Anyone's 3IS due the end of November in the NE?
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While we're waiting....
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/15/au...cars.html?_r=0
Like some others in the NE, my 3IS is on the Heijin, headed for the Panama Canal destined to dock at Newark/Elizabeth NJ the day after Thanksgiving. In the meantime, I found this 2012 NYT article (link above) which talks about those massive "roll on, roll out" RORO vessels that transport as many as 8500 of our cars at a time from Japan to North America.
I found the description and photos of the logistics involved particularly interesting.
-- About Heijin
Captain: A.A. Masud
Flag: Panama
Crew: 24 (including the captain) from India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the Philippines
Gross Tonnage: 47,641 tons
Type of vessel: Car Carrier
Ship-management: NYK Shipmanagement Pte. Ltd.
Like some others in the NE, my 3IS is on the Heijin, headed for the Panama Canal destined to dock at Newark/Elizabeth NJ the day after Thanksgiving. In the meantime, I found this 2012 NYT article (link above) which talks about those massive "roll on, roll out" RORO vessels that transport as many as 8500 of our cars at a time from Japan to North America.
I found the description and photos of the logistics involved particularly interesting.
-- About Heijin
Captain: A.A. Masud
Flag: Panama
Crew: 24 (including the captain) from India, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and the Philippines
Gross Tonnage: 47,641 tons
Type of vessel: Car Carrier
Ship-management: NYK Shipmanagement Pte. Ltd.
Last edited by CtSFox; 11-17-13 at 02:57 PM.
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Thank God! This waiting game is getting pretty old. How long have you been waiting? I put my order in on 5 OCT. I sold my last car in last September, so its been a while since i've been in my own vehicle. Fortunately, my dealership gave me a loaner (2013 rx350) to use until my car gets here. By that time i'll have had the loaner for about a month and a half. I thought that was pretty cool of them to do. Shout out to Burdick Lexus!!
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Thank God! This waiting game is getting pretty old. How long have you been waiting? I put my order in on 5 OCT. I sold my last car in last September, so its been a while since i've been in my own vehicle. Fortunately, my dealership gave me a loaner (2013 rx350) to use until my car gets here. By that time i'll have had the loaner for about a month and a half. I thought that was pretty cool of them to do. Shout out to Burdick Lexus!!
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Thank God! This waiting game is getting pretty old. How long have you been waiting? I put my order in on 5 OCT. I sold my last car in last September, so its been a while since i've been in my own vehicle. Fortunately, my dealership gave me a loaner (2013 rx350) to use until my car gets here. By that time i'll have had the loaner for about a month and a half. I thought that was pretty cool of them to do. Shout out to Burdick Lexus!!
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I am waiting a little longer than you. Ordered in late Aug. Car expected to be in port on Sat. Yay. I hope the ship New Nada had a smooth trip. Strange name for the ship. New Nothing. The dealer giving you a free loaner is a great.
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Jacksonville, Fl.
Just checked the satellite. Looks like the Heijin is making its way into port in Jacksonville. So, some Florida area members can look forward to getting their new cars soon!
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Ship is docked at Port of Newark/Elizabeth!
The Heijin is shown as docked in Newark, NJ. So those in the Tristate area expecting their 3IS in early December should get their holiday wish soon!
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