Delivery Point on window sticker? Getting FL5 in winter.

[ChangeYourOil]

Hey everyone, didn't know where to post this.

I'm looking to get a type R in the next 1-2 months. I'm on the east coast where it snows sometimes.

I see for all FL5 Type Rs the "Port of Entry" is "Richmond" on the window sticker. Which would be Richmond, California. For some of the east coast dealers. The "Delivery Point" on the window sticker is "Jersey ".

Does anyone know if that is New Jersey? Or another "Jersey " in a different state?

If so, does anyone know which rail yard or car port it is?

My concern is that if I get one in winter. They salt the roads like crazy in NJ and surrounding states. I'm just thinking I wouldn't want the car to be transported in a open truck with salt everywhere

They also have to drive it off the train and on the lot to sit there until the truck arrives.

Idk maybe I'm being weird, but it's just something I realized.

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[ChangeYourOil]

Attached a pic for reference.

 

[J_D]

It will be fine on a truck.

 

[jtlctr]

I feel your pain, brother! I store my car during the winter to avoid that evil road salt. I can’t help much with your question, but I will be running for president next election cycle on the platform of banning road salt. Plus the abolition of speed limits, and higher octane fuel.

 

[AZCWTypeR]

My wife's daily driven CRV lived 8 winters in CT, with no rust issues. Plenty of salt and damp winter conditions there.
Only concern driving a CTR home is if the roads are snowy, icy, or it's well below freezing (tires literally become hard as glass). Hose off the car top and bottom on the first warm-ish day.

 

[jtlctr]

My issue with it is what it’s doing to the undercarriage. As a mechanic, I’ve had to condemn many vehicles due to rot in structural areas (suspension mounting points, etc.) Not to mention fighting with corroded nuts and bolts. Rinsing the undercarriage only goes so far, as there are lots of areas that will accumulate salt that are not reachable for cleaning. I prefer to keep my CTR out of the salt and drive a beater in the winter.

 

[TypeRD]

I get it, but you’re overthinking it. If this were the source of a real problem, cars wouldn’t be transported the way they are. Cars transported this way 10-15 years ago would be falling apart by now and yet there’s no widespread evidence of such a thing.

If it’ll help you sleep at night, why not ask the dealership to put the car up on a lift so you can a take a look at everything yourself?

 

[Zpeedster M]

It's just salt, R won't melt, a simple wash down if R gets dirty will alleviate problem

 

[jtlctr]

I get it, but you’re overthinking it. If this were the source of a real problem, cars wouldn’t be transported the way they are. Cars transported this way 10-15 years ago would be falling apart by now and yet there’s no widespread evidence of such a thing.

If it’ll help you sleep at night, why not ask the dealership to put the car up on a lift so you can a take a look at everything yourself?

Agreed. I wouldn't worry about the transportation of the car.

 

[ChangeYourOil]

Thanks for all the replies. All are good points! Agreed that salt gets into places you can't really wash. Especially when the roads are treated but dry, all that salt dust is in the air while cars are kicking it up.

What got me thinking this way is the intent of this car. It's not a daily driver, it will only be used for joy rides on nice days with no inclement weather. I plan to keep the car as long as possible.

There are some available in my area on showroom floors (some outside on the lot). Most have been sitting for 2+ months.

Three are coming in local that will be here end of Jan/beginning of Feb. More dealers are starting to get allocations for next year now. I don't mind waiting until March or April if that means avoiding a snow storm.

Appreciate everyone's input. Still on the fence and I'm pretty sure that delivery point is New Jersey. I'll keep an eye on the weather situation around that time.

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