Fuji Heavy Industry said 5,000 orders of the BRZ so far by the end of May. 70% are MT

[yajin]

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Here is the direct translation. Don't blame its contents on me

Source: http://response.jp/article/2012/06/26/176804.html
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Fuji Heavy Industry just announced they have received more than 5,000 orders of the BRZ at the time of the end of May for two months since its release.

Kimihiko Sato, BRZ Project GM, said "The highest grade, 'S', got most popular. 70% of the orders are the MT, but the ATs are getting increasing."

He added "Even though we have a full production at the Gunma Plant, if you place your order now, the expected delivery date will be in March or April of the year 2013."
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Nothing about Toyota 86/FR-S.

Meanwhile, Toyota Japan posted a different thing, "ETA will be after October for orders from now on...." on their official web, June 15.
Source: http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/86.html


This is just about Japan, of course, the situation will be different in each country, i.e. allotment, demands, marketing factors......

[DantKR]

Doh, really sucks for the people that put in orders

[Zadkiel]

Originally Posted by yajin

Here is the direct translation. Don't blame its contents on me

Source: http://response.jp/article/2012/06/26/176804.html
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Fuji Heavy Industry just announced they have received more than 5,000 orders of the BRZ at the time of the end of May for two months since its release.

Kimihiko Sato, BRZ Project GM, said "The highest grade, 'S', got most popular. 70% of the orders are the MT, but the ATs are getting increasing."

He added "Even though we have a full production at the Gunma Plant, if you place your order now, the expected delivery date will be in March or April of the year 2013."
---

Nothing about Toyota 86/FR-S.

Meanwhile, Toyota Japan posted a different thing, "ETA will be after October for orders from now on...." on their official web, June 15.
Source: http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/news/86.html


This is just about Japan, of course, the situation will be different in each country, i.e. allotment, demands, marketing factors......

I wonder if this is how those SoA jackasses get their "October" ETA's? Well if I can get it for the right price, I'm going for a 370Z then.

[DeepHunta]

looks like Subaru and Toyota never expected demand to be this high. Like what everyone has been saying for the past few months, Toyobaru were very conservative in their numbers.

They should've at least planned to increase production volumes at one point and allocated another production line somewhere as a "just in case" scenario.

This will just fuel dealers to justify their mark-ups now. No bueno.

Anyone wanna buy my BRZ for $40k?

[(K)]

I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda.

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by DeepHunta

This will just fuel dealers to justify their mark-ups now. No bueno.

you betcha....say hello to Mr Market Adjustment.

Well, Subaru did have thier marketing team state they wanted to keep them rare...

I hope all those who ordered recently get them sooner rather than later.

[trifenix]

Originally Posted by (K)

I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda.

Honda looks left no integra...looks right no s2000...looks down... pants down

[jcs]

Originally Posted by (K)

I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda.

... Looking at YOU Mazda.

[DeepHunta]

Originally Posted by jcs

... Looking at YOU Mazda.

mmmmm....I think Mazda is already looking at market reaction...

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/06/25/m...-for-feedback/

As for Honda, hahahaha! They just need a lower priced S2000 and they'll be set! If the BRZ ever revved up to 8K, it's over.

I'm glad it maxes out at 7400

[xbladex0]

i wouldn't have expected this... knowing that now a lot of people are going to get this car makes me feel not special getting this car anymore :T but yea in 2 years from now hopefully i would have saved enough money for one

[eriktherod]

The real question is.. how much is that Mazda going to be MSRP-wise. All those frills like carbon fiber don't come cheap.

[01s0uljah]

I placed my order on June 12 and got a guarantee that they will deliver my BRZ by end of August.. Should I be thinking about another car? :S

[jkonquer]

Nooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Well ill just wait for sti then

[JadeBRZ]

i was told i had a von number a few weeks ago. I wonder when it should be delivered? hope i get it before sema. I have parts to install dammit!

[Zadkiel]

Originally Posted by JadeBRZ

i was told i had a von number a few weeks ago. I wonder when it should be delivered? hope i get it before sema. I have parts to install dammit!

A VON or a VIN? A VON doesn't mean squat. I have 2 VONs, one from mid-May and the other from last week, with general ETAs of October. A VON just means subaru officially got your order and it MIGHT be in production.

[Zadkiel]

Originally Posted by (K)

I would almost argue FOR this initial limited supply because the demand shows that the market is there. Now they have all the more reason to pump out STI/TRD variants. Competitors take note. Looking at YOU, Honda.

Looking at YOU, Nissan. Not everyone can afford a 370Z....

[lucius]

...

try this on for size...

emailed Subaru South Africa in December 2011 reagrding the BRZ. Asked to be put on the list the same month. Filled in the Offer to purchase the same month. ...well....still waiting for the car...no ETA...

[chrisoflo]

I hope the FRS and BRZ start a "pony car war" of sorts like what happened in the '60s in response to the Mustang. It would be cool to see what the other manufactures could come up with as a response to these two cars. One thing is for sure, everybody else will be playing CATCH UP to Toyota and Subaru. And they will still have to price it at or below $25k to even get people interested.

Not very many people would buy that Miata mentioned above. People that like Miatas already have Miatas. The other companies will have to build from the ground up too. It took 5 years for Chevy to respond to Ford's "New Mustang" in 2005. So I think our Hachi-Roku's will reign king for the time being.

[OrbitalEllipses]

Originally Posted by eriktherod

The real question is.. how much is that Mazda going to be MSRP-wise. All those frills like carbon fiber don't come cheap.

Try Recaros and sticky rubber - that's $3000 right there. The car detailed in the article is nowhere near $25K, or even $30K. Sounds like a $35K car to me. STI, EVO, Z territory.

[serialk11r]

Originally Posted by DeepHunta

As for Honda, hahahaha! They just need a lower priced S2000 and they'll be set! If the BRZ ever revved up to 8K, it's over.

I'm glad it maxes out at 7400

Hah, isn't Honda releasing a new line of engines this coming year with DI and 3 stage VTEC? (it's about f***ing time Honda.) I remember the press release talking about a 1.5, 1.8, 2.4, and 3.5L. Oops, those sound like L15, R18, K24, and J35 refreshes

An MR2 like car from Honda with a slightly hotted up 1.5 or 1.8 would be really awesome IMO. CRZ is a little short on everything.

[Tman08]

I'm still assuming (and hoping) this is just for JDM. Didnt they mention they were putting the JDM line on hold, to cope with global demand?

I am waiting to place my order for a March-June 13' delivery...hopefully this wont affect when I should place it (around Dec, Jan).....

[brzninja]

Originally Posted by yajin

He added "Even though we have a full production at the Gunma Plant, if you place your order now, the expected delivery date will be in March or April of the year 2013."

This made me very sad.