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I've been following some threads this week (Hudson Leader, Fidelio, etc.) and not finding as much info regarding the Don Juan as I'd like. So I figured I'd start a thread for those whose MINIs arrived anytime last week at port but are still waiting to get them. Maybe this way, we can estimate our own deliveries better than MINI can.

My MINI arrived at port from the Don Juan on the 13th of this month, and is still waiting to go to the VPC. I believe the Hudson Leader arrived only shortly before. The reason that there's a delay, from what I've read and from what I've heard from ASK MINI, is that over 4,000 cars (MINIs and BMWs) came in last week (3 times the regular amount). I understand that it's an increase workload, but still have a little frustration in the fact that they knew these boats were coming in and didn't accommodate for it (thus the 'bottleneck' I keep hearing about) - of course I don't know the dealings from port to VPC, but I have to assume that something could have been worked out to get these cars out faster. If I'm being unfair to the workers, I do apologize. I woldn't be so concerned if I did not have a road trip set for Labor Day weekend based upon my estimated delivery date of 8/24.

So, if anyone whose MINI got off the boat last week wants to give a little info, I'd greatly appreciate it. I have read that many people from the H. Leader have their cars already - a very good thing -congrats to them!

We can make this simple to reply to:
boat - Don Juan - arrived in port 8/13
status - waiting to get to VPC.

Thanks, all - I hope everyone finds themselves with a speedier delivery than they estimate.