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Z86 · 07-05-2012, 02:04 AM

I was in the same boat. I preordered on the 1st of May, and specifically asked my dealer if I would get a car out of the first allocation - I was quite clear that I really wanted this car and was happy to find one anywhere. They guaranteed that I would get a car in the first allocation - infact they told me I couldn't have the car I wanted in Auto and if I wanted one in the first batch it would need to be manual. So I signed up.
Over the next month I checked in with them 3 times to ensure I was getting a car - I had no tracking number etc and was worried - they assured me that in WA we don't get tracking numbers because its Toyota WA not TMCA, and my car was definitely coming and so I proceeded to sell my existing car privately.

The day the pricing and release date gets announced I figure that they must now know where my car is. So I go and see them again and push them on it. They say they'll find out for me. The next day they call and say "its due to be built in August/Sept so hopefully will be here in October".
Well I blew my stack. Complained to TMCA. They said sorry but not much they can do. I needed a car (I drive for work). I got my deposited refunded and proceeded to call about a dozen Toyota dealerships across the country. I eventually found a Manual GT in WA for August delivery. It was later than I wanted but thought it was the best I was going to do. So I signed up again.
Over the following 3 weeks, I started to see available cars being on this forum and on carsales. Well I wasn't happy - what was I waiting for? But I figured at least mine is coming. Plus these cars were east coast - I was happy to pay shipping but it would be a hassle.
Anyway earlier this week I get a call that a mistake has been made - the car I'm getting is not actually a manual, its an Auto. If it was a GTS I'd be ok with the auto but I did not want an Auto GT. So it will be a couple more months before a suitable car arrives. This dealer was really apologetic, it was their mistake and offered to release me from my contract right away. I accepted.

Well that was it for me. I needed a car for work and was going to go buy my other choice, a 125i.
As I was jumping online to do some research I quickly checked carsales.... what was this... a White GTS AT available for immediate delivery... in WA (regional dealer). How does this happen? Called the dealer, handed over a deposit via card over the phone... and I picked up my car today (just 2 days later).

TLDR... Don't preorder your car. Post on the forums that you want a car and let the dealers come to you, or do the ring around. The system sucks.

07-05-2012, 02:04 AM	#87
Z86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 86 GTS Auto in Pegasus White Location: Perth Posts: 217 Thanks: 4 Thanked 74 Times in 36 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	I was in the same boat. I preordered on the 1st of May, and specifically asked my dealer if I would get a car out of the first allocation - I was quite clear that I really wanted this car and was happy to find one anywhere. They guaranteed that I would get a car in the first allocation - infact they told me I couldn't have the car I wanted in Auto and if I wanted one in the first batch it would need to be manual. So I signed up. Over the next month I checked in with them 3 times to ensure I was getting a car - I had no tracking number etc and was worried - they assured me that in WA we don't get tracking numbers because its Toyota WA not TMCA, and my car was definitely coming and so I proceeded to sell my existing car privately. The day the pricing and release date gets announced I figure that they must now know where my car is. So I go and see them again and push them on it. They say they'll find out for me. The next day they call and say "its due to be built in August/Sept so hopefully will be here in October". Well I blew my stack. Complained to TMCA. They said sorry but not much they can do. I needed a car (I drive for work). I got my deposited refunded and proceeded to call about a dozen Toyota dealerships across the country. I eventually found a Manual GT in WA for August delivery. It was later than I wanted but thought it was the best I was going to do. So I signed up again. Over the following 3 weeks, I started to see available cars being on this forum and on carsales. Well I wasn't happy - what was I waiting for? But I figured at least mine is coming. Plus these cars were east coast - I was happy to pay shipping but it would be a hassle. Anyway earlier this week I get a call that a mistake has been made - the car I'm getting is not actually a manual, its an Auto. If it was a GTS I'd be ok with the auto but I did not want an Auto GT. So it will be a couple more months before a suitable car arrives. This dealer was really apologetic, it was their mistake and offered to release me from my contract right away. I accepted. Well that was it for me. I needed a car for work and was going to go buy my other choice, a 125i. As I was jumping online to do some research I quickly checked carsales.... what was this... a White GTS AT available for immediate delivery... in WA (regional dealer). How does this happen? Called the dealer, handed over a deposit via card over the phone... and I picked up my car today (just 2 days later). TLDR... Don't preorder your car. Post on the forums that you want a car and let the dealers come to you, or do the ring around. The system sucks.