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  1. Tony M. Nyphot

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    #25 Tony M. Nyphot, Sep 23, 2013
    Cool, I missed the Friday the 13th connection. The pics are good, saved them for my desktop already.
     
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    #27 Tony M. Nyphot, Oct 1, 2013
    Nice, enjoy your mini!
     
  3. tampadave

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    #28 tampadave, Oct 2, 2013
    HELP! My ship docks in Baltimore today. Marinetraffic.com shows the ship "no longer in range", though it's purportedly just off shore. I ran my VIN through Cargo ID at the WW website and received the latest notation:

    CUSTOMS RELEASE WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ 30-09-2013 00:00:00

    WTF? I'm thoroughly confused at this entry. I'm supposedly docking at Baltimore today, so did the Torino stop in New Jersey 9/30 for customs inspection before departing for Baltimore today? Was this merely a computerized U.S. Customs clearance? Is it an erroneous entry at the WW site?
     
  4. Nathan

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    #29 Nathan, Oct 2, 2013
    It's just a computerized customs clearance notation. Your MINI is not in NJ.
     
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    #30 tampadave, Oct 2, 2013
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    Assuming it docks in Baltimore today, how long (on average) does it take to clear the VDC? My dealership is exceptionally close to Baltimore, so ground transport cannot be that bad. Can anyone tell me their experience with VDC processing and delivery?

    *Update: As of 2:15 PM, my ship is steaming up the Chesapeake Bay towards Baltimore. If I drove a parallel track by car, it's about a 3 hour drive away. My impatience is driving me crazy.
     
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    #31 Gil-galad, Oct 2, 2013
    My SWAG would be 3 days at the VDC and a day of transit. The dealer prep time depends on the list of dealer installed items. I'm pretty sure the OEM driving lights are still a dealer-installed item. So is a clear bra, if you're getting one. As anxious as you are to take delivery, I recommend against trying to rush the dealer prep -- you want to stay on their good side and make sure they treat your new baby methodically and correctly.
     
  7. Tony M. Nyphot

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    #32 Tony M. Nyphot, Oct 2, 2013
    I know how you're feeling Dave, mine is still 4 days away from port, with a couple of days transport then the dealer prep.
     
  8. tampadave

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    #33 tampadave, Oct 2, 2013
    Nobody mentioned the Clear Bra option when I ordered. I learned about the option after the sale. I can always have it installed locally by an authorized Clear Bra dealer. The chrome driving lamps will be done at the VDC, I believe.

    My ship is pulling into the auto terminal docks as I write this post.
     
  9. tampadave

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    #34 tampadave, Oct 3, 2013
    Surprise, surprise!

    The Torino makes two stops in Baltimore over the course of two days.

    Did my Roadster disembark at the first stop (10/2), or does it stay on board until the second stop (10/4)? Two extra days!

    BALTIMORE, MD U.S.A. 02/10/2013 03/10/2013
    BALTIMORE, MD U.S.A. 04/10/2013 04/10/2013
     
  10. Nathan

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    #35 Nathan, Oct 3, 2013
    It probably was taken off the ship. Then the ship heads to another port to offload more, then comes back on load cars built here and imported into Europe.

    That is my wild ass guess anyway.
     
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    #36 tampadave, Oct 3, 2013
    The Torino docked late last night. No change in my status on the WW website. I'm hoping the ship unloads my Roadster first, though its certainly possible that my vehicle is slated for the second Baltimore port of call. I tend to believe that MINI's unloading my Roadster and steaming up the Chesapeake Bay to take on another load. I've been wrong before. My patience is wearing real thin. My Sales Manager issued a September 26th ETA on the purchase date.
     
  12. eMINIparts

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    #37 eMINIparts, Oct 3, 2013
    Pretty soon you will have forgotten all about the wait.....You will be crusing around with a huge smile on your face all day....:D
     
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    #38 tampadave, Oct 3, 2013
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    #39 tampadave, Oct 4, 2013
    I plan on moving to Florida next year. I learned that Florida does not require front plates, so I e-mailed my MA and told him not to drill and mount the front plate holder. I understand there are after-market plate holders that do not require drilling. Anyone familiar with Florida law or after-market plate holders like I described?
     
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    #41 tampadave, Oct 4, 2013
    Thank you. I thought there might be a Floridian or two on MA who knew the answer. My MA e-mailed back saying "no problem". I hope he catches it in time.
     
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    #42 Nathan, Oct 4, 2013
    I live in Ohio, but I IM'ed a friend in FL.

     
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    #44 Metalman, Oct 5, 2013
    Congrats....
    Post up some pictures next week....
     
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    #45 tampadave, Oct 5, 2013
    You bet!:cool:
     
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    #46 MCS02, Oct 5, 2013
    Sweet the wait is over! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #47 tampadave, Oct 6, 2013
    Dealership was closed today (Sunday), but I went to see my new Roadster anyway. Still wearing delivery wrap and slightly dirty, he still looked great! Delivery tomorrow! Not a very good picture, but meet John Bull:
     

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