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Originally Posted by davesrave
Name: davesrave
Trim: BRZ Limited w/Auto trans
Color: White
Option: None
Dealer: Somerset Subaru
Location: Somerset, MA
Comments: Went to dealer today. They said I was the first person trying to order a BRZ from their dealership. Was told they sold 6 STIs last year. Told the salesman that I was willing to pay MSRP. Salesman agreed and went to sales manager who came out to explain that they did not know their allocation, did not think they can just order what they want, will have to accept what they get. Understood the "sold order" system, but doubted he would get exactly what he ordered. Could not sign a contract because of that. Will probably have a market adjusted price because of limited availability. Instead offered a "1st right of refusal" w/ fully refundable $500 deposit. I accepted. So, bottom line, I get to buy the first one he gets if I want it at his price. Told him I didn't like it, but understood. I asked him why he doesn't know allocation when other dealers across the country do. He explained that Subaru of New England, owned by Ernie Boch Jr. controls distribution to all 60 Subaru dealerships in New England. Googled it when I got home and found this:
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=685286
So I now understand where he is coming from. All in all, it was a decent experience, I felt I was treated as an adult, only I didn't get the answer I wanted. Time will tell how this plays out. |
That looks like a huge load of
to me. Personally I would find a dealer outside of this guys stranglehold and buy from them even if it required a bit of a road trip to get there.