[Fdlove91101]

My mini did not make it onto the Takasago even though that was the ship it was booked for , however the WW site updated this morning and I am now booked for the Don Pasquale, which parts southampton tomorrow, and gets to New York on the 13, only three days later than the Takasago would have, I really hope I actually make it on this ship, and dont get bumped again. For all of those who have taken delivery CONGRATS, and happy motoring, and for those who will be soon, have fun. ill keel everyone updated. Ciao

[minigolf]

You'll be right this time Fdlove ... have faith!

[ScottyB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fdlove91101

My mini did not make it onto the Takasago even though that was the ship it was booked for , however the WW site updated this morning and I am now booked for the Don Pasquale, which parts southampton tomorrow, and gets to New York on the 13, only three days later than the Takasago would have, I really hope I actually make it on this ship, and dont get bumped again. For all of those who have taken delivery CONGRATS, and happy motoring, and for those who will be soon, have fun. ill keel everyone updated. Ciao

Ahh... Oh well, at least youve only missed a few days. And you have a short trip over the waters.

Itll be there before you know it

[ScottyB]

Update for me:

The mignon is due to arrive in South Africa on the 6th - tomorrow for me, but its about 6 or so hours behind there, so it could be Friday morning...

Ive checked the South African ports website, and the Mignon is still holding its schedule. Then its onto Fremantle...

[minigolf]

Quote: Originally Posted by pocket_rocket

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Here is Blitzen at the dealership last night.. He gets driving lights and euro parcel shelf installed today. Sorry the pics are dark and gray but it rained all day yesterday and dealership is an hour from my house so I got there late.. Could not resist a visit though..

Can't wait until Wed.. better pics coming soon!

Awww ... isn't he cute!

That's an awesome effort to go for the hours drive to see your baby.

[Fdlove91101]

Hey all, my mini made it on the Don Pasquale today, and left soon thereafter, it arrives in New York on May 13, Im so psyched, so hodefully, soon thereafter, ill take delivery, I can bug the dealer to do all his installs, quicker than usual, lol. Great pics Blitzen, looks great. Well gotta run, talk to everyone later

[pocket_rocket]

Thanks minigolf.. ! Been waiting for this car for a two years..<long story> so needless to say I was excited to hear it came in.

Much better pics coming soon. I leave work in 20 minutes to go pick up.

Fdlove91101: CONGRATS and heres wishing your baby a smooth trip without delay!

Looking forward to everyone else getting theirs and having a look at your pics!

Craig

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Awww ... isn't he cute!

That's an awesome effort to go for the hours drive to see your baby.

[SGTPepper]

Hi All!

I'm curious to know if anyones's "estimated delivery date" from the owners lounge is holding true?
My PW/B Cooper is estimated to be at the dealer on 5/7, but I'll believe it when I get the call.

Thanks!
SGT P.

[ScottyB]

Quote: Originally Posted by Fdlove91101

Hey all, my mini made it on the Don Pasquale today, and left soon thereafter, it arrives in New York on May 13, Im so psyched, so hodefully, soon thereafter, ill take delivery, I can bug the dealer to do all his installs, quicker than usual, lol. Great pics Blitzen, looks great. Well gotta run, talk to everyone later

May 13....

Wow. Your car was delayed, and it will arrive a month before mine does.

Lucky ***

[ScottyB]

Quote: Originally Posted by SGTPepper

Hi All!

I'm curious to know if anyones's "estimated delivery date" from the owners lounge is holding true?
My PW/B Cooper is estimated to be at the dealer on 5/7, but I'll believe it when I get the call.

Thanks!
SGT P.

I ordered on the 13 of Feb. I got an April build. Dealer told me a last week of June/first week of July delivery.

Very fortunately, I got a good build - transport and shipping schedule, and my car is on its way to Australia now. Due into Sydney on the 26th of this month. So I should have the car by the end of second week June.

2 weeks early if you cant be bothered reading all that (barring the unforseen)

[DavidW]

I have a VIN

She shows as discharged in Halifax late last night.

Soon....soon

[pocket_rocket]

Ok everyone.. here are pics from the delivery room... have not had much seat time yet because it was late when I left the dealership and I had to be in early this morning for a meeting.

Hope to see plenty of pics when each of yours come in too..

Big smiles here and enjoying every minute I can in the car.. Looking forward to this weekend so I can wash it and make it "younique" as the billboard says with all the stuff I had waiting. Nothing performance wise yet .. but there are plans....

[298]

Very nice Pocket!

Glad to see you picked the white wheels.

I have put 300 miles on my car this week! I have cleaned the wheels twice. Once right after the purchase due to the rain. The 2nd time was to put a coat of Maguiars NXT on them.

Happy motoring!

[minigolf]

Looking good pocket_rocket.

I wish I was you!

[Christina]

Congratulations, Craig! Blitzen is an absolute beauty! Thanks so much for sharing the pictures, and here's to much happy motoring this weekend. I look forward to hearing about your mods. Mine is finally en route as of today or tomorrow, from my dealer in NY to me in California... only a couple of weeks now!!!

Best to all,
Christina

[Dirny]

The Aida left Southampton on the 28th as scheduled, with mine, and 238 others aboard. I have been tracking her across the pond, and as of last night, she was off the East Coast.

This morning, she was off the map, so I was hoping that meant she was in dock.

I have been checking the WW site all day, and none of the 239 have been off loaded.

During loading in the UK, the site was updated by the minute, you could see what cars were loaded in what order.

Has anyone else (who already has their car) watched the WW site for their car/ship? Does the WW site take longer to update from this side of the Atlantic?

I'll keep checking through the night, but it sure would be nice to know she was on solid ground again.

[Dirny]

And this time the WW site shows that it is still due into NY today, departs today, then a new line has been added showing it arriving at NY tomorrow, and then leaving tomorrow.

Does this new line showing an additional arrival for tomorrow just mean that the arrival has been delayed by one day?

That's my guess, but I am hoping for an experienced opinion.

[ScottyB]

I have a similar dilemma. Mine was due into Port Elizabeth in South Africa this morning.

Checked the WW site when I got up, and bang! The Port Elizabeth line has disappeared from the tracking screen

What does this mean? Is my ship late, and theyre waiting for it? Anyone know?

[JLMINI]

Quote: Originally Posted by Dirny

And this time the WW site shows that it is still due into NY today, departs today, then a new line has been added showing it arriving at NY tomorrow, and then leaving tomorrow.

Does this new line showing an additional arrival for tomorrow just mean that the arrival has been delayed by one day?

That's my guess, but I am hoping for an experienced opinion.

Yeah, I just saw that too! My Cooper is one of your 238 shipmates. I was disappointed that there is yet another delay. Wonder what the chances are of a quick trip through the center and getting on a truck out of there in a couple of days......My dealer said things have been going quickly but sometimes I think they just say what you want to hear.......

[Dirny]

Quote: Originally Posted by JLMINI

Yeah, I just saw that too! My Cooper is one of your 238 shipmates. I was disappointed that there is yet another delay. Wonder what the chances are of a quick trip through the center and getting on a truck out of there in a couple of days......My dealer said things have been going quickly but sometimes I think they just say what you want to hear.......

Hey JL, what is your expected delivery date?

in the OL, it say 5/12/04, but my dealer estimated 5/14/04. Wonder if this will change their estimates?