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03-09-2015, 01:33 PM | #1 |
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So I ordered a red BRZ Limited automatic from a local dealer. At first I was told it would take six weeks, but now they're saying it won't come until August. WTF! Is it normal to have to wait this long? Not sure what is causing the delay: the color, the automatic, or the subwoofer option. Anyone have a similar experience?
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03-09-2015, 02:04 PM | #2 |
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The wait time is usually longer when ordering in March through like May. I think it's because they're switching from 2015 MY to 2016, but that's just speculation.
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It honestly shouldn't take that long at all. Does your dealer have a VON number for you? At least that. Otherwise, it seems a little shady...
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Maybe you will end up getting a 2016? The rear speaker might be a bit better... haha
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Have your dealership find and trade for a BRZ with your specs. OR Unless you are getting a killer deal with this dealership, go to another dealership to get one that you want. OR @HeubergerMotors can track one down for you and ship it to you http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...t=66901&page=3 Lots of options if you can't wait till August... |
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03-10-2015, 02:31 PM | #6 |
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They told me I would have to wait 3 months but I got mines in a week.
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03-11-2015, 07:39 AM | #7 |
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Long time lurker and finally registered due to this thread.
I have the same issue as the OP. I ordered my 2015 WRB Limited in mid January with no additional options. Pretty standard right? I was told 8-10 weeks, 15 max. I received a text from the dealer the other week telling me I won't see it until mid June. When I inquired about the delay the only response I got was "hey you'll get your sportscar for the summer". Lame. I contacted Subaru's national customer service and the representative couldn't answer me either. She was, however, nice enough to start a case for me and will look into the delay. I'll pass on any info that I come across. Other than that, hi everyone! Nice to meet you. |
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Even back in 2012 a lot of people were seeing orders coming in at weird intervals, some ordered later but coming in faster. The speculation was that it was due to colors and trims likely being produced in batches based on demand, red auto BRZ might be a trim shipped not long ago so its next date of manufacture is a month or two farther out than anticipated. Again, that's just a guess, if @CFC BRZ hears back I'm curious.
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I have a friend whose dining room window looks over the Long Beach port. Man, was it a mess. Shipment boats stuck for weeks, only with no where to go. Lasted almost 2 months I believe.
Using math, 6 weeks for original wait + 2month delay should only force you to wait till about June. Maybe this has to do with the 10:1(?) ratio of FRS/BRZ standardized in the agreement between Subaru and Toyota. |
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Top tip: don't fill in teh zip code popup and you'll see all BRZ's in New England and not just at your local dealers: http://www.subaruofnewengland.com/ne...BRZ&year=2015& |
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Update: now they are saying June. A little bit better.
They gave me the VON number. Is there a website or something where I can use the VON# to check the status? Thanks all! |
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BRZ owner here with just a simple question: why not just get an FRS? it's essentially the same car, and there are loads of them sitting around. you can even get a really good lease on them, like $239, which is $100 cheaper than a BRZ lease.
what is so much better about a BRZ? |
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to be honest, that is a good question. on the one hand, the options i am choosing for my BRZ (limited) make it equivalent to a scion monogram series, which i think partially offsets the issues of rarity and expense. (i could be wrong though.)
also, at this point i've jumped thru so many hoops and had so much back-and-forth with different dealers that i'm now ok with just sitting back, enjoying the anticipation, and getting ready for my kickass car to arrive whenever it arrives. this morning i saw a red Infiniti coupe driving along. "hey," i thought to myself, "that car is pretty hot. almost as hot as my new car will be..." |
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