Anyone else been stuck in Quality Check for a week or more?

Hello everyone....stuck in QC for 45 days

I noticed something on the Mini USA Website....when you proceed to build your Mini Cooper SE online, there is now a disclaimer.

"Due to increased customer demand, production availability of model year 2023 MINIs is limited. The current estimated delivery time for custom-built orders varies depending on trim, packages, and options selected. Delivery times also vary by location. We recommend contacting your preferred MINI dealer for the availability of stock inventory and up to date delivery timing."

-Mini USA Website

 

But the reviews all say the SE's 114-mile range keeps the car from being worth buying.

 

… The main reason it rates 6.2 out of 10 on the US News review aggregator, summing up that basically, “if you don’t need a bigger size, and you don’t need more range, then it’s fantastic.“

 

So - MINI just replied to my follow up tweet from last week. Here’s what they said -

Global, industry-wide supply constraints continue to impact auto manufacturing, extending production timeframe & delivery in some cases. Regarding MINI Cooper SE, some vehicles are awaiting arrival of final components at our Oxford plant to complete assembly. Can you DM your VIN?

I sent them my VIN and we will see what happens. Not holding my breath.

 

Well - that was surprisingly quick - here’s the response. Note that this is the first time anyone at MINI has suggested a new date….

Hi Wally - We understand how eager you are to take delivery of your new MINI SE, and we also can’t wait for you to get behind the wheel of it. Our apologies for your frustrations about the delivery timeframe of your vehicle. We are doing our best to get your MINI to you as quickly as possible.

It looks like your vehicle is estimated to finish production at the end of July. Please continue working with your MINI dealer.

 

Ah, end of July agrees with what we've been talking about with it being during their summer shutdown when they can send some rework teams out to finish them.

 

Yep - I even asked Brandon about that yesterday but he seemed unaware. Will be interesting to see his reply which i should receive by the 5th. We will see if they are in sync.

I have pointed MINI to this forum a couple of times - wonder if they are monitoring it?

 

So end of July production complete would mean dealer arrival in mid September (+6wks)?

 

How long at the POA? My dealership told me yesterday it’s normal for cars to spend one to three weeks at Halifax Autoport.

 

That's the same timing I think will happen.

 

I was kind of hoping for something a little quicker but you are probably right - assuming that the message I received was anything other than kicking the can down the road…

 

Gotta ask, when was the order placed? Also did y'all have anything custom added?

 

I placed my order on March 9. Only thing custom was leather cross punch seats. Everything indicates it was a missing part during assembly. Original production dat of 5/7 - then bumped to 5/10 and again to 5/16. On the 16th my car entered QC and remains there.