Questions for Toyota Aust.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Floor mats are always options, but crazy cool- they are the thinnest floor mats that I have seen (lightweight yo), with the 86 logo embroidered on the corner....

Interesting because even Scion in the US included the floor mats as a standard feature, which is really out of character for them as they charge for them on all other models.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Interesting because even Scion in the US included the floor mats as a standard feature, which is really out of character for them as they charge for them on all other models.

This is just TMCA's way of recouping the money after pricing it so low.

Seems like we will be getting charged for mats and metallic paint when they came standard in the US. Also being charged $2500 for auto when it's $1000 in most countries (US/NZ). Still can't complain though - since it still came in under by budget.

[newft86]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Btw Andrew S- does Steve know you spend that much time on forums? Lol, keep up the good work mate.

Indeed he does, my friend.

By the way guys, Psoo2010 is referring to my boss, Steve Vo, the Sales Manager of Warren Toyota.

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by sticky

This is just TMCA's way of recouping the money after pricing it so low.

Seems like we will be getting charged for mats and metallic paint when they came standard in the US. Also being charged $2500 for auto when it's $1000 in most countries (US/NZ). Still can't complain though - since it still came in under by budget.

We can always complain just whether or not it will do anything is the main question...

There is already talk that the price will go up before next year... there for it wont be them recouping cost. Is this a true thing is the price going up in 3 - 6 months?

[newft86]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

We can always complain just whether or not it will do anything is the main question...

There is already talk that the price will go up before next year... there for it wont be them recouping cost. Is this a true thing is the price going up in 3 - 6 months?

From memory the article on Mellor's GoAuto was with Matthew Callachor, the Executive Director Sales & Marketing with TMCA, and i'm pretty sure it's just conjecture at this stage.

P.S. If the price does go up, yeah it might suck a little but also consider your resale value down the line which by the way is also not only influenced by the popularity of a vehicle but how much it is sold for in general when new - discounts aren't everything - spoken like a true car salesperson, i know; but it is what it is. Value is, after all, perception vs. risk.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

Is this a true thing is the price going up in 3 - 6 months?

Depends on the exchange rate. At the time of the announcement about prices going up it was around 96 US cents and now it's at parity. If it falls below 95 US cents I wouldn't be surprised if TMCA bump the price up.

Just go and hedge against the aussie dollar - you win one way or another

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by newft86

From memory the article on Mellor's GoAuto was with Matthew Callachor, the Executive Director Sales & Marketing with TMCA, and i'm pretty sure it's just conjecture at this stage.

P.S. If the price does go up, yeah it might suck a little but also consider your resale value down the line which by the way is also not only influenced by the popularity of a vehicle but how much it is sold for in general when new - discounts aren't everything - spoken like a true car salesperson, i know; but it is what it is. Value is, after all, perception vs. risk.

Also your saying that atthew Callachor, the Executive Director Sales & Marketing with TMCA - Lied to a media outlet!!!!! or the media outlet lied to the public...(both happen all the time).

lol... if i was to worry about resale value i would't by a new car... what is the standard depreciation as soon as i sign the document?

Price going up = only bad things nothing good will come of it.

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by sticky

Depends on the exchange rate. At the time of the announcement about prices going up it was around 96 US cents and now it's at parity. If it falls below 95 US cents I wouldn't be surprised if TMCA bump the price up.

Just go and hedge against the aussie dollar - you win one way or another

Umm... it relates to the yen not the usd... and why don't call car prices fluctuate with the raise and fall of the yen? cause all cars have this variable built in the the initial pricing saying the yen is this high... it can drop to this low before we are losing some profit.

[coyote]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

Umm... it relates to the yen not the usd... and why don't call car prices fluctuate with the raise and fall of the yen? cause all cars have this variable built in the the initial pricing saying the yen is this high... it can drop to this low before we are losing some profit.

Although many multinational deals are done on US dollars, you are correct about the Yen relationship in this example. However, large currency exposed businesses don't just build in a fudge factor and hope for the best, they hedge when setting the price. They are in the business of selling cars for money, not betting on exchange rates.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

Umm... it relates to the yen not the usd

The USD and YEN are generally positively correlated...

Originally Posted by coyote

Although many multinational deals are done on US dollars, you are correct about the Yen relationship in this example. However, large currency exposed businesses don't just build in a fudge factor and hope for the best, they hedge when setting the price. They are in the business of selling cars for money, not betting on exchange rates.

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[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Ok guys-

Mats are now port installed. What that means is every car will get a set of mats, but customer might (should?) get charged for them.

Only mud flaps and rear sensors will be available on Monday.

ROFL at the might / should... which one is it?

mud flaps... ahha. rear sensors would be nice.

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Staticfrost

ROFL at the might / should... which one is it?

mud flaps... ahha. rear sensors would be nice.

fark it. every car has a set so i call that standard.

regardless i'm going to bend my dealer to throw it in for free as they are not giving me any discount anyway.

[Nardi330]

just wondering if the car is on the ordering system yet?

would love to have my contract finalised.

thanks

[Staticfrost]

Originally Posted by Nardi330

just wondering if the car is on the ordering system yet?

would love to have my contract finalised.

thanks

Me too but my dealer said wont be able until the realase date.

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Surprise- Gts has rear cameras. Woo hoo!

standard???

[st162celica]

mats should be standard. im not paying extra...

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Sorry- turns out that gts w camera is a test car.

No standard rear camera, and camera is currently not available as option (for reasons I'm not allowed to say).

damn. but it's such a small car anyway i don't think i'll need it.

nice to have it tho.

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

A bulletin is going out this arvo re Mats- they are now declared as standard equipment (FREE!).

will you be able to share the bulletin?

thanks

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Sorry.

no need to say sorry. i was just trying. i knew it would be unlikely.

[sticky]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Firm- only Red is non-metallic/ pearl.

So we are getting charged for the metallic/pearl paints?

PS. thanks for all the insider info.

[Nardi330]

Originally Posted by sticky

So we are getting charged for the metallic/pearl paints?

it's $400 isn't it?

[DriftEightSix]

Originally Posted by Psoo2010

Btw I never said TRD Accessories will be available from July. Don't twist my words.

LOL

It's August no TRD Parts.