The first guy in line at Mike Scarff backed out, I got his car! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

squat12 · 06-08-2012, 07:26 PM

I got a call from my salesman saying that the first guy in line at my dealer had backed out, and would I like to take a look at his car? Yes, I in fact would! It's a GBS BRZ, not the color I ordered (SWP), but he got a Limited 6MT and I have been kicking myself for a few weeks now for ordering a Premium instead of a Limited, so that was a plus.

I took a look at the color, decided I could live with it, and bought the car yesterday. I got up this morning at 5am to drive it around for a couple hours on the curvy country roads near my house. I'm very happy with it so far. It feels quite zippy at low revs compared to where I came from (modified 2003 Golf TDI, 1986 Saab SPG), and I really like the proximity locking and keyless start. The color is growing on me, and all my buddies seem to think it looks great. Pics attached as taken at 5:30 am this morning.

whaap · 06-08-2012, 07:37 PM

WOW. Looks nice and a nice color to live with. Congratulations.

Mavrik · 06-08-2012, 08:06 PM

That was my second choice if I hadn't gone with SWP.

I love my SWP though. Haven't seen a blue one here in alaska yet.

Tainen · 06-08-2012, 08:07 PM

nice to see another owner here in the area

make sure to stop by Drift Office on the 16th for the meet! (details in the regional northwest forum)

GregV · 06-08-2012, 09:03 PM

congrats on the purchase! Unless you're getting paid ditch the dealer advertising on the back of the car

Jayde · 06-08-2012, 10:19 PM

Congrats! That blue is beautiful! Reminds me of my Integra!

was385 · 06-08-2012, 10:44 PM

The color I originally ordered and still my favorite. Absolutely gorgeous!

OrbitalEllipses · 06-08-2012, 10:47 PM

I really want to like GBS, but I can't. On the other hand, I too am kicking myself for going Premium; either way nice catch!

Grateful Dave · 06-08-2012, 10:59 PM

congrats

squat12 · 06-08-2012, 11:10 PM

Thanks for the replies, everyone. I've been driving the car off and on all day, I just wish the roads had been drier so that I could really push the limits (well, my limits) in the corners.

Speaking of my limits, this car has thrown them into sharp relief. I was scooting around a curvy back country road this morning, feeling like I was pushing reasonably hard, when I suddenly realized that I hadn't turned hard enough into a particular blind turn. I had a moment of panic as I realized that I was going to have to add steering input in the middle of what felt like a hard turn already near the edge of the car's handling limits on a wet road. As carefully as possible I added a few more degrees of wheel, and instead of the expected tire noise and over/understeer, the car simply tucked into the turn harder and came out the other side without drama, just like that. Boom. I may need to spend some money on some driving lessons and/or track time with this thing. It's clearly better than I am by quite a bit.

Tainen, I'd really like to attend that Drift Office meet on the 16th, but I'm going to be out of state on business starting on the 14th until the end of the month. I'll keep an eye on the NW forum for future get togethers, thanks for pointing it out to me.

Tainen · 06-09-2012, 12:23 AM

No prob

WingsofWar will probably put together some meets and stuff too.

trackmagic · 06-09-2012, 02:40 AM

I like the color. Glad to hear the car handles so well.

DeepHunta · 06-09-2012, 03:10 AM

Schweeeeet!!! Congrats man. This color is really nice. Especially when it is hit by direct sunlight. Good to see another gbs owner.

rachelleB · 06-09-2012, 05:31 AM

Wow! Congrats to you! You're so lucky to have it first.

06-08-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
squat12 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 1967 corvette conv Location: redmond wa Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The first guy in line at Mike Scarff backed out, I got his car! I got a call from my salesman saying that the first guy in line at my dealer had backed out, and would I like to take a look at his car? Yes, I in fact would! It's a GBS BRZ, not the color I ordered (SWP), but he got a Limited 6MT and I have been kicking myself for a few weeks now for ordering a Premium instead of a Limited, so that was a plus. I took a look at the color, decided I could live with it, and bought the car yesterday. I got up this morning at 5am to drive it around for a couple hours on the curvy country roads near my house. I'm very happy with it so far. It feels quite zippy at low revs compared to where I came from (modified 2003 Golf TDI, 1986 Saab SPG), and I really like the proximity locking and keyless start. The color is growing on me, and all my buddies seem to think it looks great. Pics attached as taken at 5:30 am this morning. Attached Images

06-08-2012, 08:06 PM	#3
Mavrik Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Alaska Posts: 60 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That was my second choice if I hadn't gone with SWP. I love my SWP though. Haven't seen a blue one here in alaska yet. __________________ 2013 SWP Subaru BRZ. First in Alaska

06-08-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
Tainen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: First SWP BRZ-L Location: Washington Posts: 809 Thanks: 154 Thanked 350 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	nice to see another owner here in the area make sure to stop by Drift Office on the 16th for the meet! (details in the regional northwest forum) __________________ First white BRZ in the country Limited SWP BRZ, 35% tint, clear bra, Nameless Performance downpipe, axelback, headers

06-08-2012, 10:19 PM	#6
Jayde Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: 2013 Satin White Pearl BRZ Limited Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 2,310 Thanks: 751 Thanked 696 Times in 464 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Congrats! That blue is beautiful! Reminds me of my Integra! __________________ ◄Tri-State Owners Club, Facebook Group► *BRZerhood*

06-09-2012, 12:23 AM	#11
Tainen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: First SWP BRZ-L Location: Washington Posts: 809 Thanks: 154 Thanked 350 Times in 174 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No prob WingsofWar will probably put together some meets and stuff too. __________________ First white BRZ in the country Limited SWP BRZ, 35% tint, clear bra, Nameless Performance downpipe, axelback, headers

06-08-2012, 07:37 PM	#2
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	WOW. Looks nice and a nice color to live with. Congratulations.

06-08-2012, 10:44 PM	#7
was385 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: MT WRB BRZ Limited, 2007 911s Location: CT Posts: 812 Thanks: 218 Thanked 381 Times in 181 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The color I originally ordered and still my favorite. Absolutely gorgeous!

06-08-2012, 10:47 PM	#8
OrbitalEllipses Banned Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Attitude Location: MD Posts: 10,046 Thanks: 884 Thanked 4,890 Times in 2,903 Posts Mentioned: 123 Post(s) Tagged: 4 Thread(s)	I really want to like GBS, but I can't. On the other hand, I too am kicking myself for going Premium; either way nice catch!

06-08-2012, 10:59 PM	#9
Grateful Dave 2nd 86 member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Asphalt AT FR-S Location: OC California Posts: 363 Thanks: 513 Thanked 99 Times in 60 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	congrats

06-08-2012, 11:10 PM	#10
squat12 Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ, 1967 corvette conv Location: redmond wa Posts: 15 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the replies, everyone. I've been driving the car off and on all day, I just wish the roads had been drier so that I could really push the limits (well, my limits) in the corners. Speaking of my limits, this car has thrown them into sharp relief. I was scooting around a curvy back country road this morning, feeling like I was pushing reasonably hard, when I suddenly realized that I hadn't turned hard enough into a particular blind turn. I had a moment of panic as I realized that I was going to have to add steering input in the middle of what felt like a hard turn already near the edge of the car's handling limits on a wet road. As carefully as possible I added a few more degrees of wheel, and instead of the expected tire noise and over/understeer, the car simply tucked into the turn harder and came out the other side without drama, just like that. Boom. I may need to spend some money on some driving lessons and/or track time with this thing. It's clearly better than I am by quite a bit. Tainen, I'd really like to attend that Drift Office meet on the 16th, but I'm going to be out of state on business starting on the 14th until the end of the month. I'll keep an eye on the NW forum for future get togethers, thanks for pointing it out to me.

06-09-2012, 02:40 AM	#12
trackmagic Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 1994 BMW 318i Location: Albany, OR Posts: 137 Thanks: 44 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the color. Glad to hear the car handles so well.

06-09-2012, 03:10 AM	#13
DeepHunta Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: '05 Outback Wgn, '05 Lotus Elise Location: WA Posts: 543 Thanks: 21 Thanked 99 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Schweeeeet!!! Congrats man. This color is really nice. Especially when it is hit by direct sunlight. Good to see another gbs owner. __________________ Proud ex-owner of GBS 6MT BRZ Limited. Pre-ordered on Feb-29-2012, got VIN on 5/19 with ETA 6/6, arrived early on 6/2, but still didn't pick it up until Jun-6-2012. Recently sold the Buuurz as of 4/21/2014

06-09-2012, 05:31 AM	#14
rachelleB Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: none Location: Los Angeles Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow! Congrats to you! You're so lucky to have it first.

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