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Forum: Northern California 01-05-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9,341
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Posted By aphonic
Might've been me... spent new years in Yountville...

Might've been me... spent new years in Yountville and was driving back and forth from the city 12/31-1/1. Although I don't distinctly remember waving at another BRZ/FRS?
Forum: Northern California 12-27-2012, 11:48 PM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,737,325
Posted By aphonic
I live in the outer sunset and work in SOMA (near...

I live in the outer sunset and work in SOMA (near caltrain.) If you spot a WRB BRZ around there during business hours, that's me, haha. I see a few around from time to time... mostly SWP BRZs and...
Forum: Northern California 07-14-2012, 12:32 AM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,737,325
Posted By aphonic
That was me in the WRB! Heading into work.

That was me in the WRB! Heading into work.
Forum: Northern California 07-02-2012, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,737,325
Posted By aphonic
[QUOTE=dnL;292067]WRB BRZ on 280 south on Friday....

[QUOTE=dnL;292067]WRB BRZ on 280 south on Friday. Honked as he passed me. Exchanged deuces/highbeams/honks. It was right after I picked up my car!
[QUOTE]

*raises hand*


And I've seen 2...
Forum: Northern California 06-24-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,737,325
Posted By aphonic
Spotted a black FRS driving up Portola in SF...

Spotted a black FRS driving up Portola in SF yesterday morning. Dude must've been in a hurry because he was weaving in and out of Saturday morning traffic like it was a slalom.

And if he wasn't...
Forum: Northern California 06-21-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9,341
Views: 1,737,325
Posted By aphonic
For the record, I haven't seen -any- other BRZ's...

For the record, I haven't seen -any- other BRZ's in SF. Any other SFers have theirs yet?

I get the strangest/greatest looks wherever I go in the city, though. It's awesome and nerve-wracking at...
Forum: Northern California 06-20-2012, 10:26 PM
Replies: 565
Views: 125,237
Posted By aphonic
1. aphonic 2. BRZ 3. Limited 4. AT 5. WRB...

1. aphonic
2. BRZ
3. Limited
4. AT
5. WRB (02C)
6. Kevin
7. San Francisco
Forum: Northern California 06-16-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 136,252
Posted By aphonic
Ashley Schaeffer? Is that you...? Kenny...

Ashley Schaeffer? Is that you...?

Kenny Powers Meets Ashley Shaffer - YouTube


;)
Forum: Southern California 06-16-2012, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,874
Posted By aphonic
NorCal insurance rates?

Those who already have the car or have already gotten quotes -- what are you paying?

I just got the call from my dealer that my car will arrive in 2-3 weeks, but I haven't figured out insurance...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-13-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By aphonic
Yes.

Yes.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-13-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By aphonic
Holy crap, I might actually be the only one. On...

Holy crap, I might actually be the only one. On this forum, at least!
Forum: Northern California 06-13-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 136,252
Posted By aphonic
Ha, wow. I stopped by there on Sunday and sat in...

Ha, wow. I stopped by there on Sunday and sat in that SWP. The salesmen said the car was already sold and waiting for the person who pre-ordered to come pick it up. I wonder if they pulled a fast one...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-12-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By aphonic
I did some searching and couldn't find a mention...

I did some searching and couldn't find a mention of any GBS Limited AT. I guess I really just might be the only one? lol
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-12-2012, 02:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,827
Posted By aphonic
Any GBS limited AT delivered yet...?

I pre-ordered a GBS limited AT on 3/10, confirmed the sold order (with VON) the same day with the dealer, and I'm STILL waitlisted in the system.

Now, I don't mind waiting, but I'm wondering if...
Forum: Northern California 06-01-2012, 02:53 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,512
Posted By aphonic
Nice, congrats! I'm another Livermore pre-order...

Nice, congrats! I'm another Livermore pre-order (initially #4... moved to #2 somehow according to Wayne... and now he has no idea what to tell me and says the number doesn't matter, haha) but I've...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 06-01-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,286
Posted By aphonic
Probably would've had a VIN/ETA by now had I went...

Probably would've had a VIN/ETA by now had I went for MT over AT... oh well. Ordered GBS limited AT on 3/10 and still no info. :iono:
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-28-2012, 09:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,195
Posted By aphonic
Congrats! Hopefully you got a decent price, as...

Congrats! Hopefully you got a decent price, as when I was calling around in March, they were asking $2500 over MSRP... or else I would've gone with them. Ah well, hope it rocks!
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-15-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 32,985
Posted By aphonic
This makes sense in relation to my own...

This makes sense in relation to my own experience. I pre-ordered on March 10th, #4 at my dealer at the time. I called for an update around April 15th, and my dealer told me I'd been bumped back to...
Forum: Northern California 05-14-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,512
Posted By aphonic
I have to retract my recommendation for...

I have to retract my recommendation for Serramonte Subaru. They're absolutely sheisty; I should've asked for more info when I called but didn't get any hard details. They actually quoted another user...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-13-2012, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,155
Posted By aphonic
Holy CRAP! That's insane. Apologies, as now I...

Holy CRAP! That's insane. Apologies, as now I feel like I wasted your time, lol. $6k is a joke. And here I was looking forward to them being my dealer of choice for servicing... not anymore.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 05-13-2012, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,155
Posted By aphonic
Chauntalei, you should check out Serramonte...

Chauntalei, you should check out Serramonte Subaru ASAP. It's a new subie dealership that just opened up in the Serramonte auto mall, taking over the Volkswagen lot that used to be there. I called...
Forum: Northern California 05-13-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,512
Posted By aphonic
EDIT: the dealer I recommended is actually...

EDIT: the dealer I recommended is actually absolutely terrible. For future reference to anyone in northern california: don't go anywhere near Serramonte Subaru!
Forum: Northern California 05-12-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,512
Posted By aphonic
Just called my dealer (Livermore Subaru) today...

Just called my dealer (Livermore Subaru) today and found out that I've been bumped from #4 to #2 in their system, but still no VIN/ETA. They guessed the first few cars should start coming in early...
Forum: Northern California 03-27-2012, 10:03 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,512
Posted By aphonic
Seriously? I called Carlsen on 3/5 and Chris...

Seriously? I called Carlsen on 3/5 and Chris Bowers explicitly told me they were charging $1,000 over MSRP. I even got it in writing via email.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-26-2012, 11:02 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 28,817
Posted By aphonic
Exactly. So many people here are mentioning...

Exactly. So many people here are mentioning scenarios that sound absolutely great on paper, but in practice are nearly impossible for most people to execute on.

I say do what's best for your...
Forum: Northern California 03-26-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 18,512
Posted By aphonic
The greater Bay Area dealers have sucked so far...

The greater Bay Area dealers have sucked so far for me when inquiring about the BRZ. As much as Capital has a good rep and has a history of "catering" to enthusiasts, I've had nothing but rude...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-23-2012, 04:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,363
Posted By aphonic
Definitely going to drive it.

Definitely going to drive it.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-19-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,548
Posted By aphonic
Visibility is a good thing. ;) This forum's got...

Visibility is a good thing. ;) This forum's got enough exposure that it's almost impossible for reps at SOA not to be checking it out every once in a while, if not daily. As annoying as it may be to...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-18-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,737
Posted By aphonic
Uncool, both. (seems silly to separate them...) ...

Uncool, both. (seems silly to separate them...)

- Toyota and Subaru are bickering over who made what for the car. Really?
- The two models are basically identical, yet are competing against each...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 03-17-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 27,529
Posted By aphonic
Honestly, I don't think you're going to get a...

Honestly, I don't think you're going to get a valid opinion on the car's stereo until you're listening while driving. Cabin noise dampening doesn't seem to be a big priority in the manufacturing (as...
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