RX-Nut

Yahaha, read em and weep boys... too bad nothing's probably coming off the boat for me..

It would be damn funny, if the good ol Hawaii dudes got theirs first.. especially considering all the crap I am going thru.. hahahha

But I seriously DOUBT IT.

RCCAZ 1

Posted on the The So-Cal RX Club List Today:

> I saw a whole trailer full of RX-8s in all colors and gave the
driver a thumb up. He waved and smiled.


I wonder if this was an earlier ship or maybe a truckload of "factory" test vehicles headed somewhere? Are you guys sure that this IS the first shipment bound for the US, or could there have been earlier boats?

tank

I don't know how much credibility to provide to this statement, but my dealer indicated they would be receiving a demo car next week, so perhaps there was another shipment we are not aware of. He did provide the disclaimer that he would believe it when he saw it.

3Rotor

I visited my dealer yesterday. I like to make sure they know I am on top of this - why, you may ask? Because I don't want that car sitting in the dealership more than the time it takes to deliver it to me once it rolls of the truck. No three day showroom appearance while they conveniently forget to call me. Anyway, I asked if the two of us who pre-ordered were the only ones who would be receiving cars. He said he really didn't even know if the second guys car was on the boat because he hadn't changed to "on water" yet, and that he was told they would be receiving a demo car "soon" but he didn't have any details. I asked him if he would be able to sell it and he said the "deal" was that they could only put limited miles on it, take it around to show it off and he wouldn't be able to sell it until November (or until some guy walks in with an insane wad of cash and slaps it down on the table, then POOF - it's Novemebr already!!!).

BlueAdept

And you guys think YOU are sweating... it takes 6 weeks to get a ship here (My best estimate, but correct me if you know better!)... and noone seems to know when the UK or even the European models are being manufactured... I wanted to take a nice trip out with the car for a long weekend at the end of August, but now we're told it'll be September... Ouch!...

RCCAZ 1

A friend of mine returned from Tokyo last Monday. He was over there for a week and attended some huge GT car race. Anyway, he stopped in at a Mazda dealership in Japan, got to go for an RX-8 test drive, and spoke with the manager of the dealership. Apparently the introduction of the 8 has been so popular in Japan that they are having a hard time meeting demand, hence the slight slips and delays in meeting demand outside of Japan. Good news for the rotary.... not so good for those who are patiently waiting.

BlueAdept

Yes, this is pretty much what we have heard.,.. but you'd think that the pre-order program would have given them an idea for the demand....

I know a lot of people here will start to think hard about leaving it until next summer before buying a car like this if we don't get it before the weather breaks.

rooster

I just went to the NJK website. All we need is the user id, password, and container/tracking ID, and we are SET.

So, who is going to be the next James Bond????:p

-Rooster

91vert

3Rotor......I hear what you're saying about hopping in that baby to drive it home as soon as it rolls off of the truck. I don't want them to do anything to it except move it from the truck to the spot I will drive away in it from. I really don't even want them to wash it. I can do that when I get it home.....the correct way!

I really wonder if they would try to keep it around for a few days for some "free advertising"? I can just see some goofball sales weasels taking MY car out to lunch and running the **** out of it before the Renesis is broken in. Ain't gonna happen if I am kept informed of its whereabouts and when the truck will be there.

tribal azn2

ibfubar, where r u? :D

ibfubar2000

i dont think i can get in there.

TJRX8

Yes...but he'd have to kill ya....

BlueAdept

The Pacific Leader was built in 1983, and can carry 4430 cars.... so, how many cars are going to the US in the first run, and how many of the load are RX-8's??

rxtreme

iTrader: (1)

We need a good contact from within Mazda USA to get this info. Corporate level. Someone that knows somebody that's at least partially responsible for this lane....I nominate Boowana. Doesn't he know some VIP's in Mazda that can get this kind of info?

Gyro

Have you all seen that new Jeep commercial on TV? The one wher the guys are camping out over night in tents to be the first ones in the dealership in the morning.
I dont know about you .......but that doesnt sound too crazy now does it???

Also- wont we be notified as to when our cars are leaving port by Mazda?......that will give a good Idea of delivery time at the dealer. Its a 6 hour drive from the Port in New Jersey to my dealer in Mass.

I'm glad I'm not the only one suspect that the dealer will have RX-8 demo day courtesy of yours truly once they drop off the car. Lets face it ALL dealers have a certain degree of sleaze factor. I would almost expect a 17 year old lot boy to blast around at 8500 rpm.......We need to be there at time of delivery....our cars being the very first of a long awaited sports car, will be looked through.....leaned up against......mechanic will be scoping out under the hood to see what they will be soon working on.....sales guys leaving their greasy paw marks on the paint.....and then customers that came to look at the 6 or MPV will be all over it as it sits front and center in front of the builing ( you know thats where they will put it)......I will almost guarantee if our cars are at the dealer for any amount of time...they will get driven...period.

So.....how many people want to be at the dealer when the car transporter rolls up?

RCCAZ 1

I understand everyone's concern, but really guys... you better get used to a certain degree of interest. Especially with your cars being among the first 8s over here. What are you planning to do?? Carry around some knumb-chucks and brass knuckles to pound anyone who even so much as looks at your 8?

Enjoy your cars, and yes... lot boys should not be allowed to drive your cars... but understand that there are other respectful enthusiasts around just like you and me who are excited about the 8 and are dying to get a closer look. It WILL be a way of life if you intend to drive the car anywhere. Heaven forbid if you drive it to the local theatre and have to leave it in the parking lot unattended for nearly two hours. Now THERE's are real dilema!!

budaman

Good Morning
The latest I've heard is that 3 boats should hit Port between the 16th and 19th. Total RX8's on board should range between 800 and 900. At 450 to 500 dealers in US each dealer will be getting one or two of their first allocation. I know we are only getting 2 in this first group. All my other 1st allocation and half of 2nd allocation are built and waiting according to inventory reports which are 2 days old when we get them. The rest of 2nd allocation and part of 3rd have been invoiced and scheduled to be built over the next 2 weeks. Keep you posted if I here when next ship leaves.

eccles

...and one of them's mine! MINE, I tell you! ALL MINE! MUAHAHAHAHAHAH!

*ahem* Sorry, I don't know what came over me.

ibfubar2000

i will be at the dealer when the truck arrives as they unload and every step of the way. heck ill be there before the truck gets there :D :D

budaman

I'll be there too!!! And I won't drive any of them when they come in. Especially a certain blue sport pkg.

ibfubar2000

i will probably just drive 1 car right away......not mine, i am thinking proabably zoom49's he is buying one at the same place, hell i dont want to destroy my engine or wrap it around a tree or anything but zoom49....sure why not, the dealers insurance will cover it...heck maybe we all can test drive his..might as well just drive one car...:D :D :D

(j/k zoom49) :D

RCCAZ 1

You guys must be SOoo damn excited. Kinda like kids in a Candy Store. All the hoopla reminds me of when I was a kid and Christmas was just a few days away.... Man... I could hardly sleep!!!

..."the children were settled all snug in their beds, while visions of rotaries danced in their heads"...

That IS the way it reads now isn't it??:D

ibfubar2000

lol. yes it is very exciting. especially getting so close to delivery now.

dreamgetter1

...someday over the rainbow...

Ahura

That sounds like a good idea It's a 3 1/2 hour drive to Port Jersey from my place. I think it'd be worthwhile to see those cars being unloaded. I've never been to a port authority before, but I wonder how close we can actually get to the unloading ship and cars.