DisneyDestroyer

I just got called from Ted at John Hine, he told me that my 8 was the ONLY ONE to arrive on their truck this morning. He had to work to prevent Mr. John Hine himself from test driving the car, reminding him that this was pre-ordered and promised with fewer than six miles on it (already has ~4.5). So I'm expecting to pick it up this afternoon after PDI.

I'll try to update this evening. If I can be torn away.

mp5

Sweet! Looks like you're the first 8 in SD, congrats. :D It can't be too long before mine shows up. Did you ever get the email about your car being released from port?

DisneyDestroyer

No, strangely, I still never got it.

But then again, my VIN e-mail was delayed by about 2 weeks. I'll probably get my e-mail after I've broken in the 8.

RotorMotor

I promise not to remember any personal information (ie. Salary, SSN, etc.) if I can come down and hang out with you when you pick it up!! Hahaha. :D Congrats man! Hopefully the rest of ours aren't too far behind!

visitor

mp5 got pwn3d.

norats

Wait a minute....weren't you the second one on the list at Hine?? Why isn't your car in now
norats

mp5

Well, I think I was the 2nd person to order one (at least that's what they told me). I don't think that has anything to do with the order in which they arrive though... and according to DisneyDestroyer, John Hine only got one car in today.

8_wannabe

Just got the call from Cush up in Escondido that mine is on the lot. I'll prob pick it up tomorrow. That makes at least two of us in SD county; I'll wave as I zoom on by. Ready for that Julian rally??

RotorMotor

I picked mine up from Cush last night. Who was your sales person? Heck yeah! I can't wait for the Julian run!!! :D

8_wannabe

My sales rep is Barb. She's not working today but I'm calling her at home to coordinate pickup of my car today. That's the problem with commission sales; you can only deal with one person and you're a slave to their schedule.

RotorMotor

Barb is great! I happened to be there when a Mazda rep was there doing a dealer training session yesterday and got to sit in. I saw your car arrive on the truck as it pulled in about half way through the training...

8_wannabe

Thanks for the info. I knew my car was there and I new they were doing staff training, so I was afraid they were doing staff training in my car. Glad to hear they're not. And yeah, Barb is great to work with. My rant about commissioned sales was not directed at her, just a general observation.

DisneyDestroyer

Dude, I'm totally ready for a Julian rally.

I keep looking for people on the freeways / streets, but so far no other live 8s. I guess I'll see a few on Saturday if nothing else.

8_wannabe

Well, I'll be heading south on 15 in about 3 hours; as quick as it takes me to do the paperwork and get out of the dealership. First thing I'm gonna do is look for some twisties in the hills around Escondido (yes, I know I have to keep the RPMs down for awhile.) I'll have my 14-yr-old son and his friend with me; both are totally into this car so it'll be a fun ride.

mostron8

Hey guys...got mine from Irvine Mazda on Tuesday. Almost at 200miles so far. I'm in SD, Mira Mesa.

Pics:

http://www.mybrainhurts.com/pictures...lbum=/cars/rx8

We should have a meet! I know that Jeff at AutoTech MotorSports would probably let us host something there on a Saturday. Who's up for that?

RotorMotor

See this thread buddy:

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6046

Going to find some twisties near Julian hopefully on 7/27. I'll keep you posted.

8_wannabe

Mostron, I have to confess ignorance. I am new to the world of car buffs. What does one do at a meet? Is it different than the group ride we're talking about to Julian? If there is a track where we can open up, and esp if we can get pointers on driving techniques I would totally love that. I feel like a "hunt and peck" typist. I can get it done, but I know I'm not efficient. Let us know what you have in mind. Thanks!