Dealer wants to do a launch event around delivering car to me
 

Hmmm... my dealer wants to do a launch event around me receiving my car on May 11th. Includes using my name on radio etc. I'm thinking I don't need the publicity. I guess if they were to throw in all the options I want, it might be worth it. But there aren't any options at launch worth anything. Mud flaps and an ashtray... meh, I think my privacy is worth more. Spoiler and TRD springs would definitely make me consider but those don't come out until later this year.

Any of you other guys have dealers asking similar things?

Our dealer asked us about a press event too (no lunch or party) I said sure sounds lie a win win for us as so long as you'er willing to do something nice for missy like the price on the board for the FR-S could be changed for a moment while we sing some papers. It did not sound like he was going to go for thoe. It was worth a shot thoe. Is it just me or do others also feel that you just got to try too get a better deal out of thoes guys (i.e. salesmem).

My local dealer is throwing a party for a first 86 winner.

Which dealership? Launch event could be cool, to share the wealth and etc with other fellow enthusiasts, but name on the radio I dunno about that.

Way back when we first signed the paperwork and dropped off the deposit, my dealer also mentioned something about there possibly being media present at delivery. I'm pretty sure I made a not-so subtle "I don't like the sound of that" facial grimace and matching whine. Still don't like the idea of being singled out.

If you don't want it then there is absolutely nobody who can force you to participate.

Toyota of Kirkland (WA). Yeah, I'm thinking I'll pass with name on radio. I'm going to stop in today to talk to them.

Only way I would agree to do it is if there was something in it for me, particularly with my dealership that wants to charge me a $600 doc fee, and has been like pulling teeth to get any attention.

At this point, I'm already going to threaten that if they don't reduce the fee I'm going to tell anyone who asks that I got the car from a different dealership.

No lawyer here, but I am pretty sure they would have to get you to sign a disclosure to use your name and likeness first. Most scenarios like that are when you win something, not when you are going to pick up something you paid good money for. If you opt out there should be nothing they can do.

Personally I would say no thanks, especially to using your name on the radio, wtf? You've already bought the car, you don't owe them anything else. I'm not huge on attention and a bunch of strangers holding a media event congratulating me on buying a car sounds weird. IMO.

Def Cool stuff ! They want it Fun and Special event for us :) Nice option if one wanted to take part vs nothing at all I look at it!

I was told 2nd or 3rd week of May so far is all I have heard here on W Side of Washington...

Glad I'm not the only one who feels this way.

Brett

resolution
 

It's now a "launch event" for the car and not specific to handing me keys. I'll pick up the car a day or two earlier (when it comes in basically) and then I will bring the car down to the local mall on May 12th where they are doing a Scion car show with an unveiling of my car as a launch for the FR-S. I'm fine with that as it puts me mostly in the background.

I tried to negotiate for "accessories/DealerOptions at cost for a year" with the Scion sales manager but he gave me the line that he can't charge anyone any different for anything. I think they like that response a lot. He did throw in some free detailing at an unspecified future date.

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That's cool stuff!

I have my date for May 10th or 11th for delivery, said there would be cake and possibly a photographer to capture event.
I am looking fwd to no car payment for May and get to Finally get the car / drive it / enjoy it / Autocross it !!!:thumbsup:

I'd get anything these dealers say for extras IN WRITING!

Taking the car to the mall so the great unwashed public can put fingerprints all over it? They aren't going to let those peasants sit in it are they?

In all seriousness I'd take my car home to my driveway where it belongs and keep it there. Scion can get their own car for a PR event, not a customer's car. You bought it as is, now they wanna put it on display at a public event.

Meh, just me but again I'd pass.

I thought Honey Badger's don't give a #@&*?! :bellyroll:

Man this gets old, and you're not even doing it right.

Naw, all jokes aside I agree that I wouldn't want MY new car shown off to the masses. You're just asking for something to happen...

No, they aren't going to let the peasants sit in it. They are trying to arrange for another FR-S from corporate to be there also but we'll see. I'm ok with the marketing event... I'm chalking it up to being one of the first 86 to get the car.

My 16 year old daughter is quite interested in making a proper appearance at the car show. Concerns me a bit but she is rather an independent type. Thankfully she has no idea how to drive a stick so it's not even an option of her driving it. And the answer to "Dad, will you teach me to drive a manual with your brand new FR-S" is a clear and resounding "meh... no."

:word:

The autoshow I went to people were leaning their belts all up against the gray BRZ and dragging their rings across the spoiler, ect. They already locked the car up because someone ripped the seat. No way they are using my car. I didn't loose 2k driving a new car off a lot just to have it opened to the public.

If the dealer had serious customers that wanted to see the car I wouldn't mind bringing it by to let them have a look and sit in it or take them for a ride. Open forum is another story.

Glad to hear there's no open door policy.

She wants to make a proper appearance at the show eh? Hand her a claybar and tell her to get to work. :p

On the other hand at least she has an interest. I'm with you though, she's learning on a beater first.

Hmm... good point. I forwarded this to the guy organizing it with a "you guys are going to ensure the car is not damaged, correct?" If he can't guarentee it, I agree with you completely.

Dealer: we want to use the car you just paid for to promote out business. We want you to do this for free because we're really cool.

Me: I bet you do!

Mall event sounds like an accident waiting to happen (like was already said - belt/rings/etc) but I think it would be fun to have friends come over to the dealership and party while I take turns giving people a ride in my new 86. Generally speaking I truly loathe every facet of the dealership experience, so it would be nice to let them serve me cake. Party = cake after all. :D

The view from an outsider. :sigh:

I can't believe any of you would even ponder bringing the car back after taking delivery for a public display...with nothing given by the dealership. You can bet your ass they took every chance getting every cent out of you(especially with Pure garbage Pricing), now it's your turn.

What if you wanted to drive across the state that weekend to break it in?