Is their somebody in the Jacksonville area who wants to recon jaxport and see if they can find out when the ship will arrive. I would like to go but its a 5.5 hour drive for me. You would make a lot of east coast buyers really happy. For that matter a call or two might get the same info that had been found on the west coast.

Thanks in advance if somebody gives it a try.

I second this request. Please come forward & help the rest of us who have their RX-8 shipping into this port.

Are there any takers? I live 8+ hours away. Please help !

Planman lives in "J-ville".

How about it Plan?

Maybe he can install a spy cam!

I called JAXPORT and was told that unless I knew the name of the vessel, that they couldn't find out the estimated date of arrival. The website for JAXPORT does have an arriving vessel schedule, but it is only for one week in advance. Currently the website shows arrivals to June 13th. I assume it will be updated on Monday showing arrivals to June 20th. If you can find out the name of the vessel, I'd be more than happy to call again. If you'd like to call JAXPORT, the number is listed by hitting "contact us" at the bottom of the web page.

Our ship is now listed! At least it appears to meet the criteria.;)

Arriving Blount Island on June 30 is the Maersk Taiyo (NYK LINES) with "autos".

The Maersk Taiyo was built in 1996 and has a maximum capacity of 4310 autos. But we are only concerned with 407 of them.:D

According to information posted to the forum, this ship will continue on to New Jersey and dock July 2. I have not been able to confirm NJ schedule on the internet.:(

Arriving Blount Island on June 30 is the Maersk Taiyo (NYK LINES) with "autos"

This matches the date budaman stated. Looks like she's arriving on schedule.

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5606&perpage=15&pagenumber=9

JaxPort cars have arrived:D It wont be long now

I rechecked the JAXPORT schedule and found another NYK Line ship...
Cosmos Ace - not listed as part of NYK RoRo fleet on their website -
bringing autos to Talleyrand. The Cosmos Ace is on the schedule as arriving June 28th. Maersk Taiyo is still listed arrving June 30.

My Father-in-law is the HR Manager for the comapny that installs the port options on all Mazda (and quite a few other makes) shipments into JaxPort. I asked him to watch for the RX-8. I didn't realize his company had the Mazda contract here or I would have been on him all along.

As an added bonus, he can apparently get quite a discount on these vehicles that pass through his company, so looks like I will be getting one sooner than later.

If I hear anything I'll post it.

Joshua-1

See if you can get any information from your Father in-law.

Specifically, when the vehicles should be released to the trucks for final transport to the dealers.

If you can get any info on what the schedule is to be that would be great. Pictures would be even better.

There is a good possibility I can get pictures. I work only a few minutes from JaxPort, and I could always meet him for "lunch". I'll keep on it

any new news yet of when the cars are gonna be released to the trucks to send them to the dealers. It is getting offly close to the delivery's aqnd my dealer said that mazda dont even have the trucks yet to put the cars on. that was up until 2 days ago.

I finally received a call back from the general sales manager for Tom Bush Mazda in Jacksonville on 7/2. His voice mail to me...."I know the excitement is in the air and your exited about getting the car. Just wait with us and let us see what is going on. The cars are at the port but they are making some changes to the cars. Even the factory distribution does not know when the cars will be released. So when we have some more information we will call you. We expect a release by the middle of the month." Anyone else getting more information about the "changes"?

Hey Planman, I ordered from Tom Bush as well. I'm getting Bush's only Red one. They haven't been helpful in any way really, and I had to bitch to Mazda about that road guard BS. When are we getting our cars dammit!

I got another message from the general manager. He first said my car was at port, but now he's saying my car is "on water" and should be ready for delivery by the week of the 21st. VIN was just under 1800. Frustrating, but I can wait. At least I know it's not baking in the sun at JAXPORT.

Have Ibufar run your Vin if you can. PM him to get the real scoop. He ran mine back around the 28th and was showing "in port". My saleman Rob didn't even know that, and seemed surprised I did. After I get my car, they'll never see me again unless a warranty issue comes up. This will surely be the last thing I ever buy from them. Their attitudes are SO annoying. Who's the guy standing around with the big bag of money? Oh a customer, what do you want?

Originally posted by PlanMan
I got another message from the general manager. He first said my car was at port, but now he's saying my car is "on water" and should be ready for delivery by the week of the 21st. VIN was just under 1800. Frustrating, but I can wait. At least I know it's not baking in the sun at JAXPORT.
Oh my God, that would be so unfair...My car is on the same 2nd boat. My wife is annoyed that she has to move us into our new home by herself, because I will be on a business trip to San Antonio from 20 - 26 July. This would just take the proverbial cake...

Are we sure the Rx8's are coming in on NYK lines of boats into JAXPORT? If so, there seems to be a few of these due in next week.

Has any board member taken delivery of thier RX-8 in Florida? My dealer told me that my car was released from the port on 7/11/03 and it should come in this week.

This AM my status has changed to 46, "wholesaled". I think that means it's been released from port. Of course my salesguy didn't know this, and has told me for the 4th or 5th time, "he'll call when it's ready. It's mine, no one is gonna take it." But I can TOTALLY see them prepping her and letting her sit in the showroom as long as they possibly can (until the end of month necessitates the sale). Have I ever mentioned my Dealer sukks?

My dealer is about 10 minutes from JaxPort. So closer doesn't mean faster in this case.

Any Florida deliveries..Post here!

Just got a call from a friend at Tom Bush...the 8s are in!!!!

Now bring them to the next 7 meet ya humps!

Brian :D

My salesguy said as of 1:00, the cars weren't there. I think he mentioned they were only getting 2 this first allocation. Who's your friend? I need names.

Here's a thread from this Saturday's meet out in G'ville:

http://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=204853

Brian

Two just rolled in about 20 minutes ago I was told (3:30ish.)

Tom Bush has a black and a red 6 speed GT at their dealership. They have not been released yet. General Manager says they received strict instructions from Mazda for them to follow. He says it's a difficult situation right now because everyone wants to look at them and test drive them and they are restricted from doing so. Tom Bush presold 19 RX-8s. He says I should receive my car during the 5th week of July. He stated that's probably a good thing I wasn't one of the first to arrive.

That's my red one in the showroom and Kahn, the SalesJerk Mgr wouldn't deliver it to me. I called Mazda, and Kahn calls me back b*tching at me for calling them..They didn't call me, I had a mole tell me they're there. Hopefully, I get her tomorrow, if not I may walk. Can you imagine, wait nearly 7 months and walk away 1 day before you can have it. I know I'd have to re-order to get the car I want from another dealer.

*deep breath, repeat*

Khan's a know-it-all ass that gave me a 'ttude when I bought my wife's Protegé 5 up there. Of course, I was trying to haggle him down to a ridiculous price, but hey(!) he should be used to that!

BTW, I'm leaving for the Bahama's Thursday, when I get back, would you mind if we all get together? A meeting if the 7s and 8s? We have a very strong group here in North Florida and want our 8 brothers and sisters on board! :D

I'll be arranging the bigger BBQ for sometime in September.

Brian

Hey JAXFL_RX8 your car is gorgeous! I stopped by Tom Bush Mazda this afternoon to take a look. The only thing open was the trunk. Good size too. The black one had its hood open. A couple of people in the showroom when I got there, but no one sat in either car. Got a chance to speak with the GM and Khan. Both of them are really nice guys and they're both trying to make you happy while dealing with a difficult situation. From what I understand, they were also affected by the order in which they're receiving their cars. My VIN is 1797 and somehow Mazda included in their second allocation shipment when I thought it was going to be in the first. It's unfortunate you can't pick up your car yet....I'd also be upset if I were you. But you have to put into perspective that Mazda Corporate has given them strict instructions to follow. In addition to those instructions, Mr. Bush has also given Khan instructions on how he wants the cars handled in his dealership. In other words, Khan is doing his job and would like to keep his job. Just like many of us, he has to answer to the higher ups. The good news is no one is allowed to test drive your car and they are not just letting everyone sit in it. So while this forum is an excellent place to vent frustrations, try to take it easy on Khan. He's just trying to make you happy with the situation he's been put in. Again, car is gorgeous! I hope you get it soon. I've got to wait another week or so.

What are these strict restrictions from Mazda Corporate that you are referring to? If the car was released from port, wholesaled to the dealer, and sitting in the showroom, then it can be sold to JaxFL_RX8. As far as I know, the only RX-8's that dealers cannot sell are the "demo" models. I think they have to keep "demos" through the end of September or October. Now I don't think that Jax's is a "demo" so I would then assume he is a preorder. If this is the case, then Jax is rightfully upset. He (AND ALL OF US) have waited long enough. Maybe its "Mr. Bush" causing the delay or this Khan fellow but either way I think its a lousy way to treat a customer.

Planman, Khan was lying out of the side of his face. Mazda has given no such instructions and I called Mazda and they obviously called and that royally pissed him off. That roadguard laminate sticker BS for $600 is also BS. I had to sic Mazda on them about that too back in April or May. If you don't want that you better get proactive or it'll be on there. The thing has UV coating and in 10 years I bet there will be some two-toned hoods driving around. Not me!

I'm certain Khan was trying to anger me so badly that I'd walk from the deal. This would be so that he could roll it back to the garage and put that $600 mark up on it.

I got my car last night (Wed), and I'm sooooooo happy now. All my troubles and stress have melted away. The car makes you smile. I must have gone back into the garage 5 times just to look at it. You'll understand soon enough. I just wish the break in was over so I can rev it. It's not easy shifting at 3500-4000 every time, it really is.

Steering this back on topic - has anyone heard any real news regarding the 2nd boat's arrival at Jaxport? Please post when you hear something. Thanks.

Last checked VIN status still has us as :"20-On Water"

Any idea which NYK line boat it is?

Just in case you guys didn't see, the second east coast boat hit Jaxport yesterday (or the day before)!

Originally posted by Elara
Just in case you guys didn't see, the second east coast boat hit Jaxport yesterday (or the day before)!

Elara,

Since it arrived port so soon, did you confirm whether your order got updated with the appearance package?

My dealer said he was able to enter it into the computer, so hopefully the answer is yes. I just hope it doesn't hold it up too long now.