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ScottyB · Apr 20th, 2004, 11:25 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

I tried logging into the US Owners lounge Scotty using my PC ... no luck I'm afraid!

Still, our cars are being built as we type!

I tried that too

To no avail. I emailed my dealer again today, but he didnt get back to me...

Yup! So were told

shanemcr · Apr 20th, 2004, 01:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by puck

Very possible. I believe the Owners Lounge is just MINIUSA. 866-ASK-MINI may be more broad based though, and I found them (with one notable exception) to be extremely friendly and helpful. To the point of one of the operators asking me what color I picked and what other specs I had decided on.

Don't expect that kind of enthusiasm from a help desk.

2-1/2 hours, Puck!

puck · Apr 20th, 2004, 01:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by shanemcr

2-1/2 hours, Puck!

Actually, 3 hours 25 minutes, but good enough for me

djpk1978 · Apr 20th, 2004, 01:41 PM

I dont know if it matters to everyone but when I was at the dealership, I did hear that the online tracking was a bit wonky this month, they said the have recieved cars that are still listed as en route. So it may just be a bad time to be tracking our cars, unfortunately.

djpk1978 · Apr 20th, 2004, 02:06 PM

So, I've read through the site, and the FAQ and DIY section and it says to read through the MINI manual before you get your car, so I have, but has anyone mentioned the fact that it says "Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moderate engine speed." (Page 41) So is that true? cause that my suck a little in the wintertime.

Danpaddyandy · Apr 20th, 2004, 03:09 PM

My Dealer has just told me that my MCS will be ready for collection on thursday ( I ordered it on 1st March), so i decided to ring my insurance broker to tell him to move my insurance from my Golf to the S. But i was told that i cant change the car untill my renewal date which is the 9th of May !!! thats 19 days with out insurance !!. Im in Dublin but my broker has me insured through Loyd's of London Bank and they said they wont insure me cause im under 28 and have a mini !!!

I only need cover for 19 days and then i can go to a different insurance company !!!

so if i collect the car on thursday it will be sitting in my driveway for 19 days without insurance , how crap is that

puck · Apr 20th, 2004, 03:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Danpaddyandy

My Dealer has just told me that my MCS will be ready for collection on thursday ( I ordered it on 1st March), so i decided to ring my insurance broker to tell him to move my insurance from my Golf to the S. But i was told that i cant change the car untill my renewal date which is the 9th of May !!! thats 19 days with out insurance !!. Im in Dublin but my broker has me insured through Loyd's of London Bank and they said they wont insure me cause im under 28 and have a mini !!!

I only need cover for 19 days and then i can go to a different insurance company !!!

so if i collect the car on thursday it will be sitting in my driveway for 19 days without insurance , how crap is that

Now that sucks. Sorry to hear it.

Danpaddyandy · Apr 20th, 2004, 04:20 PM

Just found out that my car is ready for collection now !!!

But still have no insurance

So the dealer is going to keep it in his showroom untill i can get it sorted

pocket_rocket · Apr 20th, 2004, 06:43 PM

Christina,

Have you checked the WW website lately? They pushed back the New York dock date for Hual Triton from 04/21 to 04/23

Weather is nice here but must be crappy out at Sea..
I sure hope Blitzen and your MINI are not getting sea sick and being bounced around too much.. Most of all I hope it gets to my dealer in time to pick up at least by 05/01... I have plans with the MINI that day..

Craig

Quote: Originally Posted by Christina

Craig - Have you tracked Blitzen lately? I just went to the WW site and found out my MINI has been switched from the Jingu Maru to the Hual Triton, which departed TODAY from Southampton, and is scheduled to arrive in New York on 4/21, saving almost a week! I am hoping that Blitzen made the switch, too... Anyone else on the Hual Triton?

Cheers,
Christina

tridome · Apr 20th, 2004, 09:07 PM

Just checked the WW site and both the wifes and my MINI have been loaded on the Maersk Teal sailing out today.

oldpaint1.... yours has been loaded as well!

Christina · Apr 20th, 2004, 10:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by pocket_rocket

Christina,

Have you checked the WW website lately? They pushed back the New York dock date for Hual Triton from 04/21 to 04/23

Weather is nice here but must be crappy out at Sea..
I sure hope Blitzen and your MINI are not getting sea sick and being bounced around too much.. Most of all I hope it gets to my dealer in time to pick up at least by 05/01... I have plans with the MINI that day..

Craig

Hi, Craig -

Yes, I was thinking of you when I read of the delay... bummer! But hopefully it won't be any later than the 23rd when they reach NY. I'll keep my fingers crossed regarding Blitzen reaching you in plenty of time for the 1st!

Cheers,
Christina

ScottyB · Apr 20th, 2004, 11:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Danpaddyandy

My Dealer has just told me that my MCS will be ready for collection on thursday ( I ordered it on 1st March), so i decided to ring my insurance broker to tell him to move my insurance from my Golf to the S. But i was told that i cant change the car untill my renewal date which is the 9th of May !!! thats 19 days with out insurance !!. Im in Dublin but my broker has me insured through Loyd's of London Bank and they said they wont insure me cause im under 28 and have a mini !!!

I only need cover for 19 days and then i can go to a different insurance company !!!

so if i collect the car on thursday it will be sitting in my driveway for 19 days without insurance , how crap is that

Very crap!

Ill be doing the same with my insurance, but Ive only just renewed mine on the Nissan - so I hope they dont make me wait 11 months to do the changeover!!!

shanemcr · Apr 21st, 2004, 02:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by puck

Actually, 3 hours 25 minutes, but good enough for me

Oh right, you're only 2 hours away.

So what's your excuse for no pictures now, many hours later?

shanemcr · Apr 21st, 2004, 02:49 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by djpk1978

So, I've read through the site, and the FAQ and DIY section and it says to read through the MINI manual before you get your car, so I have, but has anyone mentioned the fact that it says "Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moderate engine speed." (Page 41) So is that true? cause that my suck a little in the wintertime.

This is true for all modern engines. It's better to drive it to get the oil moving through the engine.

puck · Apr 21st, 2004, 04:06 AM

Yep. What he said. Never heard a truer word chief.

All that lovely oil just sitting in a gloppy pool in the sump just as your choke is washing the walls nice and clean.

Mmmmmmmm bad.

Best to get things moving as soon as possible.

puck · Apr 21st, 2004, 04:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by shanemcr

Oh right, you're only 2 hours away.

So what's your excuse for no pictures now, many hours later?

What, do I have to post them on every thread? I could be up all night!

Wait... I usually do that anyway.

OK, I'm putting some into my gallery right now.

ScottyB · Apr 21st, 2004, 04:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by puck

What, do I have to post them on every thread? I could be up all night!

Wait... I usually do that anyway.

OK, I'm putting some into my gallery right now.

Niiiiice

djpk1978 · Apr 21st, 2004, 05:01 AM

hey thanks Puck and Shanemrc, I am just used to running outside in the snow, after my AM shower, starting up the car and running back in till after breakfast, I guess no more of that... Glad I dont have a remote start (In my current 1996 Buick) only about 12 hours till I pick up my MINI :-) (Wednesday Afternoon)

shanemcr · Apr 21st, 2004, 03:32 PM

My MINI is in Southampton and booked aboard the Sirius Leader scheduled to sail 27/4 and arrive in Port Hueneme 22/5. Woohoo! Still on track for first week of June!

tridome · Apr 21st, 2004, 03:45 PM

Shanemcr.. Smooth Sailing

Apr 20th, 2004, 01:41 PM	#204 (permalink)
djpk1978 DjK Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh PA USA Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 70 Offline	I dont know if it matters to everyone but when I was at the dealership, I did hear that the online tracking was a bit wonky this month, they said the have recieved cars that are still listed as en route. So it may just be a bad time to be tracking our cars, unfortunately. 2004 MINI Cooper, Red and White bonnet stripes, Cold Weather Package

Apr 20th, 2004, 02:06 PM	#205 (permalink)
djpk1978 DjK Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh PA USA Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 70 Offline	So, I've read through the site, and the FAQ and DIY section and it says to read through the MINI manual before you get your car, so I have, but has anyone mentioned the fact that it says "Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moderate engine speed." (Page 41) So is that true? cause that my suck a little in the wintertime. 2004 MINI Cooper, Red and White bonnet stripes, Cold Weather Package

Apr 20th, 2004, 03:09 PM	#206 (permalink)
Danpaddyandy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Bloody Insurance...... My Dealer has just told me that my MCS will be ready for collection on thursday ( I ordered it on 1st March), so i decided to ring my insurance broker to tell him to move my insurance from my Golf to the S. But i was told that i cant change the car untill my renewal date which is the 9th of May !!! thats 19 days with out insurance !!. Im in Dublin but my broker has me insured through Loyd's of London Bank and they said they wont insure me cause im under 28 and have a mini !!! I only need cover for 19 days and then i can go to a different insurance company !!! so if i collect the car on thursday it will be sitting in my driveway for 19 days without insurance , how crap is that

Apr 20th, 2004, 06:43 PM	#209 (permalink)
pocket_rocket Outlaw Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Bucks County, PA Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 436 Offline	Bummer! Christina, Have you checked the WW website lately? They pushed back the New York dock date for Hual Triton from 04/21 to 04/23 Weather is nice here but must be crappy out at Sea.. I sure hope Blitzen and your MINI are not getting sea sick and being bounced around too much.. Most of all I hope it gets to my dealer in time to pick up at least by 05/01... I have plans with the MINI that day.. Craig Quote: Originally Posted by Christina Craig - Have you tracked Blitzen lately? I just went to the WW site and found out my MINI has been switched from the Jingu Maru to the Hual Triton, which departed TODAY from Southampton, and is scheduled to arrive in New York on 4/21, saving almost a week! I am hoping that Blitzen made the switch, too... Anyone else on the Hual Triton? Cheers, Christina "Blitzen" 04 MCS Electric Blue / White over Lapis Blue Interior "Gina" 06 Electric Blue Mistubishi Evolution IX Click --> <-- for My MINIs On Top Gallery.

Apr 20th, 2004, 09:07 PM	#210 (permalink)
tridome MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 51 Offline	we have been loaded Just checked the WW site and both the wifes and my MINI have been loaded on the Maersk Teal sailing out today. oldpaint1.... yours has been loaded as well! A MINI Cooper and a MINI Schnauzer for all. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/17549/31167.jpg

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Apr 20th, 2004, 11:25 AM	#201
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 190,920 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf I tried logging into the US Owners lounge Scotty using my PC ... no luck I'm afraid! Still, our cars are being built as we type! I tried that too To no avail. I emailed my dealer again today, but he didnt get back to me... Yup! So were told

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Apr 20th, 2004, 01:31 PM	#202 (permalink)
shanemcr on a three hour tour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sunny Seattle Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by puck Very possible. I believe the Owners Lounge is just MINIUSA. 866-ASK-MINI may be more broad based though, and I found them (with one notable exception) to be extremely friendly and helpful. To the point of one of the operators asking me what color I picked and what other specs I had decided on. Don't expect that kind of enthusiasm from a help desk. 2-1/2 hours, Puck!

Apr 20th, 2004, 01:34 PM	#203 (permalink)
puck Person, mostly Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: White Bear Lake Local Time: 01:07 PM Posts: 3,095 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shanemcr 2-1/2 hours, Puck! Actually, 3 hours 25 minutes, but good enough for me

Apr 20th, 2004, 03:27 PM	#207 (permalink)
puck Person, mostly Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: White Bear Lake Local Time: 01:07 PM Posts: 3,095 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Danpaddyandy My Dealer has just told me that my MCS will be ready for collection on thursday ( I ordered it on 1st March), so i decided to ring my insurance broker to tell him to move my insurance from my Golf to the S. But i was told that i cant change the car untill my renewal date which is the 9th of May !!! thats 19 days with out insurance !!. Im in Dublin but my broker has me insured through Loyd's of London Bank and they said they wont insure me cause im under 28 and have a mini !!! I only need cover for 19 days and then i can go to a different insurance company !!! so if i collect the car on thursday it will be sitting in my driveway for 19 days without insurance , how crap is that Now that sucks. Sorry to hear it.

Apr 20th, 2004, 04:20 PM	#208 (permalink)
Danpaddyandy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 07:07 PM Posts: 8 Offline	Just found out that my car is ready for collection now !!! But still have no insurance So the dealer is going to keep it in his showroom untill i can get it sorted

Apr 20th, 2004, 10:34 PM	#211 (permalink)
Christina MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 25 Offline	Stormy Seas... Quote: Originally Posted by pocket_rocket Christina, Have you checked the WW website lately? They pushed back the New York dock date for Hual Triton from 04/21 to 04/23 Weather is nice here but must be crappy out at Sea.. I sure hope Blitzen and your MINI are not getting sea sick and being bounced around too much.. Most of all I hope it gets to my dealer in time to pick up at least by 05/01... I have plans with the MINI that day.. Craig Hi, Craig - Yes, I was thinking of you when I read of the delay... bummer! But hopefully it won't be any later than the 23rd when they reach NY. I'll keep my fingers crossed regarding Blitzen reaching you in plenty of time for the 1st! Cheers, Christina

Apr 20th, 2004, 11:58 PM	#212 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 190,920 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Danpaddyandy My Dealer has just told me that my MCS will be ready for collection on thursday ( I ordered it on 1st March), so i decided to ring my insurance broker to tell him to move my insurance from my Golf to the S. But i was told that i cant change the car untill my renewal date which is the 9th of May !!! thats 19 days with out insurance !!. Im in Dublin but my broker has me insured through Loyd's of London Bank and they said they wont insure me cause im under 28 and have a mini !!! I only need cover for 19 days and then i can go to a different insurance company !!! so if i collect the car on thursday it will be sitting in my driveway for 19 days without insurance , how crap is that Very crap! Ill be doing the same with my insurance, but Ive only just renewed mine on the Nissan - so I hope they dont make me wait 11 months to do the changeover!!! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Apr 21st, 2004, 02:48 AM	#213 (permalink)
shanemcr on a three hour tour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sunny Seattle Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by puck Actually, 3 hours 25 minutes, but good enough for me Oh right, you're only 2 hours away. So what's your excuse for no pictures now, many hours later?

Apr 21st, 2004, 02:49 AM	#214 (permalink)
shanemcr on a three hour tour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sunny Seattle Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by djpk1978 So, I've read through the site, and the FAQ and DIY section and it says to read through the MINI manual before you get your car, so I have, but has anyone mentioned the fact that it says "Do not let the engine warm up with the vehicle at a standstill. Move off immediately at a moderate engine speed." (Page 41) So is that true? cause that my suck a little in the wintertime. This is true for all modern engines. It's better to drive it to get the oil moving through the engine.

Apr 21st, 2004, 04:06 AM	#215 (permalink)
puck Person, mostly Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: White Bear Lake Local Time: 01:07 PM Posts: 3,095 Offline	Yep. What he said. Never heard a truer word chief. All that lovely oil just sitting in a gloppy pool in the sump just as your choke is washing the walls nice and clean. Mmmmmmmm bad. Best to get things moving as soon as possible.

Apr 21st, 2004, 04:08 AM	#216 (permalink)
puck Person, mostly Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: White Bear Lake Local Time: 01:07 PM Posts: 3,095 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by shanemcr Oh right, you're only 2 hours away. So what's your excuse for no pictures now, many hours later? What, do I have to post them on every thread? I could be up all night! Wait... I usually do that anyway. OK, I'm putting some into my gallery right now.

Apr 21st, 2004, 04:19 AM	#217 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 04:07 AM Posts: 190,920 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by puck What, do I have to post them on every thread? I could be up all night! Wait... I usually do that anyway. OK, I'm putting some into my gallery right now. Niiiiice - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Apr 21st, 2004, 05:01 AM	#218 (permalink)
djpk1978 DjK Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pittsburgh PA USA Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 70 Offline	hey thanks Puck and Shanemrc, I am just used to running outside in the snow, after my AM shower, starting up the car and running back in till after breakfast, I guess no more of that... Glad I dont have a remote start (In my current 1996 Buick) only about 12 hours till I pick up my MINI :-) (Wednesday Afternoon) 2004 MINI Cooper, Red and White bonnet stripes, Cold Weather Package

Apr 21st, 2004, 03:32 PM	#219 (permalink)
shanemcr on a three hour tour Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Sunny Seattle Local Time: 11:07 AM Posts: 1,291 Offline	Sirius Leader! My MINI is in Southampton and booked aboard the Sirius Leader scheduled to sail 27/4 and arrive in Port Hueneme 22/5. Woohoo! Still on track for first week of June!

Apr 21st, 2004, 03:45 PM	#220 (permalink)
tridome MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hunterdon County, NJ Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Cool Shanemcr.. Smooth Sailing A MINI Cooper and a MINI Schnauzer for all. http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/17549/31167.jpg

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