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WRXGuy1 06-01-2012 01:01 AM

Cancelled pre-order available, bought another BRZ!
 
I just picked up a WRB Premium 6MT from Manchester Subaru, they had one delivered with no buyer so I just bought it today! :thumbup:

I have a pre-order with Subaru of Keene in NH for a GBS Premium 6MT that will be in within the next 2-3 days, if anyone is interested let me know and I will give you the contact number for the guy I'm working with. I'll be calling up tomorrow morning to cancel my pre-order, but wanted to give you guys a heads up.

I fell in love during the test drive, coming from a 2011 Legacy the BRZ is fast!

Jayde 06-01-2012 01:08 AM

Ohhh who was your sales person at Manchester Subaru?

Congrats btw!

blalor 06-01-2012 07:21 AM

Congrats! I was going to go drive that tomorrow. :) I guess you didn't use Gary, since he was off today? Who'd you work with?

WRXGuy1 06-01-2012 08:00 AM

Thanks! I went through Bob (forget his last name), super nice guy. I had to go to Boston last night so he drove my car to my house so I had it when I got home. Only 12 miles on it when I picked it up!

Jayde 06-01-2012 08:09 AM

Nice! I've spoken with Gary before. Really nice guy.

WRXGuy1 06-01-2012 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayde (Post 235012)
Nice! I've spoken with Gary before. Really nice guy.

Yeah, I just refused to put a deposit down there as I wanted it to be refundable. I guess there was no reason to!

Turbowned 06-01-2012 10:21 AM

You know, if the Premiums came with auto HVAC I'd totally get one and save $2k over the Limited. I can live without all the other options but I honestly can't stand the look of the manual HVAC knobs in the car. I know it sounds like a stupid thing to get hung up over but it bugs the crap outta me! They look like the plastic wheels on Tonka trucks... Just saying this 'cause I have a GBS Limited 6MT on order.

WRXGuy1 06-01-2012 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbowned (Post 235103)
You know, if the Premiums came with auto HVAC I'd totally get one and save $2k over the Limited. I can live without all the other options but I honestly can't stand the look of the manual HVAC knobs in the car. I know it sounds like a stupid thing to get hung up over but it bugs the crap outta me! They look like the plastic wheels on Tonka trucks... Just saying this 'cause I have a GBS Limited 6MT on order.

I understand where you are coming from, but I prefer manually setting the amount of heat/cool air is entering the cabin, rather than entering in a temperature. Sometimes I prefer hot air on a cool day with the windows all the way down. Now never owning an auto climate controlled car I don't know if you can manually override it or not. I do agree that the knobs in the limited look better, but I couldn't justify spending $2K more on this car, as then it really gets into the price bracket of another class of car.

jonnyquest 06-01-2012 11:01 AM

Congrats!

cmspooner 06-01-2012 11:12 AM

Congrats! I'm happy to hear that you got it! I really want a Limited, or I would have strongly considered that one. The two BRZs went quickly, gone within a day!

WRXGuy1 06-01-2012 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cmspooner (Post 235188)
Congrats! I'm happy to hear that you got it! I really want a Limited, or I would have strongly considered that one. The two BRZs went quickly, gone within a day!

Thanks for letting me know about it, I never would have thought to drop in!

cmspooner 06-01-2012 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuy1 (Post 235192)
Thanks for letting me know about it, I never would have thought to drop in!

No problem!

350is 06-01-2012 04:04 PM

Congrats. Can you describe how fast is brz in mt. I test drove frs at. It so fast like under 6...should be at 5.9s; this is too fast for any 200hp car I know of.

Partial Stall 06-01-2012 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuy1 (Post 234704)
I just picked up a WRB Premium 6MT from Manchester Subaru, they had one delivered with no buyer so I just bought it today! :thumbup:

I have a pre-order with Subaru of Keene in NH for a GBS Premium 6MT that will be in within the next 2-3 days, if anyone is interested let me know and I will give you the contact number for the guy I'm working with. I'll be calling up tomorrow morning to cancel my pre-order, but wanted to give you guys a heads up.

I fell in love during the test drive, coming from a 2011 Legacy the BRZ is fast!

Congrats man. Just picked up my WRB 6 MT limited yesturday. 150 miles on it already :)

Nah...I'm not having fun haha.

Partial Stall 06-01-2012 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 350is (Post 235708)
Congrats. Can you describe how fast is brz in mt. I test drove frs at. It so fast like under 6...should be at 5.9s; this is too fast for any 200hp car I know of.

I agree. The car is above my expections as far as the power. I haven't taken it past 4k (4.5k rpm once by accident passing some grandma). The low end grunt and the quick throttle responce is a really nice change from having a big turbo car.

Mitch 06-01-2012 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuy1 (Post 235004)
Thanks! I went through Bob (forget his last name), super nice guy. I had to go to Boston last night so he drove my car to my house so I had it when I got home. Only 12 miles on it when I picked it up!

I've been talking with Bob via email lately. Definitely seems like a nice guy.

Lytheum 06-01-2012 05:41 PM

lol...did you change your mind with the color or just couldnt wait 2-3 days more???

Laika 06-01-2012 06:40 PM

Noooo you left the GBS crew!

WRXGuy1 06-01-2012 09:09 PM

Well I originally wanted a WRB, but when I heard there was a GBS available I opted for that. I really could go either way, but when I saw it at the dealer I knew this was the color for me, I like having a car that stands out a bit more.

As far as power goes, I'm coming from a 2011 Legacy 2.5i, so the BRZ seems like a rocket compared to that. I love the torque at the low-end, you don't have to hit 4K RPM's to feel the car move when you get on it, which makes it appear faster at city speeds. It has exceeded my expectations for power.

I have to say though, having all the stares as I'm driving and people giving me thumbs up really is a unique experience!

taosracer 06-01-2012 09:20 PM

Keene got the cars today at 11:30 A.M. Couldn't wait, or did Manchester give you abetter deal ?

industrial 06-01-2012 11:20 PM

Nice job OP! I think you got the car I originally ordered and cancelled. I decided to go with the limited instead! Picked it up today from Manchester Subaru. Gary is the man! I spoke with Bob alot yesterday too.

Since this thread needs more WRB. :happy0180:

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f1...dspark/brz.jpg

Asterisked Accolade 06-01-2012 11:59 PM

That blue is my favorite color-- man, it looks awesome. But man, those exhaust tips look really little, is that just from the vantage point?

industrial 06-02-2012 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Asterisked Accolade (Post 236430)
That blue is my favorite color-- man, it looks awesome. But man, those exhaust tips look really little, is that just from the vantage point?

Nope they are small and recessed like that. At least it's easily fixed! The car needs a little exhaust love as is anyway.

ChicoAOM 06-02-2012 01:08 AM

congrats! i already know they must be working on bolt-ons to enhance that boxer rawr.

WRXGuy1 06-02-2012 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by taosracer (Post 236203)
Keene got the cars today at 11:30 A.M. Couldn't wait, or did Manchester give you abetter deal ?

It really wasn't either of those. After seeing more photos of the GBS I both liked it and didn't like it, as some of the photos made it appear purple I was started to second guess myself. I didn't mind waiting a few more days as I already knew Keene was getting them a couple days later, but I'd rather only have to drive 15 minutes to the dealer than over an hour if something happened. Besides, I get free yearly inspections at Manchester.

Quote:

Originally Posted by industrial (Post 236369)
Nice job OP! I think you got the car I originally ordered and cancelled. I decided to go with the limited instead! Picked it up today from Manchester Subaru. Gary is the man! I spoke with Bob alot yesterday too.

Haha, could be! The only accessory was the wheel locks, which I appreciated as I didn't care to spend more than was necessary.

Quote:

Originally Posted by industrial (Post 236503)
Nope they are small and recessed like that. At least it's easily fixed! The car needs a little exhaust love as is anyway.

They are on the small side, but it's not bothering me at the moment.

ayilar 06-02-2012 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by WRXGuy1 (Post 235106)
I do agree that the knobs in the limited look better.

One question I have is how the knobs light up at night. Does the background color look red, like the other controls?

cmspooner 06-08-2012 11:38 PM

I just did the same thing! I just picked up my SWP Manual Limited BRZ from Ed Reilly Subaru. I love this car!

Here is my new BRZ and my old xA
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/7...8ff840dd_c.jpg
Old and New 2 by Cramit, on Flickr

Here is a Cell pick from the night when I put my deposit down on it
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8147/7...9ee6eb19_c.jpg
New Car on the Night of Deposit 2 by Cramit, on Flickr

DEC1 06-09-2012 09:27 AM

GRATS!...nice color!...same as mine!...going out to wash mine now...damn rain!


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