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angharad · Mar 30th, 2007, 09:54 AM

Hello all!

Finally the days as arrived and i go and get my car!!!!!!

Apparently the guy had loads of looks taking it back from the bodyshop to the dealer with the kit on!

I'm sooooooooooo excited after having a crap week things are looking up!!

MaTTy_P · Mar 30th, 2007, 09:56 AM

Excited for you...its one of the best feelings!!!

Fingers crossed all is well with your car and you enjoy every moment!

118 · Mar 30th, 2007, 10:01 AM

woohoo congratulations, don't forget to post some pics

aid · Mar 30th, 2007, 11:15 AM

we want pics of this head turner get them posted when you pick it up

and congrats on the new car

sav112 · Mar 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM

Dear lord he's run off with the Car!

Pic's

Fanis · Mar 31st, 2007, 05:03 PM

I am sure you are excited angharad....well done and i wish you many joyfull and safe drives!!

M1TCH · Mar 31st, 2007, 05:25 PM

you do get loads of looks in the new mini!!

enjoy your first drive!

angharad · Mar 31st, 2007, 06:01 PM

I love it I love it!!

Havent stopped looking at or driving it! I've offered to drive everywhere since yesterday!

No problems thus far...well sept a weird rattling noise from the sunroof!

Is it worth paying £299 to get it Superguarded?

Will take photos once i've stopped driving it!

Oh one more thing i didnt get the smokers pack do i still have a point where i can charge my tom tom from?!

M1TCH · Mar 31st, 2007, 06:09 PM

ask for the smokers pack, think it was a free option anyway.

ASTON · Mar 31st, 2007, 07:32 PM

yes you can still charge your tom tom from the lighter socket.

Lil_Mini · Mar 31st, 2007, 07:37 PM

Congratulations! I hope your new Mini is what you expected and much more.

I'm feeling jittery too, just because my Mini is getting loaded on the shipping vessel. I can't wait till I get to feel what you are feeling right now. =)

angharad · Mar 31st, 2007, 08:07 PM

To be fair i'd be waiting for rattling all the way home but it was perfect!

Drove it very carefully but wow today i've let rip....soooo different from a 1.9tdi Beetle!!

Best desicion made

ASTON · Mar 31st, 2007, 08:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original)

To be fair i'd be waiting for rattling all the way home but it was perfect!

Drove it very carefully but wow today i've let rip....soooo different from a 1.9tdi Beetle!!

Best desicion made

they ratting will start soon

now when are you going to post some pictures?

Evergreen · Mar 31st, 2007, 08:11 PM

[quote=Lil_Mini;2967861I'm feeling jittery too, just because my Mini is getting loaded on the shipping vessel. I can't wait till I get to feel what you are feeling right now. =)[/quote]

Hey Lil Mini, noticed you are at about the same stage as our mini. We just found out ours made it to port and is awaiting it's spot on the ship. Very exciting needless to say. How long did it take for your mini to be put aboard? What port is yours headed to?

Lil_Mini · Mar 31st, 2007, 08:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Evergreen (original)

Hey Lil Mini, noticed you are at about the same stage as our mini. We just found out ours made it to port and is awaiting it's spot on the ship. Very exciting needless to say. How long did it take for your mini to be put aboard? What port is yours headed to?

Hi Evergreen,
My car arrived at the port 3/26 and got loaded today 3/31. If it doesn't get bumped off then it is suppose to leave towards the US today also. My car got loaded at 5:22pm their time. My port of destination is Charleston, SC but I live in Texas so it's going to be a while. I'm getting excited but I dont' want to get too excited and keep checking because I think it makes the process seem even longer. heheeh.

How about you?

Evergreen · Mar 31st, 2007, 10:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lil_Mini (original)

I'm getting excited but I dont' want to get too excited and keep checking because I think it makes the process seem even longer. heheeh.

How about you?

Ah, the pains we suffer to own a mini. We were suppose to get an April build (ordered 3/7), but according to ask-mini we are built (3/29) and at port awaiting shipping (today). We can't believe how quick! (knock on wood). Now we're wondering if it is going to sit at the docks or be loaded soon. Sounds like it took five days for them to sort out a spot for you. Of course our port of entry will be in California so that could mean different sorting, ships, schedules, etc.

You have it down to the minute! How have you done that? Did you post your VIN on WW's website? I assume all that info's there and available. Our VIN doesn't show up yet, so we're thinking it's yet to be processed. All very exciting, and mini2 stories about people off motoring in bliss makes it worse!

Lil_Mini · Mar 31st, 2007, 11:16 PM

Evergreen,
Have you been checking on Owner's Lounge to see what your VIN is? But if you call into Mini Customer Service then they are more exact. Your order is very rapid. Original order was 2/19, he cancelled, I got his spot when I ordered on 3/9. Didn't get into production until 3/19. If you call up ASK-MINI, you could ask them for your VIN.

Yes, I posted my VIN on WW's website and it says the time when my car was loaded. Well, my vessel is going to California too. WW lets me check all the docks that my particular vessel is going to. You can also check your Californian dock to see when any ships are scheduled to arrive to your port and those can carry your Mini. I feel your pain though, since California is the last stop I think, but since they produced your Mini fast then hopefully your wait isn't too long.

I had to wait 5 days because there weren't any ships scheduled to dock until today. But on their website it states that my spot was booked 2/9. So I guess each dealership gets a slotted time for each cargo ship??

Evergreen · Mar 31st, 2007, 11:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lil_Mini (original)

Evergreen,
Have you been checking on Owner's Lounge to see what your VIN is? But if you call into Mini Customer Service then they are more exact. Your order is very rapid. Original order was 2/19, he cancelled, I got his spot when I ordered on 3/9. Didn't get into production until 3/19. If you call up ASK-MINI, you could ask them for your VIN.

Sounds like our timetables are about the same. Our order went in 3/7, production started roughly 3/22. We do have our VIN but when we plug it into WWs website, nothing comes up. Some folks mentioned in here that West Coast shipping can be through another company, so maybe that's why we don't see anything posted.

I did notice a ship leaving for the West Coast (Maersk Wave) on Monday through WW. Hopefully we make that one! Well, be sure to post pics after deliever and I'll do the same. I never get tired of looking at these things.

sav112 · Apr 1st, 2007, 08:47 PM

Right that’s it!

You come on here to tell us your getting your new Mini, getting us all excited.

You then Come back to tell it us how fantastic it is and how you cant stop looking at it.

Still no pictures!

I’m off to South Wales with My Digital Camera!, few hours drive then a day or two to track him down……… then I’ll post them!

Great that your enjoying it mate!

CC07ERS · Apr 1st, 2007, 08:54 PM

Where are the pics then?

Mar 30th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#1
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 67 Offline	I'm picking up my car this afternoon! Hello all! Finally the days as arrived and i go and get my car!!!!!! Apparently the guy had loads of looks taking it back from the bodyshop to the dealer with the kit on! I'm sooooooooooo excited after having a crap week things are looking up!!

Mar 30th, 2007, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
118 growl like a tiger..... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Over Thuuuuure Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 21,174 Offline	woohoo congratulations, don't forget to post some pics clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

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Fanis MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Local Time: 08:35 AM Posts: 154 Offline	I am sure you are excited angharad....well done and i wish you many joyfull and safe drives!! Caedite eos. Novit enim Dominus qui sunt eius.

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Mar 30th, 2007, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
MaTTy_P Joy! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 1,329 Offline	Excited for you...its one of the best feelings!!! Fingers crossed all is well with your car and you enjoy every moment!

Mar 30th, 2007, 11:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
aid i love that noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hamilton Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 278 Offline	we want pics of this head turner get them posted when you pick it up and congrats on the new car

Mar 31st, 2007, 02:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
sav112 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 414 Offline	Dear lord he's run off with the Car! Pic's

Mar 31st, 2007, 05:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 130 Offline	you do get loads of looks in the new mini!! enjoy your first drive!

Mar 31st, 2007, 06:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 67 Offline	I love it I love it!! Havent stopped looking at or driving it! I've offered to drive everywhere since yesterday! No problems thus far...well sept a weird rattling noise from the sunroof! Is it worth paying £299 to get it Superguarded? Will take photos once i've stopped driving it! Oh one more thing i didnt get the smokers pack do i still have a point where i can charge my tom tom from?!

Mar 31st, 2007, 06:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
M1TCH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 130 Offline	ask for the smokers pack, think it was a free option anyway.

Mar 31st, 2007, 07:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 2,685 Offline	yes you can still charge your tom tom from the lighter socket.

Mar 31st, 2007, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Lil_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 01:35 AM Posts: 177 Offline	Congratulations! I hope your new Mini is what you expected and much more. I'm feeling jittery too, just because my Mini is getting loaded on the shipping vessel. I can't wait till I get to feel what you are feeling right now. =)

Mar 31st, 2007, 08:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
angharad MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 07:35 AM Posts: 67 Offline	To be fair i'd be waiting for rattling all the way home but it was perfect! Drove it very carefully but wow today i've let rip....soooo different from a 1.9tdi Beetle!! Best desicion made

Mar 31st, 2007, 08:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
ASTON A mini is a way of life. My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: South Wales Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 2,685 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by angharad (original) To be fair i'd be waiting for rattling all the way home but it was perfect! Drove it very carefully but wow today i've let rip....soooo different from a 1.9tdi Beetle!! Best desicion made they ratting will start soon now when are you going to post some pictures?

Mar 31st, 2007, 08:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
Evergreen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 31 Offline	[quote=Lil_Mini;2967861I'm feeling jittery too, just because my Mini is getting loaded on the shipping vessel. I can't wait till I get to feel what you are feeling right now. =)[/quote] Hey Lil Mini, noticed you are at about the same stage as our mini. We just found out ours made it to port and is awaiting it's spot on the ship. Very exciting needless to say. How long did it take for your mini to be put aboard? What port is yours headed to?

Mar 31st, 2007, 08:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lil_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 01:35 AM Posts: 177 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Evergreen (original) Hey Lil Mini, noticed you are at about the same stage as our mini. We just found out ours made it to port and is awaiting it's spot on the ship. Very exciting needless to say. How long did it take for your mini to be put aboard? What port is yours headed to? Hi Evergreen, My car arrived at the port 3/26 and got loaded today 3/31. If it doesn't get bumped off then it is suppose to leave towards the US today also. My car got loaded at 5:22pm their time. My port of destination is Charleston, SC but I live in Texas so it's going to be a while. I'm getting excited but I dont' want to get too excited and keep checking because I think it makes the process seem even longer. heheeh. How about you?

Mar 31st, 2007, 10:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Evergreen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lil_Mini (original) I'm getting excited but I dont' want to get too excited and keep checking because I think it makes the process seem even longer. heheeh. How about you? Ah, the pains we suffer to own a mini. We were suppose to get an April build (ordered 3/7), but according to ask-mini we are built (3/29) and at port awaiting shipping (today). We can't believe how quick! (knock on wood). Now we're wondering if it is going to sit at the docks or be loaded soon. Sounds like it took five days for them to sort out a spot for you. Of course our port of entry will be in California so that could mean different sorting, ships, schedules, etc. You have it down to the minute! How have you done that? Did you post your VIN on WW's website? I assume all that info's there and available. Our VIN doesn't show up yet, so we're thinking it's yet to be processed. All very exciting, and mini2 stories about people off motoring in bliss makes it worse!

Mar 31st, 2007, 11:16 PM	#17 (permalink)
Lil_Mini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Local Time: 01:35 AM Posts: 177 Offline	Evergreen, Have you been checking on Owner's Lounge to see what your VIN is? But if you call into Mini Customer Service then they are more exact. Your order is very rapid. Original order was 2/19, he cancelled, I got his spot when I ordered on 3/9. Didn't get into production until 3/19. If you call up ASK-MINI, you could ask them for your VIN. Yes, I posted my VIN on WW's website and it says the time when my car was loaded. Well, my vessel is going to California too. WW lets me check all the docks that my particular vessel is going to. You can also check your Californian dock to see when any ships are scheduled to arrive to your port and those can carry your Mini. I feel your pain though, since California is the last stop I think, but since they produced your Mini fast then hopefully your wait isn't too long. I had to wait 5 days because there weren't any ships scheduled to dock until today. But on their website it states that my spot was booked 2/9. So I guess each dealership gets a slotted time for each cargo ship??

Mar 31st, 2007, 11:50 PM	#18 (permalink)
Evergreen MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oregon Local Time: 11:35 PM Posts: 31 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lil_Mini (original) Evergreen, Have you been checking on Owner's Lounge to see what your VIN is? But if you call into Mini Customer Service then they are more exact. Your order is very rapid. Original order was 2/19, he cancelled, I got his spot when I ordered on 3/9. Didn't get into production until 3/19. If you call up ASK-MINI, you could ask them for your VIN. Sounds like our timetables are about the same. Our order went in 3/7, production started roughly 3/22. We do have our VIN but when we plug it into WWs website, nothing comes up. Some folks mentioned in here that West Coast shipping can be through another company, so maybe that's why we don't see anything posted. I did notice a ship leaving for the West Coast (Maersk Wave) on Monday through WW. Hopefully we make that one! Well, be sure to post pics after deliever and I'll do the same. I never get tired of looking at these things.

Apr 1st, 2007, 08:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
sav112 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Nov 2006 Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 414 Offline	Right that’s it! You come on here to tell us your getting your new Mini, getting us all excited. You then Come back to tell it us how fantastic it is and how you cant stop looking at it. Still no pictures! I’m off to South Wales with My Digital Camera!, few hours drive then a day or two to track him down……… then I’ll post them! Great that your enjoying it mate!

Apr 1st, 2007, 08:54 PM	#20 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 06:35 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	Where are the pics then?

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