Dealer has unclaimed BRZ's
 

I've been thinking about this car a lot, I went to one of the showings a month back and got to see it in person but obviously couldn't drive it. Today I received two e-mails from dealers, one saying they had 4 unclaimed premium MT BRZ's in various colors (including WRB), and from another dealer who said the buyer backed out of his galaxy blue MT premium (both are arriving on their June allocation).

Now the dealer with 4 BRZ's charges a $500 non-refundable deposit, while the dealer with the galaxy blue requires a refundable $500 deposit. I spoke with both and honestly I would much rather deal with the dealer who has the refundable deposit, he was cool about the whole thing saying if I put my deposit down I can come in, test drive it, and if I don't like it I can walk away and get my deposit back. The only thing is I would prefer WRB over the galaxy blue, but it's still a pretty nice color. It's a bit of a gamble, I can hope that if I pass on this there will be more unclaimed cars in July and August, although I take the chance that there may not be any for a while. Thoughts?

This is a personal choice but I would never put a non-refundable deposit down on a car, and would never purchase a car from a dealership that required one. If the deposit required for the 1st86 program had been nonrefundable, I would not have participated in it.

The dealer knows they can sell whatever car they get in, a nonrefundable deposit is not necessary.

Never compromise on color

Agreed. If you're like me, it'll bug you enough. If you have any doubts, just pass on it and wait for the exact one you want. Considering you're buying used and you're paying for new, you might as well get EXACTLY what you want. Also, if you've made it this far without a BRZ and are not in dire need of one, I would suggest passing on it. Easier said than done, I understand, but the payoff will be good. Trust me.:happy0180:

That's very true about the color, I'd hate driving past WRB BRZ's on the street thinking "I wish I had that color". I'll send an e-mail to the dealer with the WRB and see if I can put a refundable deposit down instead (I'll make sure to get that in writing), but I doubt they will.

I really would also like the limited over the premium..

Somehow, this came to mind:

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But I agree. I still think I'm going to go back and forth on WRB and LR for the life of the car ... haha, oh well... maybe I'll trade in for a new model again in a couple years.

And just what the hell is wrong with GBS?

Just as I thought. Just because there's a high demand for the preorder doesn't equate to actual sales. People will back out for many reasons. It's a 500 refundable deposit, which means there's no harm in preordering from the buyer's perspective.

I have a feeling there will be plenty of brzs at dealers in the next couple of months.

I would love to be one of the first people to drive a BRZ, but I don't want to settle, or overpay. I hope you're right, and I think that after most of the pre-orders sell dealers will actually be sitting on BRZ's. At least around here most dealers still have quite a few slots left and are already receiving cars without a buyer.

I drive a 2011 Legacy now so I'm not hurting by waiting a few months, besides who knows what the next WRX will look like :)

So if see what I like passing by the dealerships I might give in and just get a BRZ instead of waiting for next years model if people are going to back out of their pre-orders.

I was afraid to put a non-refundable deposit down as well, but I had to wait til price was released and at this point you should know if you want the car or not. You could also test drive the galaxy blue brz, then if its all good get your deposit back and go put it on the wrb brz?

GBS is the most amazing colour. I'd put down your refundable deposit there and watch yourself fall in love with the colour once you see it in real life. If you see the car and it's really not for you I'd get your $500 back.

I, personally, would never give a non-refundable deposit. There's too many factors that could lead to you maybe losing out on your money. What would happen if he tried imposing an admin fee of $500 or something? Then you're looking at having to spend an extra $500 or losing out on your original $500. What if the car got damaged in shipping and a replacement was going to take another 3 months? You either give up your $500 or wait it out.

Grim thoughts. I wish a GBS was available for me. :(

No freakin' way on non-refundable deposits! Don't let the stealerships get to you WRXguy!

BTW, there are some unclaimed premium BRZs coming in this month in one of the Boston area dealership also.

I agree. I would never put a non-refundable deposit down either on a car I have never driven and might have reservations on.

I guess there isn't anything to lose putting a deposit down on the GBS premium, worst case scenario I don't like the color/trim and I back out, costing me gas and time. The pro is that I got to drive a BRZ :D

I wish these people would just cancel their preorders instead of backing out at the last minute so those who really do want a BRZ can get one sooner!

Hmmmm, let me guess... first dealership is Manchester, second is Keene....

right ?

Yup, lol

:fighting0040:I agree. Between the people backing out, & the MICKEY MOUSE allocation system SOA is using, I'm ready 4 a stroke....:mad0259:

GALAXY BLUE SILICA FOR THE WIN!! Lol no really it's gorgeous.

Most if not all states don't allow non-refundable car deposits.

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After telling the first dealer that I wouldn't put a non-refundable deposit down, and thanking him for his time, he sent me an e-mail saying that he "was doing 3 things at once, and meant to say he needs a deposit which is refundable".

I'm really thinking about going to them now, mainly because they have WRB which is my #1 color choice.

Not a damn thing, that's why I chose it...


But everyone has different opinions on color and the person who said it is right, don't compromise on color. If it's not the one you want, just wait till you can get it in your color.

Of course...make sure you give GBS a good chance though, it's so beautiful and you'll stand out from the other BRZ's which will be mostly WRB ;)

Go for it, its a win-win situation for you. Put a deposit in the color you want.

I am salivating for my GBS to get here, but I wouldn't compromise for any other color so I understand your hesitation here. Go and put it down for WRB!

I'm thinking about it a lot. I've been looking at photos of both the GBS and WRB and I love them both, I don't think I can go wrong either way.

I cancelled my spot on the BRZ if anyone is in the Minneapolis area. This was at Bloomington Subaru. I believe I was seventh on the list there and they were scheduled to get 9 cars this year. This dealer (as well as Subaru in Brooklyn Park) both are selling at MSRP with no markup and deposits are fully refundable. Brooklyn Park is getting 12 cars in this year, but I am pretty sure they are all accounted for, but you can check to see if someone dropped out.

Bloomington Subaru has a BRZ in the showroom you can sit in for two more days. So if you want to check it out, stop by there. Salesman are pretty decent there.

What did you order? Do you have a VIN or ETA?

It is ILLEGAL in the state of Massachusetts to not allow a refund of a car deposit. Check with your own state's laws.

I heard it was the same here in NH, I don't know how they are getting away with it..

Wow, your dealer allocations are small; it seems scooby got shafted by Toyota and Scion in the vehicle quota wars.

Same on this side of the pond.

As long as the person didn't sign anything then nothing can go into effect. Then the person should be entitled a refund or otherwise they need to take it up with consumer affairs/protection.

No VIN or ETA. Dealer was very vague about when I could expect the car. He was told that they were told to expect one car per month. Since I was 7th on the list of 9, it might have been awhile. If you are in Minnesota, you may want to check with Brooklyn Park Subaru as they are getting in more cars. But when I called, they were all accounted for.

Hells to the yayers!!!! Still waiting for my GBS! I mean Ultramarine, I mean GBS :lol: