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Squisher · 11-27-2022, 02:54 PM

I am like many I believe impatiently awaiting a new gr86.

I am curious what others are using for strategies to actually take delivery of one of these cars.

Currently I have a deposit at one dealer who has given a fairly optimistic wait time of 4-5 months. Which if I'm to believe what I've been reading around online is pretty unrealistic. It's a decent deposit with them 2k (cdn I'm from BC) refundable up until a Vin is supplied. So obviously I am somewhat concerned that I'm giving a short to longish term interest free loan to this dealer. As I see them advertising trying to get people to 'factory order' just about every Toyota possible including the Gr86. Are people seeing dealers do this? Using deposits in lieu of actual sales to keep some capital rolling through? I was told I was third on their list for premium manuals and first for my colour choice but that an actual allocation request was being done in our name. Only verbal communication on that part.

I'm curious because I know my other local dealer is $500 for a deposit refundable right up until delivery. Much better but about $1100 more for the gr86 which was all dealer fees/addons. I know this market is flipped on its head but I have zero interest in having a dealer 'paint protect' (wax) my new car for $1100 when my intention is to have extensive ppf and ceramic coating right out of the gate. Paint correction if required would be done by myself or a qualified detailer. I've bought new vehicles in the past that have been nearly deal breakingly swirled up by dealership detailing departments.

I also watch the classifieds daily for gr86's and am seeing the odd one pop up slightly used of course at a premium. Just can't bring myself to swallow that pill.

I've heard of people having multiple deposits down with many dealers. Curious how this has worked out for anyone? Also curious if dealers/Toyota Canada frowns upon this in anyway? And just curious on any other tips or tools others have used to acquire this car without getting taken to the cleaners on markups?

Is it just wait and hope? Maybe I'll make it or maybe I'll pick something else up if the right something pops up?

11-27-2022, 02:54 PM	#1
Squisher Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Drives: 2022 Tacoma, 2023 gr86 on order Location: Vernon, BC Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Acquiring a gr86? I am like many I believe impatiently awaiting a new gr86. I am curious what others are using for strategies to actually take delivery of one of these cars. Currently I have a deposit at one dealer who has given a fairly optimistic wait time of 4-5 months. Which if I'm to believe what I've been reading around online is pretty unrealistic. It's a decent deposit with them 2k (cdn I'm from BC) refundable up until a Vin is supplied. So obviously I am somewhat concerned that I'm giving a short to longish term interest free loan to this dealer. As I see them advertising trying to get people to 'factory order' just about every Toyota possible including the Gr86. Are people seeing dealers do this? Using deposits in lieu of actual sales to keep some capital rolling through? I was told I was third on their list for premium manuals and first for my colour choice but that an actual allocation request was being done in our name. Only verbal communication on that part. I'm curious because I know my other local dealer is $500 for a deposit refundable right up until delivery. Much better but about $1100 more for the gr86 which was all dealer fees/addons. I know this market is flipped on its head but I have zero interest in having a dealer 'paint protect' (wax) my new car for $1100 when my intention is to have extensive ppf and ceramic coating right out of the gate. Paint correction if required would be done by myself or a qualified detailer. I've bought new vehicles in the past that have been nearly deal breakingly swirled up by dealership detailing departments. I also watch the classifieds daily for gr86's and am seeing the odd one pop up slightly used of course at a premium. Just can't bring myself to swallow that pill. I've heard of people having multiple deposits down with many dealers. Curious how this has worked out for anyone? Also curious if dealers/Toyota Canada frowns upon this in anyway? And just curious on any other tips or tools others have used to acquire this car without getting taken to the cleaners on markups? Is it just wait and hope? Maybe I'll make it or maybe I'll pick something else up if the right something pops up?