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bassplayer · Aug 9th, 2002, 11:41 AM

I'm assuming with the rest of you good folks on the Hudson Leader, that this morning when I checked the OL, my MINI has been listed as En Route with an estimated delivery of 8/21. I'll take delivery in Richmond, VA. What about the rest of my shipmates?

stanMINI · Aug 9th, 2002, 11:57 AM

You have to love MINI USA. They have the audacity to say they have the most up to date info and then tell you are enroute the same day you dock in Nova Scotia.

I was also updated today and my delivery date is 8/17. I wonder how they figure. Based on the averages to get to VPC and out of VPC it seems like that could take a week or so and then they have to truck it off to Kansas. I hate to get my hopes up, but that would be sweet. Maybe this is where they try and process the earlier production dates first and reassert the FIFO type equity into the process.

majormike · Aug 9th, 2002, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by bassplayer
What about the rest of my shipmates?

MINIUSA finally has me on the Hudson Leader due in NY on 8/12. Can't say when I'll take delivery. Depends on the length of stay on the dock, VPC, and at the dealer. I'm already bugging the dealer 'cause I'd like to take it on a road trip we're making August 23.

eBrit · Aug 9th, 2002, 12:22 PM

Quote:

You have to love MINI USA. They have the audacity to say they have the most up to date info and then tell you are enroute the same day you dock in Nova Scotia.

I expect MINI USA sent someone on board at Nova Scotia to find out what was coming

eBrit

Pamlico · Aug 9th, 2002, 12:23 PM

Same with me as well. Updated to "En Route" this morning.

Estimated delivery of 8/23 and I'm picking up the car in Buffalo, NY (about 425 miles from the VPC).

Hey stanMINI you're in Kansas and got a delivery date of 8/17 ?? Grrrrr.

stanMINI · Aug 9th, 2002, 12:24 PM

Pamlico and bassplayer, what was your build date? Mine was 7/12.

Nowhere · Aug 9th, 2002, 03:03 PM

Yep, just checked the OL and I'm En Route with an est. delivery date of 8/17 in Philly. That would be nice, but I don't have my hopes up just yet...
Chris

Pamlico · Aug 9th, 2002, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stanMINI
Pamlico and bassplayer, what was your build date? Mine was 7/12.

Production date was 7/19, but was actually completed on 7/15 (according to MiniUSA).

stanMINI · Aug 9th, 2002, 04:55 PM

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Hey stanMINI you're in Kansas and got a delivery date of 8/17 ?? Grrrrr.

You shouldn't feel to bad. Gary Tate had the same build date as I did and he has been driving his car for weeks. Grrrr. Of course, we are all happy for our friend Gary, right!

bassplayer · Aug 9th, 2002, 05:23 PM

StanMINI and Pamlico and all!! My production date was 7/19, but I think I was actually finished on 7/18 - that's what MINIUSA says anyway! Time is getting shorter now!

MiniJT · Aug 9th, 2002, 05:55 PM

Hey Shipmates...

I was also updated today by MINIUSA to "En Route", with an estimated delivery of 8/21 to New Country Motors in Hartford, CT. When I called ASKMINI, they said little Chili Red was due to leave VPC on 8/20. Not sure how they guessed that, but...

Anyone else on the ship going to Hartford???

After all this wait... I will be away in NH with wife and kids Aug 23 - 26, so I may have to wait until after then unless it comes in sooner... I don't expect it to be READY on 8/21, it's just arriving there on that date. Right?

snowMINI · Aug 9th, 2002, 06:03 PM

Mine is also on the Hudson Leader, also going to Hartford.

Read on an earlier post that New Country was able to do all the programming. However, my "Motoring Advisor" said they were still working out the details, but expected to have them ironed out by delivery. Have you asked?

JimMini · Aug 9th, 2002, 08:11 PM

I also was confirmed today after knowing thru WW that I was on the boat 8/1. I'm headed for Keeler in Albany, NY and also have been given a est. delivery of 8/21.

Keeler must have heard too because I got an email from my salesman today asking for info on insurance, financing, plates ect. to facilitate a "smooth" delivery.

The excitement builds !!!!

Pamlico · Aug 9th, 2002, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JimMini
I also was confirmed today after knowing thru WW that I was on the boat 8/1. I'm headed for Keeler in Albany, NY and also have been given a est. delivery of 8/21.

Keeler must have heard too because I got an email from my salesman today asking for info on insurance, financing, plates ect. to facilitate a "smooth" delivery.

The excitement bulds !!!!

When I called my sales guy today to enquire abour financing, etc. he acted like he could give a rats a** about the pending arrival (estimated 8/23 to Buffalo from NY City - why so late?) of our car. Also told me that the 8/12 arrival in NY city probably wasn't all that accurate as "the web page is usually off a little". I explained this was off the shipper's (WW), not MiniUSA's site but he seemed oblivious to that as well.

I certainly didn't expect him to be foaming at the mouth with excitement over the arrival of someone's car, but a little enthusiasm would have been nice.

capaz · Aug 9th, 2002, 09:43 PM

That would make three of us obsessing on this thread...

Sucked not being able to track the HL across the atlantic. I had nightmares about the Don Juan passing us.

My estimated delivery date is 8/23. Could there not be enough room for mine on the 8/21 haul? After all it'a just a MINI...

Pamlico · Aug 12th, 2002, 12:28 PM

Has anyone been able to get any info on whether or not the Hudson Leader has / will be docking in NY today? I've not been successful in finding a site that provides information on port arrivals.

The WW site still shows today as the arrival date, but so far nothing has changed on the status of our car (although the updates must lag a bit behind the time when the cars are actually unloaded).

stanMINI · Aug 12th, 2002, 01:33 PM

We need a stateside operative, ala eBrit, to reconnoiter the docks and keep us updated. Any volunteers?

Pamlico · Aug 12th, 2002, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stanMINI
We need a stateside operative, ala eBrit, to reconnoiter the docks and keep us updated. Any volunteers?

Given the security around NY City these days, someone taking pictures of the port with a long lens might end up meeting some interesting people and spending time in a hole.

capaz · Aug 12th, 2002, 10:29 PM

Hello HL mates,

This morning I caught a a fuzzy shot of what I believe was the Hudson Leader at berth in NJ (NEAT). There is a live camera atop the Empire State Building. Try this link http://www.weatherview.com/accu/nyc001.php?cam=nyc001 in the morning. Otherwise, the haze/dark obscures the visibility. Look south right in line with the Statue of Liberty... The Hudson Leader is quite distinctive because of the wide verticle blue strip amidships. I can post the shot tomorrow. Left it at work.

Anyway, tomorrow it will be academic because I'm expecting an update on WW or the OL. But, the Don Juan people will be interested. Can't miss that one. Has WW in about 5000 point type on its side.

Amazing how good the camera is on clear days,
Paul

eBrit · Aug 13th, 2002, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Given the security around NY City these days, someone taking pictures of the port with a long lens might end up meeting some interesting people and spending time in a hole

....especially as the Military Ocean Terminal is right next door! It would be cool to see some pics though

eBrit

Aug 9th, 2002, 11:41 AM	#61
bassplayer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hopewell, VA Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 42 Offline	I'm assuming with the rest of you good folks on the Hudson Leader, that this morning when I checked the OL, my MINI has been listed as En Route with an estimated delivery of 8/21. I'll take delivery in Richmond, VA. What about the rest of my shipmates? Butch Chili Red MC White top and mirrors with Sport & Cold weather package, multi-function steering wheel and spoiler. Delivered on 8/30/02!!

Aug 9th, 2002, 11:57 AM	#62 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 01:30 PM Posts: 184 Offline	You have to love MINI USA. They have the audacity to say they have the most up to date info and then tell you are enroute the same day you dock in Nova Scotia. I was also updated today and my delivery date is 8/17. I wonder how they figure. Based on the averages to get to VPC and out of VPC it seems like that could take a week or so and then they have to truck it off to Kansas. I hate to get my hopes up, but that would be sweet. Maybe this is where they try and process the earlier production dates first and reassert the FIFO type equity into the process. Cooper S - Chili Red w/Black The road goes on forever and the party never ends.

Aug 9th, 2002, 11:58 AM	#63 (permalink)
majormike MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Villages, FL Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 174 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by bassplayer What about the rest of my shipmates? MINIUSA finally has me on the Hudson Leader due in NY on 8/12. Can't say when I'll take delivery. Depends on the length of stay on the dock, VPC, and at the dealer. I'm already bugging the dealer 'cause I'd like to take it on a road trip we're making August 23. Proud owner: MCS LY/W, Premium, Sports, Black Panther Leather Last edited by majormike : Aug 10th, 2002 at 07:20 PM.

Aug 9th, 2002, 12:24 PM	#66 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 01:30 PM Posts: 184 Offline	Pamlico and bassplayer, what was your build date? Mine was 7/12. Cooper S - Chili Red w/Black The road goes on forever and the party never ends.

Aug 9th, 2002, 04:55 PM	#69 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 01:30 PM Posts: 184 Offline	Quote: Hey stanMINI you're in Kansas and got a delivery date of 8/17 ?? Grrrrr. You shouldn't feel to bad. Gary Tate had the same build date as I did and he has been driving his car for weeks. Grrrr. Of course, we are all happy for our friend Gary, right! Cooper S - Chili Red w/Black The road goes on forever and the party never ends.

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Aug 9th, 2002, 12:22 PM	#64 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 574 Offline	Quote: You have to love MINI USA. They have the audacity to say they have the most up to date info and then tell you are enroute the same day you dock in Nova Scotia. I expect MINI USA sent someone on board at Nova Scotia to find out what was coming eBrit

Aug 9th, 2002, 12:23 PM	#65 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Same with me as well. Updated to "En Route" this morning. Estimated delivery of 8/23 and I'm picking up the car in Buffalo, NY (about 425 miles from the VPC). Hey stanMINI you're in Kansas and got a delivery date of 8/17 ?? Grrrrr.

Aug 9th, 2002, 03:03 PM	#67 (permalink)
Nowhere MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 59 Offline	Yep, just checked the OL and I'm En Route with an est. delivery date of 8/17 in Philly. That would be nice, but I don't have my hopes up just yet... Chris

Aug 9th, 2002, 04:10 PM	#68 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by stanMINI Pamlico and bassplayer, what was your build date? Mine was 7/12. Production date was 7/19, but was actually completed on 7/15 (according to MiniUSA).

Aug 9th, 2002, 05:23 PM	#70 (permalink)
bassplayer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Hopewell, VA Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 42 Offline	StanMINI and Pamlico and all!! My production date was 7/19, but I think I was actually finished on 7/18 - that's what MINIUSA says anyway! Time is getting shorter now! Butch Chili Red MC White top and mirrors with Sport & Cold weather package, multi-function steering wheel and spoiler. Delivered on 8/30/02!!

Aug 9th, 2002, 05:55 PM	#71 (permalink)
MiniJT MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Kingstown, RI Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 11 Offline	Hey Shipmates... I was also updated today by MINIUSA to "En Route", with an estimated delivery of 8/21 to New Country Motors in Hartford, CT. When I called ASKMINI, they said little Chili Red was due to leave VPC on 8/20. Not sure how they guessed that, but... Anyone else on the ship going to Hartford??? After all this wait... I will be away in NH with wife and kids Aug 23 - 26, so I may have to wait until after then unless it comes in sooner... I don't expect it to be READY on 8/21, it's just arriving there on that date. Right? MiniJT Chili Red/White MC, Premium, Sports, Chrome, 5-star Silver Wheels

Aug 9th, 2002, 06:03 PM	#72 (permalink)
snowMINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: S.E. CT Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 26 Offline	counting the days Mine is also on the Hudson Leader, also going to Hartford. Read on an earlier post that New Country was able to do all the programming. However, my "Motoring Advisor" said they were still working out the details, but expected to have them ironed out by delivery. Have you asked? MCS, DS/Black Winter, Sport, and Premium Pkgs. MINI roof rack

Aug 9th, 2002, 08:11 PM	#73 (permalink)
JimMini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Endicott, NY Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 118 Offline	Also confirmed in transit I also was confirmed today after knowing thru WW that I was on the boat 8/1. I'm headed for Keeler in Albany, NY and also have been given a est. delivery of 8/21. Keeler must have heard too because I got an email from my salesman today asking for info on insurance, financing, plates ect. to facilitate a "smooth" delivery. The excitement builds !!!! 2006 Solar Red/Silver Cooper Last edited by JimMini : Aug 9th, 2002 at 09:04 PM.

Aug 9th, 2002, 08:31 PM	#74 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Re: Also confirmed in transit Quote: Originally posted by JimMini I also was confirmed today after knowing thru WW that I was on the boat 8/1. I'm headed for Keeler in Albany, NY and also have been given a est. delivery of 8/21. Keeler must have heard too because I got an email from my salesman today asking for info on insurance, financing, plates ect. to facilitate a "smooth" delivery. The excitement bulds !!!! When I called my sales guy today to enquire abour financing, etc. he acted like he could give a rats a** about the pending arrival (estimated 8/23 to Buffalo from NY City - why so late?) of our car. Also told me that the 8/12 arrival in NY city probably wasn't all that accurate as "the web page is usually off a little". I explained this was off the shipper's (WW), not MiniUSA's site but he seemed oblivious to that as well. I certainly didn't expect him to be foaming at the mouth with excitement over the arrival of someone's car, but a little enthusiasm would have been nice.

Aug 9th, 2002, 09:43 PM	#75 (permalink)
capaz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CT, USA Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Also to New Country via Hudson Leader That would make three of us obsessing on this thread... Sucked not being able to track the HL across the atlantic. I had nightmares about the Don Juan passing us. My estimated delivery date is 8/23. Could there not be enough room for mine on the 8/21 haul? After all it'a just a MINI... 2002 MCS; Pure Silver

Aug 12th, 2002, 12:28 PM	#76 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Today's the Day. Has anyone been able to get any info on whether or not the Hudson Leader has / will be docking in NY today? I've not been successful in finding a site that provides information on port arrivals. The WW site still shows today as the arrival date, but so far nothing has changed on the status of our car (although the updates must lag a bit behind the time when the cars are actually unloaded).

Aug 12th, 2002, 01:33 PM	#77 (permalink)
stanMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Wichita, KS Local Time: 01:30 PM Posts: 184 Offline	We need a stateside operative, ala eBrit, to reconnoiter the docks and keep us updated. Any volunteers? Cooper S - Chili Red w/Black The road goes on forever and the party never ends.

Aug 12th, 2002, 02:10 PM	#78 (permalink)
Pamlico Dead Man's Curve? Feh. Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rochester, NY Local Time: 03:30 PM Posts: 1,176 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by stanMINI We need a stateside operative, ala eBrit, to reconnoiter the docks and keep us updated. Any volunteers? Given the security around NY City these days, someone taking pictures of the port with a long lens might end up meeting some interesting people and spending time in a hole.

Aug 12th, 2002, 10:29 PM	#79 (permalink)
capaz MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CT, USA Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 4 Offline	No update on WW yet Hello HL mates, This morning I caught a a fuzzy shot of what I believe was the Hudson Leader at berth in NJ (NEAT). There is a live camera atop the Empire State Building. Try this link http://www.weatherview.com/accu/nyc001.php?cam=nyc001 in the morning. Otherwise, the haze/dark obscures the visibility. Look south right in line with the Statue of Liberty... The Hudson Leader is quite distinctive because of the wide verticle blue strip amidships. I can post the shot tomorrow. Left it at work. Anyway, tomorrow it will be academic because I'm expecting an update on WW or the OL. But, the Don Juan people will be interested. Can't miss that one. Has WW in about 5000 point type on its side. Amazing how good the camera is on clear days, Paul 2002 MCS; Pure Silver

Aug 13th, 2002, 04:25 AM	#80 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:30 PM Posts: 574 Offline	Quote: Given the security around NY City these days, someone taking pictures of the port with a long lens might end up meeting some interesting people and spending time in a hole ....especially as the Military Ocean Terminal is right next door! It would be cool to see some pics though eBrit

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