[britboy_usa]

I placed an order for my MCS this weekend just gone. Haven't received a number for it yet from my dealer. I'll post my spec later.

Here starts the waiting.......

 

[britboy_usa]

I'm getting my MCS with an LSD and my MA told me that I am scheduled for a first week in Jan build. I'm only hoping that there isn't too much New Years drinking and hangovers going on in the production line!!!!

 

[britboy_usa]

I placed the order for my MCS on 12/06 and was told 12-14 weeks. I just called 866-ASK-MINI, gave them my production number and it began production 12/07! She told me to expect delivery across the pond in about 4-6 weeks. I wonder who to believe. ASK-MINI should have the most up-to-date info but I'm still going to plan on the later date so my hopes won't be dashed. ASK-MINI is real helpful and pleasant.

Very interesting Bill! What does the owner's lounge say on MINIUSA.COM?

Does your new MCS have anything like the LSD in the spec that is meant for Jan production onwards? I wonder if they really are ahead of schedule and we'll get things quicker.

Happy waiting!

 

[britboy_usa]

All,

I just got a print out from my dealer tonight and it says that my January build MCS (with LSD, Convenience Pack, etc.) started production TODAY! I even have a VIN now too...

The printout states that the car is currently at status 150 (Production started) as of 12/20/2004. It also shows a confirmed production date of 2005/01/01 and an Estimated Production Date of 1/9/05. Weird.

BTW, here are all of the status values shown on the printout:

150 Production started
151 Entry body shop/serial # assgn.
152 Entry paint shop
153 Entry assembly
154 Assembly
155 Assembly finish/quality check

Looks like the January build cars are already starting to roll!

Great News!! What does the owners lounge say about your status while you are getting all this other information?

 

[britboy_usa]

EDIT (12/21/2004): Strike that! I just called the automated ASK-MINI number again and the voice now says that my vehicle is scheduled for production with an estimated completion date of January 9th, 2005.

I just called ASK-MINI and I have an estimated completion date of January 11th - must be right behind yours! Any guesses what boat you'll be looking to catch to bring it over?

 

[britboy_usa]

No clue really... However, both of my other two MINIs came over on K-Line ships (since I'm on the West Coast), so I assume that this one will too (or possibly a NYK ship). Unfortunatley, us West Coast MINI owners can't track the K-Line and NYK ships using our VIN as can the East Coast owners who's MINIs are loaded on WW ships. Once our cars get to the dock and loaded onto a ship, we should be able to figure out which ship it's on by the departure/arrival dates though. The hardest part is of it all is waiting for the ship to land on the West Coast. The trip across the pond for the East Coast folks only takes something like 8-10 days, whereas it takes 28-30 days for folks on the West Coast. Bleck!

I am actually about 60 miles from Oxford right now and may still be here the day my mini is born. Shame I cannot fit the "Ocean Going" Package and drive it back to the East Coast with me!

 

[britboy_usa]

OL Status

Has anyone's status on the OL gone beyond scheduled for production yet?

 

[britboy_usa]

I am scheduled for production with a estimated completion on 11th Jan!!! The wait is killing me!!!


My Spec:

Base MSRP* $20,400
Destination & Handling $550

paint
Chili Red Body Color $0
Black Roof/Mirrors $0

package
Cold Weather Package $300
Heated Front Seats
Heated Side Mirrors and Washer Jets
Convenience Package $400
Universal Garage Door Opener
Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror
Rain Sensor and Auto Headlamps
Sport Package $1,350
Dynamic Stability Control
Front Fog Lamps
Xenon Headlamps w/Power Wash
17" S-Lites (Run Flat Performance)
No Bonnet Stripes

performance
Sport Suspension Plus STD
Limited Slip Differential $500
Rear Fog Lamp $100
6-Speed Getrag Manual STD

cockpit
Sport Seats STD
Leatherette: Black STD
Int. Surface Anthracite $0
Anthracite Headliner $200
Automatic AC $300
On-Board Computer $200
3-Spoke w/Cruise and Multifunction $250
8-Spkr. Harman Kardon Sound System $550

TOTAL MSRP AS CONFIGURED* $25,100

 

[britboy_usa]

On the move!

My estimated prod date was the 11th and now when I call ASK-MINI it says that my vehicle is being transported to its exit port (Southampton). OL still says scheduled for prod.

There's a ship that leaves tomorrow. I wonder if I'll make it.....

 

[britboy_usa]

My scheduled production date was also the 9th of January. However, when I call ASK-MINI it says that my MCS was "released to a carrier and is awaiting transport to the port of exit". Thus, it looks like my car is a bit behind yours. Since your car is also coming to the West Coast, I bet that our cars will be loaded on the same ship.

The weird part is that I called ASK-MINI yesterday (01/10/05) as well and it stated "Your vehicle is in the paint shop with an estimated completion date of January 9th, 2005"? How could it have been in the pain shop when it was already completed???

OfficeMaven,

The exact same thing happened to me this morning!! I called ASK-MINI at 8am EST and I got the "released to a carrier and is awaiting transport to the port of exit". Then when I call at 12pm I got "Your vehicle is in the paint shop with an estimated completion date of January 11th, 2005". Looks like my mini is in a time warp with yours!!!

I'll see what it says at the end of the day.

Dave

 

[britboy_usa]

Out of the paintshop

Just call ASK-MINI - my vehicle has been released to a carrier and is heading to Southampton!

Got to look at the WW site now!

 

[britboy_usa]

At Southampton!

Just checked WW - I am booked on Carmen!

All seems pretty smooth so far!

EDIT: Seems like I missed the boat :-( I had a star after my name so must have been wait listed and the boat has just left..... Next boat is on the 18th!!

 

[britboy_usa]

Loaded.....

Looks like I'm ready to set sale:

Looking at estimated delivery in about 3 weeks.

 

[britboy_usa]

Jingu Maru

For those of us on the Jingu Maru, I just found a Zeebrugge Port website that shows the Jingu Maru as just having left the port.

Next stop.... New York ..

 

[britboy_usa]

Would you please give us the url for this site?

Thanks!

Sorry - Should have included this earlier.

Zeebrugge Port Ship Tracking: http://www.zedis.be

 

[britboy_usa]

Thanks! I did find this and found the tracking. Hmmm...not a language I understand, but I figured-out some!

No problems, I think there is an English translation on the page - top right hand corner.

Cheers!

 

[britboy_usa]

Did some searching and found that the Jingu Maru has the following schedule:

Arriving in:

New York on Jan 31
Baltimore on Feb. 2
Charleston on Feb. 4
Brunswick on Feb. 5

Knowledge will help set us free!

I think the Jingu Maru is a little behind schedule and has only just got to Zeebrugge. I read a week ago it was meant to set sail from Zeebrugge this past Thursday.

I got the attached screenshot from the Zeebrugge Port data exchange (www.zedis.be)

 

[britboy_usa]

Brit_Boy,

Thanks for that. I am now resigned to just relax. I am scheduling that I will travel to my dealer in Ohio on Feb. 22 anyway, thus as long as the Jingu makes it, VDC does its job and the MCS is ready to go then, all will be well. Nonetheless, it's fun to keep track.

I hear you Andromcs

I am trying to chill out and let the time just go by before my MCS gets here. I have rather stupidly got a great finance deal (from lendingtree.com) that will expire on the 19th Feb - I hope the VDC gets my MCS to Atlanta by then!!!!

Has anyone in this forum got their MA to confirm a final purchase price yet?

 

[britboy_usa]

In case anyone is bothered. I just found a map of Zeebrugge port where the Jingu Maru is currently.

I believe Jingu is berthed at area 39.

It feels better knowing where our minis are!


http://www.portofzeebrugge.be/