[gt86mods]

I understand all of that you're saying, but this is Subaru vs Scion...two different companies with different systems in place for the release. Subaru has clearly gotten the jump on the pre-order thing. I see your email and the fact you have your pre-order in, but having gone through custom ordering in the past for a car that hasn't been released yet, there is a very big difference between having your pre-order in the system and an actual order placed to the factory for production.

Yes you are in line, but your order is still in the first stage and until it has been sent to Japan it's still just a pre-order which is basically a comprehensive waiting list. This allows Subaru to immediately as soon as the factory starts US production to have all the information they need to get the ball rolling on building your car. Scion hasn't done this yet, they have yet to take customer's deposits, colors, trims, options etc.

On to the Fitzgerald thing, having bought a new exciting car & done the deposit thing before, I plan on getting the no deposit agreement in writing. My rep has already told me that Scion's pure pricing makes it impossible for them to sell the cars for more than MSRP. I realize there has already been a pure pricing argument here on the forums (which I've read through), but just like BMW NA doesn't allow cars to be marked up, I believe this is the same with Scion NA. If I have an issue with the dealer I will contact Scion NA and complain, if that doesn't work I'll go somewhere else. That along with having an agreement with my sales associate in writing I feel as though I have my bases covered. I'm sorry you had a bad experience but I'm pretty sure I can handle this.

Also, notice on your email that it says the BRZ will have all wheel drive. Kind of silly, these emails weren't even tailored to the BRZ launch. This whole pre-order on March 1st is someone at Subaru who knows what they are doing, making customers happy by letting them place their deposits & get their line in production, but as you know there is no date on production yet, no date on delivery, not even a price. No US customers' cars are being produced right now, there are orders in the system designating who will get their cars in what order at what dealer and what they would like in terms of colors and options.

I feel like people on the forum are getting way too excited over this pre-order waiting list and assuming it's an actual order sent to Japan for production, that's not the case yet. As soon as that happens you will be notified, but until then it's still just a waiting list.