So japan had a natural diaster. And oh everyone wants to help. I can care less about japans needs and asking for help. Where were the donations for the Katrina victims here in new Orleans. Oh wait there was none! I lost everything to Katrina. House, boat, car,truck, all personal belongings and relative family members. Where was our help. All we were given was a bus ticket to go sleep in a stadium in another state. 3 waters and 3 mre were distributed to mywife, kid and I. When disaster happens to us Americans it's always poor thing them. I hope they all are ok. But when disaster happens to another country let's spend millions on them to help them out. What about using American tax money on Americans. Hell it's our money anyway shouldn't we use it to help ourselves out!

The greatest nation on earth failed you, no one else is to blame!

hope all will be ok in japan and the people..

on the other side of things....Nissan has told me there will be delays! min of 8-12 weeks for delivery and they will not break the purchase agreement until it runs out.

Curious Question ??
 

I hope the best for the Japanese people.

My curious question is "about the radiation".

Are any of the Nissan manufacturing plants
near any of these defected nuclear plants ?

Any concern about possible Nissan vehicles being contaminated ?

(or any other makes - toyota, honda) being contaminated ?

Like I said .... just curious ....

Thanks Tom Geer in Tennessee.

Depends on which way the wind is blowing. Nothing will be able to be exported with out being tested first!

http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/image...yo_exc_304.gif

Tochigi is above Tokyo by a bit, so probably looking at 10x normal radiation in that area. Still, not exactly the health hazard / crisis everybody is freaking out over yet.

Looks like the coolant system should be back in operation so hopefully only trace amounts of radiation from here on out...

Z/GT-R plant is the 2nd closest auto plant to the reactor

http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/no...316112_815.jpg

Good news to those who are waiting:

BBC News - Nissan restarts some manufacturing in Japan

Wow ....
 

Wow .... I am totally blown away with
the information available on this forum.

Thanks phelan and MC. That is great
information. Thanks again for the maps.

Thank you ! ..... Tom

I hope the best for the Japanese people and all non-Japanese there as well.

Probably not too many 2011s getting shipped anytime soon. Why worry about that? Then again, I already have my 370 Zed.

even if they were to be shipped would any residual radiation residue be on them?

Nissan scanning vehicles for radioactive material - NAGTROC - The Nissan GT-R Owners Club

i have spoken with Nissan Canada about fallout and car being contaminated....and tryed to cancel my order...also found a new 370z roadster same as what i ordered at a different dealer and told my dealer i would take it...this is what they said!

Please be assured that Nissan and its dealerships strive to serve the needs of their customers by offering a superior level of customer service.



As we were not a part of the discussions/agreement that you have with the dealership, it is difficult for us to comment on the matter and we are not in a position to attempt to broker a resolution until such time as there appears to be an impasse. While we have documented the situation in our files, we would recommend that you contact the appropriate management personnel at the dealership, as they would be in the best position to address the situation and offer comment.





Sincerely yours,






Consumer Relations Representative

Nissan Canada Inc.

so no help at all from Nissan Canada...even when trying to buy a car that they can get for me....this is just pure greed from the dealer that sold me a car that they cant deliver!

sounds like a canned repsonse

Update


production at Togichi resumes March 24th on a "while supplies last basis"

my friend is in nagoya how bad is the radiation there?

Nagoya is considerably south of Tokyo (my Mom's family is near there), and there doesn't seem to be any issues that far south.

Jeez -- I didn't even think of that. Yikes... good to know they are checking that before shipping.

That won't be necessary.

:tup:

now re-open will start the march 24 or later.

yeah they opened today for replacement part manufacturing... thursday is car production while supplies last...

it wasnt a lack of people wanting to help that ruined relief efforts in Katrina, it was red tape and people in charge who had no plans, or organizational skills.

My fathers business was involved with the process of getting MRE's to Katrina victims in NO after the disaster, we only managed to get 2 trucks out before we werent allowed to send more due to excuses like Congestion and lack of organization/planning for where they were going to go.

My friend runs his own trucking company and he was trying to send trucks with donated items down but was not allowed due to similar reasons. It was a huge cluster F*(k and the people in charge couldnt get it organized for relief to get there.

but then also look on the flip side, (yourself excluded from this) but there are many a story of Katrina victims taking advantage of relief efforts / funding such as buying ridiculous items. They were spending there money on non essentials. Alot of people were faking being katrina victims to get in on the funds too.

So, sorry you went through that man, my neighbor fled from there as well and they lost everything including 2 kids. But just dont think that people didnt care or didnt try to help. There is a system in place and thats what failed. So dont let that stop you from trying to help others who could now use the help.

every other thread on this subject has been sidetracked... lets keep this one open just for information relative to the delays and current status of production in Japan.. so everyone can be informed as possible.. with out having to start a new thread about where's my car that will eventually go to hell




with that said... as for the donations thing concerning Katrina and japan....


Japan earthquake aid hits $87 million - lower than Haiti - Mar. 18, 2011

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I guess my concern is that my order was submitted on Feb. 3rd and I haven't a clue when I will get it, although I'm sure Nissan Japan is doing all that is possible to get their production schedules back in order. Still, I soooooo can't wait to get my new Z! :ughdance:

So whats this mean? Nissan Americas May ordering is on track? Does that have any relation to 370Z ordering (made in Japan)?

nissan canceled my order...they do not see getting any 370z until the fall.

if you want one...you need to jump on what is at the dealers.

WHOA! That totally blows! I've had mine on order for 2 months, I sure hope they don't cancel mine! I called the dealer right after I saw your message and he freaked, said he has 4 on order and will call back and let me know.:confused:

i did my order feb 6. auto, blue, roadster in touring....they told me that my car was in the ocean lol...nissan think they can get me a gun metal, auto,sport, navi in a roadster for the same price...will know in the next few days.

yup your not alone... i know of some black edition GTRs like mine that were cancelled.. so far i havent got a call from the dealer so i hope thats good news on mine

Well, just talked to my dealer and yep, all 370z orders are cancelled. My dealer is going to look around and see what he can find. Of course, he doesn't want to lose a sale. But damn, I'm so bummed, I was so looking forward to getting my PW Z touring w/persimmon, sports, NAV ugh!:ugh2:

Just go buy a used one or in stock one, might have to fly out to get one but you will have a Z.

I placed my order on January 7th. Was called on Monday, and told that the production was starting this week. I asked when will it be delivered...... I was told end of June first part of July. No other news from the dealer. I think I will call them to see if the order was cancelled.

the problem with the Zs is not just the inventory that was damaged at the ports... and not just that the plant was down for 2 weeks... its the VQ engine situation.. that plant is still down last i heard..

WELL....just got the news!!! in getting the Gun Metal!! roadster with auto, sport and nav. sold it to me for 53100.00 plus tax...also gave me undercoating and 3m...the car is in canada and on the rail, asfor delivery 1-2 weeks!!

My order was cancel also. What a disapointment. Three months ...

Dealer is trying to find another one but other dealers don't want to let go of them.

they can only hold you to the sale for 90 day...i was and would of been iffy on a car built after the earthquake...try to get one on the lot.

fairlady...newmarket nissan has a few and also Alta nissan...could try if your in the GTA