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Old 03-28-2012, 07:07 PM   #1863
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The GC interior is soo sexy compared to the Scion...
I do agree, it looks more upscale. If they made that dark gray plastic trim around the center console and shift knob out of actual metal (instead of plastic made to look like metal), I'd buy it simply on principal.



But it's still too big and heavy for what I want, and the BRZ/FR-S interior is plenty nice enough for a driver-focused sports car.
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Old 03-28-2012, 07:36 PM   #1864
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I had my test drive today. 2.0 manual Premium in the new grey colour. I have a bone stock (except for an intake) 2.0 manual GT. Drive was about 30 minutes on city roads without the salesmen.
At first i was confused because the premium only comes in auto and the one you test drove was clearly manual. Then i put two and two together and realized your in Canada.

The Canadian trims have such better options.
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Old 03-28-2012, 08:23 PM   #1865
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At first i was confused because the premium only comes in auto and the one you test drove was clearly manual. Then i put two and two together and realized your in Canada.

The Canadian trims have such better options.
Didn't give us an R-Spec in the old one, though. So the only way to get all the performance stuff was bundled with all the luxury stuff.

Fixed now, thankfully.
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Old 03-28-2012, 10:51 PM   #1866
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Didn't give us an R-Spec in the old one, though. So the only way to get all the performance stuff was bundled with all the luxury stuff.

Fixed now, thankfully.
About time! I intend to test drive the FR-S/BRZ and the R-Spec 2.0 on the same day if I can arrange it - the Genesis is the only other car I am even considering at this point. I'd say odds are 95% in favour of the Tobaru though.
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Old 03-28-2012, 11:18 PM   #1867
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We Canadians only get one version of the V6 though... The most expensive one, the GT, which is the same as the US Track. Fully, fully loaded, 6mt or auto.
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Old 03-29-2012, 12:41 AM   #1868
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We Canadians only get one version of the V6 though... The most expensive one, the GT, which is the same as the US Track. Fully, fully loaded, 6mt or auto.
Have you checked out the markup on the V6? No wonder they are only selling one model, it's far too expensive for most people to stomach.
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Old 03-29-2012, 12:59 AM   #1869
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Track/GT is only about $3k more in Canada then in the US. Overall, it's only $500 more then last years version. I don't have a problem with the price. Hyundais CDN vs US prices are pretty close compared to most other companies.
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Old 03-29-2012, 11:38 AM   #1870
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Track/GT is only about $3k more in Canada then in the US. Overall, it's only $500 more then last years version. I don't have a problem with the price. Hyundais CDN vs US prices are pretty close compared to most other companies.
It's even better than it looks. If you pay cash they will throw a $2500 to $4000 manufacturers rebate at you. You can get even more by using a carcostcanada or carsaver.ca report to get the car at $500 above invoice. I love Hyundai Canada. Scion won't go below invoice and they won't do cash rebates but their Canadian markup is really low compared to most other manufacturers.

Subaru on the other hand, worst markups in Canada. 30% markup over the USA is a fucking joke. Whoever runs their Canadian business unit can suck my ****.
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Old 03-29-2012, 12:51 PM   #1871
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What are your thoughts on a used 2010 2.0T premium model in stick for 22K (canadian)? It would be certified, so that would mean warranty until 2015 or 2016 depending on when car was bought. (it was afterall the first year it came out and this worries me a bit)

alternatively, what do you think I could get the 2013 2.0T premium for if I paid cash and did carcostcanada)?

Throw me some insight!
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Old 03-29-2012, 06:57 PM   #1872
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Subaru on the other hand, worst markups in Canada. 30% markup over the USA is a fucking joke. Whoever runs their Canadian business unit can suck my ****.
This. If I could have got an 11' WRX new for the price they are in the states, I'd of got one instead of MY07. I love my car though. I'll test drive a BRZ and 2013 2.0t gen coupe this spring. But I'll prob throw $2500 at my car, go stage 2 and be happier when the snow falls . It's a blast to drive all year round, stage 2 adds a lot of punch (60hp/85tq or so)
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Old 03-30-2012, 12:21 AM   #1873
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It's even better than it looks. If you pay cash they will throw a $2500 to $4000 manufacturers rebate at you. You can get even more by using a carcostcanada or carsaver.ca report to get the car at $500 above invoice. I love Hyundai Canada. Scion won't go below invoice and they won't do cash rebates but their Canadian markup is really low compared to most other manufacturers.
I doubt they will be throwing big rebates at the brand new 2013 GCs for at least a year. And the price differential on the top-line V6 is $4k not $3k. I have nothing against Hyundai, have been reasonably happy with my first-gen Tib, but I'd think twice before dropping $36,999 on a GC - so much else you can get for that money. 2.0 R-Spec looks like the better deal.
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I doubt they will be throwing big rebates at the brand new 2013 GCs for at least a year. And the price differential on the top-line V6 is $4k not $3k. I have nothing against Hyundai, have been reasonably happy with my first-gen Tib, but I'd think twice before dropping $36,999 on a GC - so much else you can get for that money. 2.0 R-Spec looks like the better deal.
Some people would rather not have a turbo and have better sound,smoothness, and great power out the box. I would never consider a turbocharged anything for fear of laggy feel and possible reliability issues with that extra piece added to the engine(BMW is notorious for turbo issues). I also feel the Genesis Coupe was best designed for a V6 and not a I4 or V8.
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It's even better than it looks. If you pay cash they will throw a $2500 to $4000 manufacturers rebate at you. You can get even more by using a carcostcanada or carsaver.ca report to get the car at $500 above invoice. I love Hyundai Canada. Scion won't go below invoice and they won't do cash rebates but their Canadian markup is really low compared to most other manufacturers.

Subaru on the other hand, worst markups in Canada. 30% markup over the USA is a fucking joke. Whoever runs their Canadian business unit can suck my ****.

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Subaru on the other hand, worst markups in Canada. 30% markup over the USA is a fucking joke. Whoever runs their Canadian business unit can suck my ****.
You are free to find a job down south and move.
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