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diane-s · Sep 4th, 2002, 04:28 PM

I've been lurking but feel a need to bust out and say that my MINI is scheduled for production! I have a VIN and everything.

Now, of course this was as I was going to make one
S L I G H T modification (to anthracite) and now it's too late, but HEY, I'm not complaining in the least.

A cheerful hello to the siblings out there.

chiph · Sep 4th, 2002, 06:13 PM

Amanda at MINI USA (very nice lady) says I'm status 150!!!

Chip H.

MINIMENC · Sep 4th, 2002, 06:16 PM

Excellent - I called them today and I'm still 150.

They said it will probably move status early next week. Did get them to confirm all options and they are correct. That car had better show up 100% at the dealer or someone is going to be getting me some shiny R90's. I've read some of the horror stories here about this happening.

MiniMoke · Sep 5th, 2002, 06:05 PM

Wow ! It's finally going to be built! Somebody smack me to wipe this silly smile....

MiniShuttle · Sep 5th, 2002, 07:01 PM

Is this obsessive???

How long does it take to get from 9/13 onto a boat? Mine will deliver in NC. Does that place me through Charleston, SC? I can't believe there is any chance to make a 9/15 sailing on the Rigoletto. I don't see any later Charleston bound boats on the schedule. grrr

Still at 150

chiph · Sep 5th, 2002, 11:04 PM

I've been looking at the ship schedules too. Assuming worst case (car built on the afternoon of Friday the 13th), I think it'll still have a chance making the ship, as the factory is running 6.5 days a week, and there should be someone there on Saturday to take it to the port. The stevedores will have to be working on that Sunday (that's the day the ship departs), so there'll be someone to load cars onto the ship. In fact, if the stevedores are working like they have been in the past, using a LIFO queue (last in, first out), we should stand an even better chance of getting aboard the Rigoletto, as our cars will be the most recently arrived.

It's possible. Just keep repeating that to yourself as a mantra. It's possible.

I should get my sister to go down to the port (she lives in Charleston) and take a picture as the Rigoletto unloads.

Chip H.

eBrit · Sep 6th, 2002, 03:36 AM

chiph

If its any help, the Aida also sails for NJ that same day...but stops off at Halifax - so takes a few days longer. Between the two of them (Rigoletto & Aida) they are capable of taking easily upwards of a thousand MINI's.

The stevedores work most Sundays

Last time I saw the MINI Compound at WW (4 weeks ago)it was pretty near empty, so the backlog of recent months isn't nearly so bad.

I might have a snoop on Sunday. If I do I'll give you an update.

Whichever way it goes, "Good Luck"...I'm hoping for delivery of my MCS on the 13th

eBrit

PS

Quote:

should get my sister to go down to the port (she lives in Charleston) and take a picture as the Rigoletto unloads.

Oh YES, there is a dearth of Stateside shots!!!!

eBrit · Sep 6th, 2002, 10:33 AM

Oh...and chiph...don't be a pessimist

.....just think...your MINI might be being built at 6pm tonight...that's just over 3 hours away

After all you were bumped from Week 36, so you must be near the front of the production queue.

In which case, it will be finished tomorrow

It could even make the Jingu Maru or Isolde

eBrit

chiph · Sep 6th, 2002, 12:09 PM

Thanks, eBrit.

I'm trying to keep a positive attitude. Can't help thinking back to the FAQ: sometimes it's better not to fret over the building/delivery process, and just wait for the wonderful call from the dealer.

Chip H.

MINIMENC · Sep 6th, 2002, 10:39 PM

Chip - Stay on Target!

Just think - US F1 GP at the end of September and then return to our Mini's! It's going to be great.

G

P.S. Have an extra F1 ticket, Turn 1 seats.

MiniVa · Sep 7th, 2002, 01:21 AM

I am a 150 now with a VIN est. production date is 9/13/02.

chiph · Sep 7th, 2002, 11:22 PM

MINIMENC -
Can't do it, sorry. Already made arrangements to go to the Vintage racing at VIR on October 20th. The owner's lounge now shows my VIN, so my baby should be born any day now!

Saw my first MCS on the road Friday afternoon. Know anyone in North Raleigh (Litchford Road area) with an EB/W?

MiniVA -
Congratulations! Maybe we'll be on the same ship. Who are you ordered through?

Chip H.

MiniVa · Sep 8th, 2002, 08:21 AM

Sterling MINI a 20 min. ride from my house. So I don't think I will be able to do 1200 miles from dealer to my house like some other

I am driving a 1000 miles a week though don't ask me how

I don't know i drive to work and back which takes 15 min. MiniVA

MiniVa · Sep 8th, 2002, 01:55 PM

So will we ever reach 163 post like the 9/6 Build has risen to with 3000+ people droping in to see what going on?

eBrit · Sep 8th, 2002, 02:58 PM

Hey Guys. 13/9 production starting to build and is waiting to go. I took these photos at the Cowley factory this lunchtime

eBrit

eBrit · Sep 8th, 2002, 02:59 PM

.....and........

eBrit · Sep 8th, 2002, 03:04 PM

...and....they are all left hand drive in these photos!

eBrit

eBrit · Sep 8th, 2002, 03:55 PM

By coincidence..

Whilst looking to see if the Jingu Maru had filed an at sea observation, I spotted the Aida in the Western Approaches headed for Bremerhaven. She should just be about passing the Jingu Maru going the other way!

After Bremerhaven she goes to Zeebrugge and then back to Southampton to take your 13/09 MINI's to the US

eBrit

monica · Sep 8th, 2002, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MiniVa
So will we ever reach 163 post like the 9/6 Build has risen to with 3000+ people droping in to see what going on?

Sorry, I think that may be my fault.

chiph · Sep 8th, 2002, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the pics, eBrit. I wish my car were among them, but she (he?) hasn't been born yet.

MiniVA -
I've been to Sterling a couple of times. At my last job we were hosted at Exodus, which is near the Dulles Town Center mall.

Monica -
No problem. You can post here too & drive traffic up in this thread if the Sept 9th one is getting too crowded for you!

Chip H.

Sep 4th, 2002, 04:28 PM	#21
diane-s MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Local Time: 11:28 AM Posts: 30 Offline	Another 37th weeker I've been lurking but feel a need to bust out and say that my MINI is scheduled for production! I have a VIN and everything. Now, of course this was as I was going to make one S L I G H T modification (to anthracite) and now it's too late, but HEY, I'm not complaining in the least. A cheerful hello to the siblings out there.

Sep 4th, 2002, 06:13 PM	#22 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Amanda at MINI USA (very nice lady) says I'm status 150!!! Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Sep 5th, 2002, 06:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
MiniMoke MINI2 Sponsor & Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Toledo Ohio, USA Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 231 Offline	Status 150 finally!! Wow ! It's finally going to be built! Somebody smack me to wipe this silly smile.... 2003 S, Electric blue white/roof, Premium, Cold Weather and Sport packs. Sept 15 Build/ Delivered Oct 20, 2002

Sep 5th, 2002, 07:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
MiniShuttle MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Apex, NC, USA Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 196 Offline	Now some longer range planning Is this obsessive??? How long does it take to get from 9/13 onto a boat? Mine will deliver in NC. Does that place me through Charleston, SC? I can't believe there is any chance to make a 9/15 sailing on the Rigoletto. I don't see any later Charleston bound boats on the schedule. grrr Still at 150 Indi Blue MCS, Born Sep-13 Sport, Premium, Roof Rack

Sep 5th, 2002, 11:04 PM	#26 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	I've been looking at the ship schedules too. Assuming worst case (car built on the afternoon of Friday the 13th), I think it'll still have a chance making the ship, as the factory is running 6.5 days a week, and there should be someone there on Saturday to take it to the port. The stevedores will have to be working on that Sunday (that's the day the ship departs), so there'll be someone to load cars onto the ship. In fact, if the stevedores are working like they have been in the past, using a LIFO queue (last in, first out), we should stand an even better chance of getting aboard the Rigoletto, as our cars will be the most recently arrived. It's possible. Just keep repeating that to yourself as a mantra. It's possible. I should get my sister to go down to the port (she lives in Charleston) and take a picture as the Rigoletto unloads. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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Sep 4th, 2002, 06:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
MINIMENC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 220 Offline	Excellent - I called them today and I'm still 150. They said it will probably move status early next week. Did get them to confirm all options and they are correct. That car had better show up 100% at the dealer or someone is going to be getting me some shiny R90's. I've read some of the horror stories here about this happening.

Sep 6th, 2002, 03:36 AM	#27 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 574 Offline	chiph If its any help, the Aida also sails for NJ that same day...but stops off at Halifax - so takes a few days longer. Between the two of them (Rigoletto & Aida) they are capable of taking easily upwards of a thousand MINI's. The stevedores work most Sundays Last time I saw the MINI Compound at WW (4 weeks ago)it was pretty near empty, so the backlog of recent months isn't nearly so bad. I might have a snoop on Sunday. If I do I'll give you an update. Whichever way it goes, "Good Luck"...I'm hoping for delivery of my MCS on the 13th eBrit PS Quote: should get my sister to go down to the port (she lives in Charleston) and take a picture as the Rigoletto unloads. Oh YES, there is a dearth of Stateside shots!!!!

Sep 6th, 2002, 10:33 AM	#28 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 574 Offline	Oh...and chiph...don't be a pessimist .....just think...your MINI might be being built at 6pm tonight...that's just over 3 hours away After all you were bumped from Week 36, so you must be near the front of the production queue. In which case, it will be finished tomorrow It could even make the Jingu Maru or Isolde eBrit

Sep 6th, 2002, 12:09 PM	#29 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Thanks, eBrit. I'm trying to keep a positive attitude. Can't help thinking back to the FAQ: sometimes it's better not to fret over the building/delivery process, and just wait for the wonderful call from the dealer. Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Sep 6th, 2002, 10:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
MINIMENC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Cary, NC Local Time: 02:28 PM Posts: 220 Offline	Chip - Stay on Target! Just think - US F1 GP at the end of September and then return to our Mini's! It's going to be great. G P.S. Have an extra F1 ticket, Turn 1 seats.

Sep 7th, 2002, 01:21 AM	#31 (permalink)
MiniVa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northern Va. Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 105 Offline	I am a 150 now with a VIN est. production date is 9/13/02. 200HP Please

Sep 7th, 2002, 11:22 PM	#32 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	MINIMENC - Can't do it, sorry. Already made arrangements to go to the Vintage racing at VIR on October 20th. The owner's lounge now shows my VIN, so my baby should be born any day now! Saw my first MCS on the road Friday afternoon. Know anyone in North Raleigh (Litchford Road area) with an EB/W? MiniVA - Congratulations! Maybe we'll be on the same ship. Who are you ordered through? Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

Sep 8th, 2002, 08:21 AM	#33 (permalink)
MiniVa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northern Va. Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 105 Offline	Chiph your a 5 hour drive from me Sterling MINI a 20 min. ride from my house. So I don't think I will be able to do 1200 miles from dealer to my house like some other I am driving a 1000 miles a week though don't ask me how I don't know i drive to work and back which takes 15 min. MiniVA 200HP Please

Sep 8th, 2002, 01:55 PM	#34 (permalink)
MiniVa MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Northern Va. Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 105 Offline	So will we ever reach 163 post like the 9/6 Build has risen to with 3000+ people droping in to see what going on? 200HP Please

Sep 8th, 2002, 02:58 PM	#35 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 574 Offline	Hey Guys. 13/9 production starting to build and is waiting to go. I took these photos at the Cowley factory this lunchtime eBrit Attached Thumbnails

Sep 8th, 2002, 02:59 PM	#36 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 574 Offline	.....and........ Attached Thumbnails

Sep 8th, 2002, 03:04 PM	#37 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 574 Offline	...and....they are all left hand drive in these photos! eBrit Attached Thumbnails

Sep 8th, 2002, 03:55 PM	#38 (permalink)
eBrit MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 08:28 PM Posts: 574 Offline	By coincidence.. Whilst looking to see if the Jingu Maru had filed an at sea observation, I spotted the Aida in the Western Approaches headed for Bremerhaven. She should just be about passing the Jingu Maru going the other way! After Bremerhaven she goes to Zeebrugge and then back to Southampton to take your 13/09 MINI's to the US eBrit Attached Thumbnails

Sep 8th, 2002, 04:52 PM	#39 (permalink)
monica Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Edison, NJ Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 534 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by MiniVa So will we ever reach 163 post like the 9/6 Build has risen to with 3000+ people droping in to see what going on? Sorry, I think that may be my fault.

Sep 8th, 2002, 09:02 PM	#40 (permalink)
chiph Spectator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Raleigh, NC Local Time: 03:28 PM Posts: 1,563 Offline	Thanks for the pics, eBrit. I wish my car were among them, but she (he?) hasn't been born yet. MiniVA - I've been to Sterling a couple of times. At my last job we were hosted at Exodus, which is near the Dulles Town Center mall. Monica - No problem. You can post here too & drive traffic up in this thread if the Sept 9th one is getting too crowded for you! Chip H. ex-MINI Cooper S owner and all around good-guy

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