all black look will be amazing, I'm sure. Hopefully they have the ADA situation resolved by the time yours go to be built so you won't have any delays.
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#636
09-11-2017, 12:03 PM
#637
09-11-2017, 01:16 PM
I called ASK MINI today and my JCW has finally made it to Zeebrugge. However WW doesn't show my VIN yet. The next ship to Baltimore is the Salome on the 14th arriving at Balto on 9/24, just a bit behind you. That ship has a long trip after dropping my JCW off. It continues on to New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Japan. I hope they actually pull to a stop to drop off my car off and not try to make up time on a tight schedule.
#638
09-11-2017, 02:17 PM
#639
09-11-2017, 02:20 PM
That's Great! Hopefully fair winds and a smooth ride. I agree that the Polaris Highway is your likely ship.
I called ASK MINI today and my JCW has finally made it to Zeebrugge. However WW doesn't show my VIN yet. The next ship to Baltimore is the Salome on the 14th arriving at Balto on 9/24, just a bit behind you. That ship has a long trip after dropping my JCW off. It continues on to New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Japan. I hope they actually pull to a stop to drop off my car off and not try to make up time on a tight schedule.
I called ASK MINI today and my JCW has finally made it to Zeebrugge. However WW doesn't show my VIN yet. The next ship to Baltimore is the Salome on the 14th arriving at Balto on 9/24, just a bit behind you. That ship has a long trip after dropping my JCW off. It continues on to New Zealand, Australia, Singapore and Japan. I hope they actually pull to a stop to drop off my car off and not try to make up time on a tight schedule.
Wonder how they decide which cars get loaded on what vessel! Sure hope you see your VIN come up soon!!! Nerve wracking
Last edited by Islandbluemini; 09-11-2017 at 02:20 PM. Reason: Can't spell on Mondays!!!
#642
09-12-2017, 06:24 AM
#643
09-12-2017, 08:11 AM
2nd Gear
I didn't even realize there were black roof rails, would look pretty sweet with my black roof. Looking at the two build sites, it appears to be an option in the UK, but in the US it is standard only for the JCW with no option for the original silver rails. Interestingly to note, it also changes the side "skid" plates along the bottom of the doors from silver to black as well.
Ugh. From a quick look, it appears I'd need to get under the headliner. :(
#644
09-12-2017, 08:13 AM
#645
09-12-2017, 08:37 AM
#646
09-12-2017, 09:05 AM
#647
09-12-2017, 01:50 PM
#649
09-13-2017, 11:21 AM
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