[naparsei]

I called ASKMINI this morning, and the car's done! Hoping to get a quick ship. Any ideas, since my car's coming to New Mexico if the port would be Charleston or Port Hueneme?

[kpruitt]

My car is completed as well and is awaiting transort I guess. I am going to try and contact K-Line as I am striking out at the WW website. It will be interesting to see if our Coops ar on the same transport being that your in N.M and I am in CA. Keep posting if you get info. I'll do the same.

[Caz]

Quote: Originally Posted by 21Blue

Congratulations! After the long wait....I am sure you are excited!

Many thanks - yes I am really excited now - taking the day off on Friday to collect!!

(Happy) Caz

[matfrost]

Quote: Originally Posted by Caz

Many thanks - yes I am really excited now - taking the day off on Friday to collect!!

(Happy) Caz

I'm not sitting here with a jealous look on my face! Honest

Enjoy, and have fun.

[madaboutmax]

Finally booked on a ship!!!
The Takasago which leaves Southampton the 15th and arrives in Charleston 04/27.

[ThomB]

Quote: Originally Posted by madaboutmax

Finally booked on a ship!!!
The Takasago which leaves Southampton the 15th and arrives in Charleston 04/27.

Considering I'm supposed to be out of production tomorrow, I'd guess we're sharing ship space. Charleston is the second stop right? I'm guessing I'll get off-loaded in NJ for a Cleveland, Ohio delivery or do I have it all wrong?

[kpruitt]

Hey Madabout max....congrats! Which shipping line is it and how did you locate it (WW or K-Line). As I recall your production just completed recently right? My car was completed yesterday, 4/7, and I am trying to locate it's shipping plans.

[madaboutmax]

Quote: Originally Posted by kpruitt

Hey Madabout max....congrats! Which shipping line is it and how did you locate it (WW or K-Line). As I recall your production just completed recently right? My car was completed yesterday, 4/7, and I am trying to locate it's shipping plans.

I finished production on the 6th, and showed up on the W&W site today. The booking # for the Charleston portion is GBSOU307478. I can't remember where you are, but you can look at this # to see if maybe you are there, it shows 176 MINIs.
Hopefully you will find yours.

[madaboutmax]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThomB

Considering I'm supposed to be out of production tomorrow, I'd guess we're sharing ship space. Charleston is the second stop right? I'm guessing I'll get off-loaded in NJ for a Cleveland, Ohio delivery or do I have it all wrong?

Unfortunately, Charleston is the third stop. I'm not sure which port Ohio deliveries are taken to. You might want to check on the March production forum, it seems like there was someone from Ohio on there, and they could tell you definitely. You can also take a look at the booking # for the Charleston portion to see if you are on there. GBSOU307478.
Look forward to sailing with you.

[ThomB]

Quote: Originally Posted by madaboutmax

Unfortunately, Charleston is the third stop. I'm not sure which port Ohio deliveries are taken to. You might want to check on the March production forum, it seems like there was someone from Ohio on there, and they could tell you definitely. You can also take a look at the booking # for the Charleston portion to see if you are on there. GBSOU307478.
Look forward to sailing with you.

I just tried to see where I could enter that number on the W&W page but couldn't. When I spoke to AskMini (which is in Columbus, Oh just south of me), they said I'd probably be offloaded in NJ. The automated attendant still says I'm in the Paint Shop (and I think all of the ask mini reps are sick of hearing from me).

I wonder if they do a call tracking software in that call center. I bet it's a funny thing if they did log each and every call.

Then again it looks like there is a stop in Baltimore.

[madaboutmax]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThomB

I just tried to see where I could enter that number on the W&W page but couldn't. When I spoke to AskMini (which is in Columbus, Oh just south of me), they said I'd probably be offloaded in NJ. The automated attendant still says I'm in the Paint Shop (and I think all of the ask mini reps are sick of hearing from me).

I wonder if they do a call tracking software in that call center. I bet it's a funny thing if they did log each and every call.

From the W&W home page, move your cursor over "Customer Centre" then click on "Cargo Tracking" from the drop down menu. On the right you have the option of how you want to track, just click booking # and enter GBSOU307478. You will see all the Vin #s for Charleston. If you are going to NJ, you will have a different booking #.
Hope this helps.

[madaboutmax]

Quote: Originally Posted by ThomB

I just tried to see where I could enter that number on the W&W page but couldn't. When I spoke to AskMini (which is in Columbus, Oh just south of me), they said I'd probably be offloaded in NJ. The automated attendant still says I'm in the Paint Shop (and I think all of the ask mini reps are sick of hearing from me).

I wonder if they do a call tracking software in that call center. I bet it's a funny thing if they did log each and every call.

Then again it looks like there is a stop in Baltimore.

My husband and daughters are placing bets to see how long it takes ASK MINI to cancel their toll free number, after they realize how many times I call.

[dwhittington]

Quote: Originally Posted by madaboutmax

I finished production on the 6th, and showed up on the W&W site today. The booking # for the Charleston portion is GBSOU307478. I can't remember where you are, but you can look at this # to see if maybe you are there, it shows 176 MINIs.
Hopefully you will find yours.

Just finished production today 4/8. Looking for the WW site to show up but nothing yet. Yours look like it took three days. Hopefully I am on the same boat.

[naparsei]

No dice so far on the NM Mini. I don't know if I go to Charleston or CA - obviously I'd prefer Charleston, since it's faster. The quickest boat to Port Hueneme arrives in May! I am hoping there's a 3 day lag (as mentioned earlier) and then the car is loaded. In that case, perhaps I'll get the Liberty.

naparsei

[ThomB]

I've officially got the message that the car is complete. The automated attendant tells me that the car is awaiting release to the carrier. I'm hoping to make this boat that you're all speaking of. I'd guess that my location will allow for an earlier docking point than most (NE Ohio). Now the wait through the weekend to see if anything happens...

We're over 1/2 way there....

[elderberries]

Whoops - I had started a May thread, since my car's supposed to be delivered to me in May... but it turns out I need to be here in this thread!

About my MINI:

- Name: Ramses (it just fits; dunno why)
- Ordered: Mar 1
- Started Production: April 1 (my birthday - what an awesome present)
- Finished Production: April 9 (just called today; it's "complete and awaiting release to carrier." Woo!)
- Stats:

Chili Red MCS Convertible, black top
Most option packages (convenience, cold weather, several others)
Ipod adaptor
Nav System
17" wheels (wish I could remember the exact type)
White bonnet stripes

I put my number into the WW site, but no info yet. I'm hoping from what I've read here, I'll be able to find it in a couple days. I'm so looking forward to hitting the streets of Austin in my new car this summer!!

I also need to go to the MINI site and order me a nice baseball cap to keep my hair from turning into dreadlocks when I drive with the top down.

EDITED to add: I went to the MINI gear store, and not only did I buy a girls' Tee for me, a guys' Tee for my husband, a baseball cap for me, but I bought a red/white purse to match my car! Am I sad or WHAT? lol! I justified the price of the totebag by telling myself what a fun conversation piece it will be to have bought a car with a matching purse.

[Ken30307]

Quote: Originally Posted by naparsei

No dice so far on the NM Mini. I don't know if I go to Charleston or CA - obviously I'd prefer Charleston, since it's faster. The quickest boat to Port Hueneme arrives in May! I am hoping there's a 3 day lag (as mentioned earlier) and then the car is loaded. In that case, perhaps I'll get the Liberty.

naparsei

Hey there from the March builds!

I've heard everything from a 1-2 day lag to a 5 day more more lag for it to get loaded. Mine took 5 days to get from MINI to Southampton for some reason..but I think that was a little unusual..but it did mean I missed a boat

Just keep checking the WW site..especially on the day they get loaded...

good luck!!

K

[fizzy]

Quote: Originally Posted by Caz

Just heard my DS/B MCS will arrive in Southampton on Wednesday - pick up Friday. After all this time.......I can't believe it! Thanks to Matfrost, TomB and everyone else who has encouraged me and lifted my spirits along the way!

(Happy) Caz

I'm picking mine up Friday too Feeling really on edge now, can't relax knowing that the car is waiting for me but I need to work four more days!! Would go and see it, but I bought from a dealer over 100 miles away while on a weekend break

[Caz]

Quote: Originally Posted by fizzy

I'm picking mine up Friday too Feeling really on edge now, can't relax knowing that the car is waiting for me but I need to work four more days!! Would go and see it, but I bought from a dealer over 100 miles away while on a weekend break

Good luck Fizzy - Hope all goes well. I'm popping over to say "hello" to mine on Wednesday just after she arrives at the dealer as it's not too far She wont be ready to take away until Friday tho Just hope they've got everything right!

Caz

[ThomB]

I'm booked...

"SideCar" is on the "TAKASAGO"
(My uncle said when I want to ride my BMW R1100RS and Diane wants to be in the car, we can get a big C-clamp and put them together, so "SideCar" it is.)

The booking number is the same as above. It says the destination is Charleston, but I think mine will exit further North (if that happens) HOPEFUL am I.