SoCal BRZ Group Buy

[Shinobi2u]

Originally Posted by Sev

Great Success! I think...

Just got a call from Rich who was in the process of calling people back and said that my limited WRB should be arriving in August (he was originally told as late as November). No VIN yet but he expects one in the next week or two and that we'll touch basis again the 3rd week of July when he should have an exact date.

He told me I was the last one to get in on the group buy way back when and I know Subaru doesn't build according to his list (limited before premium, certain colors etc) but hopefully some of the rest of you still waiting for yours will be receiving a phone call soon.


I am excite.

Time to go hit up the local credit unions for some loan quotes.

Yup, just got a call from him as well with the same 'August' timeframe. Glad to finally have a time period, even if a month is a fairly vague time period. Definitely excited and chomping at the bit to get all the financial and insurance stuff dealt with. I've a limited WRB ordered as well, so maybe this is the WRB blitz.

[ShoGun]

so how far along are the orders on the Group buy? 3-4 cars delivered?

[burt]

Got a call from Rich yesterday as well. My SWP Premium MT is supposed to be delivered this month! I think I might hold out for a limited though.

[taiguochin]

did any of you guys call SOA to see what they had said about your car? If so what? Thanks!

[mrha]

Rich called this morning. My car is here today.

[86design]

Rich is the MAN!!

[mrha]

Rich totally took care of me today and I have to say the BRZ is an amazing car to drive. Thanks Rich and Irvine Subaru!

[Shinobi2u]

Originally Posted by mrha

Rich totally took care of me today and I have to say the BRZ is an amazing car to drive. Thanks Rich and Irvine Subaru!

Congrats! Glad to hear there is another satisfied customer from the group with the car and the dealer. This is my first time buying new, so I'm a little apprehensive.

[Sev]

Just got a call from Rich. He said unexpectedly, my wrb limited arrives tomorrow!

I'm so not even ready

[Shinobi2u]

Originally Posted by Sev

Just got a call from Rich. He said unexpectedly, my wrb limited arrives tomorrow!

I'm so not even ready

I got the call too and my WRB limited should be in as well! I'm not close to ready either. Hopefully I can get tomorrow off, otherwise I have to wait until Tuesday. This was so abrupt that I feel a bit overwhelmed - excited and panicky.

[zoomzoomers]

Originally Posted by Shinobi2u

I got the call too and my WRB limited should be in as well! I'm not close to ready either. Hopefully I can get tomorrow off, otherwise I have to wait until Tuesday. This was so abrupt that I feel a bit overwhelmed - excited and panicky.

Got the same call. Guess we'll be picking up our cars sometime this week. Woohoo!

[dookie11]

I got a call this morning too, that my SWP Limited 6MT would be in tomorrow. I told him that unfortunately I won't be getting one this year, and he was pretty sad to hear it. Then he said that if I didn't get it, they'd be selling it for $5k above sticker price. WOWZAA, right?

So anyone who's seriously interested and willing to buy me a bag of dark chocolate covered mini pretzels from Trader Joe's, please PM me immediately. I'm too lazy to comb through that other thread and my old PMs, so yea...

For anyone who's getting theirs tomorrow, and is nearby, take me for a ride sometime!!

LONG LIVE THE BRZERHOOD

[burt]

Haven't gotten any news on the cars arriving today yet.

[Trojan_SC]

Originally Posted by dookie11

I got a call this morning too, that my SWP Limited 6MT would be in tomorrow. I told him that unfortunately I won't be getting one this year, and he was pretty sad to hear it. Then he said that if I didn't get it, they'd be selling it for $5k above sticker price. WOWZAA, right?

So anyone who's seriously interested and willing to buy me a bag of dark chocolate covered mini pretzels from Trader Joe's, please PM me immediately. I'm too lazy to comb through that other thread and my old PMs, so yea...

For anyone who's getting theirs tomorrow, and is nearby, take me for a ride sometime!!

LONG LIVE THE BRZERHOOD

Man...could've been mine. I got impatient and got my white FR-S now though. Hope things work out for you and you end up getting one eventually. Down to take you for a ride in my FR-S though.

[burt]

Everyone expecting a delivery yesterday or today, the cars are in! Go get them!

FYI the owner Desiree tried calling me this morning saying my car was in and that she placed the order for me. I've been working with Rich the whole time. Shady business owner... don't deal with her. Deal with Rich directly!

[zoomzoomers]

Just got off the phone with Rich this morning. He said he will be in the office around 3 pm. That's when I'll be there to pick up my car. Can't wait!

[Shinobi2u]

Curses! I have a meeting this afternoon, so I won't be able to get down there today. Congrats zoom, let us know how it goes!

[Trojan_SC]

My buddy tried taking over for Burt's BRZ order and got slapped down with a $5 markup...shady business practices indeed. Rich is really a class act though, despite the owner's greed. Explained the entire situation and even offered to work out a reduction in the mark-up. My buddy said "thanks but no thanks". Good luck to all of you guys. Looks like Subaru will lose another customer willing to pay MSRP to Scion.

[dookie11]

Gave up my spot. So congratz to the person who got the SWP Limited 6MT

[zoomzoomers]

Picked up my SWP Limited yesterday. Rich was great and the transaction went smooth and fast. As soon as I get some time I'll post up some pics, but needless to say this car is awesome!

If you're used to sport luxury cars, the interior will feel low rent, but the drive feels awesome! I would say the ride feels very close to my old E46 M3, especially on rough surfaces. Still trying to break her in easy so can't speak of power or speed, but I will say that the car feels quick and peppy. Overall, the car feels, for a lack of a better description, RAW in my hands. It just communicates very well and corners flat as a go kart! So glad I waited.

[burt]

Going off on what Erick said, I wanted to give up my premium to purchase dookie's Limited. Long story short, the owner (Desiree) blocked the purchase that Rich was willing to do all along. She wanted 5k mark up - greedy and shady.

She even called me yesterday morning saying my car had come in and that I should come in ASAP. I told her my salesperson was Rich and I never had talked to her in my life or placed an order with her. She kept insisting I had placed the order with her. F' Irvine Subaru. I'll be taking my business elsewhere. A+ for Rich though, he's a good guy

Originally Posted by Trojan_SC

My buddy tried taking over for Burt's BRZ order and got slapped down with a $5 markup...shady business practices indeed. Rich is really a class act though, despite the owner's greed. Explained the entire situation and even offered to work out a reduction in the mark-up. My buddy said "thanks but no thanks". Good luck to all of you guys. Looks like Subaru will lose another customer willing to pay MSRP to Scion.

[Shinobi2u]

Yeah, I heard from Rich today how she jacked those cars and marked them up. Rich was super helpful in getting everything squared away for my and now I am the proud ower of a new WRB BRZ Limited.