I know this may come off as insensitive and that is not my intent. I am totally sympathetic to Japan's situation. I just wanted to know if we can expect further delays. Also, would the materials they use end up being damaged or less reliable due to flooding?
Again, I am very aware of what is happening. I just had a FJ question and this is where I go for my FJ answers.
As bad as it sounds, somewhere in my brain I had the same thought. I also hope that if it is needed, 'my' TTSE (if built) is being used for relief work.
This is Japan's 'Katrina'. As a country, they will be focused inwards for awhile. That doesn't necessarily mean that everything else will shut down (just like the US after 9/11 and Katrina).
The TTSE will get here when it gets here. I know a couple of forum members who are lamenting letting their NSSE go. I still see having done that as a GOOD thing for me (the added cost of doing it 'right' was more than I had budgeted). If for some reason the 2011 TTSE doesn't happen, oh well. As long as my Tacoma holds up, I'm not going to sweat a new vehicle until at least Memorial Day weekend. At that point, I'll re-assess.
Considering the run of bad luck I've had in getting the TTSE (turning into the NSSE, difficulties with the dealer, etc) and with Rigid Industries (the major accessory I bought for the FJ), some part of my brain wondered if it was my bad karma that caused the quake/tsunami.... (already checked, the personalized plate BDKRMA is taken).
I'm sure some may go into flame mode over this post :flame: I could easily be on a plane for relief efforts in the next 24-72 hours due to my skills and position. People over property....