Possibly late arrival of 370Z's to US shores?
 

I saw this really recent article just today and this seems to be the Nissan/ Infiniti's shipping yard.

if these vehicles were about to be shipped to US shores, and since most of them are destroyed, does this mean a delay of arrival for people who ordered there Nissans and Infinitis?:eek::eek:

oops forgot to give the link

Tsunami in Japan destroys fleet of cars ready for shipping — Autoblog

I would say absolutely there will be a delay. If your car was destroyed on the loading docks it is going to have to go back into queue to be built again.

First, let's determine the welfare of the Japanese people, and then worry about vehicle shipments. :)

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haha I agree with that too
what's with all these natural disasters?
theres a tsunami warning in Honolulu and a huge storm in Cali?

What would they do with these destroyed or totaled vehicles?
would they ever fix it back and sell it back but not tell us that it was once destroyed at the shipping yard at Japan?

^ no, nissan probably insured them so they'll collect damages on it, scrap as necessary, and build new ones. if they do sell, it would be 3rd party salvage title.

and you DO realize the tsunami warning in honolulu was tied to the earthquake off the Japanese shores, right? and i haven't heard any huge storm in cali...it's nice and sunny here.

yeah I realize that but it's just the fact cali is also gettin a storm.

Idk I just heard it today and I googled "Storm in California" and it pops up a lot of things about "megatorm" and other stuff in southern Cali.

maybe just stupid rumors.

that megastorm hit us two months ago. we're good.

Yeah, in all honesty i wouldn't expect anything to leave japan for a while, for most stuff, wheels, electronics, etc... they have bigger things to worry about right now. So if you need anything that at some point gets imported and what not i would suggest buying sooner then later...just incase

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Focus on the very bottom center of the picture and scan upwards about 30% of the way up the picture. Looks like a handful of Z's bit the dust.

Haven't you heard about the Supermoon on March 19th??? haha I'm not really too worried about it but here is more info...

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wow I guess god got bored so decided to place dominos with the cars.

Sorry, OP -- reality is a ****.

cars are cheap---- life is price less think about it!

i dont see why you are being so self righteous about this.. i saw your thread in the off topic about it was closed before i could reply

thats pretty stupid and uncalled for to judge someones moral character based on that ....here is why... i havent read one single post with someone saying who cares about the people i just want my car... everyone is horrified at whats going on and everyones hearts goes out to them... but the fact is this is a car forum and the car in question is affected... it is a valid topic to discuss and it can be done respectfully without taking away one ounce of compassion for what everyone is watching...

no one is equating the loss of life to a loss of a car...but the truth is this is a huge loss for japan ecomically and this thread is just showing how the tragedy has side effects that reach beyond the images we see on TV



so i would stop jumping in on here condemning every single post for asking or bringing up the subject..

it would be one thing if some one went to the red cross site or something complaining about not getting their car...but what do you expect to be discussed on here?... its true there will be some type of negative fall out from this for customers... buying a car is a big deal and im sure people have questions and concerns and i dont see why their shouldnt be a place where people can talk about it..

perfectly stated :iagree:

Sorry for being indelicate, but frankly I'm disgusted that anyone would care more about their car parts or cars than the toll on human life.

And yeah, when that's the issue someone feels the need to post about, it's pretty clear what their number one concern is. Expressing my disgust without singling out anyone is hardly self-righteous, and my attack on their "moral character" is probably spot-on.

Please.

The fact that this is a car forum is utterly irrelevant. Why does that matter?

We're not even talking about the actual loss of their property either -- merely the inconvenince of a delay in receiving them due to a freaking disaster!

I don't blame you for closing my thread -- that's fine -- but I stand by my view and my statements.

If someone who was more concerned about property over life was offended -- GOOD. They are welcome to hate me, but should reflect upon their self-centered concerns. They can repent by donating 10 bucks to the red cross. I can endure the hate and the $10 will help.

The discussion of the impact on delivery of 370Zs from Japan because of the earthquake is relevant to this forum. There are also threads specifically about the disaster on here as well. I'm disappointed to see others be critical of another for a discussion topic related to this subject. If you or anyone else believes for a second that anyone cares more about a car than a person then that is sad. There are many venues to discuss the disaster and its human impact. This forum is for discussion largely about 370Zs. Oh, and by the way before anyone jumps all over me. My Mother's side of the family lives in Mutsu, Japan Ground Zero for the Earthquake/Tsunami.

Let me put it this way. We can broadly differentiate betwen three categories of response to this disaster by folks here:

(1) Nothing. Whatever they are thinking or feeling is unknown.

(2) Took the time and effort to make a post expressing thier hopes and prayers for a bunch of strangers.

(3) Took the time and effort to express their fears about the possiblity of not getting their car or car parts on time as a result of the disaster.

Do I know if down deep the people in any of those categories really cares about the value of human life? No. But I can respond to what I see.

I thanked those who expressed concern and admonished those who didn't.

What would you do if someone attending a funeral made one comment only: That having to show up for the funeral totally ruined their plans for the day?

Would you assume inside they must be grieving or be utterly apalled by their self-centered comments?

Whatever, man.

Like I said if anyone feels compassion for the people of Japan, they can donate to red cross -- actions are more important than words anyway.

I sincerely hope your family is safe and well.

Yes, but you don't need to make it your personal mission to call them out because it is honestly pointless. Like I said, even if someone makes a comment on whether their car or parts will be affected by the devastation in Japan, that does not mean they are taking the human tragedy lightly either.

Is it too soon to start worrying about parts in the midst of the disaster? Yes, but there are bigger things to worry about than calling people out on forums in my opinion.

Likewise there are bigger things to worry about than calling out people who call out people on a forum.

Touché! :icon17:

Why can't we block posters?

I'm disappointed that you agree with some one inquiring about their car. There has been more than one person. Posting a question about, "Will, or when will I get my car"? The earth quake isn't 24 hours old! Those who ask such a question in that short time frame. They have no concern about the loss of life or the suffering! "They are only concerned about their car"!
Yes this is a car forum. "But to ask that question now, is totally inappropriate"! Waiting a few days, a week, and then ask!

+1 :shakes head:

Seriously.

Anyone who makes reference to loss of personal property (and not even real loss, mind you) even as an afterthought when something of this magnitude is happening makes that individual sound like a giant, self-absorbed douche.

Now if someone makes it the main topic of discussion (i.e., the thread topic) -- that makes the person sound like a dangerously self-absorbed douche -- as in, this person probably makes a habit of neglecting the needs of others around him on a regular basis.

Sure hope I'm wrong on that. Maybe it was a moment of self-indulgence. Maybe it was totally out of character... maybe.

Or ... maybe it's Generation Y doing their thing :tup:

Dunno. Beats me.

I'll leave the horse's corpse alone now...

It was a question posted on a forum that is titled the370z.com!! If you don't agree with it that is fine. Just don't pass judgement on someone else because you have a different opinion about whether they are concerned about the Japanese or the exact amount of hours/days/weeks you believe it is appropriate to wait before YOU believe it is okay to post a question.

If you are disappointed you can start a thread and title it, "I can't believe anyone is interested in their 370Z on a forum with the same name because they obviously don't care about the Japanese who are suffering".

Hahaha, I cannot believe I didn't see that coming. Definitely touché lol.

STATEMENT REGARDING STATUS OF JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE AND IMPACT ON NISSAN AMERICAS OPERATIONS


Following the earthquake in Japan on March 11 Nissan Americas has been working around-the-clock with its teams in Japan and abroad to assess the status of its employees and the impact on its operations. The following will serve as an update on Nissan Americas operations and is complementary to an update provided by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. earlier today:

Employees
All Nissan Americas employees and their families are safe and accounted for, including those on assignment in Japan and those traveling in the country on business. Some Nissan Americas employees who were traveling in country on business have already returned to their home countries while others are in the process of returning.

Facilities/Production
All Nissan Americas manufacturing facilities remain operational and will continue normal production schedules until further notice.
In total six of Nissan’s facilities in Japan have reported some damage to their buildings or equipment, including Iwaki Plant (Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture), Tochigi Plant (Kawachi County, Tochigi Prefecture), Yokohama Plant (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Oppama Plant (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture), Zama Operations Center (Zama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) and Honmoku Wharf (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture).
Nissan’s Tochigi and Iwaki plants will suspend operations until Friday, March 18.
Nissan’s Oppama, Kyushu, Shatai and Yokohama plants will suspend operations until Wednesday, March 16.

Vehicle Stock / Sales Impact
Nearly 70 percent of the vehicles Nissan Americas sells in the region are produced in the region and manufacturing operations are continuing to operate on a normal schedule.
In general Nissan Americas is operating with a sufficient days’ supply of vehicle stock on the ground in the region or already in transit from Japanese ports.
Some U.S.- and Canadian-bound vehicles at the Port of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture and other vehicles stored at the Miyagi Service Center (Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture) were damaged due to the earthquake and/or tsunami.
Some Infiniti models and Nissan GTR and 370Z may experience delays in shipment to the U.S. and Canada with full impact still being assessed.
A shipment of more than 600 Nissan LEAFs destined for the U.S. left port in Japan on March 10, just prior to the earthquake, and will arrive as scheduled. Future impact, if any, on Nissan LEAF supply continues to being assessed.

Well, I placed my Z order the first part of Feb. and I figure I'm going to wait as long as it takes because backing out at this point sure wouldn't help their already struggling economy. The main thing is the PEOPLE in Japan getting their damaged lives back in order and morning the loss of their loved ones.

when was it scheduled to be delivered?

It was scheduled to be delivered at the end of April or first part of May.

togichi plant production has now been delayed a extra 2 days

now scheduled for march 20th resume date instead of march 18th

Update

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...tml#post990644

Would it make you feel better if someone were to post a statement before their question on the delay of their car/part as such?

"First of all, I am saddened by the events in Japan and I hope the country and people are doing ok, but I have a question if these events might inpact the delivery of my [car/part]..." ?

Just because someone is asking about the delay of their car/part does not mean they are insensitive. Now if they made a comment like "Fvck! This damn earthquake is going to delay the delivery of my car/part! Just my luck!!!"

Now that would be another story...

I had a similar concern. I was about to order a Nismo rear bumper. I was wondering if this might impact my order so I called my dealer to ask. Luckily for me it did not as the parts were in the US already. So I was able to place my order. Does this mean I care more about my car than the lives of tens of thousands of people? NO. I care very much and I hope things improve over there and am saddened by their loss.

In the aftermath of the magnitude 9.0 Tohoku earthquake of March 11, the Japan’s great automakers are mostly at a standstill. Supply chains, transport and shipping facilities have all been affected by the quake and subsequent tsunami. There’s also rolling blackouts in some areas due to an energy shortage resulting from damage to nuclear plants. How are the automakers responding to the worst quake in Japanese history?

◦Toyota is donating 300 million yen to relief and recovery efforts and has suspended all manufacturing nationwide. President Akio Toyoda issued a brief message. “I offer my prayers to all those who lost their lives in the March 11 Tohoku Earthquake and its ensuing aftermath, as well as my sympathy to the survivors and their families. Not only is the struck region one of our production bases, those directly hit and vastly affected include our dealers, suppliers and numerous other partners. With life the number-one priority, we want to do all we can to contribute to the relief efforts. Determined to provide hope for not only those suffering and forced to undergo extreme hardships, but also for the region overall, we will do our utmost toward the realization of recovery.”

◦Honda is donating 300 million yen, 1,000 generators and 5,000 gas canisters toward the relief and recovery effort. Staff is being dispatched to instruct on generator operation. It will suspend production in factories at Sayama, Ogawa, Tochigi, Hamamatsu, Suzuka and Kumamoto. All regular operations at Honda facilities in the Tochigi area, including R&D centers, will be suspended as well. One Honda employee was killed at a Tochigi R&D center when a wall collapsed.

◦Nissan is donating 30 million yen, trucks, forklifts and medical supplies to relief and recovery efforts. It has suspended operations at its plants in Iwaki, Tochigi, Yokohama, Oppama, and Zama. Small fires broke out at the Iwaki and Tochigi plants but have been put out and the others have reported some damage. 1,300 US-bound vehicles were damaged at the port of Hitachi, Ibaraki Prefecture. 1,000 vehicles stored in Miyagi Prefecture were damaged by the tsunami (see image) Because of a shut-down of train and transportation systems, about 1,500 employees had to spend the night at work. Nissan also opened its Yokohama headquarters building to the public, providing shelter for at least 150 people. All Nissan Gallery showrooms will be closed and all dealership signboard lights will be blacked out to save electricity.

◦Mitsubishi is donating 30 million yen to victims and will supply vehicles to local authorities in damaged areas. MMC has facilities in Nagoya, Gifu, and Okayama, all quite a distance from the affected regions. However, some suppliers have reported damages. Production may resume as early as March 16.

◦Mazda is donating 30 million yen to relief and recovery and efforts. Although Mazda’s production facilities in Hofu and Hiroshima are the farthest from the quake of any automaker, it is taking precautions and closing plants until March 16.

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2011...rs/#more-14652

I would hate to get one of those cars that they "dry out"

insurance paid for those man.....

Don't buy your Z on eBay then.... :ughdance: