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Originally Posted by Rustyoid
That is correct that we cannot simply "Order" a GR86. But it is incorrect that we can order other models, it is the EXACT same process for every vehicle. Every "order" entered into the system is actually an allocation request, to be allocated that specific config with the customers name attached. Dealers are given a yearly sales plan. These requests would be allocated against the sales plan numbers. You cannot place additional orders to get more than your sales plan. Obviously SUVs and trucks have a massive sales plan compared to GR models
We are in a similar situation with all models. We want to make sure our vehicles are staying in our market and going to real customers so we do not just take deposits like a free for all.
I've said this before regarding deposits and markup in Canada.
The "sales contract" is only legally binding if there is a VIN number on the contract.
A dealer CANNOT legally keep your deposit in Canada if they did not specify a VIN. At the same time, they can legally change the selling price to whatever they feel, if there was not a VIN on your sales contract.
Dealers often use the non-refundable to keep tire kickers and such away. But it is simply not true.
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This is exactly why my dealer said they wanted deposits on 86s and no other models. They are not 86 friendly since they had so many people wasting their time right back to the first FRS they brought in and just got fed up with the whole thing. They wouldn't even stock them past 2016 and gave their allotments away to other dealers.
The problem with the word "order" is that many dealers use that term and it implies that they are getting a specific car made for the customer. Even companies that do send in "Orders" are probably just placing a hold on an allotment car. Nobody is making cars to order. Well not in the 86 price range at any rate.