So, out of you guys, who is still waiting from the 1st Allocation.

 

I am still waiting from the first allocation - same dealer as eccles.

 

Ordered DAY ONE -- first pre-order in my STATE. Still waiting while all dealers have received initial shipments of cars.

My dates have been changed from July Wk 2 to July Wk 3 to July Wk 4 to July Wk 5 to Aug Wk 4

Spent the better part of the day chewing a$$ at Mazda, dealer, port in KC, port in Tacoma, etc. Then had to go play golf to relax a little. Here's what I have found out -- don't let the idiots at Mazda customer service fool you -- answers can be found if you push hard enough. 51 first allocation cars were shipped to KC via rail from Tacoma. 36 of those have arrived. My car is NOT one of the 51 even though my VIN is 000852. My car is still sitting at the port in Tacoma for no apparent reason while second allocation cars are being processed. Apparently my appearance and accent packages have been installed but the car has still not been shipped. Dealer was told 7 to more 10 days for delivery but another check says end of August. Told dealer end of Aug. was completely unacceptable. May know more on Monday.

I was about ready to just forget it and go buy something else (M3, S60R) -- then I took a test drive and got revitalized -- AWESOME !!!

 

If my car comes in after week 2 in August, forget it- someone else will be driving it home. Summer is almost over, for Pete's sake! Why make payments from November-March while the car sits? I'll get an RX-8 next spring and get it for under MSRP- provided I don't get a Mini Cooper before then. The RX-8 test drive will determine my course.

Mazda has done a lousy job on this pre-order program.

 

Heh-heh! :p I found that on the Mazda Australia website. Here's the link to the page:

stress toy

I would've answered your post sooner, but I was out picking up my car! woohoo! I'm finally off the waiting list! :D I haven't had time to drive it around too much yet, but it feels good so far! I can't wait to get past the 600 mile mark!

 

If you get sick of waiting, they have a Yellow Sport package on the lot right now, but with no options.

 

Don, don't give up on it yet. I just picked up my Ti Grey yesterday and I was getting
as disheartened as you (2nd alloc). All that is in the past now.
As hard as it is to do, don't give a verdict before driving the car you ordered.

My first impressions of the car are that its fit and finish is below the G35 (or even my 12
year old G20). There are more noises from the road and the engine.
The A/C is not a problem, however. It cools well without robbing power from
the wheels and the cycling isn't noticeable.

Where the car shines is handling. The steering response is very good -- on curvy roads
it carves the lines you give it (reminds me of my motorcycle) without any perceptible lean.
Sure it bucks every now and then, but it reminds me more of a Porsche in that aspect.
The shifter is smooth and positive, though some people say the Miata's is better.
The car isn't perfect and I'm sure Mazda will be improving the fittings in future
but the stuff that matters is done right and the car is the right compromise for me.

I have driven a G20 for 12 years and have driven the G35 automatic a few days
as a loaner car. This car is _much_ more fun than the G35 sedan and, in my
opinion, worth the "crudeness".
(I hope I am not offending any diehard RX-8 fans with that description but this car
isn't in the same league as an Audi in interior furnishings. The point is that it
doesn't matter).

 

I'm still here....still waiting too.

My dealer finally decided to do something and called a meeting with Mazda's regional rep. After some A$$ chewing insued, mine finally was released from port JAX....been sitting there since 25 June. The G.M. told me "It'll be here on Wednesday", meanwhile, they were unloading 3-4 that were ordered AFTER mine!!!!

?????i don't get it???

 

well and many broken promises I'm still waiting. But to help smooth things over my dealer gave me a loaner miata for the weekend. I have to same I'm quite impressed. I've never driven one before. I'll have to put it on my list for future fun/weekend toys.

 

Originally posted by RotoRooter
So, out of you guys, who is still waiting from the 1st Allocation.
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Ordered January 10. Still waiting.

 

Frog,

Thanks for the link. Don't apologize for having higher priorities than posting on this board. Congrats. I hope youare enjoying your new ride.

My car arrived at the dealership, late Saturday. My wife is picking up the car today/Monday. Here is a pic when it arrived at the dealership, before PDI.

 

Yeah, I'm still waiting, too. Ordered 8 Jan, 1st allocation, built 28 May, arrived JAX 18 July...maybe Wednesday...

 

still waiting,arrived tacoma 7/11 still in tacoma 7/29.getting grumpy

 

this is INSANE! (mind u, i ordered on 2/8/03...1st alloc.)

so i got squirrelly and called MNOA this morning...

build date: 5/28/03...ok
at port date: 6/22/03...ok
ETA: 4TH WEEK OF AUGUST!...WTF?!!!!!

YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!

the ENTIRE POINT of getting into the 1st alloc. was so that i'd have (at least) the last 3rd of the summer to enjoy the car.

i'm at the point now that i'll either...
a) buy a dealer alloc. car or
b) wait until after the winter when i move to san diego in april '04

THIS COMPLETELY SUCKS A$$

 

still waiting. released from port yesterday(this doesn't mean it left just that it is ready to leave) and mazda said this morning the eta to the dealership is thursday (the 31st). although he said it could be friday but i've got everything set for thursday so it better be thursday! i'll call the dealership tomorrow to see if they know anything.


edit: btw 2 months sitting in the port just doesn't sound right. are you sure it hit port on 6/22? if so do they have some explanation for this? i wonder if it is because they didn't have enough spoilers appearance packages etc at the inland ports?

 

Mine sat "at port" for a month (hit port on 6/22 as well), and I didn't have any port installed options. Fortunately for me, I finally got my car last Friday. ELX13 and others in the midwest are STILL waiting.

 

Another delay! Last week I was told by my dealer and Mazda Orders that my car would arrive this week. I called Mazda Orders today (Tues. afternoon) and was told it has been delayed another 2 weeks. Nobody could explain why. It's been at Port Hueneme for several weeks. This is so frustrating!!

 

The same thing happened to me! I was told 5th week of July last Friday, and by Monday, it had slipped to 2nd week of August!

I escalated through Mazda management and was told there are over 1000 RX-8's
at the port awaiting options. I sent an email to Customer Assistance, and received the
following (interesting) reply:

Dear Tim,

I have spoken with Port Midlothian, and they have advised in order to
maximize wholesale, they have been concentrating on getting out the
least accessorized vehicles first. Your RX-8 is heavily accessorized
and, as such, it's not moving as quickly. They have advised they will
push yours though, but they weren't able to give me an ETA at this
time. I will keep an eye on your vehicle, and I'll let you know when
it has been released to the carrier. I apologize for the delay.

Again, thank you for contacting Mazda. It has been my pleasure to
assist you. If for any reason this response has not completely
satisfied you, please feel free to reply to this message. You may
also contact our Customer Assistance Center toll-free at
1-800-222-5500.

 

Finally got the call this morning on mine.... woohooo!

 

he went and picked his up 2nite (7/30)!

congrats man...u bastard!!