MINI2

margretarnold · Apr 15th, 2008, 10:53 PM

I ordered my new Mini S (laser blue with a white top) last Tues. It is "scheduled for production" according to the MINIUSA Owner's Lounge. I have a production number and VIN. Do I have to wait until it is in transit to get more info on where it is, and when its getting here? I'm in Los Angeles, so the dealership said it would take 20 days to ship. Does this seem right? Thanks.

MINIAC · Apr 15th, 2008, 11:22 PM

Your MINI will spend at least 20 days on a ship crossing the pond from South Hampton to Port Hueneme.

For more info on tracking your MINI ...

FAQ: How do I track my US MINI once it's ordered?

margretarnold · Apr 15th, 2008, 11:27 PM

Thanks! This is great. I'm so excited. Can't wait to start driving it.

margretarnold · Apr 15th, 2008, 11:30 PM

Just called and they said it was in the paint shop, and scheduled to be completed today. Yay!!!

MINIAC · Apr 15th, 2008, 11:39 PM

If you don't have to wait on a ship at South Hampton and don't get held over at the VPC, 5 weeks from build completion to arrival at the dealers is the fastest you can expect for a West Coast delivery, as illustrated by the timeline for 2002 MCS:

04/26 - On Order (received production number)
05/03 - Status 111 and 112
05/17 - Status 150 (Week 23 [ending 06/07] build)
05/27 - Status 152 (being painted)
05/28 - Status 160 (released for distribution - a week early)
05/29 - Status 182 (waiting for train)
05/30 - Status 193 (in Southampton, loaded on Tricolor)
06/25 - Status 196 (in Oxnard, discharged from Tricolor)
06/26 - At VPC
06/27 - Released to carrier
06/29 - Arrived at dealer (East Bay MINI)

margretarnold · Apr 15th, 2008, 11:54 PM

Thanks again. I'll try to modify my expectations.

MINIAC · Apr 15th, 2008, 11:59 PM

Waiting is hard

I was on a waiting list for a year before I could even place an order

margretarnold · Apr 16th, 2008, 04:50 PM

So, I called 866-MINIUSA, and they said my car was "released to a carrier and awaiting transportation to the port of exit."

How do I track it from this point? I have the VIN and my prodcution number. I saw some cargo tracking websites posted on mini sites...is it too early to look at these (I entered my numbers in one and was told they weren't valid).

MINIAC · Apr 16th, 2008, 05:19 PM

It needs to get loaded on a ship before you can track it further.

slshusker · Apr 24th, 2008, 05:07 PM

My Clubman's status is now EN ROUTE.

From what I've been reading, it's about two weeks from the U.K. to the U.S. National Processing Center.

Now, if there were a way to know which shipping company the little beauty is on!

866-MINIUSA doesn't know squat about the shipping company associated with your VIN.

Apr 15th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#1
margretarnold Magpie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 6 Offline	New Mini S is "scheduled for production" I ordered my new Mini S (laser blue with a white top) last Tues. It is "scheduled for production" according to the MINIUSA Owner's Lounge. I have a production number and VIN. Do I have to wait until it is in transit to get more info on where it is, and when its getting here? I'm in Los Angeles, so the dealership said it would take 20 days to ship. Does this seem right? Thanks.

Apr 15th, 2008, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 8,306 Online	If you don't have to wait on a ship at South Hampton and don't get held over at the VPC, 5 weeks from build completion to arrival at the dealers is the fastest you can expect for a West Coast delivery, as illustrated by the timeline for 2002 MCS: 04/26 - On Order (received production number) 05/03 - Status 111 and 112 05/17 - Status 150 (Week 23 [ending 06/07] build) 05/27 - Status 152 (being painted) 05/28 - Status 160 (released for distribution - a week early) 05/29 - Status 182 (waiting for train) 05/30 - Status 193 (in Southampton, loaded on Tricolor) 06/25 - Status 196 (in Oxnard, discharged from Tricolor) 06/26 - At VPC 06/27 - Released to carrier 06/29 - Arrived at dealer (East Bay MINI)

Apr 24th, 2008, 05:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
slshusker DragonWagonFlyer ClubmanS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Tejas Local Time: 05:02 PM Posts: 48 Offline	Shipping...name that ship My Clubman's status is now EN ROUTE. From what I've been reading, it's about two weeks from the U.K. to the U.S. National Processing Center. Now, if there were a way to know which shipping company the little beauty is on! 866-MINIUSA doesn't know squat about the shipping company associated with your VIN. Last edited by slshusker : Apr 24th, 2008 at 05:14 PM. Reason: update

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
International MINI Production "within 10 years"?	Paul	General Discussion	38	Apr 3rd, 2007 04:50 PM
When does my status of my Cooper switch from "on order" to "scheduled for production"	johnsocal	General Discussion	5	Jun 16th, 2004 08:39 PM
When will my MINI be scheduled for production?	d2create	Delivery, Shipping & Order Tracking	9	Oct 15th, 2003 08:43 AM
my mini S is scheduled for production!	oopsdy	MINI Cooper S	1	Feb 18th, 2003 02:10 AM

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Use this area to discuss your MINI's delivery

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Apr 15th, 2008, 11:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 8,306 Online	Your MINI will spend at least 20 days on a ship crossing the pond from South Hampton to Port Hueneme. For more info on tracking your MINI ... FAQ: How do I track my US MINI once it's ordered?

Apr 15th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
margretarnold Magpie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Thanks! This is great. I'm so excited. Can't wait to start driving it.

Apr 15th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
margretarnold Magpie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Just called and they said it was in the paint shop, and scheduled to be completed today. Yay!!!

Apr 15th, 2008, 11:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
margretarnold Magpie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Thanks again. I'll try to modify my expectations.

Apr 15th, 2008, 11:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 8,306 Online	Waiting is hard I was on a waiting list for a year before I could even place an order

Apr 16th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
margretarnold Magpie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 6 Offline	So, I called 866-MINIUSA, and they said my car was "released to a carrier and awaiting transportation to the port of exit." How do I track it from this point? I have the VIN and my prodcution number. I saw some cargo tracking websites posted on mini sites...is it too early to look at these (I entered my numbers in one and was told they weren't valid).

Apr 16th, 2008, 05:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 03:02 PM Posts: 8,306 Online	It needs to get loaded on a ship before you can track it further.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)