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nofreakfx · Apr 30th, 2005, 01:56 AM

I ordered my MCS on 4/18/5. I received my VIN number today, 4/29/5. Is that fast? Now that I have the VIN number, how do I continue to track the remaining steps of the delivery process (in production, on dock, on boat...) to the dealer?

Boondox · Apr 30th, 2005, 02:34 AM

Go to MiniUSA.com, click on the Owners' Center, register and you'll be able to follow it. You could also call MiniUSA toll free at 866-275-6464 and follow the voice prompts. Read the FAQ here; it's full of valuable information. Good luck, and try not to bite your nails too much!

Pete

abbydog3 · Apr 30th, 2005, 04:32 AM

You lucky duck! I am envious.

Yes, register with OL.MINIUSA.COM and you will be able to track your car.

Enjoy.

nofreakfx · Apr 30th, 2005, 06:36 PM

Shouldn't I get more detailed information such as a production date, in paint shop... , when my status is 'scheduled for production', or is this as detailed as it gets?

Boondox · Apr 30th, 2005, 06:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nofreakfx

Shouldn't I get more detailed information such as a production date, in paint shop... , when my status is 'scheduled for production', or is this as detailed as it gets?

Please read the FAQ and other threads on this topic. It's all there. In short, the online status is vague and several days behind. pb

nmlacoopers · Apr 30th, 2005, 06:45 PM

Looks like our MINIs will probably be on the same boat. I got my VIN on thursday

As for the OL. I don't think you will see anything detailed there. ASK MINI gives more information (like the completion date.)

Hobbit · May 1st, 2005, 07:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nmlacoopers

Looks like our MINIs will probably be on the same boat. I got my VIN on thursday

As for the OL. I don't think you will see anything detailed there. ASK MINI gives more information (like the completion date.)

Got my VIN Friday! Ahh...now just a few more weeks.

As for a delivery date, your dealer should be able to give you the approx. week it will be delivered.

BobsWifesMini · May 2nd, 2005, 04:09 AM

Got our VIN Saturday 4/30 I'm curious for the folks that just got their VIN.

My production number is 67678XX are you in the same approximate range of production numbers?

I've been told to expect production to start around May 5th.

abbydog3 · May 2nd, 2005, 04:12 PM

Excellent, that is great news.

I am 677*, so I am after yours. Edit: I just called today, I HAVE A VIN ASSIGNED! YEA

Hobbit · May 3rd, 2005, 03:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BobsWifesMini

Got our VIN Saturday 4/30 I'm curious for the folks that just got their VIN.

My production number is 67678XX are you in the same approximate range of production numbers?

I've been told to expect production to start around May 5th.

6767XXX. I called yesterday and they told me the car went "into production" April 29 @ 5:33 am. I also got a date of May 11. Not sure if that is for actual assembly or what.

BobsWifesMini · May 3rd, 2005, 06:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbit

6767XXX. I called yesterday and they told me the car went "into production" April 29 @ 5:33 am. I also got a date of May 11. Not sure if that is for actual assembly or what.

OK, I called last night with 67678XX and was told that I went into production on April 29th and expect completion of May 12th. So it does sound like the production number is the order they roll down the line.

Mine is being delivered to Indianapolis and I was given this time line.

7-8 days for production so although May 12th is planned, expect May 7th.
3-5 days to transport to ship at Southampton.
12-14 days on water to Charlotte
3 days prep at Charlotte
1-2 days truck to Indy.

That is like 32 days. from production start. Hope it is true.

nmlacoopers · May 3rd, 2005, 10:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by BobsWifesMini

OK, I called last night with 67678XX and was told that I went into production on April 29th and expect completion of May 12th. So it does sound like the production number is the order they roll down the line.

I don't think that MINIs are produced in order by their production number. Mine is a 678 number and went into production last week with an estimated completion (according to ASK MINI) of 5/9. I am expecting that it will be finished much sooner than that

BobsWifesMini · May 3rd, 2005, 11:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by nmlacoopers

I don't think that MINIs are produced in order by their production number. Mine is a 678 number and went into production last week with an estimated completion (according to ASK MINI) of 5/9. I am expecting that it will be finished much sooner than that

Okay, your number is after mine so my theory is toast!

Thanks for sharing the information.

Good luck on your new Mini. Hopefully we'll find the ship they are on and be able to track them across the water.

nofreakfx · May 4th, 2005, 01:08 AM

I called 866-ask-mini with my VIN number, and they said production will be completed on May 8th. Then I suppose on to the docks in Southhampton, England, boat ride thru the Panama canal to Oxnard, CA., and finally the ride to the dealer in Las Vegas. My dealer says mid June is arrival date. I'll fly into Vegas (work for the airline) and drive it home to the SF area.

I found only three dealers in the west that sold the Minis for MSRP. South Bay Mini, Torrence CA., Murray Mini, Salt Lake City Utah, and Desert Mini, Las Vegas Nevada. Desert Mini had the shortest delivery time, 6-8 weeks, of the three.

I'll let you all know my timing on all this.

nofreakfx · May 6th, 2005, 01:35 AM

Car in Paint Shop on 5/5/5. Ask Mini says production will be completed 5/8/5.

Below are processing steps:

037 Order is at BMW NA[ON ORDER]
087 Production Week Assigned
097 Order sent to factory
111 Order Accepted at factory
112 Order scheduled for Production
150 Production Started [SCHEDULED FOR PRODUCTION]
151 Body Shop Started
152 Paint Shop Started
153 Assembly Started
155 Production Completed
160 Released to Distribution
182 Released to Carrier [AWAITING TRANSPORTATION]
193 Arrived at Port of Exit [RECEIVED AT TERMINAL]
194 Selected for Shipment [LOADED ON VESSEL]
195 Shipped from Port of Exit [EN ROUTE]
196 Shipment Arrival [DISCHARGED]

nofreakfx · May 9th, 2005, 02:13 AM

Well here it is May 8th and Mini said the car would finish production this day and its status changed to awaiting transportation. Checked the web site and it appears to be right on schedule; the status now is 'awaiting transportation'. So far so good.

Checked the boat for my VIN number , but found nothing there. Well its Sunday, and I read some where that that status may last three days...

More later.

nofreakfx · May 10th, 2005, 01:45 AM

I ran into another web site (http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=29139) that states WW shipping does NOT ship to Port Hueneme, CA. The NYK line was mentioned as being the shipper from Southhampton to Port Hueneme. Does anyone have any info on this??

More chat on this subject can be found at:
http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=29139.

NYK does not have VIN search capabilities...

Here's their info:

http://www2.nykline.com/

North America Headquarters:
NYK Line (North America) Inc.
300 Lighting Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094
(201) 330-3000
Fax (201) 867-9059

Customer Service:
(888) NYK-SHIP
Cargo Tracking/Customs: (800) NYK-WINS
Global Website: www.
nykline.com

nofreakfx · May 14th, 2005, 03:29 AM

5/11/05 - car is on the docks waiting for shipment. This is what ASK-MINI says when called and the car is on the dock: "at the port awaiting a shipping vessel"

nofreakfx · May 21st, 2005, 02:58 AM

5/19/5 - Car has now left Southampton bound for Port Hueneme CA. aboard the NYK-LINE vessel PROCYON LEADER. Got the call sign, H3BZ, for the PROCYON LEADER from http://cgmix.uscg.mil/psix/PSIX2/VesselSearch.asp.

I went to http://www.oceanweather.com/data/index.html, choosing the "Marine Observation" Icon circle, to see if there were any weather data points submitted from H3BZ. None yet, maybe too early since it set sail just yesterday.

Las Vegas dealer says ship should arrive at Port Hueneme on 6/8. The dealer claims it takes a week to go thru the vehicle inspection station and on to the dealer's lot which would make it 6/15 arrival date.

So far so good. Purchased the car on 4/16, the dealer said it would be 6-8 weeks, which hits right on 6/15.

More later.

nmlacoopers · May 21st, 2005, 03:07 AM

That is what I have been waiting to read. Our MINIs are on the same ship and my dealer hasn't given me an eta yet.

T - 18 days to PH
T - 25 days (worst case) to the dealer

Apr 30th, 2005, 01:56 AM	#1
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	VIN Number Received I ordered my MCS on 4/18/5. I received my VIN number today, 4/29/5. Is that fast? Now that I have the VIN number, how do I continue to track the remaining steps of the delivery process (in production, on dock, on boat...) to the dealer?

May 2nd, 2005, 04:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
BobsWifesMini Cure for the Common Car Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Midwest Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Got our VIN Saturday 4/30 I'm curious for the folks that just got their VIN. My production number is 67678XX are you in the same approximate range of production numbers? I've been told to expect production to start around May 5th. Last edited by BobsWifesMini : May 2nd, 2005 at 07:23 PM.

May 2nd, 2005, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
abbydog3 She is still in breakin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 139 Offline	Excellent, that is great news. I am 677, so I am after yours. Edit: I just called today, I HAVE A VIN ASSIGNED! YEA Last edited by abbydog3 : May 2nd, 2005 at 04:20 PM. Reason: I am a dork*

May 3rd, 2005, 11:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
BobsWifesMini Cure for the Common Car Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Midwest Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 106 Offline	My theory is blown! Quote: Originally Posted by nmlacoopers I don't think that MINIs are produced in order by their production number. Mine is a 678 number and went into production last week with an estimated completion (according to ASK MINI) of 5/9. I am expecting that it will be finished much sooner than that Okay, your number is after mine so my theory is toast! Thanks for sharing the information. Good luck on your new Mini. Hopefully we'll find the ship they are on and be able to track them across the water.

May 6th, 2005, 01:35 AM	#15 (permalink)
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Car in Paint Shop on 5/5/5. Ask Mini says production will be completed 5/8/5. Below are processing steps: 037 Order is at BMW NA[ON ORDER] 087 Production Week Assigned 097 Order sent to factory 111 Order Accepted at factory 112 Order scheduled for Production 150 Production Started [SCHEDULED FOR PRODUCTION] 151 Body Shop Started 152 Paint Shop Started 153 Assembly Started 155 Production Completed 160 Released to Distribution 182 Released to Carrier [AWAITING TRANSPORTATION] 193 Arrived at Port of Exit [RECEIVED AT TERMINAL] 194 Selected for Shipment [LOADED ON VESSEL] 195 Shipped from Port of Exit [EN ROUTE] 196 Shipment Arrival [DISCHARGED] Last edited by nofreakfx : May 7th, 2005 at 03:19 AM.

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Apr 30th, 2005, 02:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boondox MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Local Time: 03:43 PM Posts: 249 Offline	Go to MiniUSA.com, click on the Owners' Center, register and you'll be able to follow it. You could also call MiniUSA toll free at 866-275-6464 and follow the voice prompts. Read the FAQ here; it's full of valuable information. Good luck, and try not to bite your nails too much! Pete

Apr 30th, 2005, 04:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
abbydog3 She is still in breakin Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 139 Offline	You lucky duck! I am envious. Yes, register with OL.MINIUSA.COM and you will be able to track your car. Enjoy.

Apr 30th, 2005, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Shouldn't I get more detailed information such as a production date, in paint shop... , when my status is 'scheduled for production', or is this as detailed as it gets?

Apr 30th, 2005, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Boondox MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Vermont Local Time: 03:43 PM Posts: 249 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nofreakfx Shouldn't I get more detailed information such as a production date, in paint shop... , when my status is 'scheduled for production', or is this as detailed as it gets? Please read the FAQ and other threads on this topic. It's all there. In short, the online status is vague and several days behind. pb

Apr 30th, 2005, 06:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
nmlacoopers Motoring Soon Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Alamos, NM, USA Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Looks like our MINIs will probably be on the same boat. I got my VIN on thursday As for the OL. I don't think you will see anything detailed there. ASK MINI gives more information (like the completion date.)

May 1st, 2005, 07:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hobbit Long Live the iPod! Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 79 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by nmlacoopers Looks like our MINIs will probably be on the same boat. I got my VIN on thursday As for the OL. I don't think you will see anything detailed there. ASK MINI gives more information (like the completion date.) Got my VIN Friday! Ahh...now just a few more weeks. As for a delivery date, your dealer should be able to give you the approx. week it will be delivered.

May 3rd, 2005, 03:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hobbit Long Live the iPod! Join Date: May 2005 Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 79 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BobsWifesMini Got our VIN Saturday 4/30 I'm curious for the folks that just got their VIN. My production number is 67678XX are you in the same approximate range of production numbers? I've been told to expect production to start around May 5th. 6767XXX. I called yesterday and they told me the car went "into production" April 29 @ 5:33 am. I also got a date of May 11. Not sure if that is for actual assembly or what.

May 3rd, 2005, 06:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
BobsWifesMini Cure for the Common Car Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Midwest Local Time: 02:43 PM Posts: 106 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbit 6767XXX. I called yesterday and they told me the car went "into production" April 29 @ 5:33 am. I also got a date of May 11. Not sure if that is for actual assembly or what. OK, I called last night with 67678XX and was told that I went into production on April 29th and expect completion of May 12th. So it does sound like the production number is the order they roll down the line. Mine is being delivered to Indianapolis and I was given this time line. 7-8 days for production so although May 12th is planned, expect May 7th. 3-5 days to transport to ship at Southampton. 12-14 days on water to Charlotte 3 days prep at Charlotte 1-2 days truck to Indy. That is like 32 days. from production start. Hope it is true.

May 3rd, 2005, 10:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
nmlacoopers Motoring Soon Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Alamos, NM, USA Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by BobsWifesMini OK, I called last night with 67678XX and was told that I went into production on April 29th and expect completion of May 12th. So it does sound like the production number is the order they roll down the line. I don't think that MINIs are produced in order by their production number. Mine is a 678 number and went into production last week with an estimated completion (according to ASK MINI) of 5/9. I am expecting that it will be finished much sooner than that

May 4th, 2005, 01:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	I called 866-ask-mini with my VIN number, and they said production will be completed on May 8th. Then I suppose on to the docks in Southhampton, England, boat ride thru the Panama canal to Oxnard, CA., and finally the ride to the dealer in Las Vegas. My dealer says mid June is arrival date. I'll fly into Vegas (work for the airline) and drive it home to the SF area. I found only three dealers in the west that sold the Minis for MSRP. South Bay Mini, Torrence CA., Murray Mini, Salt Lake City Utah, and Desert Mini, Las Vegas Nevada. Desert Mini had the shortest delivery time, 6-8 weeks, of the three. I'll let you all know my timing on all this.

May 9th, 2005, 02:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Well here it is May 8th and Mini said the car would finish production this day and its status changed to awaiting transportation. Checked the web site and it appears to be right on schedule; the status now is 'awaiting transportation'. So far so good. Checked the boat for my VIN number , but found nothing there. Well its Sunday, and I read some where that that status may last three days... More later.

May 10th, 2005, 01:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	I ran into another web site (http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=29139) that states WW shipping does NOT ship to Port Hueneme, CA. The NYK line was mentioned as being the shipper from Southhampton to Port Hueneme. Does anyone have any info on this?? More chat on this subject can be found at: http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=29139. NYK does not have VIN search capabilities... Here's their info: http://www2.nykline.com/ North America Headquarters: NYK Line (North America) Inc. 300 Lighting Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 330-3000 Fax (201) 867-9059 Customer Service: (888) NYK-SHIP Cargo Tracking/Customs: (800) NYK-WINS Global Website: www. nykline.com

May 14th, 2005, 03:29 AM	#18 (permalink)
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	5/11/05 - car is on the docks waiting for shipment. This is what ASK-MINI says when called and the car is on the dock: "at the port awaiting a shipping vessel"

May 21st, 2005, 02:58 AM	#19 (permalink)
nofreakfx MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pacifica, CA Local Time: 12:43 PM Posts: 15 Offline	5/19/5 - Car has now left Southampton bound for Port Hueneme CA. aboard the NYK-LINE vessel PROCYON LEADER. Got the call sign, H3BZ, for the PROCYON LEADER from http://cgmix.uscg.mil/psix/PSIX2/VesselSearch.asp. I went to http://www.oceanweather.com/data/index.html, choosing the "Marine Observation" Icon circle, to see if there were any weather data points submitted from H3BZ. None yet, maybe too early since it set sail just yesterday. Las Vegas dealer says ship should arrive at Port Hueneme on 6/8. The dealer claims it takes a week to go thru the vehicle inspection station and on to the dealer's lot which would make it 6/15 arrival date. So far so good. Purchased the car on 4/16, the dealer said it would be 6-8 weeks, which hits right on 6/15. More later.

May 21st, 2005, 03:07 AM	#20 (permalink)
nmlacoopers Motoring Soon Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Alamos, NM, USA Local Time: 01:43 PM Posts: 51 Offline	That is what I have been waiting to read. Our MINIs are on the same ship and my dealer hasn't given me an eta yet. T - 18 days to PH T - 25 days (worst case) to the dealer

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