Good Morning Gang

Checked status on some of the Eastcoast Vins this morning and I think a new boat has left Japan. One of the Vins,101850, was showing a 10 when I ran it on the 19th and is now showing a 20 bound for Port Jacksonville. I ran a couple bound for Port Jersey but they were still showing a 10. Hope this is good news to some of you in the Southeast.

 

Sweet. Thanks budaman. What'd the 1st one take, one month to get to port (Jax)? So, this one'd probably take a month, as well, which'd put us into an August deliery time frame. Sound about right to you?

Edit: Was 1553 one of the ones you checked, by any chance?

 

Could you check mine to see if it's on that ship?

JM1FE173X40101747

Blessed to the Buda.

 

Good Morning Duck!

Yes it is now showing a status 20, in transit. Don't think it will take as long as the first boat. The west coast ships seem to making the trip in shorter times so hopefully so will the east bound ships.

 

Hey Duck;
I also ordered my RX8 from Fairbanks Mazda (on 17/92). When did you order yours? I ordered mine in early March and I still haven't received a VIN#. Are you dealing with Felicia? Let me know. Thanks

 

OMG, I think I just pee in my pant. TMI, but that's alright. Can't imagine what I'll do once I sit in it. Thanks, a million BudaMan. Would you like that lump sum or in 20 easy payments?

 

Yes, I ordered mine at Fairbank on Jan. 10 and I dealt with Felicia also. To hell with other minions.

 

Why is the 2nd east coast boat (the one going to NJ) such an issue? You figure that's the trip that takes the longest and Mazda would ship that one out first. The RX-8's going to VA are Jesey bound if I recall. Damn, I'm getting pissed!

 

There's not much you can do to speed the trip from Japan to the East Coast. It will be about 30 days. Expect the ship to have both Southeast and Northeast cars. First stop in Jacksonville then north to Jersey City. Very unlikely to have dedicated ships for each port. I would almost bet some NE vin#s will show in transit in the next 48 hours along with those Budaman saw today.

Another thing about these ships. They carry A LOT of cars and from different manufacuturers, not just Mazda. Some of these delays in Japan could be just bad timing on the shipping schedule. Unless Mazda can charter a ship (fill it with Mazdas only/4000+) its out of their control.

 

Is anyone aware of 1st shipment Jersey-bound cars showing a '30' yet? I'm assuming they are still on the way to Jersey with a possible port arrival of 7/2. You can use mine if you don't mind looking it up:
JM1FE173640101129

gracias!

 

Hey budaman, would you be so kind as to check on my VIN? Should also be heading to Port Jacksonville.

JM1FE173940101819

Thanks, much appreciated!

--SL01

 

SLO1, yours is on the boat.
RX8daniel, Yours is still showing a 20. Checked one of the Vins that is on the first load to Port Jacksonville, and it is still showing a 20 also. The word I got was thart it was to hit Jacksonville on the 28th and Jersey on the 2nd. Looks like it going true to form.

 

Budaman, could you please run my VIN again to see if the status has changed? It's in the lower right corner.

 

VIN JMFE17..... 1933

can I get a check on it?

JAX BOUND

 

he'll need the "4" that goes after the 173 in your VIN to pull it...

;-)

 

RXtreme,
No change in Jersey bound cars. Maybe tommorrow, but I'll be California bound tommorrow and won't be able to check. Will be out of pocket until Monday. Maybe Ibfubar can help.

 

Yeah, I just got word today from my dealer. Yesterday showed a VIN status of ON WATER, where it was New VIN on the 21st. Feeling a little better now. Dealer is pissed, though.

 

here you go, budaman was busy so i ran it for you.; hope it helps!!:VIN JM1FE173340102626 VIN Status 10 - New-VIN

Model / Year RX8 6P / 2004 Country US - UNITED STATES O Warranty Start Date

Exterior Color A3F - BRILLIANT BLACK CC Retail Dealer 50522 State VA
Dealer 50522 State VA
Retail Date
Interior Color F6 - BLACK (FABRIC) Wholesale Demo Date
Engine No Engine ER - ROTARY RENESIS(2R) Assembly Date 06/04/2003
Transmission T9 - 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANS Drive REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Emissions F - FEDERAL EMISSION Key Code

POE NK - PORT JERSEY CITY, NJ IP NK - PORT JERSEY CITY, NJ

Accessories FLM - CARPET FLOOR MATS FL2 - FOG LAMPS
FOL - PORTFOLIO HL1 - XENON HEADLIGHTS
MC2 - AUTO DAY/NIGHT MIRROR W/HOMELI MR1 - MOONROOF
RA3 - PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM TC2 - DSC WITH TRACTION CONTROL
WLK - WHEEL LOCKS 1TR - TOURING PACKAGE M/T

 

Buda or Fubar,

Would you mind if you ran my status? VIN # JM1FE173440101842

Many Thanks!

 

My 1st allocation Jax bound VIN is JM1FE17N740100606

Ordered thru Boniface in Melbourne, FL 01/08/2003 Born on 05/24/2003 .

Fubar or Budman, please check status.

 

Hopefully one more time for me also guys.

1941.

You guys are the best. Thank again! I am keeping my fingers cross. If I am not on this boat, I really think I will cancel due to my anger and frustration.....

Thanks,
Roachman

 

Jacksonville Port now shows an NYK vessel, Maersk Taiyo, arriving June 30 with 'autos' docking at Blount Island! This should be our ship for the first orders arrving on the East Coast!

NY/NJ do not (so far as I have found) post schedules to the internet so can not confirm date Maersk Taiyo is docking in Jersey City. Previous info on forum is July 2. Someone near the port authority may be able to call and confirm details of this ship.

The Maersk Taiyo is confirmed as part of NYK Line RORO fleet. Unfortunately, I have been unable to access their schedules for RORO vessels. Geez, automakers are secretive! :D

 

Thanks, TreknMazda and Budaman for the info., it's good news or the first RX-8 owners. Please keep us updated if you hear anything about the 2nd east coast ship!

 

TreknMazda,
Just went to your site, and seen where you got to play around with some RX-8's lately.

So what was your impression?

BTW -- thanks for keeping us posted on the Jax Port status. Mine is on that boat as well!

 

I was not at the RX-8 event. I was upholding my long standing tradition of buying a RX without seeing (live) or test driving the car before it arrives. Of course the last time I did this (1985) I only had to wait about a month. :p At least I know, or think I know, that my RX-8 is aboard the Maersk Taiyo (NYK LINES) and will dock in Jersey City on July 2.

But the officers that were there are VERY impressed! :D