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WildBill · 05-01-2012, 08:57 PM

Please see my OP. Carlos mentions he doesn't think they will get to dealers until another month from now. I think that is because they will not release them from "port inspection and certification" until the entire batch is done. This is more than likely the case as they have to sign off with the transport company for insurance and liability reasons if it is indeed the reason I am thinking.

As for the background cars, I think the one raised wiper blade means that car is complete and signed for. Although I admit I loled at the creative response above.

Finally, I think I know which yard this is. I am going to head that way now and see if I can't verify my thoughts.

Guff · 05-01-2012, 09:11 PM

Cool.

But isn't it kind of odd that they are doing port inspection in Houston rather than the port that they landed at (West coast, I'm assuming)? I figured that they would do them there and then send em out, but maybe they had to move cars off the port because of more cars coming in behind them...

feedbag · 05-01-2012, 09:24 PM

Good heavens.

mickey177 · 05-01-2012, 09:38 PM

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Good time to make a visit to see my sister in Houston. lol. But seriously, can we really go look at it person? like get right up to the car and not have to stand behind a gate? What is the address? Thanks for posting the pictures

Lowellrenzo · 05-01-2012, 09:42 PM

Look at the black one! I think she Is smiling at me saying honey.

WildBill · 05-01-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Guff

Cool.

But isn't it kind of odd that they are doing port inspection in Houston rather than the port that they landed at (West coast, I'm assuming)? I figured that they would do them there and then send em out, but maybe they had to move cars off the port because of more cars coming in behind them...

Houston is used as a car port for the Gulf States. It is quicker and cheaper to do it that way for the Southeast of the country then truck them all across from the West. At least that is my guess.

WildBill · 05-01-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mickey177

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Good time to make a visit to see my sister in Houston. lol. But seriously, can we really go look at it person? like get right up to the car and not have to stand behind a gate? What is the address? Thanks for posting the pictures

If it is where I think it is, no, it is behind a fence in a gated area. Carlos works at Gulf State Toyota. Hence why he was able to get those close up shots.

mickey177 · 05-01-2012, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WildBill

If it is where I think it is, no, it is behind a fence in a gated area. Carlos works at Gulf State Toyota. Hence why he was able to get those close up shots.

My bad I was so exicted that i totally read that wrong. I thought you had wrote that it was available for public viewing. I had to read it over to get it.

kanundrum · 05-01-2012, 10:17 PM

Does anyone have ANY Idea when the Mid Atlantic is getting theres? Literally dying here

Lonewolf · 05-01-2012, 10:34 PM

Must resist urge to scale fence and start caressing one of the silver ones sweetly while whispering to it...

terrypm · 05-01-2012, 10:34 PM

I see my car!!!

I wonder if I can get it by this weekend?

mickey177 · 05-02-2012, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Must resist urge to scale fence and start caressing one of the silver ones sweetly while whispering to it...

Lol.My thoughts exactly. I haven't been this eager to get a car since I was 16 and getting my first car.

kmbkk · 05-02-2012, 10:04 AM

Can Carlos check to see if one of the white ones has a VIN ending in 0563?

texas2888 · 05-02-2012, 11:06 AM

I can confirm that the FR-S cars are at Gulf States Toyota here in Houston! I work at IAH, which is just around the corner, so I took a little spy trip to see for myself. The GST facility is huge so it took several slow passes down various streets before I was able to spot them. I only saw three; two black and one silver. The others were probably blocked by the train cars that brought them in. I was hoping to see my Asphalt. Looks like I'm going to have to wait a couple more weeks!

05-01-2012, 10:34 PM	#25
terrypm First86 & burning gas!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Asphalt 2013 Scion FR-S Location: SEC country Posts: 392 Thanks: 112 Thanked 76 Times in 51 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	I see my car!!! I wonder if I can get it by this weekend? __________________

05-02-2012, 11:06 AM	#28
texas2888 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2007 Tundra, 2013 FR-S, 2009 C50T Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 96 Thanks: 7 Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I can confirm that the FR-S cars are at Gulf States Toyota here in Houston! I work at IAH, which is just around the corner, so I took a little spy trip to see for myself. The GST facility is huge so it took several slow passes down various streets before I was able to spot them. I only saw three; two black and one silver. The others were probably blocked by the train cars that brought them in. I was hoping to see my Asphalt. Looks like I'm going to have to wait a couple more weeks! Last edited by texas2888; 05-02-2012 at 01:07 PM.

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WildBill Fly, Eva, Fly! Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 10' Genesis Coupe Location: Houston, TX Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Please see my OP. Carlos mentions he doesn't think they will get to dealers until another month from now. I think that is because they will not release them from "port inspection and certification" until the entire batch is done. This is more than likely the case as they have to sign off with the transport company for insurance and liability reasons if it is indeed the reason I am thinking. As for the background cars, I think the one raised wiper blade means that car is complete and signed for. Although I admit I loled at the creative response above. Finally, I think I know which yard this is. I am going to head that way now and see if I can't verify my thoughts.

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