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Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-21-2022, 02:21 AM
Replies: 1,392
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Posted By TheDonEffect
Yeah I do find it more and more curious how...

Yeah I do find it more and more curious how smaller, presumably lower volume dealers manage to get them consistently in popular configurations but charge markup, meanwhile the no markup dealers can't...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-06-2022, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Eesh, yeah now there's more listed on Autotrader...

Eesh, yeah now there's more listed on Autotrader and such with the markups there. Hmm, I imagine demand is still pretty high, but perhaps the frenzy died just a tad since now the dealers are having...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 06-01-2022, 12:48 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,785
Posted By TheDonEffect
Orange, stripes on the C pillar, all I can think...

Orange, stripes on the C pillar, all I can think is... They're Grrrrrrrr8...6.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-26-2022, 03:00 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Yeah, like you said end of the day free country,...

Yeah, like you said end of the day free country, but it is absolutely irritating.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-25-2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Agreed. I'll expound further though. Nothing...

Agreed. I'll expound further though. Nothing wrong with maximizing your own odds to get the car you want, and there's always some unforeseen consequences to every action, but I don't really see fault...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-25-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
I mean... this is business. I hate shady dealers,...

I mean... this is business. I hate shady dealers, and there's oftentimes more of them than not, which is why I always enter these dealings with my guard up.

Regarding non-refundable deposits, it...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-21-2022, 02:41 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Pearls aren't just a name but are actually a...

Pearls aren't just a name but are actually a three stage paint vs two. For instance the dc2 Integra black was called black pearl but was not an actual pearl paint.
Alot of modern white paints are...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-18-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,667
Posted By TheDonEffect
Dude, I was unimpressed with the steering feel of...

Dude, I was unimpressed with the steering feel of the GT4 as well. I mean, too lazy to look up the rack ratio, I mean its quick compared to most cars, but felt not as quick as an AP1 or a twin.
...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-18-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,667
Posted By TheDonEffect
Agreed, however he has mentioned a few times how...

Agreed, however he has mentioned a few times how the s2000 has great steering feel. It is precise, quick, and direct, but feel is not something it's known for.

Personally, while I understand feel...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-18-2022, 02:05 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,667
Posted By TheDonEffect
Watch some modern s2000 reviews like Zygrene.

Watch some modern s2000 reviews like Zygrene.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-16-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
That is also not surprising. I figure it will be...

That is also not surprising. I figure it will be a rollercoaster of a ride. As the world tries to normalize everything that's been going on, it's going to be a while. I think some of the market...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-16-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 13,667
Posted By TheDonEffect
It's just another example of things that get...

It's just another example of things that get regurgitated in media/forums, in this case hydraulic=better, which is not always the case. I just sat through a dinner with some BMW guys heralding...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-16-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
If you guys think we have it bad, try ordering a...

If you guys think we have it bad, try ordering a Rav4 Prime. People are happily paying 20k ADMs regularly now. Same with the Sienna.

I do think though the market has softened, or rather plateaued...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-05-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Premium steel 6mt.

Premium steel 6mt.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-04-2022, 01:58 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Yeah I'm on their list too since November, but no...

Yeah I'm on their list too since November, but no updates for me yet. When did you get on the list? What did you spec?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 05-01-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Which dealer?

Which dealer?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-25-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
On one hand I get having stock on hand to capture...

On one hand I get having stock on hand to capture the impulse purchase, or the consumers that approach car buying as ok Saturday is the day I'm going to buy a car, so I will be a car on Saturday. And...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 04-01-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Oo that blue in your pics pops much better than...

Oo that blue in your pics pops much better than I've seen, sorta reminiscent of the old EM1 Si Electron blue or Viper blue, or WRB for that matter. I know it's darker in person, but that's one of the...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 03-10-2022, 06:42 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
There seems to be a blip of deliveries. I called...

There seems to be a blip of deliveries. I called a few dealers today but cars were already spoken for, but cars are incoming.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-24-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
I believe overall, premium MT silver. ...

I believe overall, premium MT silver.





Perhaps flood was too strong of a word, but from what I can tell, they are still making 2022s, seem to be making them in batches vs continuously,...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-24-2022, 02:30 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
WC not using any more deposits apparently, and...

WC not using any more deposits apparently, and I'm #4. Going to be a while for me though it seems since I'm particular with what I want. I get a sense there will be a flood of them later in the year
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-18-2022, 01:55 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,383
Posted By TheDonEffect
You bring up an interesting point regarding the...

You bring up an interesting point regarding the stereo, the last gen was infinitely replaceable being a standard double din, I wonder how it will be on this gen.
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-13-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,999
Posted By TheDonEffect
Yeah I think they did a good job with the...

Yeah I think they did a good job with the comparison. I owned an ND2 RF, and I pretty much agree with everything said in the video. The ND2 is really great and very unique, too many reviewers got...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-12-2022, 01:52 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Some were successful going with the deposit...

Some were successful going with the deposit route, but more seem successful just hunting for one within a certain radius and finding one that way. I spoke to a few dealers recently and told them what...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-07-2022, 02:58 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Don't misconstrue the free market and price...

Don't misconstrue the free market and price discrimination. While ADM isn't exactly predatory, it does fall into the dubious category in that they apply the ADM but then oftentimes will discount it...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-06-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
I disagree. The inherent problem with dealer...

I disagree. The inherent problem with dealer pricing is that there's inherent price discrimination. Ask any female about their thoughts about buying a car from a dealer. With the OEM market...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 02-05-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Do you accept NFTs?

Do you accept NFTs?
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-10-2022, 02:40 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
Let me clarify, I'm wanting a premium manual in...

Let me clarify, I'm wanting a premium manual in silver, nothing else. A couple dealers said no problem, MSRP however they can't control what accessories are added to the car. I know with other cars...
Forum: GR86 General Topics (2nd Gen 2022+ Toyota 86) 01-09-2022, 03:35 AM
Replies: 1,392
Views: 223,581
Posted By TheDonEffect
So I get that Toyota is pretty much building the...

So I get that Toyota is pretty much building the cars as they see fit regarding trim, color, and trans, but what about accessories? Is that all Toyota as well or do the dealers add that on?
Forum: BRZ Second-Gen (2022+) -- General Topics 01-05-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,181
Posted By TheDonEffect
In the amount of time already invested, couldve...

In the amount of time already invested, couldve prime shipped an obd reader and scanned it, thereby putting your mind at ease. The ECU needs to go through a full driving cycle before it clears,...
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